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Letter from the Board
Presentation of CEJI
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2. Management Structure
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3. Networks and Partners
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1. Mission Statement and Objectives
Report of activities 2000 and 2001
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I. DIVERSITY EDUCATION
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1. European Peer Training Organisation

a. Trainings
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e. Special Activities
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2. A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme

a. European Activities
c. National Training Activities
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3. A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE
DIVERSITY EDUCATION NETWORK (ACODDEN)
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a. European A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Network

b. European Diversity Education Network
4. NEW PROJECTS
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c. European Coordination
b. Evaluation
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b. EPTO National Activities
d. New Projects
a. Transatlantic Dialogue on Anti-Racism Education with Youth
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b. Introduction of Anti-Discrimination Training Measures

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1. Article 13 of the Amsterdam Treaty
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2. European Network Against Racism
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3. White Paper on Youth Policy
4. Lifelong Learning Memorandum
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II. POLICY MAKING
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Report of activities 2000 and 2001

III. RELATIONS WITH JEWISH ORGANISATIONS
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1. Alliance Isralite Universelle : European Fund for Jewish Culture

2. Education for Life Foundation
IV. CONFERENCES
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1. European Section of the World Council of Jewish Communal Services

2. Annual General Meeting of the European Foundation Centre
3. United Nations World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination,

Xenophobia and Related Intolerance ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
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6. Bridges for Training
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7. Other Conferences
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4. Youth for Tolerance and Democracy

5. Youth Forum Pool of Trainers
V. SHIURIM
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VI. PUBLICATIONS
Financial Report
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CEJIs Annual Report 2000-2001 has been edited by Sabine Finzi.
LETTER FROM THE BOARD

June 2002
Dear Reader,
Europe is facing a challenging, potentially pivotal moment in history, marked by September 11th,
escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, recent electoral gains by far-right political
parties, and increasing incidents of hate violence in Europe. While the value of cultural diversity is rich,
there are also conflicts caused by culture clashes that will become more and more difficult to resolve
in the future if left unaddressed.
There are numerous examples of prejudice, discrimination and hate violence in Europe. In France alone,
over 400 anti-Semitic incidents have occurred from September 2000 to the end of 2001. We see at
Baron Alain Philippson
present probably the worst outburst of anti-Semitism in Europe since World War II. Even the EU Ministers
of Justice and Home Affairs expressed their deep concern about this situation (March 2002).
CEJI is worried about current events, so we are challenged to step up our fight against prejudice and racism, through
our educational tools. We need to increase the awareness among Europeans that we live in a diverse society, which
has to respect all peoples and cultures, within the framework of our democratic values.
While politics and government have an important role to play in ensuring social cohesion and stability, so do many
other sectors of society have a contribution to make (education, media, business, etc.) In particular, the NGO
sector has shown itself to be a critical force in social issues, and has been recognised as a key player by government
and civic institutions.
During the last two years, CEJI has reinforced its anti-prejudice training programmes in formal and informal settings.
The primary mechanism for this is the successful educational model developed by the ADL A WORLD OF
DIFFERENCE Institute in the United States. We transferred this model into a European context and started
activities in ten EU countries, supported by major European foundations and the European Union.
The two A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE programmes we replicated and established are 1) the Peer Training Programme,
carried out by the European Peer Training Organisation (EPTO) which is the CEJI youth department; and
2) the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme. We also established ACODDEN (A CLASSROOM OF
DIFFERENCE Diversity Education Network), which is serving as a platform of reference in the field of diversity
education in Europe.
In 2001, CEJI launched a new project in the framework of the newly established Article 13 Community Action
Programme to Combat Discrimination. The introduction of diversity and anti-discrimination training measures in
the public administrations of three European cities (Belfast, Berlin, and Altea) will add an important dimension to
community and institutional change.
As a Jewish voice in the fight against racism and xenophobia, CEJI has contributed to the development of European
policy on specific issues of concern, including : the debate on Lifelong Learning; the EU Action Plan against Racism;
and the implementation of Article 13 of the Treaty of Amsterdam. We also act as a Jewish interface within several
European networks, such as the European Network against Racism (ENAR), in which the CEJI Director holds the
position of Vice Chair.
Institutional recognition of the value of our educational programmes is something else for us to be proud of. Following
EPTOs contribution to the process of defining an EC White Paper on Youth Policy, EPTO was recognized as a best
practice in the field of anti-discrimination in the publication "A new impetus for European Youth."
In the coming years, CEJI will continue its contribution to the building of a democratic and inclusive Europe, which is,
in the long run, the only guarantee for a peaceful coexistence of all its peoples, cultures and religions.We are a strong
Jewish voice in Brussels, working in partnership with a variety of organisations, committed to the well being of all
Europeans. The current social context in which we find ourselves today demonstrates the increasing importance of
CEJIs work in Europe.
Ronny Naftaniel
Chairman of the Board
Executive Vice-Chairman
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Baron Alain Philippson
PRESENTATION OF CEJI
1. Mission Statement and Objectives

