PEOPLE news

10th Mar 2010 PEOPLE conference Social & e-inclusion, Noord-Brabant, NL

Bits, bytes, the community & quality of life!

On 10 and 11 March 2010, the Province of Noord-Brabant in the Netherlands will host the two-day International workconference & study visit on the theme of Social & e-inclusion as part of the PEOPLE project.

The Province of Noord-Brabant is drawer of the subtheme Social & e-inclusion. Central to this theme is the use of ICT to develop innovative solutions and practices aimed at realising social objectives. ICT as an opportunity and tool to promote the participation of vulnerable groups, social cohesion and liveable communities.

Stockholm region is represented by Per Granfalk, Vice Mayor of the City of Solna.

More information is available at

https://www.formdesk.com/provincienoordbrabant/Inschr_people_conference

For those of you who are not able to attend in person there is the opportunity to participate virtually - click here for videolink details

25th Feb 2010 CIBUS5 sub-project holds Kick-off Meeting in Seville

The CIBUS5 sub-project is holding its Kick-off Meeting on the 25th of February in Seville. The meeting is organised by the Andalusia Foundation for Social Integration and Assistance with the collaboration of the Andalusia Foundation Red Andalucía Emprende, the Employment Agency Södermaln of the Stockholm region and the West Sussex County Council of the South East England region. CIBUS5, which stands for the Promotion of Social and Labour Integration Companies, is aimed at social entreprises particularly, although not uniquely, those that promote employment and social inclusion amongst hard to reach groups.

24th Feb 2010. HOME04 holds Kick-off Meeting in Seville

The HOME04 sub-project is holding its Kick-off Meeting on the 24th of February in Seville. The partnership of the project consists of the Andalusia Foundation for Social Integration and Assistance, the City of Seville, the Andalusia Health Services, the City of Granada, the City of Venice from the Veneto region and the Employment Agency Södermaln of the Stockholm region.

1st Dec 2009 Sub-projects approved under the PEOPLE programme

During the 3rd Steering Committee Meeting held in Madrid the 16th of November 2009, the PEOPLE partnership agreed to approve for financing 7 Sub-projects.

Stockholm region is actively participating in the following 4 sub-projects: 

- DIVERSIA sub-project aims at studying new family models and demographic changing from the gender and multicultural approach. 

- HOME04, which full title is Networking for Integrated Care Homeless, will analyse and pay attention to homeless people through integrated development policies with a local focus, promoting the participation of homeless people developing and using ICT solutions to improve care and to promote inclusion. 

- CIBUS5 stands for the Promotion of Social and Labour Integration Companies, and is aimed at social enterprises particularly, although not uniquely, those that promote employment and social inclusion amongst hard to reach groups. 

- SHAREIT objective is to improve effectiveness of local and regional policies related to social and e-inclusion through a wide exchange of experiences, addressed at identifying good practices on the efficient use of ICT to foster integration.

7th Sep 2009 E-Health International Conference

Would you like to find out about alternatives to costly nursing home care? Do you want to stay independent and carry on living in your own home as you get older?

In Europe, the proportion of elderly people is likely to double from 10% to 20% over the next 50 years. Many will be battling chronic diseases including heart disease, dementia and diabetes. Fortunately, help is at hand. Using technology to monitor people with such diseases makes them feel safer and more in control of their health, and keeps them out of hospital.

Come to

- The presentation of the PEOPLE programme and regions’ specificities and opportunities by the PEOPLE participating regions, E-Health in an International context

- ‘State-of-the-art technologies that support independent living, care and health at the showcase exhibition ‘Technology Cares’. - A PEOPLE surgery for potential project applicants – providing practical advice on the application process for bidding for ERDF grants under the PEOPLE programme closing on 15th September 09.

- ‘Looking after Granny in the 21st Century’ - A public discussion part of British Science Festival Week led by a panel of experts exploring public needs and expectations of technology in support of care, health and independence. Join a panel of experts for an open discussion exploring how technology can help you manage your health and choose your own lifestyle as you get older.

THE EVENT IS FREE TO ENTER

To register please contact people@seeda.co.uk.

9th Sep 2009 Extension of the submission deadline until 30 September 2009

At the steering committee meeting of 9 September 2009, it was agreed that the deadline for submission of applications for funding through the People Programme be extended until 30 September 2009.

New updated Handbook, Application Form and Instruction are available on the Programme Documents section of the website http://www.peopleprogramme.eu/.

17th Jun 2009 The PEOPLE Programme is now launched!

The call for proposals is now opened and will close on 15 September 2009.

Tips for applying

- Check if your organisation is eligible for funding in the Eligibility section of the website http://www.peopleprogramme.eu/.

- Download the programme handbook, Application form in the programme document section of www.peopleproject.eu.  Short versions of each specifications are saved under the tab Specifications.

- Dont forget to post your project idea on www.peopleprogramme.eu to find partners abroad.

Good Luck!