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NEWSLETTERDecember 2020
EU Aid Volunteers
The EU Aid Volunteers newsletter shares news, events and stories about the EU Aid Volunteers initiative with the EU Aid Volunteers network.
To share your stories, or to promote publications or public events on EU Aid Volunteers in a future edition of the newsletter, please use the platform forum or contact us at [email protected]
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NewsEU Aid Volunteers initiative: have your say!
The European Commission is currently evaluating the EU Aid Volunteers initiative. Engaging citizens and stakeholders is an essential part of this evaluation. This consultation to citizens and stakeholders aims to gather information and opinions on the implementation of the EU Aid Volunteers initiative as well as to test analyses and findings.
EU Aid Volunteers in Tunisia in 2019 ©2019 European Union
The evaluation will help build the new humanitarian aid strand under the European Solidarity Corps, which will succeed the EU Aid Volunteers initiative in the future.
We want to hear from you! The public consultation survey is available on the Commission’s consultation page, Have your say, until 13 January 2021. The survey is available in English, French and German. However, replies can be provided in any of the official EU languages.
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Experiences of volunteers in the field
In these difficult times, solidarity between people, organisations and countries is more necessary than ever.
This booklet produced by Movimiento por la Paz with some of their volunteers reflects this volunteering work in the field. They talk about their experiences, things they have learned and their mutual support. Have a look at their stories!
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Stories from the field
Beatriz: Collaborating with the Senegalese Public Health System in response to COVID-19
Beatriz was sent by Médicos del Mundo to Senegal, as a Senior EU Aid Volunteer in Medical Quality of the Public Health Institutions. Through this project, they seek to strengthen local capacities, both at the institutional and community level by the promotion of the Right to Health of the most vulnerable, marginalized and excluded groups in the region of Dakar in Senegal.
“…I have joined a COVID-19 work team, as a “focal point”, as such I am in charge of epidemiological data management, participation in various work forums, coordination with those responsible for health districts, training for health workers and community actors, technical assistance for activities as well as being responsible for training the members of the MdM Senegal team to avoid their contagion. The experience has been very gratifying for me and of great help for MdM in the region, in addition to being able to directly see the impact of my work on the population…”
Check Beatriz’s story here.
Beatriz working with Médicos del Mundo in Senegal.
Video volunteers’ work during COVID-19
Check this video also produced by Movimiento por la Paz. In the video, you can see how the volunteers from Movimiento por la Paz adapted their work to the COVID-19 circumstances to continue delivering aid to those who need it most.
Enjoy the film!
Massimo, EUAV in Nepal
See the latest video from MTÜ MONDO. In this video, EU Aid Volunteer, Massimo Modesti explains how he is helping Volunteers Initiative Nepal (VIN) to improve their organizational and project management skills. With the help of Massimo, VIN can better help its community in areas like education and women’s empowerment. Admire also the beautiful images of Nepal in the video! Massimo working with VIN in Nepal.
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About EU Aid Volunteers:
EU Aid Volunteers brings together volunteers and organisations from different countries, providing practical support to humanitarian aid projects and contributing to strengthening the local capacity and resilience of disaster-affected communities.
Volunteering in times of Corona – Martin’s Story
Martin was sent by ADICE to Istanbul, as an EU Aid Volunteer in Volunteering & Program Coordination. He was hosted by Small Projects Istanbul (SPI), whose main mission is to integrate and provide livelihood opportunities to displaced families from the Middle East and North Africa region.
“…The Corona virus affected not only our organization, but also our beneficiaries, the refugee community. Many families have lost their jobs and their source of income. As a response, we try to find ways to provide them with at least some financial assistance so they can cover their most basic needs. At the same time, we started distributing food packages to the most vulnerable families…”
Martin working with ADICE in Turkey.
Check Martin’s story here.
Read more stories from the field on the EU Aid Volunteers platform and discover the latest news on social media using the hashtag #EUAidVolunteers.
Events
International Volunteer Day 2020 - DRC
The International Volunteer Day is a day to celebrate the key contribution volunteers make locally and globally. This year has been a stark reminder of the importance of volunteer work and of the unselfish action people take to support each other through difficult times.
Due to the current exceptional circumstances, the International Volunteer Day celebrations will look a little different this year. All activities will be COVID-19 adapted.
© Tivoli Gardens. Photographer: Lasse Salling
In Denmark, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is offering dual tickets for Tivoli to the most creative answers to the question: “What does volunteering mean to you?”. They are aiming for volunteers who participate in a refugee mentoring program. Tivoli is a unique legendary amusement park, and its characteristic Christmas lights as well as careful safety measures make it a great place for volunteers to take a moment to relax and enjoy.
