The purpose of the IFCD is to promote sustainable development and poverty reduction in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The IFCD supports projects that aim to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector, primarily by facilitating the introduction of […]
Lorenzo Natali Media Prize
Launched by the European Commission, the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize rewards outstanding contributions made by journalists from all over the world, reporting on issues such as but not limited to, fighting poverty and inequalities, sustainable developments, human rights, democracy, gender equality, environment and climate change, health, technology and digital, etc.. The Prize was created by the European Commission’s […]
Work-exchanges in organic farms
WWOOF is a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers and growers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and non-monetary exchange, thereby helping to build a sustainable, global community. As a volunteer (or WWOOFer) you will live alongside your host helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer. As a […]
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other participating countries. It supports new entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to start and/or successfully run a small business in Europe. New entrepreneurs gather and exchange knowledge and business ideas with […]
MEDEA Awards 2021
The aim of the MEDEA Awards is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media (audio, video, graphics and animation) in education. The awards also recognise and promote excellence in the production and pedagogical design of media-rich learning productions, resources, processes and services. From 2015 onwards, the MEDEA Awards are supported by the Media […]
REGIOSTARS Awards 2021
Launched by the European Commission, the RegioStars Awards 2021 aims to identify good practice in regional development and to highlight original and innovative projects that could be an inspiration to other regions. The Award Categories for 2021 are: SMART Europe: Increasing the competitiveness of local businesses in a digital world GREEN Europe: Green and resilient communities in urban […]
Traineeships at the ECML
The European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) recruits trainees twice a year for a paid training period of six months. The main role of the ECML, which is a body of the Council of Europe, is to serve in general the implementation of language policies and the promotion of innovative approaches to the learning and […]
MY World 360° Competition
Since 2018, MY World 360˚ creators around the world have used immersive storytelling to share what is going on in their communities and to inspire action on the Sustainable Development Goals, a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. For this new cycle MY […]
Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships
The Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to approximately 1,000 undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students of all subjects and nationalities per year, who are pursuing their degree at universities, universities of applied sciences (‘Fachhochschulen’), or universities of the arts (‘Kunsthochschulen”). Scholarship recipients are expected to have excellent academic records, to be socially and politically engaged, and […]