European Union.

2009 REPORT
CONTENTS
1.
Key Facts 2009
2.
Media Coverage
3.
The Toolkit
4.
Reasons for success
5. Neighbours’ day all around the world
6.
The E.F.L.S. in action
7.
E.F.L.S. partners
8.
National & regional partners
9.
2010 Objectives
10. Contacts
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KEY FACTS 2009
9 Million participants (6.5 million in France).
1 100 local authorities and housing
organizations officially registered.
29 participating countries (20 countries of
the EU).
An event placed under the patronage of the
European Union.
A communication campaign with the theme
of Europe.
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KEY FACTS 2009
Partners
1200
1100
980
1000
809
800
608
600
374
400
224
200
30
60
126
157
0
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
1 100 national & regional partners
29 participating countries
9 million participants
EUROPEAN UNION
Austria - Belgium - Bulgaria - Cyprus - France - Czech Republic - Germany Italy - Ireland - Greece - Latvia - Luxemburg - Poland - Portugal - Romania
Slovakia - Spain - Sweden - UK
INTERNATIONAL
Bosnia - Canada - Croatia - Japan - Norway - Switzerland- Taiwan- Turkey Ukraine
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MEDIA COVERAGE
170 TV new items
4 500 press articles and quotes
450 Radio stories
*EFLS estimate
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TOOLKIT
Communication tools
A CD ROM containing all the communication tools in high definition
format of the leaflet, invitation, postcard and poster (in different
formats) available in 26 languages.
A press kit containing one press file and one press release in French and
in english .
An operational guide, a timetable and tips to optimize the mobilization of
the inhabitants.
A promotional video
Animation of the network
Permanent support and advice from the association to help you
implement the project at a local level.
A dedicated website www.european-neighbours-day.eu presenting our
communication tools, our advice and support for the preparation,
our 1100 city and housing association partners in 29 countries,
along with reports, testimonies and photos of Neighbours’ day
celebrations in order to learn more about community practices in
other countries.
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REASONS OF SUCCESS
An answer to people profound expectations
o The need to meet and to know each other better.
o The need to live in a more friendly and inclusive society.
A simple mechanism: an event organised by the neighbours.
A taylor made event for the partners: easy to implement.
An event providing considerable advantages: inhances the feeling of
security, develops mutual help and the meaning of common belonging,
involves different cultures and generations, and develops conviviality
and human relations.
The only event which main objective is for people to meet up and create
bonds.
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NEIGHBOURS’ STORIES
“Neighbours’ Day went really well in
Roncq dans le Nord, even though it
was cold!!!! Everybody, grown-ups
and children got together and had a
great time.
Neighbours have got to know each
other a little bit more down through
the years and are more interested
in each other. It’s just wonderful!!”
Roselyne A., square Alexandre
Desrousseaux ,France
“This has been a great chance to get out
and meet people, social events like this
should happen more often. It’s a great
opportunity to get involved with the
community.”
Hilda Harris, Carver Court, Royaume Uni
“We voted and elected the Neighbourhood Queen
(for a year): the most friendly, most cheery, most
helpful, most sympathetic neighbour out of all the
neighbours...
Then the Queen chose her King: and it was
Maxime... really proud to bear this Title... and its
Diploma. This all happened last Tuesday, under a
sun... which was really worthy of its name!
The "Golden Key of Success” was handed over to
the Queen, for a year...”
Freddy B. Villeneuve d'Ascq , France
“It’s not always easy to invite your neighbours when you’ve had a disagreement with them. But, I must admit,
when everyone gets together, it can be a real opportunity to wipe the slate clean and move on. I believe this type
of get-together is essential. Sometimes I say to myself that this could be a universal party, celebrated everywhere
in the world. At a time when people are divided everywhere, we need something like this to bring us together.”
Arthur, testimony in web site
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ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TESTIMONIES
"Developing good relations with your
neighbours is an important part of making our
communities a safer, happier place to live.The
week is a great opportunity for people to get to
know their fellow residents and celebrate the
importance of community life.And, of course,
this is a chance for people to get involved in
the city's green year by doing something
together which can only benefit their
neighbourhood and the city as a whole."
MF, City Council executive member of
Liverpool, united Kingdom
« For the fourth consecutive year, the municipality
launched the event with the objective: « to promote
and develop the solidarity between neighbours.
This is one of the major objectives of the
municipality for this year. Neighbours’ day perfecty
fits this effort as it invites people to meet each other
and promotes conviviality. There is no miraculous
way to reinforce the mutual help all along the year.
But we believe that the more people communicate,
the more they get to know and provide help to each
other.»
