Berlin 2010

Frequently asked questions

We would love you to be involved in helping us organise the Congress as there is a lot of work to do! There are many ways to help, so if you do not want to be part of a working group, you may be interested in running a workshop at the Congress, or you have other brilliant ideas.

Most recent information?

If you have been a full participant of “Berlin2010″ and you would like to apply for post-Congress funding, please click here for more.

Here you can find the full informatin on the congress.

Please download this and read it: READER.

How to get into the EU: You need a “Schengen-Visa”. We will assist young greens that are part of GYG and formally registered for the Congress with the application process. (here)

Information on the Participation Fee. (here)

How to be part of the Congress in 10 steps. (here)

Impressions: here

What?

During the Congress there will be space for

restructuring GYG
electing a new Steering Committee
trainings
workshops
open space for discussions and getting to know each other
finding common positions and vote on them
parties
a city tour
a lot more

When?

From the 8th to 14th of August 2010

Where?

In Berlin, Germany.
It will be held at the Heinrich-Böll-Foundation (the German Green Foundation) which offers its location to us. This is in the center of Berlin! We will sleep close by in either a gym or (if you pay for it) in a hostel.

How to get there?

That is your own choice – but of course you should chose the greenest way possible!
In general, you will have to pay for your own ticket. There are lots of possibilities how you can fundraise for yourself. More details can be found soon If you live in a country, that is not called “industrialized” you may apply to a central fund, which is extremely limited, from January 15th onwards. The application includes a motivation letter outlining why and how you can contribute to the Congress.

How to be involved?

Subscribe to the mailing list to join the working groups

Join the content working group: to plan the programme for the Congress: At what time should be what? Which workshops will be offered, which trainings can be useful and who can be the facilitator of the workshop or training?

Join the funding working group: to raise funds to help you out paying for your flights.

Join the structure working group: to work on a few proposals for the new structure of GYG, which will be voted on at the congress. To be part of this group it is useful to have some experience in the current structure of GYG or other similar organisations.

Join the web and mobilization working group: to update the website and make contact within organisations that may want to be involved with GYGand Join us on the general mailing list of GYG !

How to register?

Just fill the registration form and sent it to gyg-application@globalyounggreens.org.

How to be fundraised?

Get the fundraising kit

Can I have an invitation letter?

Yes as soon as we have decided on dates and participants we will also send out invitation letters.

How can I donate money?

Please transfer the amount you want to donate to the bank-account which we have established for this purpose. Do not forget to indicate the purpose (e.g. “for travel assistance of XYZ”) of your donation. You can also donate money without a specific purpose. This money will be used to assist people chosen by an elected “selection committee” to cover their travel-expenses.

Our account:

Receiver: Deutscher FV für die Arbeit globaler grüner Bewegungen e.V.

Bank name: GLS Bank

IBAN: DE72430609671115855900

BIC: GENODEM1GLS

Please be aware that a money-transfer to Europe es very expensive. If you pay the registration-fee in advance, please ensure that the amount you have to pay (30€/180€) is reaching us.