In August 1956 seven young Brazilians went to the United States, starting the AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs in this country.
Half a century has elapsed since. AFS Intercultura Brasil is very proud to invite you for AFS Brazil’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. The organization, which was the first in Brazil, tells its history, gathers past and present participants, becomes a volunteer service role model and casts a new glance at the world through the eyes of young people.
To mark this moment AFS Intercultura Brasil will hold several activities throughout 2006 and close the festivities during the National Convention. We will have the presence of AFSers from the first groups, international guests, government officials, members of the diplomatic core, partner non-governmental organizations, AFSers, volunteers and staff members in the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of AFS Brazil.
In the month of October international guests and former participants in exchanges in Brazil can return and remember the experiences that marked their lives, see the lively colors of this country, listen to the famous Brazilian music and come in contact with our warm life style by taking part on a Bus Trip from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador from October 1 to 11, 2006.
The ceremony closing a year of festivities – a gleaming 50th Anniversary Celebration Party – will be held in the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro on October 12, 2006 and include moments of reunion, awards, exhibitions, tributes and party.
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In 2006 AFS Intercultura Brasil will launch the Youth Volunteer Service Award, intended to publicize and praise the initiatives of young volunteers who work and participate in their community projects.
The registration will be opened so social organizations may appoint young volunteers to run for the award.
The jury will be comprised of AFS members and renowned individuals in the social area.
The youths will run for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophy and a 100% grant for an AFS Community Service Exchange Program to be developed in another country.
The Award will be presented during the AFS Intercultura Brasil’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Evening, in October 2006 in Rio de Janeiro. Journalists, artists and AFS volunteers will be invited for the ceremony.
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Paraty is a beautiful colonial town by the cost located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Undoubtedly one of Brazil‘s best destinations, offers a great choice for excursion. Not surprisingly Paraty is listed as a National Historical Monument, in order to preserve its natural and architectural charms of which there are many.
Returnees and international Partners are invited to take part in a 'Bus Trip' to Paraty – Rio de Janeiro. The destination has cultural, historical and paradisiacal places to visit.
Estimated Dates:
October 15 – 17, 2006.
 Green Coast Tour
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The photograph exposition project – “THE WORLD THROUGH YOUNG PEOPLE EYES" was conceived as an important part of the AFS Intercultura Brasil's 50th Anniversary celebration and adds Diversity and Tolerance values to an Educational process.
Our objective is to promote the knowledge of Brazil's and other countries' cultures through photographs taken by the youngsters, showing the diversity of situations, information, points of view of the planet and to connect AFS to the international cultural knowledge world.
It will be an itinerant photograph exhibition in 74 Brazilian cities throughout 2006, with pictures taken by young Brazilians all over the world. A CD-ROM will be produced at the end of that period with the photographs shown in the exhibition and texts on intercultural education, diversity, tolerance, youth’s leading role and peace.
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AFS BRA is proudly celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. We are inviting you to join us for this unforgettable moment and to take part in several events in the ‘Marvelous' City of Rio de Janeiro.
 Opening National Convention Ceremony on Friday, October 13.
XXXV National Convention, October 13-15.
Cocktail and Photo Exhibition Opening "The World Through Young People Eyes", October 13.
AFS National Scholarship Contest Results and AFS Youth Volunteer Service Award Ceremonies, October 13.
50 th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Party with tribute to the first group of Brazilian exchange students, with over 500 guests, live music and a lot of surprises, October 14.
Find here information about the venue, dates, logistics, visas and extra activities.
Venue and Dates:
Housing and meeting accommodation for October, 12-15 will be at:
A five star hotel, equipped with swimming pools, restaurants and conference facilities, it is ideally suited for leisure and business.
Close to Rio's main attractions, visitors will find it cool and uncluttered, adorned with fresh flowers and immaculately presented.
Registration Form
Costs
U$ 450,00 for DBL accommodation from Oct 12th afternoon until Oct 15th noon with all meals and transfers included
U$ 800,00 for SGL accommodation from Oct 12th afternoon until Oct 15th noon with all meals and transfers included
Visas
If you need a visa to enter in Brazil, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can provide you an invitation letter.
Deadlines:
Partners should inform us the expected number of participants until June 15th.
Registration forms with travel arrangements should be sent to angela.serafim@afs.org as soon as possible and no later than August 15th.
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AFS will hold a 50th Anniversary National Scholarship contest, which reflects its firm resolution to encourage world diversity by involving participants who are ready to live international experiences, and do not have the financial means for such.
AFS Brazil intends to increase the sending of subsidized students by awarding an expressive number of scholarship (full and/or partial) for the 2007 Year Program, through partnerships with major companies and individual contribution.
The disclosure of the results and the Scholarship announcement will take place at the AFS Brazil’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Party and will be a moment of special sponsor acknowledgment.
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HotSite Launch
AFS will launch a HotSite to provide all facts and figures and enable the interaction with those interested in the organization, which will be available as of October 2005, and include information such as celebration agenda, campaigns, registration forms and registration updates, document time line and historic data, among many other novelties.
Returnee Finding Campaign
Returnees who participated in AFS Brasil programs along its 50 years may update their information to keep in constant contact with AFS and take part in the 50th Anniversary celebration activities.
Historic Heritage Campaign
A historic heritage campaign will be launched in the HotSite, to which the browsers may send photos, documents and publications through the Internet or by mail. The documents will be analyzed, categorized and placed at service on the HotSite time line.
Dinner with the Ambassadors and the Brazilian Post Commemorative Stamp
AFS Intercultura Brasil will hold a commemorative Dinner in the Nation’s capital, Brasília, in January 2006 with foreign participants of the trip promoted by AFS Brazil and Belo Tour, foreign ambassadors, partners and government officials. At that time a postage stamp and seal celebrating the 50th Anniversary of AFS Intercultura Brasil will be introduced.
Special 50 Year Advertising campaign
An advertising & communication campaign is being created for the 50th Anniversary of AFS Intercultura Brasil with the courtesy of DPZ – Dualibi Petit Zaragoza Propaganda, a major Brazilian advertising agency. The logo and slogan are an integral part of the campaign, which also provides for newspaper, radio and TV adds, posters and a special annual report.
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