ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: 9th September 2009

Peace Child International, E-Gençlik

Association and the Turkish Ministry
of Education announce the:

5th World Youth Congress, open for applications!

Peace Child International and E-Genclik Association invite young activists (entry-
level, intermediate and veteran), artists, educators, journalists and entrepreneurs to
apply to participate in the 5th World Youth Congress (WYC). The congress will take
place from the 31st July until the 13th August 2010 in Istanbul, Turkiye, the 2010
European Capital of Culture.

The special theme of the Istanbul Congress is “Imece” – the Turkish tradition of
collaborative solidarity. The 5th WYC will gather some of the world’s most brilliant
young leaders and activists to reflect on what are the most effective roles young
people can play in poverty reduction and development. They will engage with
experienced decision-makers and development professionals, in the spirit of “Imece”,
to discuss, plan and take action on global issues.

Like the previous congresses held in Hawai’I (1999), Morocco (2003), Scotland
(2005) and Canada (2008); the 5th WYC will offer delegates the opportunity to
contribute to plenary and regional meetings, skills workshops, cultural events,
exhibitions and of course, local action projects – which will take delegates to villages
and urban neighbourhoods across Turkiye to work together with local youth and
communities.

The congress is open to all young people – from whatever background, organisation,
or interest. This 5th World Youth Congress will host 1,000 young people aged 15-30.
Participants will have the opportunity to socialise, network, share their experiences
and cultures, and make life-long friends.

Applications are currently open and the deadline is the 31st January 2010. For the
application process, and for more information, log onto www.turkiye2010.org or
contact: Ezgi Özer, Congress Liaison Officer at wyc@peacechild.org.
Contact for further information:
David Woollcombe, Intl. Director and Licensee, World Youth Congress Series; david@peacechild.org
Aydin Fenerli, Intl. Outreach Director, E-Gençlik Association; afenerli@e-genclik.org.tr
Joao Scarpelini, Chair, WYC Intl. Youth Advisory Board; joao@peacechild.org
Weblink: http://www.turkiye2010.org/en/turkiye2010
Phone: (+44) 176 327 1459; (+90) 224 221 7780