AM, Vice Mayor in charge of the environment Saint André les Vergers, France
« For this first edition of the Neighbours’ day, we decided to
organise the event in two Local Communities, Podhum and
Brankovac, involving citizens of the two principal
nationalities.
The coffee being both the most popular beverage in Bosnia
Herzegovina and the means used by people to stay
together and chat, we decided to focus the event around
the idea to take a coffee with neighbours and local
authorities representatives.
Everyone was satisfied and we intend to expand the event
in the whole city next year. »
LDA, Mostar,Bosnia Herzegovina
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HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS TESTIMONIES
« European Neighbours' Day is a day when people are encouraged to go out and meet their
neighbours, talk to them and establish a first contact with them that will help foster nicer and more
supportive neighbourhoods. Housing associations have been very active in promoting this
initiative as it helps develop sustainable communities. At a time when everyone is leading
increasingly hectic lives, with little time for anything else than themselves and their families, days
like that bring the emphasis back onto the importance of the community which is there to support
the individual.”
DO, President of the National Housing Federation,United Kingdom
“In 2009 we brought together between 100 and 130 people from different backgrounds and different
generations. Although it was raining, both children and grown-ups were able to participate in the various
activities, such as the shooting range and making painted pottery figures. There was also a Neighbourhood
Quiz, a goal shoot competition, and a DJ to play for us as we all celebrated together in great spirits”.
I.M Quartiersmanagement High-Deck-Siedlung, Berlin, Allemagne
« The event has been so much fun this year. We own and
manage 3,000 properties on the island and place great
importance on supporting our communities. European
Neighbours’ Day is a great way to bring people together in an
inviting atmosphere and reinforce good relationships between
neighbours and with our staff.»
M. S Resident Services Coordinator, Island pulse, United
Kingdom
“This year two film projects were highlighted during the celebrations. In the
first one, a group of young people presented their district. A “Greetings
Box” was set up for participants to greet their neighbours and to describe
what their perfect neighbour would be like.
One of the schools in the district organized a gigantic buffet and 120
people attended the celebrations that afternoon. And, to top it off, the local
sports clubs all met up for the first time in years!”
H.B, Gesobau, Berlin, Germany
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THE E.F.S.P. IN ACTION
Since 2004, more than 80 cities and housing organizations have received the diploma
« European Neighbours’ Day » with the label « Friendly and Cohesive City » delivered by the
president of E.F.L.S., Atanase PERIFAN, in recognition of their implication in the development
of «a common well being ».This year 14 partners in Europe and all around the world have been
awarded:
Cities :
Breuillet (France)
Metz (France)
Macon (France)
Tokyo (Japan)
Odessa (Ukraine)
Vienne (Austria)
Nicosie (Cyprus)
Chemnitz(Germany)
Wroclaw (Poland)
Housing Associations :
Macon Habitat(France)
Semac (France)
ICF (France)
Opievoy (France)
Batigère (France)
Wroclaw, May 2009
Chemnitz, May 2009
The 9th of May, on the occasion of Europe day, the E.F.L.S.
participated in the Open Days of the European Parliament
in Brussels in order to present her activities.
More than 65.000 people attended this event,
which was promoting this year the European elections.
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E.F.L.S. PARTNERS
European partners
European Commission: DG for Employment,
Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
European Parliament
Committee of the Regions
National partners in Europe
National Housing Federation (United Kingdom)
FEDERCASA/ ANCI (Italy)
Association Immeubles en Fête (Belgium)
Svátek sousedu, O.S.( Czech Republic)