Through the promotion of diversity
education, CEJI is providing a constructive
response to prejudice and discrimination.
CEJI (Centre Europen Juif d'Information) is an international non-profit, non-political

association set up in 1990 which aims to provide the relevant decision makers in the EU
By contributing to policy-making
processes dealing with anti-discrimination
and social inclusion, CEJI is an active
participant in the development of the
European Union.
with experiences, projects and ideas in the field of basic rights, education, training and social
integration in order to contribute to a democratic, responsible and caring Europe and
to facilitate the involvement of the Jewish communities in this process. Working in
partnership with the institutions of the European Union and other international
As part of the Jewish community, CEJI

is committed to a multicultural Europe,
and facilitates a contribution of Jewish
organisations in the European Union.
and national partner organisations, CEJI has implemented a series of educational and
networking activities that contribute to the evolution of a European civil society.
2. Management Structure
CEJIs management is organised around the following structure:
The Board
ALAIN PHILIPPSON
DANIEL KROPF
RONNY NAFTANIEL
MADELEINE FEHER
CHAIRMAN
GENERAL SECRETARY
EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN
TREASURER
THEO KLEIN
VICE-CHAIRMAN
ANNETTE BOSSCHER
GERARD GROSJEAN
BOARD MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
HONORARY DIRECTOR
EUROPEAN CIVIL SERVANT
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
CEJI is managed by a Board of 23 trustees who decide on the policies of the organisation. The Board meets
three times a year.The daily running of the organisation is operated by an Executive Board.The chairman of the
CEJI Board is Baron Alain Philippson from Belgium. Theo Klein from France is Vice-Chairman, Ronny Naftaniel
(leading member of the Central Board of Dutch Jews) is Executive Vice-Chairman, Daniel Kropf from Italy
is Secretary General, and Madeleine Feher from Belgium is Treasurer.
The
Council
The Council elects the Board. It is composed of 54 members who are mainly Jewish community leaders
and specialists in the field of education and social affairs.The Council decides on Board and policy issues in the
context of an annual general meeting.
The
Secretariat
and
Executive
Staff
PASCALE CHARHON
GENERAL DIRECTOR
SABINE FINZI
CARINE DOUENIAS
ROBIN SCLAFANI
GENEVIEVE PICRON
OPHIRA GROSFELD
DIRECTOR OF EPTO
MANAGER OF
ADULT EDUCATION
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
OFFICE MANAGER
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
EUROPEAN PEER TRAINING

ORGANISATION
The daily running of CEJI is managed by Pascale Charhon, General Director. Sabine Finzi is Director of EPTO
(European Peer Training Organisation), CEJIs youth department and CEJI communication adviser; Carine Douenias
is Manager of Adult Education in charge of the ACODDEN Network; Robin Sclafani, Director of Training joined
CEJI staff in 2001, after several years of collaboration; Genevieve Picron joined CEJI in 2001 as Office Manager;
Ophira Grosfeld, is administrative officer.
PRESENTATION OF CEJI
3. Networks and Partners

CEJI is a service-oriented body and does not claim to be representative of any particular
organisation. It carries out its mission through a broad range of partners and networks involved
in social and educational activities from the whole spectrum of the European non-governmental
sector. Through the operating management of its own educational networks, it also teams up
with a wide range of practitioners, academics and organisations from European civil society
who share similar aims as CEJI. (See list below)
Partners
Alliance Isralite Universelle

France
European Network Against

Racism
Anne Frank Stichting

The Netherlands
European Youth Forum
Anti-Defamation League USA
Association de prvention
pour une meilleure citoyennet
des jeunes RATP France
Focus Consultancy
United Kingdom
Fondation Auschwitz Belgium
Fonds Social Juif Unifi

France
IARD Italy
Institute of Jewish Policy

Research United Kingdom
Interparliamentary council
against Anti-Semitism
United Kingdom
Jewish Care United Kingdom
Ligue Internationale Contre

le Racisme et l'Antismitisme
France
B'nai B'rith Europe
Board of Deputies of British

Jews United Kingdom
Cellule dEducation
Interculturelle du CIFFUL
Universit de Lige Belgium
Central Board of Dutch Jews

