The MIZY Center is another name for theSeoul Youth Center for Cultural Exchange.MIZY literally means “undiscovered” which implies passion and youthful dreams of exploring unknown worlds.

A Bridge Where One Meets the World

2011 Program Guide

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2011 Program Guide

These are programs that look to fi nd ways for youth from various cultural backgrounds to meet, understand, communicate, and work together towards a culture of peace. Art, music, world heritages, and other cultural activities aim to heighten cultural sensitivity and understanding between diff erent cultures.The Multicultural Education Programs also seek to help youth enhance their abilities and expertise through suitable activities and educational programs. Books, lectures, and classroom studies are not the only ways to achieve this; it can also be achieved through holding various meetings and educational experiences outside the traditional classroom, such as:

Multicultural EducationPrograms

Intercultural Sensitivity Measurement and Consulting

Integrated Education of World Cultural Heritages

International Video Conference

Pangaea Project: Making friends through Cyberspace

Workshop for Youth Workers on International Exchange

Korea-India Forum Asian Youth Workers Workshops

Collaborative Contemporary Art Project - Standing by OOO

This project aims to research Sustainable Development and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) with Indian and Korean youth and young leaders in Seoul. The Forum aims to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, India and Korea, and build a sustainable network.

● Time : July 2nd (Sat) - 11th (Mon), 9 days/10 nights● Application Due : Feb. 20th (Sun)● Venue : MIZY Center, Seoul● Participants : 12 Indians and 15 Koreans, ages 19 - 30● Cooperating Institutions : Indian NGO Global Citizens for Sustainable Devel-

opment (GCSD)● Contents :

- Lectures of experts and workshops - Indian and Korean case studies and group discussions - Field visits and research presentation - Cultural exchanges and activities

● Contact : Sophia Ji-hye Yoon, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.104), sophiayoon@mizy.net

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The workshop series help Asian youth workers in Cambodia and Nepal envision their commitment and establish their youth policies by introducing Korean cases of youth activities programs.

● Time : 3 sessions throughout the year● Application Due : Ministries of Education in the respective countries are in

charge of recruitment of participating youth workers.● Venue : Cambodia and Nepal● Participants : Youth workers and leaders● Cooperating Institutions : Government offices and youth centers in Cambo-

dia and Nepal● Contents

- Expert lectures - Practical workshops

● Contact : Sophia Ji-hye Yoon, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.104), sophiayoon@mizy.net

Asian Youth WorkersWorkshop Series

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Although Korea is rapidly becoming a multicultural society, there are insuf-ficient programs that measure and promote understanding of different cul-tures. Using the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), which measures sensitivity among different cultures, the program gauges the cultural sensi-tivity (intercultural understanding) of our youth and promotes multicultural advancement through discussion and participation.

● Time : Year-round● Application Due : Year-round● Venue : MIZY Center, youth centers and schools● Participants : Middle school, high school, and university students● Contents

- Cultural sensitivity measurement using Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)

- Consultation on cultural comprehension and intercultural understanding- Introduction to and promotion of multicultural programs- Lectures on cultural diversity

● Contact : Sophia Ji-hye Yoon, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.104), sophiayoon@mizy.net● Website : http://www.idiinventory.com

Intercultural SensitivityMeasurement and

ConsultingTraining Program

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This program aims to improve intercultural understanding, promote cultural diversity, and increase awareness on the preservation of world heritage through lectures and activities conducted by Korean and foreign instructors.

● Time : Year-round● Application Due

- Korean Instructor : February- Foreign Instructor : February, August- Participating schools and youth center: March, September

● Venue : Elementary schools and youth centers in Seoul● Participants : 4th - 6th grade elementary school students● Cooperating Institutions : Seongbuk District of Education in Seoul, Elemen-

tary schools in Seoul, and youth centers● Contents : Enhance youth understanding of different cultures and preserva-

tion of world cultural heritage - Lectures by Korean and foreign instructors using presentations or

videos about world cultural heritage - Recreating world cultural heritage using pictures and models

● Contact : Shomi Kim, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.103), somiun31@mizy.net● Website : http://wch.mizy.net

Integrated Education ofWorld Cultural Heritages

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Art is a tool of expression that transcends languages. Participants can discover this for themselves through this project as emerging foreign and domestic artists join with Korean youth to create art. Give wings to your imagination as you express yourself!