FECOVI (Spain)
CECODHAS P. (Portugal)
LocalPoint V.O.F. (Netherlands)
Association Luxembourgeoise des Solidarités de Proximité
(Luxembourg)
Association Immeubles en Fête (France)
City of Geneva (Switzerland)
National partners in the rest of the world
Réseau Québécois des Villes et Villages en Santé (Canada)
Rinjin Matsyri (Japan)
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NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS
European Union
Pays / Country
ALLEMAGNE / GERMANY
Raison Sociale/ Organization
Ville / City
Stadt Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt Am Main
Stadt Chemnitz
Chemnitz
Landeshauptstadt Bremen
Bremen
Kieler Immobilienverwaltung GmbH
Kiel
Hallo Nachbar - a Projekt of the Stadtteilgespräch Roderbruch
Hannover
e.v
Stadtverwaltung
Würzburg Am Main
Entwicklungsgesellschaft Duisburg mBH
Duisburg-Marxloh
Gesellschaft für Bauen und Wohnen Hannover
Hannover
Gesobau AG
Berlin
Rabenhaus
Berlin
Stadt Osterholz – Scharmbeck
Osterholz – Scharmbeck
Quartiersarbeit Eichholz
Sindelfingen
Quartier Management
Berlin
AUTRICHE / AUSTRIA
Stadt Wien
Vienne
BELGIQUE / BELGIUM
www.immeublesenfete.be
Association Immeubles en Fête - Dag Van de Buren
(Coordinateur National)
54 villes partenaires – Liste disponible sur demande
Bruxelles
BULGARIE / BULGARIA
Ville de Bourgas
Bourgas
CHYPRE/ CYPRUS
Maison de l’Europe / Bureau du Parlement Européen à
Chypre/ Ville de Nicosie
Ville de Pano Lefkara
Nicosie
Lefkara
FRANCE
Association Immeubles en Fête (Coordinateur National) > 670
Paris
www.immeublesenfete.com villes partenaires : liste disponible sur demande
ESPAGNE / SPAIN
www.fecovi.ecsocial.com
CONCOVI / FECOVI (Coordinateur National)
Ayuntamiento de Bilbao
Ayuntamiento de Alboraya
Ayuntamiento de Catarroja
Ayuntamiento de Albal
Ayuntamiento de Massanassa
Ayuntamiento de Beniparrel
Ayuntamiento de Silla
Ayuntamiento de Els Poblets
Ayuntamiento de Lliria
Ayuntamiento de Crespins
Ayuntamiento de Picanya
Ayuntamiento de Horno de Alcedo
Ayuntamiento de El Palmar
Ayuntamiento de Xirivella
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Valencia
Bilbao
Alboraya
Catarroja
Albal
Massanassa
Beniparrel
Silla
Els Poblets
Lliria
Crespins
Picanya
Horno de Alcedo
El Palmar
Xirivella
ITALIE / ITALY
www.federcasa.it
IRELANDE / IRELAND
FEDERCASA / ANCI (Coordinateur National)
Fête reportée au 12 septembre 2009, liste non communiquée à ce
jour)
Dublin City Council
Rome
Dublin
Cultural Organisation of Pyrgetos "Proodos"
Trikala
Ville de Chania
Chania
LETTONIE / LATVIA
City of Riga
Riga
LUXEMBOURG /
LUXEMBURG
www.fetedesvoisins.lu
www.nopeschfest.lu
Association Luxembourgeoise des Solidarités de Proximité
(Coordinateur National)
Commune de Steinsel
Commune de Mamer
Ville d’Esch-sur-Alzette
Ville de Luxembourg
Le Fonds du Logement
Commune de Beckerich
Ville de Differdange
Ville de Dudelange
Commune d’Hesperange
Commune d’Hobscheid
Commune de Leudelange
Commune de Mondercange
Ville de Nordstad
Commune de Reckange/Mess
Ville de Remich
Commune de Rumelange
GRECE / GREECE
PORTUGAL
www.vizinhos.eu
Comité Português de Coordenação da Habitação Social
(Coordinateur National)
Câmara municipal Nazaré
Câmara Municipal da Horta
Junta de Freguesia de Belém
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro
Junta de Freguesia de S. Estevão
Gebalis
Câmara Municipal da Trofa
Câmara Municipal Silves
Câmara Municipal Tavira
Câmara Municipal Peso de Régua
Câmara Municipal Castro Marim
Câmara Municipal Santarém
Junta de Freguesia S.Francisco Xavier
Junta de Freguesia Monteiras
Instituto Habitacional de Madeira
EMGHA
SocioHabitaFunchal
Câmara Municipal de Coimbra
Câmara Municipal de Evora
Câmara Municipal da Amadora
Junta de Freguesia Azinhal
Junta de Freguesia de Santo André
Junta de Freguesia de Altura
Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
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Ingeldorf
Steinsel
Mamer
Esch sur Alzette
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Beckerich
Differdange
Dudelange
Hesperange
Hobscheid
Leudelange
Mondercange
Nordstad
Reckange/Mess
Remich
Rumelange
Lisboa
Nazaré
Açores
Lisboa
Aveiro
Lisboa
Lisboa
Trofa
Silves
