YES-Youth Energy Synergy

Dear Friends,


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We are sending you below the information about our coming international youth meeting, YES-Youth Energy Synergy, which will take place in Izmir-Turkey on 13-18 March 2003. We will be very happy if you can distribute this information among your member organizations and encourage them to apply latest until the 17th February 2003.


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More information and application forms are available at: www.britishcouncil.org.tr/yes


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Thank you very much in advance for your cooperation.


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Warmest Greetings,


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Eylem Certel Ergoz.


Project Coordinator.


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YES-YOUTH ENERGY SYNERGY


13-18 MARCH 2003, IZMIR/TURKEY


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YES-Youth Energy Synergy will be organized by the British Council, Ankara in cooperation with GSM-Youth Services Centre on 13-18 March 2003 in Izmir, Turkey. YES will gather 75 young people, between 18-25 years old, from Turkey, UK and other EU member and accession countries.


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Aim of the event:


* To enable young people to have a better understanding of different cultures and each other’s realities.


* Learn about different perceptions on certain realities that are relevant to all young people around the world.


* Act as multipliers and share their experience with their peers in their own localities.


* Create networks and possible partnerships for future activities and initiatives explore ways of active participation.


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Methodology:


In order to reach the aims of the project, there will be different workshops organized on:


a) street animation


b) improvisation theatre


c) sights and sound of our body-let’s improvise


d) follow your dreams


e) storytelling through shadow theatre


f) forum theater


g) music making and DJ’ing


h) photojournalism


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Who can apply?


1-– – – – –  young people between the age of 18-25


2-– – – – –  young people who can speak ENGLISH (the language of YES will be English)


3-– – – – –  young people who is motivated and preferably experienced in youth work


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Financial Conditions:


– –  All the expenses, like international flight, food and accommodation will be fully covered during the event.


– –  No expenses will be covered before the 13th and/or after the 15th March 2003.


– –  There is NO Participation Fee.


– –  Participants will be responsible for their personal expenses and extras during their stay.


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How to Apply:


Please visit: www.britishcouncil.org.tr/yes


You can apply by filling out the application form on the web page.


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Deadline for the applications: 17th February 2003


Please note that there will be a selection made after the deadline and you will be informed about the result.


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For more information and applications


– www.britishcouncil.org.tr/yes