● Time : July - August● Application Due : June● Venue : MIZY Center, Art studios, Art galleries● Participants : 50 youths from ages 13 - 24● Cooperating Institutions : Alternative Space “Loop”● Contents

- Emerging artists, domestic and foreign, join together with Korean youth to produce art

- Artist talk and feedback- Art production and exhibition

● Contact : Shomi Kim, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.103), somiun31@mizy.net● Website : http://standingby.net/

Collaborative ContemporaryArt Project - Standing by OOO

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Do we always have to go abroad to experience international exchanges? With the help of video-conferencing systems, we can meet youth in other countries and exchange ideas on various issues without overseas travel. This can be achieved especially in 2011 with 6 different conferences that will be held with various countries under the theme of “youth.”

● Time : Year round - 6 conferences● Application Due : To be announced● Venue : MIZY Center, Seoul City Hall● Participants : Youths aged between 13 and 24. 10 participants for each

conference● Cooperating Institutions : Del Valle High School in USA, Kuwait University,

University of South Africa, Central Philippine Uni-versity, Taiwan National Senior High School, etc.

● Contents- Cultural Exchange- Topic presentation and discussion- Art exchange: performances, exhibitions, etc.

● Contact : Youngran Choi, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.105), happyranni@mizy.net

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The MIZY Center has been in partnership with the Japanese NPO (Non-Profit Organization) Pangaea since 2007 to create bonds among youths from all over the world through communication in virtual space, PangaeaNet with Pictons and webcam games.

● Time : Year around – 8 sessions (March - Dcember)● Application Due : March● Participants : 24 children aged between 10 and 13● Cooperating Institutions : NPO Pangaea (http://pangaea.org)● Contents

- Local Activity : Drawing my house and room/Making invitation cards, etc.- Webcam Activity : various games and activities with children in Japan and

Malaysia via videoconferencing system - PangaeaNet : creating websites/making animations/exchanging messages

in Picton● Contact : Youngran Choi, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.105), happyranni@mizy.net

Pangaea Project : Making friends through Cyberspace

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Youth workers need to improve themselves through continuing education. This workshop aims to have youth workers learn necessary skills and exchange ideas on international exchange for youth as well as form networks in order to develop better exchange programs.

● Time : October, November● Application Due : September● Venue : MIZY Center● Participants : Youth Workers and College students (30 participants)● Cooperating Institutions : Universities, Youth Centers, and NGOs● Contents

- Lectures and Discussion - Group Activities

● Contact : Youngran Choi, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.105), happyranni@mizy.net

Workshop for Youth Workers on International Exchange

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Creative Leaders in Seoul

MIZY Youth ReportersMIZY & EMBASSY

Global Youth Leadership Training Program

Shoes of Hope

The MIZY Center has a proud tradition of collaboration with other organizations, including foreign embassies, communities, international offi ces of universities, businesses, civil organizations, international NGOs, and other various organizations, along with domestic youth organizations on programs that focus on multicultural collaboration as a mutually benefi cial activity for all parties.The External Relations Programs train Korean youth and groom their talents for a globalized future. Associated with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, other international cities, domestic and international education organizations, and youth agencies, these programs address current international issues and help foster the basic attitudes of global citizens in youth:

External Relations Programs

In cooperation with several embassies, the MIZY Center works to bring in people from many different cultures to our Center. You can meet people, history, language and arts through exhibitions, lectures, presentations, storytelling, performances and other cultural activities without ever going abroad!