Tavira
Peso de Régua
Castro Marim
Santarém
S.Francisco Xavier
Monteiras
Madeira
Cascais
Funchal, Madeira
Coimbra
Evora
Amadora
Azinhal
Santiago do Cacém
Altura
Setúbal
POLOGNE / POLAND
Urzad Miasta Lodz
Urzad Miasta Wroclaw
Slaski Zwiazek Gmin i Powiatow
Urzad Miasta Katowice
Urzad Miasta Gdansk
LocalPoint (Coordinateur National)
PAYS-BAS / NETHERLANDS
Gemeente Leidschendam-Voorburg
www.dagvandeburen.nl
Gemeente Veendam
Lodz
Wroclaw
Swietochlowice
Katowice
Gdansk
Voorburg
Leidschendam-Voorburg
Veendam
National Housing Federation (Coordinateur National)
Accord Housing Group
Home North West
Liverpool London
Manchester City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council
Tower Hamlets Community Housing
New Charter Housing Trust Group
New Fylde Housing
York Housing Association
Muir Group Housing Association
Home Group Limited
Southway Housing Trust
Housing Hartlepool
Gateshead Council
Cosmopolitan Housing
Liverpool Housing Trust
Wirral Partnership Homes
Daventry&district Housing
Shoreline Housing Partnership
New Progress Housing Association
Maidstone Housing Trust
Southern Housing Group
Wallsall Housing Group
Circle Anglia
NH Housing
London
Wesr Bromwich
Whitehaven, Cumbria
Liverpool
Manchester
Newcastle upon Tyne
London
Ashton-under-Lyne
St Annes, Lancashire
Huntington, city of York
Helsby, Chester
South Harrow
Manchester
Hartlepool
Gateshead
Liverpool
Liverpool
Wirral
Daventry
N.E Lincs
Leyland Lancashire
Maidstone
Londres
Walsall
Londres
Dugdale
Association Svátek sousedu, o.s. (Coordinateur National)
Prague
ROUMANIE / ROUMANIA
Primaria Municipuilui Timisoara
Primaria Municipuilui Arad
Timis
Arad
SUEDE / SWEDEN
Engelbrekt parish of Stockholm
Jesu Kristi Kyrka av SDH
Stockholm
Stockholm
SLOVAQUIE / SLOVAQUIA
City of Považská Bystrica
City of Banska Bystrica
Považská Bystrica
Banska Bystrica
ROYAUME-UNI / UNITEDKINGDOM
www.housing.org.uk
REPUBLIQUE TCHEQUE /
CZECH REPUBLIC
www.urateksousedu.cz
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International
BOSNIE HERZEGOVINE
City of Mostar / Local Democracy Agency of Mostar
Mostar
CANADA
www.fetedesvoisins.qc.ca
Réseau Québécois Villes et Villages en Santé
(Coordinateur National) > 200 villes partenaires : liste
disponible sur demande
Québec
CROATIE / CROATIA
City of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
JAPON / JAPAN
www.rinjinmatsuri.jp
RINJIN MATSYRI (Coordinateur National)
Tokyo
NORVEGE / NORWAY
City of Bergen
Bergen
SUISSE / SWITZERLAND
www.immeublesenfete.ch
Ville de Genève (Coordinateur National)
Ville de Vevey
Municipalité de Nyon
Ville de Gland
Ville de Lausanne
Citta di Lugano
Ville d’Yverdon-les-Bains
Ville de Sion
Commune du Chêne-Bourges
Commune du Chêne-Bourgeries
Ville de Sierre
Ville de Meyrin
Ville d’Onex
Commune du Grand-Saconnex
Commune du Thonex
Commune du Vernier
Nachbarschaftshilfe
Genève
Vevey
Nyon
Gland
Lausanne
Lugano
Yverdon les Bains
Sion
Chêne-Bourges
Chênes-Bourgeries
Sierre
Meyrin
Onex
Grand-Saconnex
Thonex
Vernier
Zurich
UKRAINE
City of Odessa
Odessa
TURQUIE / TURQUEY
City of Düzce
Düzce
TAIWAN
The Green Consumer’s Foundation
Taipei
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2010 OBJECTIVES
Quantitative objectives in 2010 :
o 1300 cities and housing associations registered partners
o 30 countries
o 9.5 million participants
Launch the « Voisins Solidaires- Neighbours Together» program
in Europe in the context of the European Year for Combating
Poverty and Social Exclusion.
Reinforce cooperation
institutions.
with
European
Let’s celebrate together
the 10th anniversary of
Neighbours’ Day
in 2010!
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and
International
CONTACTS
E.F.L.S.
European Federation of Local Solidarity
European Neighbours’ Day Coordination
26, rue Saussier Leroy
75017 PARIS
Tel : +33 (0)1.42.12.72.72
Fax : +33 (0)1.42.12.00.66
CONTACTS
Atanase PERIFAN - President
Atanase.perifan@european-neighbours-day.eu
Vincent CAYOL – General Manager
vcayol@voisinssolidaires.fr
Christel RATHLE : Development Manager
Christel.rathle@european-neighbours-day.eu
www.european-neighbours-day.eu
www.localsolidarity.com
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