The Netherlands
Centre Communautaire
Lac Juif Belgium
Centre for Applied Policy

Research Germany
Centre for Intercultural

Education Ghent University
Belgium
Migration Policy Group

Belgium
Northern Ireland Council

for Ethnic Minorities
United Kingdom
Centre pour l'galit des

chances et la lutte contre
le racisme Belgium
Conseil Excutif des Musulmans

de Belgique Belgium
Education for Life Foundation

Israel
European Council of Jewish

Communities
European Cultural Foundation
European Foundation
for Jewish Culture
European Commission
European Monitoring Centre
on Racism and Xenophobia
European Parliament
Foundations
A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
Foundation
Bernheim Foundation
Charles Lopold Mayer Foundation
Compagnia di San Paolo
European Cultural Foundation
Evens Foundation
Service Social Juif Belgium
King Baudouin Foundation
Union des Centres Juifs de

Formation Permanente
France
Levi Strauss Foundation
Lucille and Martin Kantor Foundation
Pisanu Consultants
Intercultural Management
The Netherlands
Union Nationale pour

la promotion pdagogique
et professionnelle dans
lEnseignement catholique
France
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European Union
Institutions
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I DIVERSITY EDUCATION
Education and training are critical forces in the making of a multicultural Europe.
Youth and adults must be equipped with the sensitivity and skills required to succeed
in diverse societies. Educational environments must be prepared to meet this need,
and to be able to demonstrate inclusion and equity in the process and content of the
educational system.
In a strategic partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a leading civil rights
organisation in the United States, CEJI has become the official EU representative of the
ADL A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Institute. Using this effective diversity education
The European
Union and
Diversity Education
at a glance
"The construction of
Europe can only take place if
the value of cultural diversity
is recognized and the identity
of others respected.
European cooperation in
education formal and
informal is an essential tool
in this process.The community
programmes Socrates,
Leonardo Da Vinci,
Youth for Europe and
European Voluntary Service
are extremely important
vehicles in spreading
democratic principles and
respect for others,
principles in which Europe
is deeply rooted"
(European Commission
report on the implementation of the Action Plan
against Racism
(January 2000)
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model and with a network of European organisations and national coordinators,

CEJI currently operates three networks in the field of education and training.
1. The European Peer Training
Organisation (EPTO)
2. The A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE
Programme
3. The A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE
DIVERSITY EDUCATION NETWORK
Below is a report on main developments and outcomes in 2000 and 2001.
1. European Peer Training Organisation
The European Peer Training Organisation (EPTO) is a European network of young

trainers involved in combating racism and xenophobia. The aim of this programme is
to provide young people and especially youth leaders with training tools enabling them
to lead workshops on respecting multicultural diversity.The EPTO network is active in
10 European countries. EPTO has grown into a solid and sustainable organisation with
an independent democratic decision making-process. EPTO is sponsored by the Youth
Programme of the European Commission DG for Education and Culture and most of
the materials and techniques used by the organisation are from the Anti-Defamation
League A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Institute.
Youth leaders from several European countries have been trained by EPTO,
resulting in an impact on thousands of youth throughout Europe.
The European Commission YOUTH Programme at a glance

There are more than 50 000 000 young people aged between 15 and 25 living in the Member States of
the European Union.When the pre-accession countries of Central and Eastern Europe join the Union,
this number will increase considerably.The European Union must therefore address the needs and
opinions of young people in Europe.
Group exchanges, a European voluntary service scheme and possibilities for youth initiatives!
The YOUTH programme gives young people from the age of 15 upwards the chance to broaden their
horizons and develop their sense of initiative through projects at home or abroad. It provides structured
European cooperation between youth organisations, youth workers, project organisers and all other
actors involved in the youth field.And, above all, the Programme provides opportunities for mobility and
non-formal education for young people themselves.
Expanding EPTO network

During 2000 and 2001, EPTO received funds from the Youth Programme of the
European Commission to expand the EPTO network.The overall aims of the activities
during these two project years were to:
1. Ensure the continuity/expansion of the peer trainers anti-discrimination
programmes;
2. Increase internal and external communication at European level; and
3. Create partnerships with other European anti-discrimination organisations.
The following trainings and activities took place in the context of the expansion of
the EPTO network.
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Begun in 1996 as a pilot project, EPTO operates as the youth department of CEJI.
a. Trainings
Southern Region Awareness Workshop
Date : March 17-20, 2000 Cap d'Ail (France)
Countries participating : Greece, Portugal, Spain and France
Number of participants : 80
Supported by : CEJI, EU,The European Cultural Foundation
The purpose of the Awareness Workshop 2000 was to follow up on the Southern Train-the-Trainer
by providing a three-day peer training focusing on issues of diversity and discrimination using
the methods of the A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Institute. There were four concurrent sessions,
one for each country, led by peer trainers from each country. There were also opportunities
for international gatherings, in addition to a half-day international workshop to learn about issues
of diversity and discrimination in each of the four countries.
Consolidation Train-the-Trainer Programme Southern Region

