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A written declaration for an Age-Friendly European Union by 2020
A written declaration identifying concrete commitments to promote active ageing and solidarity between generations through the creation of an Age-Friendly European Union by 2020.
"You can set the EU agenda”:The European Citizens’ Initiative
The European Citizenship Initiative will allow 1 million citizens from at least one quarter of the EU Member States to invite the European Commission to bring forward legislative proposals.
Public access to documents: towards more transparency in the EU
The 15 December 2011 saw Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) vote to increase accessibility to the public of documents.
Ten projects awarded within European Foundation Initiative on Dementia
The awards are designed to recognize and encourage the dissemination of good practices that help people with dementia and their families.
The European Cultural Foundation calls for more Europe on cultural and education activities
The opening event was the starting point of twelve months of debates, research and practical workshops to develop concrete recommendations and best practices in the area of cultural relations.
A new European initiative to drive down youth unemployment
On 20 December 2011 the European Commission (EC) published the a comunication to propose actions to prevent and tackle the high rates of youth unemployment.
A European Year to end violence against women?
The European Women’s Lobby has initiated a broad European advocacy movement for a European Year on combating and preventing violence against women.
Consulting European social partners:understanding how it works
This brochure focuses on the consultation mechanisms and explains how the consultation of European social partners works.
EFC’s new Advocacy Committee adopts its work programme
The European Foundation Centre new Advocacy Committee (AC) and adopted its 2012 work programme with a focus on the European Foundation Statute.
EU Affairs Snapshot - January 2012
Check out the latest EU developments of relevance to EFC members!
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 Events
Save the Date: EFC Children and Youth Funders Group Meeting, 27-28 March 2012
The meeting will aim to advance learning and joint reflection on the implementation of evidence based programmes related to children.
'A Decade of European Support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria'
In 2012, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and the remarkable results that have been achieved in the fight against these three diseases in the world’s poorest countries over the past decade.
January 2012: Upcoming events
Up-to-date list of upcoming events at European level selected for EFC members.
International Human Rights Funders Group - Ariadne Funder Learning Visit to the Arab Region
The International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) and the Ariadne European Human Rights Funders Network are jointly organising a three-day Funder Learning Visit to Cairo
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 Jobs
European Climate Foundation searches for a Director of Operations & Strategic Development
The Director of Operations & Strategic Development is a new position that will function at the junction of substance, processes and quality control.
EFC Bookkeeper
The bookkeeper will ensure the smooth running of day-to-day accountancy matters of the EFC Secretariat and accuracy of all related documents and reports.
EFC Project Officer for Diversity Migration and Integration Interest Group
The Project Officer will work for EFC Forum for Roma Inclusion aims to make a distinctive contribution to the European Roma agenda and to mobilise the foundation sector to play a catalytic role in the inclusion of Roma in Europe.

 EU Call to Action
EU wide measures for Sustainable Consumption and Production – have your say!
The European Commission is gathering views on the possible introduction of EU wide measures related to Sustainable Consumption and Production.
Check the Latest Open EU consultations - January 2012
These public consultations offer EFC members an opportunity to contribute to the definition of future EU priorities.
European Year of Citizens 2013 – give your views!
The European Economic and Social Committee is drawing up an opinion on the priorities and the content of the year.
Protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions:is it a reality?
Civil society organisations are invited to contribute to the report on the UNESCO Convention through an on-line questionnaire.
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 EU Funding
Entrepreneurship Education
The objective of this call for proposals is to support European projects in the field of education for entrepreneurship.
Open EU Funding Opportunities - February 2012
Provides a snapshot of current EU funding opportunities and calls for proposals and expressions of interest of relevance to EFC members.
Health Programme 2008 - 2013
The second Health Programme is intended to complement, support and add value to the policies of the Member States and to contribute to increased solidarity and prosperity in the European Union.
Culture Programme 2007 -2013
The programme has been established to enhance the cultural area which is shared by Europeans which is based on a common cultural heritage.
Open EU Funding Opportunities - December 2011
Provides a snapshot of current EU funding opportunities and calls for proposals and expressions of interest of relevance to EFC members.

 Contact Details

 Gonzague Huybrechts
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