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The
Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) is an organisation committed
to promoting Australia’s unique cultural diversity. It is also
proactively working in harmony between cultures and promoting
pluralist democracy at an international level. The AIS has given
tangible shape to these objectives through its role in hosting a
number of national and international intercultural and/or interfaith
programs and events in Australia. The AIS was also closely involved
in the organisation of the annual Ramadan Dinners at the Australian
Parliament House (Canberra) and Victoria Parliament House in 2004,
2006 and 2007. It has also organised the International Abraham
Conference for the past six years as well as other educational
programs and events. The Intercultural Study Tour to Turkey is a part of AIS's international Dialogue Project that has been continuing for the past three years. This year, the AIS would like to invite those who are interested in the project to join the 4th Annual Intercultural Study Tour to Turkey during one of the following periods:
21 April – 2 May 2008 Tour Info Kit word.doc Registration Form word.doc April Itinerary word.doc Anzac Day Ceremony info word.doc Tour Info Kit PDF Registration Form PDF April Itinerary PDF Anzac Day Ceremony PDF
25 Jun – 6 July 2008 Tour Info Kit word.doc Registration Form word.doc June Itinerary word.doc Tour Info Kit PDF Registration Form PDF June Itinerary PDF
6 – 17 October 2008 Tour Info Kit word.doc Registration Form word.doc October Itinerary word.doc Tour Info Kit PDF Registration Form PDF October Itinerary PDF
The trip will help you discover the historical, cultural and natural beauties of Turkey, a living example of the harmony of different faiths for centuries, whilst allowing those who they come into contact with be enriched through an interaction with Australian Culture.
The intercultural tour of Turkey will give the participants the opportunity to:
· build on their multifaith understanding at a grass roots level in a 99% majority Muslim country; · develop leadership in the area of intercultural understanding; · network nationally and internationally in the area of diversity education ; and · promote opportunities for women to participate in leadership.
Participation is especially encouraged for community and religious leaders, academics, government service providers and other individuals and organisations who have an ongoing interest in interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
* Individuals that register their interest in the AIS Study Tour should send a one page bio-CV outlining their interests and experiences in intercultural and interfaith dialogue.
* The AIS Board of Directors will select the most appropriate participants.
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