Details of news, events and training courses across the East Midlands and further afield.

If you are holding a global youth work event or have news to share with us, please contact clare@gywpem.org.uk

News & Events

23 May 2012 - Future dates for your diary

Future planned Network meetings:
23 May 2012 - 'Understanding debt in a global context' - contributions sought
26 September 2012 - AGM and Celebration
5 December 2012 - Network meeting - theme to be confirmed

10 March 2012 - Good Youth Work...What is it in the 21st Century?

An Open Space Technology Workshop on Saturday 10 March - a day of exploration, sharing of ideas and thoughts. Join us in writing the agenda for the day, explore issues that matter to you, enjoy performances, visit the marketplace and meet new people from across the region.
The venue is in Grantham at Earlsfield Youth Centre and begins at 11am (registration begins at 10.30am). The event is free of charge. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide lunch, so please bring your own.
A flyer with further information is available in the resource/downloads section, together with a booking form, which should be returned by email to clare@gywpem.org.uk by February 29th latest.

13 December 2011 - Civil Unrest in a Global Society- GYWPEM Network Workshop & Meeting

You are invited to the GYWPEM Network meeting on 13th December in Nottingham at Queens Walk Community Centre Nottingham NG2 2DF. See Invitation Flyer in the Resources section.
The meeting will begin at 10am and the morning session will be made up of workshops around the theme ‘Civil Unrest in a Global Society’. These workshops will be run by Simon Jones who is a freelance Global Youth Worker, Community Activist and Chair of Global Education Derby; and Jamie Clarke, Education Manager at People and Planet.
The afternoon session (beginning at 2pm) will consist of our Network Business Meeting where we will share our future plans for the project.
We would love to see you on 13th December and hope that you are free to attend. Unfortunately we unable to cover lunch, so would be grateful if you could bring your own or something to share.
If you are able to attend, please email clare@gywpem.org.uk to book your place

19 May 2011 - Global Youth Works! Conference

Deadline for Registration extended until Wednesday 11th May!!
A one-day event for youth work practitioners to explore new approaches to working with young people in the 21st century. Join us at Bestwood Lodge Hotel, Nottingham for a stimulating exchange of ideas around the nature and purpose of youth work in an increasingly globalised world. Information Flyer, Provisional Programme and Registration Form can be downloaded in the Resources section or contact clare@gywpem.org.uk

24 March 2011 - Global Warming and the Environment

Rearranged - International Youth Work and Development Education Network meeting has been rearranged at South Nottinghamshire College, Nottingham, Thursday 24th March 2011 from 10am until 3pm. Presentation and workshop in the morning session and then Network business meeting in the afternoon. Contact clare@gywpem.org.uk to book a place

27 November 2010 - Another World is Possible - Free Conference for Young People

FREE Conference for Young People aged 13-25 across the East Midlands, exploring being a global citizen in a local world. Take part in workshops and activities, get information, network and visit stalls. Global cuisine will be available. Join us for the day in Nottingham.
Flyer, Programme ,Conference booking form and Workshop booking form can be found in the Resources Section, or contact clare@gywpem.org.uk

30 September 2010 - Enriching International Exchange Experiences

Find out about Youth In Action funding, how to apply for it and what it can be used for. Explore and try out our new regional resource ‘Destination Think’ which explores global issues. A free training event for youth work practitioners across the region, held in Derby.
Flyer, Programme and Booking form can be found in the Resources Section, or contact clare@gywpem.org.uk

14 September 2010 - ‘Islamophobia’

Our next East Midlands Youth Work and Development Education Network meeting is being held in Nottingham in September – please come and join us….for more information, please contact clare@gywpem.org.uk

09 February 2010 - ‘Is Global Youth Work Political?’

Download the notes and resources from our Network meeting held in Chesterfield

01 December 2009 - ‘Every Global Child Matters’ Conference

Regional Conference exploring how global youth work can be embedded across the East Midlands. Key note speakers – Fiona Blacke from the NYA and Doug Bourne from the Development Education Research Centre and Editor of the International Journal for Development Education and Global Learning.

22 October 2009 - ‘Children and Young People, Violence and Conflict: How Global Youth Work could be used…’

Download the notes and resources from our Network meeting held at The Holocaust Centre near Newark