● Time : February - June, September - December (4 times)● Application Due : To be announced● Venue : MIZY Center● Participants : Elementary - university students● Cooperating Institutions: Foreign embassies in Korea● Contents : Photo zone, movies, music, book exhibition, making traditional

food, lectures, presentations, storytelling, etc. ● Contact : Wonjin Lim, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.102), staff847@mizy.net

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MIZY Youth Reporters are active online in forms such as blogging, which is quite approachable for youth. Reporters study and write reports about different fields of international activities. The MIZY Youth Reporters program helps youth improve expressing their own ideas and feelings through researching and gathering information and writing reports on their interests.

● Time : Year-round● Application Due : December 2010 - January 2011-03-07● Venue : MIZY Center● Participants : High school - university students● Cooperating Institutions : Youth centers, public organizations, NGOs in and

outside of Korea● Contents : Researching and writing reports about international activities● Contact : Wonjin Lim, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.102), staff847@mizy.net

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By organizing research programs, we seek to help youths broaden their understanding of international societies and become global leaders with an international perspective and vision. These global leaders will eventually have the chance to venture out into the world and investigate global issues on their own.

● Time- Preparatory Research in Korea: May to July - Abroad: 1-2 weeks in July to August

● Application Due : March● Venue : The MIZY Center, Seoul City Hall, and diverse countries in Europe,

America, Asia, etc.● Participants : 140 middle and high school students from Seoul● Cooperating Institutions : Korean embassies in foreign countries, foreign

universities, and related institutions such as city governments, educational departments, NGOs, IGO, etc.

● Contents - Overseas research by teams working on various topics such as city planning/

education/NGO activities/cultural heritage/etc.- Lectures on global issues- Visiting and interviewing international agencies, NGOs, GOs, etc. - Exchanges and volunteering with youth in foreign countries- Result presentation at Seoul City Hall

● Contact : Jain Lee, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.106), jjan825@mizy.net● Website : http://gleader.mizy.net/

Global Youth LeadershipTraining Program

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This is a program for youth who are willing to take part in various international exchange programs. As program coordinators, youth participants take part in various activities such as case studies, market research, program planning, and final presentations. Through these activities, participants develop a final plan for their own international exchange program. There are 9 themes for the 2011 February Camp: Environment, Traveling, Design, Art & Performance, Media, Food, Welfare, History and Sports.

● Time : - Orientation & Preparatory Research: January- Camp : February

● Application Due : December● Venue : MIZY Center and Seoul City● Participants : High school students (Ages 15 to 18)● Cooperating Institutions: MIZY Youth Council, Corporations, Government

Organizations, NGOs, etc. ● Contents

- Listen to lectures on international exchanges and how to organize international exchange programs creatively

- Research team themes and ideas - Market research in Seoul : visiting related organizations and interviewing people - Idea exchange : share ideas with other people who have participated in

various international exchange programs - Program planning : draw a final draft on the team’s program based on

previous activities. - Final presentation of each team’s program

● Awards : Prizes will be given to the best teams● Contact : Young Joo Kim, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.109), nicole@mizy.net

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‘Shoes of Hope’ is a creative global donation program in which people paint images symbolizing world peace, friendship, and hope on shoes that will be distributed to youth in undeveloped countries. This program was founded by the Art Miles Mural Project (AMMP) which is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization recognized by UNESCO as an international program supporting ‘The Decade of Culture and Peace.’ Korea has delivered about 22,000 pairs of shoes, along with school supplies, to child soldiers in Uganda and children in poverty in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Nepal since 2007.

● Time : August - December● Application Due : August - September● Venue : MIZY Center, Cheonggye Plaza, elementary schools, middle schools,

high schools, universities● Participants : Youth, General Public● Cooperating Institutions : Korean National Commission for UNESCO,

High1 Resort

● Contents - Shoes of Hope Education Program - Raising awareness of poverty and hu-

man rights violations throughout the world - Drawing messages of hope and world peace on shoes

- Shoes of Hope Exhibition - Thousands of ‘Shoes of Hope’ used as part of an artistic structure symbolizing world peace at Cheonggye Plaza

