Deadline: 30 June 2012
Over the last few years, ANPAS, also through the support of important European networks like Samaritan International (SAMI) and the European Center for Volunteering (CEV), has developed a particular attention to European policies in the belief that our country can be a bridge to the countries of the Mediterranean. Last year we also acceded to the Mediterranean Autonomous Network for Youth (MANY), a network of youth in the Mediterranean that wants to promote the meeting and sharing of knowledge between youth belonging to different social and cultural groups, affirming a culture of learning. ANPAS doesn’t want volunteers to remain indifferent to the grand phenomenon that the countries bordering the mare nostrum are experiencing, which have appealed to our affluent society with movements of people (migration) and socio-political upheavals (the Arab Spring). So then? So we would like to see what’s in store beyond our shores, learn new ideas, and build relationships in the Mediterranean. Through this Call for Papers, we invite the youth of society, citizens 32 years of age and younger, to share ideas to better the world, to construct a more just and united society, for the development of a culture of solidarity, for the protection of the environment and of common goods.
Do you have an idea to change the world? Share it with us!
We have chosen the National Meeting of Solidarity that will be held in Puglia, a natural bridge between Europe and the Mediterranean, where 8 youth will present their projects: 8 ideas to change the world, in particular in the area of relations between Italy and the people of the Mediterranean, presented by youth of these countries.
HOW IT WORKS
Among all the ideas received by the 30th of June 2012, only 8 will be selected, that can be presented on the occasion of the International Conference of Youth of the Euromediterranean that will be held in Bari, Saturday the 29th of September 2012.
Therefore, if your idea convinces us, you will fly to Bari and have 10 minutes to present your idea, in the most attractive mode. Are you ready?
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
The projects can be presented by youth under age 32, who can be residents in Italy or in these countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Malta, Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia.
We would also like to hear the ideas of immigrants that live in Italy but come from these countries: the true bridge of the Mediterranean!
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
To those who will be selected, you will be given the opportunity to participate in Bari at the entire National Meeting of Solidarity that will be held from Thursday the 27th of September to Sunday the 30th of September. ANPAS will pay the costs relative to accommodation, meals, and transfers to the headquarters of the Meeting. To promote better organization of the day, participants will make sure to specify the necessary logistics for transfers, so that we can make arrangements.
OFFICIAL RULES
These are the official rules for the Call for papers 8 ideas to change the world sponsored by Anpas.
SPONSOR
The call for papers ( the “call”) is sponsored by Anpas - Associazione Nazionale Pubbliche Assistenze located at via Pio Fedi 46/48, 50142 Firenze (FI) – Italy. Anpas telephone number is +39 055 303821 and the email address is internazionale@anpas.org. All inquiries should be directed via email.
CONTEST OVERVIEW
We have chosen the National Meeting of Solidarity that will be held in Puglia, a natural bridge between Europe and the Mediterranean, where 8 youth will present their projects: 8 ideas to change the world, in particular in the area of relations between Italy and the people of the Mediterranean, presented by youth of these countries.
Over the last few years, ANPAS, also through the support of important European networks like Samaritan International (SAMI) and the European Center for Volunteering (CEV), has developed a particular attention to European policies in the belief that our country can be a bridge to the countries of the Mediterranean. Last year we also acceded to the Mediterranean Autonomous Network for Youth (MANY), a network of youth in the Mediterranean that wants to promote the meeting and sharing of knowledge between youth belonging to different social and cultural groups, affirming a culture of learning. ANPAS doesn’t want volunteers to remain indifferent to the grand phenomenon that the countries bordering the mare nostrum are experiencing, which have appealed to our affluent society with movements of people (migration) and socio-political upheavals (the Arab Spring). So then? So we would like to see what’s in store beyond our shores, learn new ideas, and build relationships in the Mediterranean. Through this Call for Papers, we invite the youth of society, citizens 32 years of age and younger, to share ideas to better the world, to construct a more just and united society, for the development of a culture of solidarity, for the protection of the environment and of common goods.
