Goriz (eng. Nucleus) – “the central
and most important part of an object,
movement, or group, forming the
basis for its activity and growth”

AGBU Europe seeks “talent” by discovering new leaders in different European communities, train, advise, network and accompany those leaders in achieving their Armenian projects in Europe or Armenia, or be active in some fashion, may they be researchers, intellectuals, politicians or professionals.

GORIZ Guiding Principle

• “Seeker” of talent, “think-tank” and “facilitator”
• Attract individuals as potential leaders
• Leverage AGBU know-how, contacts and resources
• Accompany the individual by giving him/her access to information, network, training and project support

The first “GORIZ” seminar was organized from 1 to 3 May 2009 in Venice (Italy).

Click here to see the press release

Next GORIZ seminar will take place in Yerevan, Armenia from 20 to 24 May 2010. It will tackle the themes of democracie & civil society. The seminar is organized with the support of Youth in Action Program of European Union.

Please click here to download the program.

GORIZ RECRUITMENT

AGBU Europe is pleased to announce that applications for participation in the leadership program GORIZ are now available.

If you are eager to become a future leader of the Armenian Community in your country, this program is for you.

GORIZ will enable you to develop your leadership skills, conceive and implement projects with and in Armenia, learn how to communicate on topics linked to Armenia toward European authorities or even in your company, reinforce your contacts and be part of a European network of Armenian leaders.

All applicants must:
• Have leadership experience
• Be active in voluntary initiatives or programs
• Have completed university studies
• Be between the ages of 22 and 35 years old
• Be able to follow a seminar in English

Click here to download the application form

Deadline: 1st March 2010

AGBU Europe is the European branch of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). Established in 1906, AGBU (www.agbu.org) is the world’s largest non-profit Armenian organization. AGBU Europe coordinates and develops the pan-European activities of the organization; it preserves and promotes the Armenian identity and heritage through programs in the fields of education, leadership training, cultural, heritage, humanitarian and EU public affairs.

Applications and questions may be directed to:
Ioanna Vauthier
E: ivauthier@agbueurope.org
T: +33 1 45 24 72 72