Date : March 17-20, 2001 Lisbon (Portugal)
Countries participating : Greece, Portugal, Spain and France
Supported by : CEJI, EU
The purpose of this specific programme was to consolidate the team of peer trainers from the four
new countries where EPTO started operating in 1999.The seminar gathered 25 peer trainers from
the countries mentioned above and was developed along the lines of the first three Train-the-Trainer
programmes held in Berlin, London and Marseilles.
National Train-the-Peer Trainer

Date : October 8 -14, 2001 (Germany)
Countries participating : Germany
Supported by : Eine Welt der Vielfalt -the Deutsche Kinder und Jugenstiftung, EPTO
The first national Train-the-Peer Trainer took place for participants between 15-21 years of age.
EPTO provides technical support to national efforts and integrates the new peer trainers into the
European network.
Exploratory Visits
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As part of the working plan of EPTO 2001, four exploratory visits took place in four countries :
the UK, Austria, Ireland and Hungary. The purpose of these visits was to make contact with youth
councils, youth organisations, youth agencies and anti-discrimination organisations to recruit new
candidates for the next Train-the-Peer Trainer to take place in the Fall 2002.
b. EPTO National Activities
BELGIUM
Highlights of Trainings and Workshops

Huy: School organised a day for citizenship for 400 students
Solidarcit: training for volunteer civil workers
GERMANY

Two Train-the-Peer Trainers took place in Sachsen region
Youth meeting of Christians and Moslems
GREECE

Workshop with Catholic young people.
Cooperation with European Network of Women (ENOW)
I TA LY

High School students in Turin,Varese, and Reggio Emilia
Workshops for Scouts
LUXEMBOURG

Agence de mediation (Child parents)
THE NETHERLANDS

Training in PABO (school for teachers)
Salvation Army in Eindhoven
P O RT U G A L

Exchange with a group of mediators from IPJ (Portuguese Youth Institute)
Workshops with ISPA (Superior Institute of Applied Psychology)
THE UK

Young people and citizenship "STONEWALL"
Conference with Minorities of Europe and Commission for Racial Equality
S PA I N

Training with Intercultural Animation Resources on disability issues
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c. European Coordination
EPTO Strategy meeting
Date : August 25-29, 2000 Italy
Countries participating : All EPTO countries
Various aspects of EPTOs structure were discussed and elaborated by the peer trainers from 9 different
European member states such as: roles and responsibilities, structure, organisational goals, annual
European activities, on-going activities, policies, election procedures, communication mechanisms and
fundraising. The following EPTO mission statement was defined: "To promote personal responsibility
against prejudice and discrimination by increasing consciousness and understanding using educational
interactive methods that create a respectful environment for everybody.
Board and Coordinators Meeting

Date : October 2000
This meeting was meant to cover a large amount of items, namely: reports from the board and coordinators
activities, the three year plan application introduced at the Commission, the southern countries consolidation
training and action planning. This was also an opportunity to review the statutes and have board members
attend the European Youth Forum General Assembly.
EPTO Summer Conference

Date : August 23-28, 2001 Tinos (Greece)
The annual EPTO Summer Conference is an anticipated event each year, as an opportunity for
peer trainers to gather across national borders and share their experiences at local level. This years
Summer Conference focused on subject-specific workshops with new activities that the peer trainers
created themselves.
Education For Life Training for EPTO Board and Coordinators

Date : November 10-26, 2001 Brussels (Belgium)
Countries participating : All countries
Supported by : EU, CEJI, EFL
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Education for Life1 gave a 6-day training to the EPTO board, coordinators and staff. The Education for
Life programme is complementary to the work that EPTO is doing in developing peer trainers selfawareness and communication skills.
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For more information about Education for Life please see page 27.
d. New Projects
EPTO Peer Training Campaign 2002-2005
Large scale projects

under Action 5
at a glance
The Youth programme of
The European Commission
launches annual calls, published
in the Official Journal of the
European Communities,
for large scale projects targeted
at specific priorities
in the fields of networking
and partnership, training and
information.
Projects may last up to three
years and must be targeted
at the priorities:
Projects aiming at
improving the active
citizenship and
participation of young
people with less
opportunities in society
Projects aiming at
combating discrimination,
racism and xenophobia
by facilitating a dialogue
and joint activities of
young people from
different cultural,
ethnic and religious
backgrounds with
special emphasis on
the integration of young
people from minorities
Projects using sports
and outdoor education
as a tool for social
integration and
non-formal education
with special emphasis on
the inclusion of disabled
young people.
In addition, the EPTO Campaign will:

1) Develop a European youth information campaign promoting diversity and
anti-racism through peer training workshops and the dissemination of materials
2) Create a mentorship and coaching structure to support peer trainers, the
effectiveness of their activities, and enhance the working relations of this
European network of youth dedicated to the elimination of racism, xenophobia
and all forms of discrimination.
EPTO application to the European Youth Forum

