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From Tuesday, December 29 2009 @ 00:00
to Friday, January 08 2010 @ 00:00
The Alternative Information Center to Host Its Third International Political Field Seminar: Bridges Instead of Walls!
In an increasingly globalized world, it is often the case that quantity of information is privileged over quality. We often deal with cultures without knowing their histories or the things that we have in common with them. We generalize about "East" and "West" forgetting that we have several traditions, experiences, and values to share. Talking about a cultural conflict, or a "clash of civilizations", is an overly simplistic way of characterizing differences, leaving historical facts, experiences, and common desires for interaction far from consideration. Mutual understanding is the basis on which relationships have to be built, because all "sides" share values such as respect, tolerance and peace. Stereotypes should therefore not prevent people from approaching the "other" world, nor limit a constructive dialogue about values, ideals and our common future on this planet.
As we approach the end of 2009, the Alternative Information Center is preparing for its third international field seminar, based on the outstanding results and rich experiences of the previous two forums. The first field seminar was held for a week in April 2009 with 20 participants from eight different countries. The second seminar was held for one week in July 2009 and included 25 participants from eleven countries.
The idea to organize these international field seminars under the slogan “Building Bridges Instead of Walls” came from the initiative of friends, and the AIC openly embraced it. The seminar program proved its political, social, and practical importance through the action of the participants, who collectively described it as a very rich experience.
In light of the continuity of this experience, the third field seminar has been modified to reflect the suggestions that came from previous participants. The upcoming field seminar will provide participants with more space to interact and share their own experiences.
We at the Alternative Information Center will make the necessary efforts to continue developing the seminar experience. In this context the ideas, suggestions and encouragement of the participants and their commitment play an essential role. Let us unite our social, cultural, humanitarian, and political efforts as peoples from many nations in order to end the walls of occupation, aggression, discrimination and racism. Let us build the bridge of justice, peace, equality, human justice and respect.
The cost is EUR 500 (EURO 100 deposit and EURO 400 upon arrival)
It includes all meals, accommodation, transportation, workshops, visits and lectures. This cost does not include transportation to the region or health insurance for the period of the field seminar.
To sign up or to receive further information please email us at: aic.camps@gmail.com
Or you can call us at our office in Bethlehem: + 972 2 277 5444
more info: http://www.alternativenews.org/english/1925
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The Alternative Information Center to Host Its Third International Political Field Seminar: Bridges Instead of Walls!
In an increasingly globalized world, it is often the case that quantity of information is privileged over quality. We often deal with cultures without knowing their histories or the things that we have in common with them. We generalize about "East" and "West" forgetting that we have several traditions, experiences, and values to share. Talking about a cultural conflict, or a "clash of civilizations", is an overly simplistic way of characterizing differences, leaving historical facts, experiences, and common desires for interaction far from consideration. Mutual understanding is the basis on which relationships have to be built, because all "sides" share values such as respect, tolerance and peace. Stereotypes should therefore not prevent people from approaching the "other" world, nor limit a constructive dialogue about values, ideals and our common future on this planet.
As we approach the end of 2009, the Alternative Information Center is preparing for its third international field seminar, based on the outstanding results and rich experiences of the previous two forums. The first field seminar was held for a week in April 2009 with 20 participants from eight different countries. The second seminar was held for one week in July 2009 and included 25 participants from eleven countries.
The idea to organize these international field seminars under the slogan “Building Bridges Instead of Walls” came from the initiative of friends, and the AIC openly embraced it. The seminar program proved its political, social, and practical importance through the action of the participants, who collectively described it as a very rich experience.
In light of the continuity of this experience, the third field seminar has been modified to reflect the suggestions that came from previous participants. The upcoming field seminar will provide participants with more space to interact and share their own experiences.
We at the Alternative Information Center will make the necessary efforts to continue developing the seminar experience. In this context the ideas, suggestions and encouragement of the participants and their commitment play an essential role. Let us unite our social, cultural, humanitarian, and political efforts as peoples from many nations in order to end the walls of occupation, aggression, discrimination and racism. Let us build the bridge of justice, peace, equality, human justice and respect.
The cost is EUR 500 (EURO 100 deposit and EURO 400 upon arrival)
It includes all meals, accommodation, transportation, workshops, visits and lectures. This cost does not include transportation to the region or health insurance for the period of the field seminar.
To sign up or to receive further information please email us at: aic.camps@gmail.com
Or you can call us at our office in Bethlehem: + 972 2 277 5444
more info: http://www.alternativenews.org/english/1925
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