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The work agenda in Turkey included the following activities: the comparative analysis of the results of the research "Women and men realities of the

European present" in order to identify common stereotypes and prejudices about gender

equality in terms of economic life, family life and participation in public life and decision-

making; the workshop "Women who inspire Europe" - debate on gender equality in each country; the selection of materials for the project’s site; project outline agenda for the next meeting which will be held in June 2013; discussions on how to disseminate the project implementation stage verification of the

proposed activities in accordance with the application form; determining workload for the next meeting; project evaluation meeting; cultural and social activities.

Grundtvig partnership

“Everybody can do it!” (ECDI) Newsletter 2 – Meeting in Turkey

8th

-12th

April 2013

Between 8th

to 12th

April 2013, 33 members of the Grundtvig team Learning Partnership

"Everybody can do it" (ECDI) participated in the second meeting organized by the UŞAK MİLLİ EĞİTİM MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ in Usak, Turkey.

Project Meeting activities

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Each partner presented ways of disseminating the partnership in the educational community and

local media. So, there has been made a transfer of experiences and good practices in the

implementation of gender equality in adult education. The school visited the Uşak Fen Lisesi, opportunity in which was presented the Turkish educational system and the FATIH project

implemented by the Turkish government since 2010 that all schools are equipped with SMART

Board sites, and students receive free textbooks and tablets with electronic lessons. There was an

official meeting with the Governor of Uşak.

The project meeting, concluded with awarding the certificates of participation was an opportunity

to promote the concept of lifelong learning and the exchange of experiences and good practices in

the implementation of gender equality in adult education.

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The project meeting favored the cultural openness of the participants and created

opportunities for the development of intercultural communication. There were visited

representative landmarks of Turkish culture and civilization. The participants (staff and learners)

were impressed by the Turkish civilization, the fact that Turks are very hospitable and friendly,

very proud of their country. With the help of the Turkish partners we were able to tap into a

different culture, a mysterious blend of religion, art, traditionalism and modernity. Uşak is a mysterious place, a witness of many civilizations rise and decay (Phrygian, Persian, Greek, Roman,

Byzantine, and Ottoman) during the 6,000 years of existence. Each civilization has left behind

beautiful things that transform today the city of Uşak in an important tourist area waiting to be

discovered. Uşak is the treasure house of King Croesus. The 450 pieces of gold treasures are

exhibited since 1993 in the Museum of Uşak. Croesus, King of Lydia (Manisa province of Turkey)

in the sixth century BC, struck the

first golden coin in the world. The

richness of this king (generated by

Lydia strategic location on major

trade routes between Europe and

Asia) became legendary in both

ancient Greeks and the Persians.

Among centuries in classical

antiquity, it was used the expression

"rich as Croesus", which has

remained to this day. Another

mysterious place discovered during

the project meeting was Ulubey

canyon, the second largest canyon in

the world after the Grand Canyon in

Arizona (USA), with a length of 75

km.

The Turkish partners organized

the city tour of Ephesus, one of

the best preserved cities of

antiquity. The ruins of Ephesus

are an impressive open-air

museum. The participants were

very impressed by the beauty of

architectural details, comfort level

existing in ancient times (because

the city does not lack sewerage,

public lighting, water tanks, good

roads, thermal baths, public

toilets), scientific knowledge held

by ancient people. Capital of the

province of Asia Minor, Ephesus

was the city - center several states

and empires: Greek, Macedonian, Roman. Current archaeological site includes remains from

Hellenistic and Roman period (temples, agora, theater, library and stadium) and the Byzantine era.

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It was built on the place of Goddess Artemis’ Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient

world. The symbol of Ephesus is the Library of Celsius, a testament to the level of civilization

attained by the Romans. Ruins speak for themselves about the grandeur and splendor of those times

long gone. Thus, we had the opportunity to visit the best preserved ancient city of Turkey, a place

full of history and intuitively spot the

people living life in antiquity. In the

southern part of the city we visited

Ephesus House of Virgin Mary

religious experts have sufficient

evidence to prove that Mary retired to

Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus,

but still do not know all the details.

We put notes with prayers for the

Virgin Mary to the Wall of wishes, a

wall loaded of notes in all languages

of the world, stuck with what people

find on the spot.

Next meeting

The third project meeting of the learning partnership Grundtvig "Everybody Can Do It" (ECDI)

will be held by “Stefan Procopiu“ High School between 5th

-9th

June 2013. The agenda was

discussed in Turkey and will include workshops with learners and staff, outdoor activities,

dissemination conference, evaluation of the first year of the project, cultural and social activities.

The Grundtvig Partnership "Everybody can do it!" (ECDI) has been

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