AEDC has a staff complement of 5 youth workers.
Daniela Alexeiciuc has been involved as trainer for different Erasmus+ projects supported by European Commission as well Trainer for the Youth Department of Council of Europe in Budapest and Strasburg. Working as an international trainer with more than 30 non-governmental organizations all over the world from Kenya and Britain to Sweden and Brazil, I tried to develop an ability to think globally and to operate locally in a successful way, appreciating cultural variety and promoting dialogue in a network of adherents and working with non-violence and non-formal education. This experience has seriously promoted my intellectual growth, clearing up deep understanding of existing problems and developing skills of critical thinking.
She has conducted a lot of speaking engagements in different topics. Sometimes I serve as trainer and expert in this issues like human rights, simulation games, literature, non-violence, ICT, arts and media for Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Justice and UN agencies: GFATM, UNICEF, WHO, UNIFEM, WB, UNAIDS, and other organizations working like Peace Corps, Red Cross, SIDA, (national and international NGOs). I made my MA in Human rights and Democratization and at the moment I created my Association NAMOI in Russia where we work with young lawyers and youth workers.
As international trainer I am experienced in supporting employability of young people, social inclusion, supporting youth in NEET, human rights, online journalism, peace building. In Y-Peer UNFPA as Focal Point I was experienced in such topics like promotion of the healthy lifestyle and of the SRHR as a part of the broadcast (radio programme) “Forţa Junimii: When everyone counts” at the national radio Moldova; the articles writing for the informative bulletin “Fara Tabu” and for the sitewww.iubire.md elaboration and publication (editing) of the informative prospectus, booklets. In World Bank Youth Voice Group as Youth Coordinator and trainer I was experienced in intercultural dialogue, non-violence and peace. In National Youth Council of Moldova CNTM I was extremely contributed my growth as national trainer in media, social entrepreneurship and unemployment. I been trainer as well for GYAC International Voices Against Corruption ,CDN International Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe and You-Act European Youth Network on Sexual and Reproductive Rights.
She really enjoys being a Teacher Trainer in the courses, organised by INTERNATIONAL TRAINING & LEARNING INSTITUTE and I think this is a great opportunity.
Joshua Chivanga who is the founder of the organization and has 8 years experience managing EU youth programs within Erasmus+ and also Council of Europe Youth Foundation projects. He is a holder of a MA in human rights from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. He has vast experience facilitating youth programs in Belgium, Netherlands, UK and now in Ireland. Josh brings experience in managing numerous projects and also participating in many trainings so is familiar with the Erasmus+ processes and quality youth standards. Josh is also part of the digital nomad community and will bring his experiences of living and working in the UK, Belgium and Netherlands to the Ireland migrant community and African diaspora community within the project. Josh is one of the few people of colour facilitators within Erasmus+ community and brings experience showcasing that migrant and minority led organisations can be instrumental in promoting the plight of minorities and fostering intercultural solidarity.
Stephen Matenga works with the EU Projects division and his role is on stakeholder management, creating local links with the community and liasion with the National Agency. He has a background in Journalism and brings to the organizations years of experience in reporting, video editing and articles writing. He is instrumental in the organization`s dissemination activities.
Kayleigh Klompenmaker is a young facilitator within the organisation and brings to the organisation extensive experience facilitating Erasmus+ projects in various European countries. She has a background in law.