The Citizen Participation University запрошує громадських активістів до участі в мережуванні та навчанні з розвитку громад. Учасники можуть отримати стипендію для участі в програмі. Дата проведення: 3-7 липня 2017 р. (далі англ.).

The CPU is designed to provide a space to nurture the “grassroots” and the “grasstops” of our movement. We bring together community organizers and activists, emerging movement leaders, adult educational professionals, community development workers and trainers, social service providers, local authorities, and others. Every year 50 – 70 people attend from anywhere between 8 – 20 countries.

We have a clear goal: engage in deep critical reflection and catalyze on-the-ground action. Apart from providing space for sharing and learning, the CPU acts as a laboratory for European-level networking and effective cross-border organizing and innovation. While we present important theoretical and practical knowledge, a large focus of the week is put towards hands-on participatory education and group discussions.

It is our vision that the CPU does not just act as a one-time, “feel-good” gathering, but rather that it leads to the development and deepening of effective skills, strategies, and tactics that participants can apply at home. As a follow-up to the CPU, each national cohort is invited to plan and execute an event(s) during Citizen Participation Week, which is a follow-up to the CPU that happens in September. A portion of time at the CPU is spent discussing and planning actions for the next Citizen Participation Week.

Planning of the CPU it is led by the Central and Eastern European Citizens Network and the Civil College Foundation. We are joined by our partners: The European Community Development Network (EuCDN) and the European Community Organizing Network (ECON). In 2016 we were also joined by the network Local Authorities as Drivers for Development Education and Raising awareness (LADDER). A volunteer planning committee developed the themes and agenda for the week-long gathering.

We try to make the CPU accessible to everyone. Limited scholarships may be available. If you are interested, please contact us (http://www.cka.hu/cpu/contact-us/). We also offer full-week and early registration discounts. All prices include program, food, and accommodations. Please note that on-site accommodations include shared rooms and space for tents. Some off-site accommodations may be available on a limited basis. However, participants are strongly encouraged to stay on-site whenever possible.

The CPU is held each year at the Civil College, located in the rural community of Kunbábony, Hungary. It is about 70 km south of Budapest.

NIGHTLY PRICE:

The full program runs from Monday to Friday

and involves four overnight stays. The nightly

rate is: €50/night – shared room with bed and

bathroom, meals/ €30/night – tent camping with access to

shower and restroom facilities, meals.

FULL-WEEK DISCOUNT:

We highly encourage participants to attend the full program and therefore offer a weekly

rate (4 nights): €150/week – shared room with bed and

bathroom, meals €90/week – tent camping with access to shower and restroom facilities, meals.

EARLY REGISTRATION

DISCOUNT:

We encourage early registration, and offer a discount of 20% on the above stated rates if

your registration is received by June 2, 2017.

Note: Some scholarships may be available.

There are a very limited number of off-site, single rooms available. Contact us.

Register in advance at www.cpu.camp.

Payment due upon arrival.

More information - http://www.cka.hu/cpu/