● Contact : Wonjin Lim, 82-2-755-1024 (ext.102), staff847@mizy.net

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2001-20102001-20102001-20102001-20102001-20108 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of 8 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” “Diff erence,” “Communication,” “Peace,” and “Sharing”)and “Sharing”)and “Sharing”)and “Sharing”)and “Sharing”)

2002-20072002-20072002-2007 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 4 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 World Cultural Festivals World Cultural Festivals World Cultural Festivals World Cultural Festivals World Cultural Festivals

2002-20102002-20102002-20102002-20109 Youth Bilateral Exchange Programs 9 Youth Bilateral Exchange Programs 9 Youth Bilateral Exchange Programs 9 Youth Bilateral Exchange Programs 9 Youth Bilateral Exchange Programs 9 Youth Bilateral Exchange Programs (Germany, Japan) (Germany, Japan) (Germany, Japan) (Germany, Japan) (Germany, Japan) (Germany, Japan) (Germany, Japan)

2003-20062003-20062003-20064 MIZY Arirang Festivals 4 MIZY Arirang Festivals 4 MIZY Arirang Festivals 4 MIZY Arirang Festivals

2003-20102003-20102003-20102003-20102003-20102003-20102003-20104 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 4 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 1 Information Fair on International 1 Information Fair on International 1 Information Fair on International 1 Information Fair on International 1 Information Fair on International 1 Information Fair on International 1 Information Fair on International 1 Information Fair on International Youth Activities Youth Activities Youth Activities Youth Activities Youth Activities Youth Activities Youth Activities

2004-20102004-20102004-20102004-20102004-201058 Lectures on International Activities58 Lectures on International Activities58 Lectures on International Activities58 Lectures on International Activities58 Lectures on International Activities58 Lectures on International Activities58 Lectures on International Activities58 Lectures on International Activities

2004-20102004-20102004-201023 International Video Conferences 23 International Video Conferences 23 International Video Conferences 23 International Video Conferences 23 International Video Conferences 23 International Video Conferences 23 International Video Conferences 23 International Video Conferences (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Philippines, Serbia, Kuwait, Japan, Philippines, Serbia, Kuwait, Japan, Philippines, Serbia, Kuwait, Japan, Philippines, Serbia, Kuwait, Japan, Philippines, Serbia, Kuwait, Japan, Philippines, Serbia, Kuwait, Thailand) Thailand) Thailand)

2004-20102004-20102004-20102004-20109 Collaborative Contemporary Art 9 Collaborative Contemporary Art 9 Collaborative Contemporary Art 9 Collaborative Contemporary Art 9 Collaborative Contemporary Art 9 Collaborative Contemporary Art Projects – “Standing by 000”Projects – “Standing by 000”Projects – “Standing by 000”Projects – “Standing by 000”Projects – “Standing by 000”Projects – “Standing by 000”Projects – “Standing by 000”

20002000••“Contract for Youth” signed by the Seoul “Contract for Youth” signed by the Seoul “Contract for Youth” signed by the Seoul “Contract for Youth” signed by the Seoul

Metropolitan Government and the Korean Metropolitan Government and the Korean Metropolitan Government and the Korean Metropolitan Government and the Korean Metropolitan Government and the Korean Metropolitan Government and the Korean Metropolitan Government and the Korean National Commission for UNESCONational Commission for UNESCONational Commission for UNESCONational Commission for UNESCONational Commission for UNESCONational Commission for UNESCO

200120012001••Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)

200220022002••Launch of the Planning CommitteeLaunch of the Planning CommitteeLaunch of the Planning CommitteeLaunch of the Planning CommitteeLaunch of the Planning CommitteeLaunch of the Planning CommitteeLaunch of the Planning Committee

20042004•Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee

20052005•�Renewal of Contract for Operation between Renewal of Contract for Operation between Renewal of Contract for Operation between Renewal of Contract for Operation between Renewal of Contract for Operation between Renewal of Contract for Operation between Renewal of Contract for Operation between

the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO Korean National Commission for UNESCO Korean National Commission for UNESCO Korean National Commission for UNESCO Korean National Commission for UNESCO (2006 - 2008)(2006 - 2008)(2006 - 2008)

