Europa, Diversity, Democracy Through Photos

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EUROPA, DIVERSITY, DEMOCRACY THROUGH PHOTOS

August 31th to September 9th

Considering the current situation of Europe, YMCA France organizes a conference bringing together French, German, Spanish, British, Ukrainian and Romanian nationals to discuss the issues of democracy and diversity in Europe. We choose to use the medium of photography.

We are glad to organize this event from August 31th to September 9th in the House of Salm (close to Strasbourg) and in Strasbourg. This event is financially supported by the Erasmus+ program and French German Youth office. To ensure that the event is a success and as pleasant as possible for everyone, please read carefully the following information.

Dates: from August 31th (afternoon) to September 9th (morning)

Places of accommodation:

Centre de séjour Maison de Salm YMCA From August the 31th 53, rue du Haut-Fourneau, Etang du Coucou to September the 7th 67130 GRANDFONTAINE - Alsace Tél : (0033) 03 88 97 20 30

From September the 7th to September the 9th Strasbourg (European youth center)

Documents you should carry with you:

- Valid ID card and/or passport - European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and/or certificate paper

Requested individual equipment:

-A sleeping bag or sheets (we will not provide any onsite) - Warm and rain clothes (the weather can change quickly, it may definitely rain) - A hand towel - Trainers/Sneakers (standard sport shoes). We will move, walk, run!

5 place de Vénétie – 75013 PARIS – France Tél. : +33 (0)1 45 83 62 63 - [email protected] – http://ymca.fr Alliance Nationale des Unions Chrétiennes de Jeunes Gens de France (UCJG) Association reconnue d’utilité publique, branche française des YMCA (119 pays dans le monde). Agréée par le Ministère des Sports, de la Jeunesse, de l’Education populaire et de la Vie associativecomme association nationale de jeunesse et d’éducationpopulaire. Immatriculation au registre des opérateurs de voyages et de séjours : IM075100375

Alliance Nationale Association reconnue d’utilité publique empowering young people

What you should bring to present your country to other groups: - One (or more) culinary specialty of your country/region/district. We will use it for an 'international evening', during which each national group will present its country to the others participants. Examples: - A flag and explanations about it: when was it created? What does it means? - Music of your country which you would like to share with the other participants. - Picture, painting or postcard of your country. - Quote from a writer you enjoy a lot.

- Two (or more!) photos per participant that, in your opinion, represent Europe/democracy and diversity in your country/city. It can be linked to your history, recent events, culture, daily life... We will use them to discuss and debate; and we are organizing an exhibition with them. This is the core of the project.

- Information in link with the thematic we will discuss: what does it means to be young in the area you live in? What are the problems you are facing? How does democracy works in your country? What do you think about diversity and participation? What are thinking young people about Europa in your country?

Suggested equipment:

Last but not least: bring whatever you have which may contribute to create team spirit. Board games, music of your country, books to share, magic tricks, music instruments, sports equipment... Don't forget that the success of such an event mainly depends on the motivation and the involvements of the participants themselves, that’s to say, in other words… you!!

Don't forget that we have no mobile/internet/printer coverage in Salm, in other words there is no possibility to access and use Internet even with your mobile: take with you what you need (pictures/music/information…) before you come!

Project coordinators:

Coordination and preparation Coordinators onsite during the exchange YMCA France, Cédric Graser Florian Targa Tel : (0033) 6.76.64.02.02 Tel: (0033) 6.51.55.52.29 Tel : (0033) 1.45.83.62.63 [email protected] [email protected] YMCA France, Fabricio Diaz Tel : (0033)6.50.29.61.79 [email protected]