CfA: Avrupa'ja? Turkey and the European Union - Chances for a common future, Werftpfuhl (Germany), 4-12.12.2004 Dear Euromed Youth partners, dialogue lab and emyb (two Germany-based organisations) are organising a conference in cooperation with their partner organisations, including AEGEE-Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Cultural Group of Women Karpenissi (Greece), Mikuszewo (Poland), Youth Promoting Peace (Cyprus) and the Turkish Youth Union Association (Turkey). The conference’s title is: “Avrupa’ja? Turkey and the European Union – Chances for a common future.” It will take place in Werftpfuhl near Berlin from 4th to 12th December 2004.. The thematic focus will be on: 1. Intercultural learning experiencing the various cultures and developing cultural awareness. Sub themes are identity, prejudices, national narratives, religion & identity and intercultural communication. 2. Political questions discussing the obstacles and chances for a common political future inside or outside the EU. Sub themes are economic problems and chances, the various aspects regarding migration, ethnic minorities and Cyprus as well as the relationship between state and religion. 3. Activating youth developing ways to get active in the own community and possible joint projects involving European and Turkish youth. Where required, the partner organisations and the coordinating organisation will help participants with the further planning of their project also after the conference. Participants can choose between working on the implementation of own projects, or creating a European-Turkish youth magazine Knowledge of the themes is no prerequisite; the conference’s language will be English. All young people between 18 and 25 who are interested in participating may apply. The participation fee (including lodging, meals etc.) is 30 Euro. 70% of the travel expenses will be reimbursed. The application forms and more information can be found at the following websites: http://www.dialogue-lab.org or www.emyb.org. It would be very kind of you if you would disseminate this information among your members by forwarding this email. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours Fatima Beg (Participants responsible) DOKUZ EYLÜL GENÇLY´K TAKIMI Tel/Faks: +90/232/453 50 67 www.youthteam.8m.ru DEU YOUTH TEAM Tel/Faks: +90/232/453 50 67 http://www.youthteam.8m.ru/