2006200620062006•�Relocation of the MIZY Center Relocation of the MIZY Center Relocation of the MIZY Center Relocation of the MIZY Center Relocation of the MIZY Center Relocation of the MIZY Center

(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)•�Contract with Japanese NPO Pangaea, MOUContract with Japanese NPO Pangaea, MOUContract with Japanese NPO Pangaea, MOUContract with Japanese NPO Pangaea, MOU•�•�Collaboration with the American Embassy for Collaboration with the American Embassy for Collaboration with the American Embassy for Collaboration with the American Embassy for Collaboration with the American Embassy for Collaboration with the American Embassy for

“Windows on America” “Windows on America” “Windows on America”

20072007•�•�Launch of Integrated Education of World Launch of Integrated Education of World Launch of Integrated Education of World Launch of Integrated Education of World Launch of Integrated Education of World Launch of Integrated Education of World Launch of Integrated Education of World Launch of Integrated Education of World

Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage •�•�Global Youth Leader Training Program - Global Youth Leader Training Program - Global Youth Leader Training Program - Global Youth Leader Training Program - Global Youth Leader Training Program - Global Youth Leader Training Program - Global Youth Leader Training Program - Global Youth Leader Training Program -

Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Offi ce of Education, MOUEducation, MOUEducation, MOUEducation, MOU•�•�Collaboration with the Arts Council of Mon-Collaboration with the Arts Council of Mon-Collaboration with the Arts Council of Mon-Collaboration with the Arts Council of Mon-Collaboration with the Arts Council of Mon-Collaboration with the Arts Council of Mon-Collaboration with the Arts Council of Mon-

golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative golia and Arts Council Korea in Collaborative Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”•�Launch of the Global Youth Leadership Launch of the Global Youth Leadership Launch of the Global Youth Leadership Launch of the Global Youth Leadership Launch of the Global Youth Leadership Launch of the Global Youth Leadership Launch of the Global Youth Leadership Launch of the Global Youth Leadership

Training ProgramTraining ProgramTraining ProgramTraining ProgramTraining ProgramTraining Program•�•�Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes

of Hope” of Hope” of Hope” of Hope” •�•�•�Contract with Language Grid Operation Contract with Language Grid Operation Contract with Language Grid Operation Contract with Language Grid Operation Contract with Language Grid Operation

Center (Kyoto University), AgreementCenter (Kyoto University), AgreementCenter (Kyoto University), AgreementCenter (Kyoto University), AgreementCenter (Kyoto University), AgreementCenter (Kyoto University), AgreementCenter (Kyoto University), Agreement

200820082008•�•�The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society •�The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society •�•�The Earth Trustee Award (by Earth Society •�

Foundation)Foundation)Foundation)•�5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda•�•�Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers

Association (KOVA), MOUAssociation (KOVA), MOUAssociation (KOVA), MOUAssociation (KOVA), MOUAssociation (KOVA), MOU•�•�•�Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture Contract with Department of Digital Culture

& Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU & Contents, Hanyang University, MOU

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2001-20108 Anniversary Festivals (with themes of “Difference,” “Communication,” “Peace,” and “Sharing”)

2002-20074 World Culture Travel Programs, 2 World Cultural Festivals

2002-20109 Youth Bilateral Exchange Programs (Germany, Japan)

2003-20064 MIZY Arirang Festivals

2003-20104 International Cultural Exchange Fairs, 1 Information Fair on International Youth Activities

2004-201058 Lectures on International Activities

2004-201023 International Video Conferences (U.S.A., U.K., New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Philippines, Serbia, Kuwait, Thailand)

2004-20109 Collaborative Contemporary Art Projects – “Standing by 000”

2000•�“Contract for Youth” signed by the Seoul

Metropolitan Government and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO

2001•Launch of the MIZY website (www.mizy.net)

2002•Launch of the Planning Committee

2004•Launch of the Youth Advisory Committee

2005•�Renewal of Contract for Operation between

the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (2006 - 2008)

