Within the framework of the AAMEE project two Good Practice Competitions were tendered. Wanted were the best European projects in the field "Active Ageing and Social, Cultural and Economic Integration of Migrant Elders across Europe".
Good Practice Competition I addressed the voluntary sector / voluntary organisations. The following organisations were able to apply: non-profit associations, migrant's organisations, charitable institutions and societies, foundations.
Good Practice Competition II addressed local authorities, public administration, housing associations and NGOs. The following organisations were able to apply: local and regional authorities, municipalities, social services departments, housing associations, co-operative societies and NGOs.
The winners of both competitions were chosen by an international jury. Its members can be found here.
The awarding ceremony for the in total six winners of both competitions took place during the AAMEE project's conference "New Face for Europe. Migrant Elders across Europe - from Challenges to Opportunities" in Bonn, Germany on 02.10.2008.
Information on the winners of both competitions and the selection criteria can be found in the online documentation of the conference of the AAMEE project (via the menu item "conference") or by clicking here.
A group picture of all winners of the good practice competitions can be found here.
Photos of the award ceremony for good practice competition I can be found here and photos of the award ceremony for good practice competition II here.
All winners of the good practice competition I will act as hosts for the AAMEE project's exchange programme.