Youth Council of Slovakia 1990 - 2005 Study visit June 2006 Bratislava Study visit June 2006 Bratislava.

Youth Council of Slovakia1990 - 2005

Youth Council of Slovakia1990 - 2005

Study visit June 2006 Bratislava

Study visit June 2006 Bratislava

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

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we associate more than 30 children and youth organizations (over 70,000 young people)

we are a national youth council

we defend the interests of young people

we are the official partner of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic in the field of youth policy

we represent Slovakia in the European Youth Forum and various international institutions

we associate more than 30 children and youth organizations (over 70,000 young people)

we are a national youth council

we defend the interests of young people

we are the official partner of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic in the field of youth policy

we represent Slovakia in the European Youth Forum and various international institutions

Program goalsProgram goals

we shape the legislative and political environment

we form the financial environment in support of working with children and youth

we advocate the interests of youth

we help organizations develop themselves

we appeal at the international level

we shape the legislative and political environment

we form the financial environment in support of working with children and youth

we advocate the interests of youth

we help organizations develop themselves

we appeal at the international level

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Program goalsProgram goals

We shape the legislative and political environmentWe shape the legislative and political environment

we take part in creating legislation related to children, youth and the third sector

we support volunteer work as a means for young people to learn

we initiate cooperation between young people and the local government in the area of public life

we take part in creating legislation related to children, youth and the third sector

we support volunteer work as a means for young people to learn

we initiate cooperation between young people and the local government in the area of public life

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Program goalsProgram goals

We form the financial environment in support of working with children and youth

We form the financial environment in support of working with children and youth

we participate in improving the financial conditions in the area of youth related free time activities

we bring attention to the importance of educating children in their free time and in supporting education

we dedicate ourselves to third-sector financing issues, fundraising, philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility

we participate in improving the financial conditions in the area of youth related free time activities

we bring attention to the importance of educating children in their free time and in supporting education

we dedicate ourselves to third-sector financing issues, fundraising, philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Program goalsProgram goals

We advocate the interests of youth We advocate the interests of youth

we furnish up-to-date information through our public information portal www.youth.sk

we communicate critical topics about youth to the public

we point out good practice examples of communication between local government, the private sector and youth organizations

we furnish up-to-date information through our public information portal www.youth.sk

we communicate critical topics about youth to the public

we point out good practice examples of communication between local government, the private sector and youth organizations

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

we offer children and youth organizations expert consulting and advisory services

we provide children and youth organizations with internet support, web hosting and e-mail setup

we inform and enable people to get involved in activities with our member organizations

we offer children and youth organizations expert consulting and advisory services

we provide children and youth organizations with internet support, web hosting and e-mail setup

we inform and enable people to get involved in activities with our member organizations

Program goalsProgram goals

We help organizations develop themselves

We help organizations develop themselves

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

we are involved in youth politics at the European and international level

we participate in European Youth Forum meetings and activities

we work with a variety of partners abroad

we are involved in youth politics at the European and international level

we participate in European Youth Forum meetings and activities

we work with a variety of partners abroad

Program goalsProgram goalsWe appeal at the international level We appeal at the international level

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Roundtables and discussion groups, conferences on current topics in youth politics

“Most“ ( The Bridge) - an RMS award recognizing the work that aims at supporting children and youth

Public information portal “www.youth.sk“ with daily updates on youth related activities

“Zoom-m, focused on youth“ – a periodical on current events in the youth sector

“@mladez.sk“ – a project aimed at helping children and youth organizations with internet communication

Educating in the area of youth policy and working with children and youth

Publication of expert and methodical guide books

Roundtables and discussion groups, conferences on current topics in youth politics

“Most“ ( The Bridge) - an RMS award recognizing the work that aims at supporting children and youth

Public information portal “www.youth.sk“ with daily updates on youth related activities

“Zoom-m, focused on youth“ – a periodical on current events in the youth sector

“@mladez.sk“ – a project aimed at helping children and youth organizations with internet communication

Educating in the area of youth policy and working with children and youth

Publication of expert and methodical guide books

ActivitiesActivities

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Members:

AMAVET DOMKA – Association of Salesian Youth Dúha eRko Inex SlovakiaKDMS – Christian – Democratic Youth of SlovakiaLaura Young Social DemocratsODM – Civic – Democratic Youth Scouting SlovakiaSEM – Association of Lutheran YouthHungarian Youth CommunityStrom života (Tree of Life)Úsmev ako dar (Smile as a Gift)YMCA SlovakiaZKSM –Association of Christian Youth CommunitiesZMM – Association of Marian YouthHungarian Scouts Association in Slovakia

Members:

AMAVET DOMKA – Association of Salesian Youth Dúha eRko Inex SlovakiaKDMS – Christian – Democratic Youth of SlovakiaLaura Young Social DemocratsODM – Civic – Democratic Youth Scouting SlovakiaSEM – Association of Lutheran YouthHungarian Youth CommunityStrom života (Tree of Life)Úsmev ako dar (Smile as a Gift)YMCA SlovakiaZKSM –Association of Christian Youth CommunitiesZMM – Association of Marian YouthHungarian Scouts Association in Slovakia

Regional Youth Council of Trnava RegionRegional Youth Council of Bratislava RegionRegional Youth Council of Prešov RegionRegional Youth Council of Žilina RegionRegional Youth Council of Trenčín RegionRegional Youth Council of Nitra Region

Regional Youth Council of Trnava RegionRegional Youth Council of Bratislava RegionRegional Youth Council of Prešov RegionRegional Youth Council of Žilina RegionRegional Youth Council of Trenčín RegionRegional Youth Council of Nitra Region

Observers:

Aiesec SlovakiaOzvena – The Girls Choir Young Christian Workers Štúdio zážitkuNodamMontessori centerSamaritanYouth of Slovak National PartyYoung Roma Association

Observers:

Aiesec SlovakiaOzvena – The Girls Choir Young Christian Workers Štúdio zážitkuNodamMontessori centerSamaritanYouth of Slovak National PartyYoung Roma Association

Members & observersMembers & observers

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the potential of young people to grow and be self-sufficient and responsible

the individuality of young people as future leaders in society

the ability of young people to solve problems, find solutions and make responsible decisions

the value of relationships where a young person is an equal partner

the potential of young people to grow and be self-sufficient and responsible

the individuality of young people as future leaders in society

the ability of young people to solve problems, find solutions and make responsible decisions

the value of relationships where a young person is an equal partner

We believe inWe believe in

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we are an umbrella organization associating children and youth civic organizations

RMS has been operating in Slovakia for more than 15 years, serving organizations without regard to political, national or ethnic background

we comprise the most significant part of the non-governmental non-profit sector representing children and young people in the Slovak Republic

we are an umbrella organization associating children and youth civic organizations

RMS has been operating in Slovakia for more than 15 years, serving organizations without regard to political, national or ethnic background

we comprise the most significant part of the non-governmental non-profit sector representing children and young people in the Slovak Republic

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Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Youth Council of SlovakiaPražská 11, 811 04 Bratislava

Tel.: +421-2 -5720 6200Fax: +421-2 -5249 3301

[email protected]

Youth Council of SlovakiaPražská 11, 811 04 Bratislava

Tel.: +421-2 -5720 6200Fax: +421-2 -5249 3301

[email protected] Study visit, June 2006,

Bratislava

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