18th IAVE WORLD VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE BARCELONA 2004 Volunteering = In the People’s Interest. An Engine for Change Judith Cobeña Guardia General Coordinator 18th WVC DAKAR – 25 th October 2003 Symposium International Volontariat et Developpement de Competences Humaines dans la Societe de l’information.

Promoted by : IAVE International Association for Volunteer Effort Hosted by : Federacio Catalana de Voluntariat Social Included in the framework of : Universal FORUM of Cultures Barcelona

In this event the Conference wishes to make the world aware of what volunteer work represents. It will discuss in depth the ethical framework under which it will move forward, and the nature of volunteer commitments in the defense of values such as justice and human rights. It will likewise aim to formulate proposals to make this task easier, turning it into a real opportunity to make an impact, a true engine for change toward a better world.

HIGHLIGHTS DATES: FROM 17 TH TO 21 ST AUGUST 2004 DATES: FROM 17 TH TO 21 ST AUGUST 2004 CITY & VENUES : CITY & VENUES : BARCELONA, CATALONIA, SPAIN BARCELONA, CATALONIA, SPAIN ICCB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER FORUM SQUARE FORUM CENTER EXPECTED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS : 2100 EXPECTED NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS : 200 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES : CATALAN, SPANISH, ENGLISH & FRENCH CATALAN, SPANISH, ENGLISH & FRENCH

THREE THEMATIQUE AXES THREE THEMATIQUE AXES Cultural diversity as opportunity for equality through volunteering Cultural diversity as opportunity for equality through volunteering Networks & exchanges Globalization & the role of internet Equal opportunities in volunteering Sustaining vulnerable cultures

Volunteers helping the creation of conditions for peace Actions against poverty Actions for human rights Actions for peace Actions for equality

Volunteering for the environmental and social sustainability Volunteering for the environmental and social sustainability Youth volunteering Volunteering & sustainable community Volunteering & sustainable environment Ensuring the sustainability of Volunteering

PROGRAM 3 PLENARIES 12 MINI PLENARIES WORKSHOPS YOUTH FORUM POSTER WALL 3 ASSOCIATED ACTIONS : BIOdiversity TWIN PROJECTS DILEMMA

HOW TO PARTICIPATE ? BY ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE BY SPREADING THE MESSAGE OF THE CONFERENCE BY SUBMITTING AN ABSTRACT / WORKSHOP BY JOINING THE ELECTRONIC PRE-CONFERENCE YOUTH FORUM BY SUBMITTING PROPOSALS FOR TWIN PROJECTS AND OF COURSE WORKING AS VOLUNTEER !!!

CONFERENCE PARTNERS UP TO NOW: Barcelona City Council INCAVOL Catalan Government Spanish Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs ICV – International Conference Volunteers Fine Arts Dept. at University of Barcelona Translation Dept. at Autonomous University of Barcelona La Caixa Iwith Foundation Mapfre Foundation/Travel Agency Delibera Spanish Red Cross Barcelona Botanical Garden Lions Barcelona

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“ The volunteer is the fundamental building block for constructing a civil society. Without people who wish to commit themselves to their community, neither NGO’s, nor philanthropy, nor responsible governments, nor democracy are possible. “ Kenn Allen