INFOPACK
TRAINING COURSE: " Give Me a Chance“
PLACE AND DATE:
Paris, France 6-14 March 2017, travel days included
PARTICIPANTS:
18
COUNTRIES:
France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Turkey, Slovakia, Germany and Poland
LANGUAGE:
The official language of the project is English.
ACTIVITIES
Asociación de Costarricenses en Francia in collaboration with Mine Vaganti NGO staff, is glad to
present the project “Give me a Chance”.
There are many young talented people all over the world, who do not have an opportunity to
show their abilities and talent. Such lack of opportunity often leads youngsters to lose their
motivation , favours the development of a passive, rather than active and participative, attitude
and of a feeling of self-loathing. The aforementioned factors represent one of the main triggers of
a self-reinforcing cycle of social exclusion. In order to break this circle, a participative approach is
called for whereby youngsters are given the chance to share their talent and their feelings among
themselves being at the same time offered an opportunity to elaborate solutions as to how they
might build their own skills in their life. The present project provides such approach through a set
of Non Formal Education activities employing dance and music as the main educational media.
METHODS
The activities will be coordinated through non formal education methods (as group work and
activities, presentations, workshops and personal assignments, meetings with trainers,
experts etc.).
Some activities will take place outdoor, to promote Erasmus+ and non formal education and
raise awareness on environmental issues among the local community.
ORGANIZERS AND FACILITATORS
Silvia Espinoza, Director of Asociación de Costarricenses en Francia Director, will manage
the logistic aspects of this trainin course, supported by Mine Vaganti NGO team.
Maria Grazia Pirina, Vice–president, Katherine Armstrong, Trainer and Claudia Baltolu
Trainer and Youth Division responsible of Mine Vaganti NGO, will facilitate and lead the
training part the of the project on behalf of Asociación de Costarricenses en Francia
PARTNERS
The project will host 18 participants (each organisation will send 2 participants)
Asociación de Costarricenses en Francia
MINE VAGANTI NGO
ASOCIACION JUVENIL LAGARTO NEGRO
Centrul Pentru Educatie si Consultanta
Instrumente Structurale
Diyarbakir Cevre ve Kalkinma Dernegi
Youthfully Yours SR
Kultur und Art Initiative e.V.
Youth of Europe
France
Italy
Spain
Romania
Turkey
Slovakia
Germany
Poland
TRAVEL COSTS
According to new Erasmus Plus rules, the reimbursement of travel costs will be calculated used
a specific program called Distance Calculator:
Country
Italy
Spain
Romania
Turkey
Slovakia
Germany
Poland
Maximum amount refundable per participant
275 €
275 €
275 €
360 €
275 €
275 €
275 €
After sending their tickets and boarding cards, participants will receive the reimbursement of
their travel costs once the hosting organization receive the first tranche of payment by French
national agency.
Food, accommodation and local transports for activities will be fully covered by the project.
The attendance fee per participant is 30 Euro.
Please note: DO NOT PURCHASE ANY TICKETS WITHOUT RECEIVING AN OFFICIAL
CONFIRMATION BY EMAIL SENT BY MINE VAGANTI NGO STAFF.
RESPONSABILITIES
Reimbursement of travel costs will only be done upon full attendance in the training
programme (up to 80%) and presentation of the original tickets with BOARDING PASSES and
RECEIPT/INVOICES.
MISSING TICKETS WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED.
Following the guide lines of the Erasmus + programme the travel must be realized by the
participants on direct way.
The French national agency has very strict rules and WILL NOT ACCEPT TICKETS IN DIFFERENT
DATES FROM THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DAYS OF THE PROJECT.
In case of longer or shorter stays or indirect travelling (holiday travel etc.) THERE IS NO
CHANCE OF REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL COSTS.
Please note if you bought your ticket in your local currency which might be different than
EUR, we will calculate your travel costs according to the exchange rates from official
European
Commission
website
for
the
month
of
ticket
purchase
http://ec.europa.eu/budget/inforeuro/index.cfm?Language=en
THE VENUE
Paris (nicknamed the City of light) is the capital city of France, and the largest city in France.
The area is 105 square km, and around 2.15 million people live there. If suburbs are counted,
the
population of the Paris area rises to 12 million people.