EPTO introduced an application in November 1999 in order to become an
observer member of the European Youth Forum (EYF). The purpose of this
application was to give more visibility to EPTO and to be part of an important
network of youth movements and youth resources in Europe.
Following are some comments from the EYF Study visit report:
"EPTO is indeed a young organisation and this is reflected in both the relatively small
number of members (the members are individual peer trainers working together in
a specific country led by the national coordinator) and the processes they are going
through to develop their structure. However it is an organisation full of vitality and
is growing fast. EPTO has a high expertise in the field of training and the delegation
believes that their entrance into European Youth Forum as observer members would be
of high value for the European Youth Forum and its members due to the enhanced work
the Youth Forum is doing in the field of training."
Despite the positive opinion of the EYF secretariat and Bureau, EPTO didnt get the
number of votes at the General Assembly needed to become an observer member.
Two-thirds majority was required to positively carry EPTOs application for observer
membership.The two-third majority required was 2332 votes and the total amount
of positives votes for EPTOs application was 2054.
Three main concerns expressed by the EYF membership were:
1) The small size of the organisation: EPTO doesnt have enough members yet
2) The too recent establishment of the organisational structure
3) Actual independence and autonomy from the founding organisations
In 2001, a team of 6 peer trainers has started working on a new application of EPTO as
observer member of the European Youth Forum, to be considered in the fall of 2002.
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EPTO trainers in session 2001
The project European Peer Training Campaign accepted under the Action 5
of the Youth Programme of the European Commission is aiming to disseminate
information and training regarding racism, xenophobia, and other forms of discrimination. Through this campaign, the quality and quantity of peer training workshops
and materials will be increased and shared with a much wider range of participants.
With a minimum of 100 workshops planned in the frame of this proposal, at least
1,500 young people will receive anti-racism training through this campaign.
e. Special Activities
Evaluation of EPTO activities 2001
As part of the working plan of EPTO 2001, a formal evaluation of the functioning
of the network and the training programmes provided by EPTO was carried out.
The purpose of the evaluation was to focus on 5 main questions:
What is the quantitative impact of the programme and how to help its
development?
What is the diversity of the target?
What is its efficiency and how to improve the quality of it actions?
How is the network operating and how to improve the networking between
its members?
What is the relationship between EPTO and its environment and how to make
it more known?
Results of the evaluation will be available in summer 2002.

EPTO successfully applied to the European Commission to be registered as a
hosting organisation for European Voluntary Service and has been accepted.
Marta Cabanas, a peer trainer coming from Barcelona (Spain) and EPTO
chairperson, spent one year in Brussels and has greatly contributed to the
development of EPTOs structure and on-going projects.
The European Union supports non-formal education opportunities for young people to contribute
as volunteers to the needs of society in a wide range of fields.The aims of European Voluntary Service
are based on three fundamental principles:
To provide a non-formal intercultural learning experience for young people, encouraging their social
integration and active participation, improving their employability and giving them opportunities to
show solidarity with other people.
To support the development of local communities.
To encourage the establishment of new partnerships and the exchange of experience and good
practice between the partners.
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The YOUTH programme also recognises the value of existing partnerships that have been built between
organisations over the years, and that have crucially contributed to the success of volunteering activities.
2. A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme

The A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme is a training programme and
curricular resource for teachers to be better prepared to meet the challenges of
multicultural citizenship.The A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme was
launched by CEJI in Europe in 1997 with support from the COMENIUS 2
Programme of the European Union. As the official ADL A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
Institute representative in the European Union, CEJI works in close partnership with
National Coordinators to implement the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE
Programme in Belgium, France, Italy and the Netherlands.
COMENIUS in short
The overall objectives of the COMENIUS funding programme of the European Union is to enhance
the quality and reinforce the European dimension of school education. COMENIUS contributes to
promoting intercultural awareness in school education in Europe by transnational activities designed
to promote enhanced awareness of different cultures; develop intercultural education initiatives for the
school education sector; improve the skills of teachers in the area of intercultural education; support the
fight against racism and xenophobia; improve the education of children of migrant workers, occupational
travellers and gypsies.
a. European Activities
Implementation of the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme in the pilot schools continued
in 2000, with special emphasis given to strengthening local footholds and ensuring the self-sustainability
of national project development.
Dr. Dina Sensi of SEDEP, University of Liege and Dr. Czarina Wilpert of the University of Berlin carried
out an important evaluation of the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE methods and teaching
materials in the four countries participating in the project. The evaluation was completed in 2000,
providing a valuable impetus for reflection and strategic planning. The results of this evaluation are
summarised in the next section.
The day-to-day work of European activities continued to include: quality assurance, ongoing training and
programmatic support, creation of new materials, and organisation of European meetings and events.
From the end of 2000 and through 2001, all European activities related to the A CLASSROOM OF
DIFFERENCE Programme were included in the ACODDEN project, described on page 20 of
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b. Evaluation
Context
A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE
Teacher training workshop
Belgium 2001
In order to be able to assess and evaluate more clearly the transferability of