In ANPAS, we believe that the collaboration of different worlds gives birth to better ideas: share your experience and knowledge, and together we will try to transform our ideas into a concrete project, that through intercultural dialogue can have a real impact on the territories.
PROCESS
Fill out the form in all its parts: completing your profile information and information related to your project, taking care to respect the maximum length expected. Then send the form via email to: internazionale@anpas.org The call will run from 12:00 PM(CET) May 10, 2012 to 12:00 PM(CET) June 30, 2012. Anpas has the right at anytime to terminate the Call at its sole discretion.
SELECTION CRITERIA
All action plans received will be evaluated by a Commission, composed of individual members of Anpas, which will choose the 8 most original, creative, practical and effective ideas. A complete action plan has to contain the following elements, which are the selection criteria for the Evaluation Commission.
• Summary – Give the objective of the plan, the instruments, and the anticipated results. Include how this approach is new/unique and will be more successful than other approaches.
• Needs assessment – Present an analysis of the conditions faced in the targeted area. Explain why such conditions deserve greatest concern, and why these specific challenges have hindered development in the locale.
• Necessary resources – State the financial and other resources needed for the initiative.
• Plan the execution – Describe the initiative, the target audience, the methods to achieving results and an activities schedule.
• The real impact – Indicate the results of initiative, how many people will be affected, and the anticipated time to achieve results. Among all the ideas received, only 8 will be chosen:
- One (1) will be chosen among proposals of Italian subjects;
- Six (6) among proposals of subjects coming from the Mediterranean basin: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Malta, Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia;
- One (1) among proposals of young migrants residing in Italy coming from countries listed above;
ORIGINAL WORK
Each participant states and guarantees that any submission he/she posts is original, and does not violate or otherwise infringe upon any rights of any third party and that such submission will not violate agreements the participant has with any third party or otherwise.
In the event that Anpas’ use of the submission is challenged by any third party, the participant agrees at his/her own expense to provide information and cooperate including, without limitations, participating in any legal or administrative action with Anpas.
WINNERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To those who will be selected, you will be offered the opportunity to participate at the National Meeting of Solidarity which will run from Thursday September 27,2012 to Sunday September 30,2012 in Bari.
Anpas will bear the costs of room, board and travel to reach the Meeting place. To accommodate the best organization of the days, participants will have to specify their logistic needs about travel, which we will arrange.
Moreover winners can participate in the free events scheduled of the Meeting, understanding that expenses not expressly stated in the rules are an exception. The winner agrees to accept the dates and spaces established, such as hotels, airlines, trains, ships, etc. The winner agrees that the acceptance of any trip as a prize is their own initiative, risk, and responsibility. The winner needs to have a valid passport and visa if necessary. If the winner does not have a valid passport and/or visa at the time, the trip will be cancelled.
NOTIFICATION OF THE WINNERS
The winners will be contacted via email within fifteen (15) working days from the deadline. It will be requested that they complete and send to Anpas an entry form. If it is not possible to contact you within seven (7) working days from the first attempt to notify, the prize will be designated to the participant ranked immediately below.
DATES
The call will be open from 12:00 PM (CET) on May 10, 2012 until 12:00 PM (CET) on June 30, 2012. All proposals submitted during this period will be valid. Announcement of the Winners Anpas will announce the winners and publish their names on their website www.anpas.org, following the close of the call and the receipt by Anpas of the participation form and other necessary information.
USE OF WINNER’S DATA AND INFORMATION
Each winner who accepts the prize grants to Anpas the right, at any moment and from time to time, to disclose to a third party, print, publish, broadcast and use, worldwide and in any media now known or developed in the future, including through the Internet, the name, portrait, photograph, voice, and biographical information of each winner for informational purposes, publicity, and promotion, without additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.
DISQUALIFICATION
Anpas reserves the right, at its exclusive discretion, to disqualify any participant it deems ineligible to participate in the contest. Failure to comply with these rules may result in a participant’s disqualification.
COST
There is no cost to participate in the call. Each participant is responsible for his or her own costs to participate in the call.