The Seine river runs through the oldest part of Paris, and divides it into two parts, known as
the Left Bank and the Right Bank. It is surrounded by many forests.
Paris is also the center of French economy, politics, traffic and culture. Paris has many art
museums and historical buildings.
The city has a multi-cultural style, because 20% of the people there are from outside France.
There are many different restaurants with all kinds of food. Paris also has some types of
pollution like air pollution and light pollution.
HOW TO REACH PARIS?
Participants have a wide range of options when it comes to transportation.
By flight
There are a total of three international airports in Paris, namely Charles de Gaulle
International Airport (Roissy), Orly International Airport and Beauvais (Aéroport de Beauvais
Tillé).
An added air transport facility in Paris is the airline shuttle service run by Air France, which
includes shuttle flights between the airports.
When flying, be sure to reach the airports well ahead of the flight timings as they’re crowded
most of the times.
By Bus
Paris enjoys good bus transport service both within the city and also to and from other cities
in France. Eurolines is one of the major bus operators in Paris, and there is also Megabus, a
budget travel bus operator, which connects Paris with Brussels, United Kingdom and
Amsterdam.
By Train
Paris enjoys excellent connectivity to all other parts of France and the rest of Europe by a
network of railways.
No
single
junction
exists for all trains. However, there are six different railway stations, which
are not connected to each other but run trains to and from various other cities and European
countries.
Some of the important trains in Paris include the Train Express Régionale, Trains à Grande
Vitesse, the high-speed Thalys, the Eurostar and Intercity trains.
ARRIVAL
The organization will fix pick up point with the participants and will provide further
information about the means of transportation between the airports and the venue.
INTERCULTURAL NIGHT
The intercultural dimension of any international project it is very important, as it is a great
opportunity for you to present your country, traditions and so on, but also your way to be,
your lifestyle, your way to communicate, etc.
You can prepare an activity (games, thematic parties,) in which you will present your
country, your national food and drinks, dances, etc. (if needed you can use the projector).
Since there is going to be an intercultural night, we ask you to bring something traditional,
famous or delicious from home - that you would like to represent your country with, and
share with the others, it can be any kinds of food, drink...
WHAT TO BRING
What to bring with you?
1) Intercultural night: some yummy food from your countries (candies or salty items) to be
share with the rest of the group. Unfortunately you won't be able to cook therefore, please
keep in mind to bring with you something already prepared;
2)
Medicines and ensurance; (please note HAVING a travel ensurance is MANDATORY)
3) Original travel e-tickets and invoices like train tickets, boarding passes, bus tickets etc.
(fundamental in order to be reimbursed);
4) Your personal belongings (shampoo, shower gel, hairdryer)
5) We planned excursions for you: bring comfortable shoes, jacket and warm clothes. It will
be probably cold!
WEATHER
Weather slowly begins to improve in March in Paris, as the spring season is just around the
corner. At this time of the year, the average temperature for the city increases from around
5.5°C at the start of the month, rising up to 9°C in the final few days. Daily highs vary from
9°C to 13°C over the course of the month, rarely exceeding 18°C or dropping below 4°C.
Daily low temperatures range from 2°C to 5°.
ACCOMMODATION
Participants will be accommodated in a house in the Paris suburbs: the city of Malakoff
http://www.studioincity.com
The house is reserved for the projet.. The are 4 beds rooms. Some of that have private bathroom.
The house has a living room where we will be doing all the activities. There is also a garden where
we can do some of the team bulding work
Please note the closest airport to the house is Paris Orly
The house is located at 18 rue villa rose 92240 Malakoff , the closest metro is Malakoff Rue
Etienne Dolet (line 13)
Please let us know your arrival time: CHECK IN WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM 3 :00 PM
FOOD
As
part of the
projet every
participant will
have 3 meals per day, as well as Coffee breaks.
The hosting organization will provide participants with lunch boxes prepared by a catering
Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or special considerations, and we will do our
best to accommodate you.
For further inquire, regarding logistic aspects please contact:
Silvia Espinoza
Director Asociación de Costarricenses en Francia
Phone Number 0033603019322
Email: [email protected]
For further inquire related to travel, please contact:
Maria Grazia Pirina
Vicepresident Mine Vaganti NGO
Phone Number +39340757410 (Whatsapp)
Skype: minevagantingo
Email: [email protected]