the teaching methods of the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme and
identify the optimum conditions for continuity and self-sustainability of the
programme in Europe, CEJI requested an evaluation by the Department of
Development and Evaluation of Training Programmes (SEDEP) of the Faculty of
Educational Sciences University of Liege.
The results of the evaluation provided promising quantitative and qualitative
feedback concerning the impact of A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE workshops
on teachers and provided advice for future material and course development.
During the three-pilot years of the project, 29 teacher training workshops
and 3 advanced workshops were held. In total, 417 teachers followed
a 12-hour training course.
Some results on the use and effectiveness of teacher training

Responses showed that the majority of teachers who took part in the training
courses thought they were useful and effective:
75% of teachers who replied to the external evaluation questionnaires thought
that the workshop had an effect on them at a personal level;
74% thought that training programmes had provided them with a context,
approach and exercises, which could be used directly in the classroom.
Recommendations and supporting documents

To ensure that the European A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme
has the maximum chance of self-sustainability and development, it became
necessary to:
redefine more clearly the introduction of the curriculum suggested by the
programme in schools, i.e. the type of project for change to be discussed with
school heads and teachers;
bring the European programme more in line with the initial US teacher training
programme by giving it more weight to using the programme with pupils;
define all the tasks required by national coordinators and trainers to ensure
the qualitative development of the European programme.
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The evaluation resulted in the production of coordination and training guidelines,

as well as new and adapted training materials.

After a three-year pilot phase of the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme, national activities
continued to develop in 2000 and 2001, thanks to the cooperative work between CEJI, national
coordinators and European and/or national foundations.
Here is a summary of main achievements.
BELGIUM
Coordination (French Community) : Cellule dEducation Interculturelle du Centre Interdisciplinaire
de Formation de Formateurs de lUniversit de Lige (CIFFUL)
Coordination (Flemish Community) : Agora, in partnership with the Universiteit van Gent
Partners : Evens Foundation; Bernheim Foundation
Number of Trainers : 25
2000 and 2001 were highlighted by the start of a groundbreaking three-year partnership project with the
Bernheim and Evens Foundations to introduce A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE and EPTO
Programmes into the schools of Belgium.
The coordination structure in the French community (Intercultural Education Unit of the University of
Liege) started officially operating in March 2001. The coordination structure in the Flemish community
(the non-profit organisation AGORA, in partnership with the department of Social Agogy of the
University of Ghent) started officially operating in September 2001.
The first Train-the-Trainer programme in French was held in Liege, from April 9 to 13, 2001.
The first Train-the-Trainer programme in the Flemish community took place from October 1 to 5,
2001. A pool of 25 trainers for both parts of Belgium is now in place.
The A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Anti-Bias Study Guide for teachers has been translated
into French with careful adaptations to the Belgian context. It is currently in the process of being
translated into Dutch for the Flemish community.
The objectives for the school year 2001-2002 in terms of number of school projects have already been
reached in the French community (9 awareness workshops and 5 school projects). In the Flemish
community, information days are being organised in each province and prospects have appeared very positive.
ITALY
Coordination : Association Oltreilponte (Diversity-Beyond the Bridge)
Partner : Compagnia Di San Paolo
2000 and 2001 were highlighted by the start of a cooperation with the Compagnia di San Paolo to
develop the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE and EPTO Programmes in Italy.
Trainings during this period included: 12 workshops in 6 schools resulting in 72 teachers and
102 students trained in the Piemonte region.
A Train-the-Trainer programme took place in Milan from September 20 to 24, 2001 resulting
in 15 new trainers.
The A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Anti-Bias Study Guide is currently in the process of
translation and adaptation.
A new non-profit association was formed by some teachers, trainers, peer trainers and CEJIs
national coordinator Stefano Morando.Through this association, called Oltreilponte (Diversity-Beyond
the Bridge) they can work together with shared responsibility to develop the future A CLASSROOM
OF DIFFERENCE and EPTO Programmes in Italy.
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FRANCE
Coordination : Union Nationale pour la promotion pdagogique et professionnelle
dans lEnseignement catholique (UNAPEC)
Partners : Association Pour une Meilleure Citoyennet des Jeunes (APMCJ RATP);
Fondation Charles Lopold Mayer pour le progrs de lHomme
2000 and 2001 were highlighted with the development of a cooperation framework with the Association
Pour une Meilleure Citoyennet des Jeunes (APMCJ) of the RATP and the formalisation of a partnership
agreement with the French Catholic School Network (UNAPEC).
Within the new coordination and partnership agreement, UNAPEC has become the official
representative of CEJIs A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme in France.
A working plan was developed for delivering teacher training workshops in 2002.
Foundation support was received from the Charles Lopold Mayer Foundation for the Progress of
Humankind.
Public awareness of the programme was improved through CEJI and UNAPEC participation in
two important events: a symposium in Nantes on Cities, Education and Culture organised by
the French Ministry of Education (December 2001); and the French "Salon de lducation" which took
place in Paris (November 2001) and where France Telecom welcomed a presentation on the
A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme.
A national Train-the-Trainer programme is scheduled to take place in January 2002, increasing
the pool of trainers to 15.
NETHERLANDS
Coordination : Pisanu Consultants
Partner : Dutch Insurers Association
2000 and 2001 were highlighted with approval of a funding proposal that was submitted to the Dutch
Insurers Association by ADL in June 2000 to develop teacher and peer training programmes in the
Netherlands from 2002 to 2004. In 2002, programme development in the Netherlands will include:
A national Train-the-Trainer programme to take place in September 2002.
Translation of the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Anti-Bias Study Guide for use in
the Netherlands.
Teacher training and Train-the-Peer Trainer programmes in at least four schools.
Further matching-funds have been applied for in the province of Zeeland and The Hague in order
to further expand the projects reach.
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3. A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE
DIVERSITY EDUCATION NETWORK (ACODDEN)
After a pilot year of operation in 2000-2001, CEJI introduced, in March 2001, a three-year
ACODDEN
project under the COMENIUS 3 Network Programme aimed at structuring the

