Submitted by mac on 8 March, 2006 - 23:34.
This should be the main source and platform for the exchange of information.
It should encourage networking and integration, and be interactive and participative rather than prescriptive.
The website of the Campaign is accessible notably for people with physical or visual impairments and easy to browse, it has been developed using free software . Users can upload all kinds of information, write comments and hence be actively involved in making up the content of the web portal. It is designed to attract different target groups, providing them with the necessary information on the Campaign activities and the Campaign themes as well as motivating people to get involved. The primary language used will be English. Beside the traditional navigation menu, (providing access to features such as forums, calendar of events, polls, links…) the user can decide to explore the website according to her/his interests (media, policy, working with young people etc.). Special sections of the website are being developed for:
Young people who could join the Campaign
The main purpose of this section is to motivate young people to join the Campaign. For this reason cultural or sports events, available gadgets and online activities will be given a prominent visibility here.
People actively involved in the Campaign
The main purpose of this section is to foster further development of the network of actors of the Campaign. In this section the user will be invited to join thematic fora, whilst best practice projects from various countries and educational material will be available for downloading.
Multipliers working with young people in different fields
The main purpose of this section is to offer multipliers valuable tools for spreading the message of the Campaign. Amongst other things, in this section material related to training, teaching and youth work will be available for downloading.
People involved in policy-making in the youth field
The main purpose of this section is to offer policy makers tools for shaping youth policies close to the values of the Campaign. Background documents such as laws and reports on the youth situation in various countries will be available, but also concrete tools like for example the “European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life” will be available to visitors.
Professionals working in different media
The main purpose of this section is to make available to media professionals material useful to their work. Here it will be possible to find press releases, pictures, a media pack specially designed for journalists, a video kit, and a brief description of the forthcoming events as well as facts and figures on the issues of the Campaign in the other member countries
