Aġenzija Żgħażagħ is holding a series of activities for young people to celebrate the European Youth Week 2011. Activities continue up to Sunday 22nd May 2011. The European Youth Week is being celebrated in EU member states and aims to facilitate structured dialogue to enable young people to influence youth policies and their implementation as well as the strategies of member states in the youth field.
Aġenzija Żgħażagħ prepared a programme of activities to reach a wide variety of interests of young people. These activities were also prepared in view of the European Year of Volunteering and the EU-China Year of Youth 2011. Activities include exhibitions, concert, forum, intercultural and volunteering experiences and a rock Mass. A number of activities were specifically prepared for secondary school students and include information sessions, training, discussions and adventure.
Activities are intended for young people, youth groups, youth workers and anyone interested in the youth field. Admission is free of charge. Due to limitations in the maximum number of participants in some activities, we urge all interested participants to reserve their places in advance.
More information can be found in www.agenzijazghazagh.gov.mt
Tuesday 17th May (18.30 - 20.00) – Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, Sta Venera
e-GĦAQDA A seminar about the best ways to benefit from information and social networking tools
Wednesday 18th May (18.00 - 19.30) – St. James Cavalier, Valletta
In-Nota A concert of classical music by youth from the Johann Strauss School of Music
Thursday 19th May (18.30 - 20.00) – Dar l-Ewropa, Valletta
FONDI EWROPEJ GĦALIK A seminar by Youth In Action about EU funding options available for projects and initiatives
Friday 20th May (20.00 - 22.00) – Il-Pjazza, Mqabba
ROCK MASS+ A rock mass for young people with the collaboration of KDZ and Socjeta Muzikali Madonna tal-Gilju, Imqabba with the participation of Christian Bands
Saturday 21st May (10.30 – 16.00) – Departure Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, Sta Venera
VolTour A visit to a number of voluntary organisations (SPICE, St John Rescue and Nature Trust) to experience volunteering. This includes an adventure at High Ropes, Ta’ Qali.
Saturday 21st May (19.30 – 23.00) - Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, Sta Venera
LEJLA INTERKULTURALI An evening of music, dance and intercultural experiences with European youth and a Chinese delegation
Sunday 22nd May (11.00 – 12.30) – Ċittadella, Gozo
MALTA L-EWROPA u Ċ-ĊINA A forum in collaboration with the National Youth Council where young people will explore different cultures and better ways to understand each other
A number of activities will be held in the morning for students in secondary schools and include:
Monday 16th May (9.30 - 12.00) – Police Academy, Valletta
SERVI! An activity were young people experience a morning as a recruit in the Police.
Tuesday 17th May (9.30 - 12.00) – Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, Sta Venera
NIDDISKUTU! An activity for representatives of students’ councils in secondary schools aimed at empowering young people and discussing their roles and contributions.
Tuesday 17th May (9.30 - 12.00) – AĊĊESS, Valletta
X'SE TAGĦMEL FIS-SAJF? An information session for young people organized with the Youth Employment Programme of ETC about courses and other opportunities this summer.
Wednesday 18th May (9.30 - 12.00) – MCST/Bighi, Kalkara
ĦAJTEK MAL-INFORMATIKA An activity for young people about the ways in which information technology is shaping lives and the benefits of the newest technologies.
Thursday 19th May (9.30 - 12.00) – departure Castille Place, Valletta
LIL HINN MIS-SWAR A guided tour for young people in collaboration with the Restoration Section about the fortifications and Valletta history where they will visit a number of sites which are usually inaccessible.
Friday 20th May (9.30 - 12.00) - High Ropes, Ta' Qali
AVVENTURA! An activity where young people will be assisted by the Sports Promotion Unit in an exciting and fun adventure.