networking efforts undertaken during the previous years.This project aims at consolidating
the existing European network of coordinators, trainers and teachers trained in the
programme. In parallel, another important objective of the network is to bring together
partners with complementary approaches in the field of diversity education.
Comenius 3 is a new initiative

under the second phase of
the SOCRATES programme
in the field of education.
The main goal of
Comenius Networks is to
create links between projects
carried out by school
partnerships and those
relating to the training of
school education staff.
Comenius Networks are
based on subjects of
common interest with the
aim of promoting European
cooperation and innovation
in school education
in various thematic areas.
Such networks constitute
a platform to assist persons
and institutions involved in
COMENIUS to strengthen
their cooperation and a
forum for joint reflection and
cooperation in identifying
and promoting innovation
and best practice in the
thematic area concerned.
CEJIs proposal was selected in 2001 as one of 11 Comenius Network Projects

(out of a total of 110 applications). The overall support from the Commission is
complemented by matching-funds from the European Levi Strauss Foundation.
Partners of the ACODDEN Network

Belgium
France
The Netherlands
AGORA
CBAI Centre
Bruxellois dAction
Interculturelle
APMCJ Association de
Prvention pour une
Meilleure Citoyennet
des Jeunes
CEI Cellule
dEducation
Interculturelle CIFFUL
Centre
Interdisciplinaire de
Formation de
Formateurs de
lUniversit de Lige
Inspection Acadmique
de lHrault
RACEQ Rencontre,
Art, Cultures, Ecole,
Quartier
Portugal
CEJI Centre Europen

Juif dInformation
Evens Foundation
FdEFoC Fdration
de lEnseignement
Fondamental Catholique
SeGEC
Fondation Auschwitz
Haute Ecole de la
Communaut Franaise
du Hainaut
IYMF International
Yehudi Menuhin
Foundation
SeGEC Secrtariat
Gnral de
lEnseignement
Catholique
UNAPEC
Union nationale pour la
promotion pdagogique
et professionnelle
dans lenseignement
catholique
Norway
Eine Welt der Vielfalt
Horizont 8
Italy
IRRE Toscana Istituto

Regionale di Ricerca
Educativa
Oltreilponte
Hgskolen i Stavanger
Secretariado
Entreculturas
Spain
EDEN Academia
European Diversity
Evaluation and
Networking Academia
Generalitat de
Catalunya
Departament
d'Ensenyament
Programa d'Educaci
Compensatria
Mlaga Acoge
Germany
Pisanu Consultants
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COMENIUS 3
Networks
programmes
at a glance
a. European A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Network

Consolidating the team of coordinators, trainers and teachers involved in
the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme.
the following activities were organised with
ACODDEN
A CLASSROOM OF
DIFFERENCE
DIVERSITY EDUCATION
NETWORK
participants coming from Belgium, France,
BELGIUM
French speaking
AUSTRIA
Italy, the Netherlands and Germany.
CEJI
GERMANY
BELGIUM
Flemish speaking
European A CLASSROOM
OF DIFFERENCE Programme
ip
European Trainers Meeting

Dates: December 6-10, 2000
Place: Brandenburg (Germany)
C
N
FRANCE
ITALY
European Coordination Meetings

