Date: Monday 5 March 2012, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
In advance of the launch of the European Citizens’ Initiative in April 2012, European Movement Ireland will be hosting an information event to show you how people and organisations can be brought closer to the EU decision making process.
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This world congress will celebrate the diversity of ageing, the benefits and availability of physical activity and exercise opportunities for those entering old age.
The congress will be of interest to those working in the biological, behavioural and social sciences as well as the fields of medicine, physical and recreational therapy, health, sport and exercise sciences, health education, leisure and recreation and the social and caring services.
The early registration deadline is March 2012.
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The Carers of the Year Awards is organised by the Carers’ Association to recognise and reward the extraordinary levels of care provided by family carers, neighbours and friends.
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The Minister for Social Protection has announced a call for applications under the Disability Activation Project. The Disability Activation Project is co-funded by the European Union under the European Social Fund (Human Capital Investment Operational Programme 2007 – 2013) and the Irish Government. The funding, which will be available for projects in the Border, Midlands and Western (BMW) region will be administered by the Department of Social Protection with the support of Pobal.
Applications for strategic and innovative projects in the Border, Midlands and Western region are invited from organisations who have experience of working with people with a disability. Projects can be funded up until 30 April 2015. Closing date for applications is Friday 13 April 2012.
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Applications for events that celebrate Europe Day on 9 May are now being accepted.
Activities funded in the past have included school initiatives, educational projects and seminars, as well as community-based, business-led and national civil society projects.
The closing date for applications will be Friday, 9 March 2012.
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The purpose of the bursary is to support post-graduate research in the areas of social finance and philanthropy and related areas.
In 2012, the Bursary Committee will prioritise research in the area of social finance but proposals for research in the other relevant areas will be accepted.
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Dates: 20 – 24 February 2012
The Adult Learners’ Festival is organised by Aontas to showcase the work of adult education providers and promote the work of the adult education sector.
AONTAS will publicise local activities on its website, as well as helping to promote events in the media.
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Dates: 23 – 26 February
Venue: Isaac’s Hotel, Cork
The HOOKUP links Irish young people and organisations to potential partners across Europe working in similar fields and who are interested in hosting volunteers.
It will focus on connecting creative volunteers and organisations who are interested in arts and multimedia. It is supported by Youth in Action programme and Leargas (Irish National Agency).
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Social Entrepreneurs Ireland has opened applications for the 2012 Awards Programme. The Awards Programme will see eight social entrepreneurs awarded across two support programmes: The Impact and the Elevator Programmes.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 16th February 2012.
Further information:
http://www.socialentrepreneurs.ie/pages/what-we-do/awards-programme.php
