[debate-l] International Youth Conference: Seoul

Wed May 23 20:42:02 CDT 2007

I periodically do work with the MIZY Center here in
Seoul.  The MIZY Center is a UNESCO affiliated NGO
that promotes youth projects.  They are seeking people
to participate in a Sustainable Development conference
and have been keen to get participants from outside of
Northeast Asia.  Please contact Ms. Song if you are
interested (her info is at the bottom of this email).

regards,
Jason Jarvis

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Brothers + Sisters Project Seoul
Youth Participation in the Sustainable Development of
Cities

Seoul, Republic of Korea / 29 July – 8 august 2007

General Information

1. Background
Since 1985 when the United Nations initiated
International Youth Year, which reiterates youth
involvement in the decision-making process in various
areas, the emphasis on youth participation in peace
and development has increasingly gained momentum. In
keeping with this spirit, the Seoul Youth Center for
Cultural Exchange (MIZY), with the support of the
Seoul Metropolitan City Government and Korean National
Commission for UNESCO, will host the 2007 2nd BroSis
Project: Youth Participation in the Sustainable
Development of Cities, to be held from 29 July to 8
August 2007 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. 

Seoul has long been recognized as one of the oldest,
most densely populated and digitally connected cities
in the world. Since hosting the Summer Olympic Games
in 1988, the economic, political and cultural
interactions between Seoul and her sister cities have
grown and strengthened. Youth exchanges, however, are
hardly found in these streams of interactions. 

The sustainable development of cities has been a major
concern among policy makers, administrators, and even
youth. By learning about the issues facing other
metropolitan areas, youth can gain insight and wisdom
into how they, as citizens, can take collective action
with other youth to improve the conditions of their
own cities. The 1st BroSis project was held in 2006 to
provide this opportunity for twenty-five youth
participants from six cities. 

Under the theme of youth participation in the
sustainable development of cities, this 2nd annual
BroSis project will provide youth participants the
chance to collectively tackle and discuss several key
issues, and a network to exchange thoughts and ideas
with other youth. 
MIZY would like to invite 30 international
participants from Seoul’s sister cities and cities
that have signed MOU with Seoul to conduct research
with 30 Korean participants on Seoul and its efforts
to realize sustainable development. The 60
international and Korean youth participants will be
divided into 5-6 groups, and each group will focus on
a specific theme regarding the sustainable development
of cities. Participants will study and share ideas
through the project website, as well as conduct field
research at various locations including governmental
institutions. By conducting research and engaging in a
variety of cultural activities in support of this
theme, this project provides youth the extraordinary
opportunity to network with peers from all around the
world. Together, youth participants can discover a
variety of solutions to the similar problems faced by
the cities from which they come. In addition, the
media will play an important role in support of this
event by promoting public awareness of the sustainable
development of cities. 

2. Organization
Organizer
Seoul Youth Center for Cultural Exchange (MIZY)

Supported by 
Seoul Metropolitan City Government
Korean National Commission for UNESCO

About us: What’s the MIZY center? 
Founded in May 2000 by the Seoul Metropolitan
Government, the Seoul Youth Center for Cultural
Exchange (“MIZY”) is dedicated to the promotion of
cultural exchange among young people. MIZY organizes
various kinds of cultural exchange activities, such as
personnel exchanges (i.e., dispatching Korean youth
and hosting foreign youth), exhibitions of Korean and
international artwork, and forums on international
relations and culture. MIZY also cooperates and
assists in projects aimed at cultural diffusion and
understanding. The MIZY Center is run by the Korean
National Commission for UNESCO under the auspices of
the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and aims to inspire
youth to create a better world in which every culture
is treated with equal respect.

3. Date and Time
29 July – 8 August 2007 (11days)
4. Qualification of Participants 
We plan to invite thirty (30) international
participants this year. We seek a gender- balanced and
diverse pool of delegates who represent different
cities across the globe.
* Please note that a maximum of 2-3 participants will
be selected from each city. 

