AVI Moldova challenges you!!!      

 You are invited to the workshop “Let’s find out about (anti)racism in Moldova”, organized by the Association of International Volunteering from Moldova (www.avimd.org), on March 21^st, 2008 within the “European Action Week against Racism” (http://www.unitedagainstracism.org).

We will talk about racism, its forms of manifestation in Moldova and methods of fighting them. Find out what foreign students/volunteers believe about racism and discrimination in Moldova.

This event will offer you the opportunity to express your ideas about racism and xenophobia, understand the stereotypes behind it and share information about different cultures.

 Workshop schedule:

1. Watching a short movie and a presentation about racism and xenophobia, followed by discussions
2. Workshop on the issue of racism
3. Round-table with Moldovan and foreign students, who will talk about their own countries and how they perceive Moldova form outside. You will be able to take part at different games and ask questions.

 Besides that – funny activities, ice-breakers!

 Date and time: Friday, March 21st, 2008, 16.00 - 18.00

 Place: ARC Conference Room (US Alumni Resource Center), 2^nd floor, ASITO building (next to AESM and Fidesco, in the center). You are not allowed to bring any electronic devices inside ARC, thus you will have to disconnect and leave them at the security checkpoint.

 Participants: Students and youth from Moldova, foreign students and volunteers in Moldova (from France, Italy, Germany, Estonia, India and Turkey).

 This event is organized with the support of: Amnesty International Moldova, ARC (US Alumni Resource Center), UNITED.

 Working Languages: English, Romanian and Russian (it is necessary to speak at least one of them)

 If you are interested in participating, please contact us by email or call the below listed numbers, so that we can register you. Please tell us your name, country, study/work place and age.

We ask you to tell your friends about this event and invite them to participate! Hurry up, number of places is limited!!!