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8-15 December 2019Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Erasmus+ Training Course
V I S I O N A H E A D
m e d i a a n d p r o m o s k i l ls f o r N G O s
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Vision Ahead - media and promo skills for NGOsand social enterprises
We are aware or we should become aware that branding andnamely the video presence of our initiative is the second thing wehave to build (after our website). Nowadays technology allow us tocreate video productions without expensive equipment.Smartphones, laptops and other low cost gadgets can offer highquality video productionsFor this reason Smokinya Foundation is inviting you to VISION AHEAD project. It is a 2 phase project where you will have the chance tolearn how to build a social promotional video of your organizationand/or initiative with low cost equipment as well as to learn andexperiment together with 31 more people, how to use video bycreating yourselves a video for a Plovdiv based non-profit initiative.
Structure of the project
During the 8-days program partici-pants will:• Get acquainted with media literacy• Receive practical skills in filmmaking in all stages(pre-production, production post pro-duction)• Explore ways to promote and dissemi-nate videos online• Adapt Media Literacy to own methods working with theirtarget groups• Create a promotional video for an Plovdiv based socialenterprises & non-profit initiatives
WHO SHOULD attend?• 18+ years old• Youth worker and/or staffmember of non profit initiativesor social enterprises, interestedon how to incorporate newtechnologies and namely videoproduction in your work• Eager to learn or develop furtheryour skills in video making• Committed to create 2 socialpromotional videos (one inPlovdiv and one in your localenvironment) • Ready to participate in anintercultural environment andeager to challenge yourselfin working on an high speedtraining course full of practicalassignments• Residents of Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, Spain, North Macedonia, Hungary, Latvia, Serbia, Germany, Greece, Poland • Able to work and communicate in English
The program of the
training courseIS DIVIDED
IN 3 MAJOR BLOCKS
Getting acquainted to media literacy
Practising video skills by filming social
initiatives
Making a concrete plan for phase 2 - Local Action Phase
Program
ELEMENTS
Phase 2:Local Action Phase
During the 3-months local action phase participants will:
- Come back to your local organisations and put in action the
gained knowledge and tools by creating a promotional video
for your organisation/initiative, practicing and improving their
video creation skills.
- Disseminate the knowledge acting as multiplier and share
the skills acquired during the Training Course by delivering
media literacy workshops for youth in your organisations dur-
ing the Local Action Phase.
Travel reimbursement will happen only if participants suc-cessfully complete both phases.
Delivery methods
Short input & Practice: You will get short the-oretical input and you will directly asked to im-plement them
Assignments & Feedback: Expect to find your-self in many different multinational teams work-ing together on a media assignment within set time frame.
Video productions: During the second block of the training you will work with an international group in the production of a social promotional video of a non-profit initiative
Reflection & Self Assessment: There are dedi-cated parts of the program,where you can stop and look at your own learning path. This will happen in a small group context, in a plenary but also individually.
This training program is based on an Experiential Learning approach,you will learn by doing and by reflecting upon what you did. Expect a fully dynamic program contain-ing several methods and work-formats added one on each others as lego bricks building the content of the training.
PROGRAMME
Elements
• The working hours and the program varies ac-cording the needs of the program. Expect to work 12 to 14 hours (including breaks and assignments).
• There are morning, afternoon and evening sessions planned. Mornings are mostly fo-cused in video creation assignments and re-flection, afternoon and evening sessions for input and practice.
• There is no need for expensive media equip-ment, you will be working with your own me-dia equipment resources, learning how to cre-ate video productions with the same material that you will be working with back in your local reality.
• Please note that the program does not include touristic trips and free days therefore in case you are interested in such possibilities we invite you to plan them for yourselves by arranging (on your own costs) some days before or after the training.
VISION AHEADTEAM
PANAGIOTISMamouzakisMain Trainer
Panagiotis is an experienced Trainer and Youth Worker withmore than 10 years in the field of video making.He is the co-founder of “Break the Couch”, a group of filmmakersfocused on linking new media with the field of youth work. In his work he uses new media (social media,video, photography etc.), assign-ments, games, outdoor activities and other work forms.
TIHOMIRGeorgiev
Assistant Trainer
Tihomir utilizes approaches from NLP, coaching, hypnosis, system-ic work and constellations, mind-body work, outdoor, non-formal education and experiential learn-ing. Tihomir is the founder and director of Smokinya Founda-tion.
REMONA Kicheva Junior Trainer
Remona is a filmmaker, interested in documentary film and visual antrophology. She’s been into photography more than 7 years and films and edits most of her work by herself. Her free time spends in the out- doors cycling,climbing and other sports.
• 100% accommodation, food and program materials are covered by the grant from Eras-mus+• 100% traveling costs (only most economical) are covered, up to the maximum expenses:€180 | participant from Bulgaria,North Macedo-nia,Serbia,Greece;€275 | participant from Hungary, Italy, Roma-nia, Latvia,Germany, Poland;€360 | participant from Spain;
• We ask for 60 EUR per person participation con-tribution at registration.This is an investment in your learning and co-funding support to Smokinya Foun-dation effort to provide quality materials for the training course. After the training course your travel costs will be reimbursed within the given limits per person for a round trip ONLY in case you provide all the original tickets and invoices to Smokinya Foun-dation and it might take 60 or more business days.In case this amount is excessive for you contact us for options.
FinancialARRANGEMENTS
Timeframe
Days allowed to stay in Plovdiv,Bulgaria:
you are allowed to come max 2 days before the TC or leave max 2 days after the TC,but the total amount of the days that are not part of the programme is max 2 days.
During these extra days you have to find and cover your own accommodation and other expenses. If you decide to stay more than 2 days longer than the official programme, you will have to cover the traveling expenses yourself.
ARRIVAL DAY:7th of December
before 3 PM
PROGRAMME:8th-15th
December
DEPARTURE DAY:16th no earlier than 11 AM
HOW TO apply?
In order to apply for VISION AHEAD project you must be over 18 years old and a citizen of one of the partner countries.
Contact the partner organisation from the list below if you need any support.
Bulgaria
Germany
Spain
Hungary
Italy
Romania
Poland
Latvia
Serbia
Greece
North Macedonia
Smokinya Foundation
FÖJ AKTIV e.V.
Asociacion Juvenil Intercambia
ReCreativity
YOUth Connect
Zig Zag prin Romania
Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Innowator
Biedriba "ideA"
Vega Youth Center
SOLIDARITY MISSION
SFERA MACEDONIA
PersonalEQUIPMENT
It is essential to bring with you your personal equipment.We will not providethe equipment so the effectiveness of your personal learning and the trainingcourse itself can be increased if you work with tools you already know andhave. Therefore bring with you:
• Smartphone, Video or Photo Camera with filming function(as professional as possible, preferably DSLR);
• Memory storage (or external hard drive);• Laptop and photo and video editing
software;• Chargers, card-readers, cables
Smokinya Foundation will organise and provide 3 meals per day per person (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Be prepared to share a room with 3-4 other people from the same group.The accommodation will be hostel style.Complete details about accommodation and what to bring will be provided to the con-firmed participants only.
Accommodation
APPLY HERE
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, NEED CLARIFICATIONS OR YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE, CONTACT US: [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer all your questions.
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2019. You will receive an official confirmation letter from Smokinya Foundation once you are selected. DO NOT BUY ANY TICKETS BEFORE RECEIVING EXPLICIT CONFIRMATION FROM SMOKINYA!
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