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Anna Lindh Foundation

İzmir Youth Voluntaries

National Network

Türkiye

Address

6414 Sok. No:6 Kat:3 Karşıyaka İzmir/ Turkey

Country

Turkey

City

İzmir

Street address 2

6414 Sok. No:6 Kat:3 Karşıyaka

Telephone

00 90 5556701377

E-Mail

caglapb@gmail.com

E-Mail (2)

olcaykart@hotmail.com

Website

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Year of Establishment

2006

Contact Person1

Olcay KART

Contact Person 2

Yeşer Tokgöz

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

İzmir Youth Voluntaries enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. IYV seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. IYV is an international youth group. It is non-governmental, politically independent and non-profit organization open to youth from different backgrounds. and aims to remove the psychological barriers between different cultures, give a chance to mutual conversation, encourage youth participation and confirm strength in youth to express their opinions freely. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, language, religion or social status. IYV helps to create a space where young people are able to work together having common aims, to learn from each other, respect cultural differences, empowering young people to be more autonomous in the social and economical development of our group

Mission and Objectives

Mission İzmir Youth Voluntaries is to enhance international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities involving the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among people of different countries and diverse cultures. Believes International educational and cultural exchange among youth further ensures long-term friendship and understanding. If people can better understand other cultures, they are more tolerant and accepting of differences. Citizens of all countries need personal contacts with other peoples and cultures. Objectives To promote Informal education Active youth participation To encourage youth cooperation and mutual aid in cultural, social and educational aspects at an international level Intercultural learning Youth mobility To attract, prepare and motivate young people to participate in international youth activities that make us more aware about the outdoor world Promoting an understanding between young people across borders through international exchanges To promote the idea of volunteering To help build a society that is based on knowledge To promote solidarity and peace To support Freedom and Democracy To provide equal opportunities for activities

Main Projects / Activities

Our Projects in Turkey • Alice and Universal Freedom Concepts Action 1.1 Youth Exchanges 1-9 December 2007 İzmir - TURKEY Project Partners are Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Poland, and Turkey with 32 Participants • Postmodernism and Simulation Theory Action 1.1 Youth Exchanges 20-28 May 2008 Muğla – TURKEY Project Partners are Slovenia, Portugal, Lithuania, and Turkey • The Life With Disable People’s Vision Action 1.1 Youth Exchanges 21- 29 April 2008 İzmir – TURKEY Project Partners are Spain, Portugal, Italy Estonia, and Turkey