ELIGIBILITY
The call is open to proposals presented by youth under 32, who have reached the age of maturity in their own country or who are at least 18 years old.
THE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE:
• Citizens residing in Italy;
• Citizens residing in the following countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Malta, Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia;
• Migrants who live in Italy, coming from the countries already mentioned.
Any person who violates a rule, obtains an advantage in a manner banned by participation in the call, or obtains the status of winner with fraudulent means, will be disqualified. Any unsportsmanlike, disruptive, harassing, or threatening behaviour is forbidden. Anpas will interpret these rules and eventually resolve controversies, conflicts, or ambiguities relating to the rules of the call, and the decisions of the Sponsor in respect of such disputes shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the call is affected by human error, any mechanical malfunctions, or failures of any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of the Sponsor, Anpas reserves the right to terminate this call, or make other such decisions regarding the outcome of the call that the Sponsor deems appropriate.
Any attempt by a participant or any other individual to deliberately disrupt or damage ordinary operation of this call, telephone systems or websites is a violation of criminal and civil laws. If an attempt is made, Anpas reserves the right to seek damages from any such participant to the fullest extent permitted.
The winners must use their true name (as it appears on their government issued ID) when participating in the call and may not participate when using a false name.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
The conduct of the call is governed by the applicable laws of the Italian Republic, which take precedence over any rule contrary herein. This call is void and not offered by ANPAS in any jurisdiction where it is prohibited or limited by the applicable laws.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
If for any reason the call is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Call, ANPAS reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the Call, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Call.
Anpas also does not assume responsibility for any errors of omission, interruption, cancellation, defection, or delay of the operation or transmission, communication line failure or destruction, or unauthorized access or changes to entries.
Anpas is not responsible for any problem or technical malfunction of the Internet or phone lines, online system, server, provider, or computer software. Anpas does not assume responsibility for technical problems or traffic congestion on any Internet site, or any combination thereof, including any damage or injury to the participant’s or any other person’s computer in connection with participation in the call.
Anpas is not responsible regarding any problem receiving the entry, which is the sole responsibility of the participants. The winners agree to hold harmless Anpas, its officials, employees, affiliates and representatives for any injury, accident, malfunction, or legal cause of action arising from, or in connection with, participation in the call. By participating in the call, all participants and winners waive all claims of liability against Anpas, its employees, the sponsors, and their respective employees, for any personal injury or loss that may arise from participation in the call or acceptance of the prize.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Anpas, or its officials, directors, employees, or representatives be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, the loss of profits, or other economic losses deriving from participation in the call, posting on or access to or downloading of any type of material or information from any web site owned by Anpas, or acceptance or usage of a payment, including but not limited to, damage to property and to the maximum extent permitted by law, damages for bodily or personal injury, even if Anpas or any affiliates, their successors or delegates or any of their respective officials, directors, employees, agents, or representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages or loss. Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to the participant.
Each participant agrees that the limitations and exceptions contained in these rules represents an agreement between the participants and ANPAS as to the allocation of risk between them in connection with the Sponsor’s obligation under these official rules.
AMENDMENTS
Anpas reserves the unilateral right to suspend, cancel, terminate, or modify the call without advance notice and thereafter to re-commence this call, only at such times and in the terms and agreements that Anpas shall deem reasonable under the circumstances.
In the event that any term of these official rules is in conflict with the law under which these rules were construed, or if any term is considered invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such term shall be deemed to be restated to reflect, if possible, the original intention of Anpas and the participants, in accordance with the applicable law, and the remainder of the official rules will remain in full effect. In the event that such invalid provision relates to matters which constitute the essence of these official rules, and such provision cannot be restated to reflect the original intention of the parties, the call shall be deemed null and void.
SURVIVAL
Notwithstanding any expiration or other termination of this call, and except in the event that this call shall be void in its entirety, the provisions of these official rules, which by their nature survive expiration or termination of the call, will remain in full effect until each such provision expires with its respective term.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: internazionale@anpas.org
Website: www.anpasnazionale.org/