2006•�Relocation of the MIZY Center

(from Myeong-dong to Yejang-dong)•�Contract with Japanese NPO Pangaea, MOU•�Collaboration with the American Embassy for

“Windows on America”

2007•�Launch of Integrated Education of World

Cultural Heritage •�Global Youth Leader Training Program -

Contract with Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, MOU•�Collaboration with the Arts Council of

Mongolia and Arts Council Korea in Collab-orative Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”•�Launch of the Global Youth Leadership

Training Program•�Launch of the “MIZY Sharing Festival-Shoes

of Hope” •�Contract with Language Grid Operation

Center (Kyoto University), Agreement

2008•�The Earth Trustee Award

(by Earth Society Foundation)•�5,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Uganda•�Contract with Korea Overseas Volunteers

Association (KOVA), MOU•�Contract with Department of Digital Culture

& Contents, Hanyang University, MOU

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Performance results2005-20073 Asia Youth Camps

2005-2007World Civilization Exploration Projects in 5 countries

2005-20107 Training Workshops for Youth Workers in International Exchange

2006-20106 BroSis Projects

2007-201013 Youth Delegations to International Conferences

2007-201011 MIZY-Embassy Programs

2007-20104 Shoes of Hope Festivals (HOPE Project)

2007-20104 Global Youth Leadership Training Programs

MIZY History•�Contract with Focus News Network, MOU •�Renewal of Contract for Operation between

the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (2009 - 2011)

2009•�Bronze Prize from Good Neighbors Korea

Volunteer Award•�12,000 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Cambodia •�Opening “High1 Library of Hope” in

Seam Rip, Cambodia•�Contract with Kukmin Ilbo – Hosted UNESCO

International English Competition•�Contract with High1 Resort – “Shoes of Hope”

Festival, MOU•�Contract with Alternative Space Loop -

Collaborative Contemporary Art Project – “Standing by 000”•�Contract with Hankook Ilbo, MOU•�Contract with National Youth Policy Institute,

MOU

2010•�Launch of the Creative Leaders in Seoul

(International exchange programming camp for youth planners)•�UNGO International Activities Fair

(Participation from 40 UN, NGO, Youth groups)•�Contract with the Indian NGO Global Citizens

for Sustainable Development (GCSD) to host the Korea-India Forum in 2011 and 2012•�MIZY’s 7 programs authenticated by UNESCO

as projects of “International Year for the approchement of cultures”•�Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Workshop Series •�Social Networking Services

(Blog, Facebook, Twitter)/Online press release commencement•�MIZY’s website recommended by the Korea

Communication Standards Commission•�7,500 Pairs of “Shoes of Hope” to Nepal •�Opening of “High1 Library of Hope”

in Kathmandu, Nepal

MIZY Center is...The MIZY Center, currently operated by the Korean National Com-mission for UNESCO under the auspices of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, fi rst opened its doors in May 2000. It is a specialized place for a diversity of cultures, a site of global exchange and under-standing, and a forum where youth can share information.

The MIZY Center provides a variety of cultural understanding and international exchange programs for the youth of the multicultural era in order to support their growth as global citizens.

The MIZY Center also off ers four meeting rooms and an internet cafe, which youth can use freely for their own meetings and leisure. More specifi c information about the MIZY Center’s programs and how to participate is available at MIZY Net (http://www.mizy.net)

“Cultural diversity creates a rich and varied world, which increases the range of choices and nurtures human capacities and values, and, therefore, is a mainspring for sustainable development for communities, peoples, and nations.”

- UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted in 2005.

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Hanabank

Jungbu DistrictTax Office

Woogjin B/D

Outback SteakSeoul

Sejong Hotel

Maeil Kyungje(Daily News)

Seoul Fire & DisaterManagement Department

National Red Cross

Namsan Tunnel 1

Subway Line No.3.4ChungMuRo Sta.

Seoul Youth Hostel 2F

Jong-ro/Gyeongbokgung

Subway Line No.4MyeongDong Sta.

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