If you wish to participate in Brosis Project 2007, you
would be

&#61591;	A youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who
lives in one of Seoul’s sister cities or in a city
that has signed MOU with Seoul.
-	Sister Cities of Seoul: Taipei (Taiwan), Ankara
(Turkey), Honolulu (USA), San Francisco (USA), Sao
Paulo (Brazil), Bogota (Colombia), Jakarta
(Indonesia), Tokyo (Japan), Moscow(Russia), New South
Wales (Australia), Paris (France), Mexico City
(Mexico), Beijing (China), Cairo (Egypt), Rome
(Italy), Astana (Kazakhstan), Washington D.C (USA),
Athens (Greece), Bangkok (Thailand)
-	Cities that have signed MOU with Seoul: Berlin
(Germany), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Ottawa
(Canada), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Budapest (Hungary),
Istanbul (Turkey)
&#61591;	Willing to study Korea- and Seoul- related
information posted on our website (available beginning
in mid-April), prior to the start of the program. 
&#61591;	Proficient in written and spoken English. 
&#61591;	Able to communicate and work effectively in a
team setting. 
&#61591;	Interested in or studying one or more of the
following subjects.
-	Korean culture, Korean history, or other Korea- or
Seoul related subject; 
-	Urban planning, development or reconstruction;
-	Environment, energy and/or natural resources;
-	Economics;
-	Women’s rights or child welfare;
-	Globalization, international relations and
international organizations;
-	Public hearth and/or other social services; 
-	Education; 
-	Or other sustainable development-related studies.
&#61591;	Capable of performing all scheduled
activities.

5. Major Activities
&#61591;	Study: Read up on the project! There will be
on-line assignments on the project’s theme that will
be posted on our website. You may be asked to post
information about your city and its efforts to promote
sustainable development. The website will also provide
participants with general information,
self-introductions, and further information on Seoul
and Korean culture. 
&#61591;	Research: Participants from all around the
world will conduct research on the     sustainable
development of cities. Each team will gather for
lecture meetings, discussions and field trips that
focus on urban sustainable development and its future.

&#61591;	Roundtable: Participants will present their
team’s research results to a variety of different
audiences, including high officials of the Seoul
Metropolitan City Government, and take part in
exchanges and dialogues that focus on the various
means, interests and aspirations of sustainable
development. 

6. Itinerary (subject to change) 
	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
July			 
29th 
(Sun)		Arrivals	Opening Ceremony Welcome Party
30th 
(Mon)	Lecture 
Demonstration 1, 2	Seoul Sightseeing Tour
International Night
31st 
(Tue)	Lecture 
Demonstration 3, 4	Research Preparations	Free Time
August			
1st 
(Wed)	Field Trip Research 
2nd 
(Thu)	Field Trip Research 
3rd 
(Fri)	Preparing the Research Presentation 
4th 
(Sat)	Preparing the Research Presentation	Home-stay at
Korean Participants’ Homes
5th 
(Sun)	Cultural Activities 
6th 
(Mon)	Final check of presentation 	Reception with the
concerned MPs 
of Seoul City Government
7th 
(Tue)	Evaluations 	Down Time 	Gala Dinner 
Closing Ceremony 
8th 
(Wed)	Departures 		

7. Working Language
The working language of the forum is English. If and
when necessary, English and/or Korean interpretation
will be provided.

8. Registration 
Please fill out the application from provided (see
attachment), and send your completed application to
the MIZY center by e-mail or fax (see contact
details). 
*Please note: The deadline for registration is May
20th 

9. Financial Aid
MIZY will cover the expenses for: a portion of your
round trip air travel (please see details below), all
meals and accommodation, transportation within the
host country, admission fees for program-related
events, and health and accident insurance for the
duration of the program.

Air Travel Expense Allowance: 
1)	For applicants from the Asian region: KRW 200,000
(approx. $200)
2)	For applicants from regions other than Asia: KRW
400,000 (approx. $400)
** You must send us a copy of your passenger receipt
prior to your arrival in Seoul. Upon your arrival in
Seoul, you must provide us with your original
passenger receipt in order for us to reimburse you. 

MIZY will NOT provide: personal spending money,
required travel documents and immunizations.

10. Accommodations
Seoul International Youth Hostel
San 4-5, Yejang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-250, Republic
of Kroea
Tel: 82-2-319-1318

11. Booking Air Flights and Applying for a Visa
&#61591;	Applying for a visa: Upon your selection and
registration as a program participant, we will send
you an official invitation letter to support your visa
application. Please note that this letter does not
guarantee visa approval. 
&#61591;	Flight booking: All selected international
participants are responsible for booking their own air
travel. The nearest airport to the MIZY Center is
Incheon International Airport [ICN]. The MIZY Center
will provide airport pick-up free-of charge.

12. Contact
Cathy SONG (Ms.)
Programme Coordinator 
Seoul Youth Center for Cultural Exchange “MIZY” 
Youth Hostel 2F, San 4-5 Yesung-dong Jung-gu, Seoul,
Korea
Korean National Commission for UNESCO
Tel: 82-2-755-1024 (Ext.103) / Fax: 82-2-755-7057 /
E-mail: dearcathy at mizy.net 
Homepage: http://brosis.mizy.net

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