Dates: November 8-9, 2000
June 23, 2001
November 17, 2001
Place: Brussels (Belgium)
EUROPEAN
PEER TRAINING
ORGANISATION
(EPTO)
ADL A WORLD
OF DIFFERENCE
Institute U.S.A.
Ne
twor
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In the context of the ACODDEN project,
The NETHERLANDS
ts
in
the
CLASSROOM
OF
F
IF
NATIONAL STRUCTURE
National Coordination
Team of Trainers
Schools
Administration
Educational Teams
Students
Roundtables for Teachers

One of the objectives of the European network is to organise an ongoing dialogue and crossfertilisation process with users of the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme the teachers.
The underlying objective of the roundtables is to create exchanges of best practices by teachers in
their use of the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme and also generate ongoing feedback
on the quality and relevance of the pedagogical material produced. Along with the roundtables,
a newsletter was produced and sent to teachers.
National Roundtables for Teachers
Dates: From January to April 2001
Places: French community of Belgium, Flemish community of Belgium, France, Italy,
the Netherlands and Germany (Reports are available upon request)
European Roundtable for Teachers
Dates: June 21-22, 2001
Place: Brussels (Belgium)
The following products have been created:
A binder with tips and tools, produced for the European Trainers Meeting of the A CLASSROOM
OF DIFFERENCE Network.
A brochure presenting the ACODDEN project and more specifically the A CLASSROOM OF
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DIFFERENCE Programme.
The first newsletter for teachers in the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Network.
b. European Diversity Education Network

Creation of an educational network addressing diversity issues in
teacher training programmes:
The A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme proposes one possible approach
in the field of multicultural diversity in schools. The ACODDEN Network brings
together several different approaches that can provide complementary gateways for
diversity education.
The special nature of this network is to gather people and organisations with a specific
way of training teachers in diversity education. Activities are coordinated by Dr. Dina
Sensi, who brings her 20 years experience in the field of intercultural education.
The first European meeting of the network took place in Liege on June 28-29, 2001.
This meeting was geared at giving opportunities to the partners to introduce their
activities, express their expectations in terms of what the objectives of the network
should be, as well as defining its operational structure.
In terms of objectives of the network, the concrete decisions that emerged from the
meeting were:
The elaboration of a common theoretical framework defining the main components
of diversity education.
The exchange of practices between partners, within three working groups.
The elaboration of a structured website providing resources and working tools to the
partners.
The opening of the network to new partners.
The ACODDEN Network aims to become a European platform of reference for information
and exchange in diversity education.
This will be made possible through:
The creation of an interactive WEB site, which should be online from September 2002
The organisation of an annual International Conference
Ongoing meetings and workgroups
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First meeting of the European

Diversity Education Network
Belgium June 2001
4. New Projects
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In
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ut
t i o n w i t h Yo
This project, initiated by CEJI in early 1998 covered specifically the field of non-
e Mix
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a. Transatlantic Dialogue on Anti-Racism Education with Youth
s
Tr a n
was encouraged and inspired by the 1995 talks between the European Union and the
United States on transatlantic cooperation.
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governmental EU-US educational co-operation in the field of anti-racism. CEJIs initiative
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In 2000, the project, which was described in length in CEJIs last annual report 1998-1999,
entered its second operational phase and resulted in the following achievements:
Setting up and consolidating a steering committee and Secretariat
Creating a mission statement for the project
Developing an operational plan for the project in 2000
Identifying American partners in the Transatlantic Dialogue
Developing a programme for the first Transatlantic Conference
Evaluation
In qualitative terms, the first part of the project was achieved from the technical point
of view. A whole range of administrative and financial issues related to the management
of the project arose from new circumstances at the European Commission resulting in
a change of subsidy policy vis--vis the project.The identification of alternative sources
of co-financing became crucial to the self-sustainability of the project, but proved to be
extremely time and energy consuming. In view of this new situation, the Board of CEJI
informed the European Commission on January 2001 that the project would have to
be suspended until an appropriate fundraising framework could be implemented.
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b. Introduction of Anti-Discrimination Training Measures

within Public Administrations
In 2001, CEJI began a strategic partnership with the Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic
Minorities (NICEM) in the framework of a project funded in its preparatory phase by
the EUs Article 13 - Community Action to Combat Discrimination.
NICEM is a voluntary sector, membership-based umbrella organisation representative
of minority ethnic groups and their support organisations in Northern Ireland. It is
committed to collective action informed by peoples experience and analysis of their
circumstances. NICEM opposes discrimination in whatever form and upholds the
fundamental principles of equality of opportunity and equality of treatment.
During the month of May 2001, CEJI responded to a call for proposal in the framework
of the Article 13 Community Action Programme to Combat Discrimination.
The objective of the preparatory phase was to develop the basis to provide diversity
and anti-discrimination training to the people working in public authorities in the
sectors of health and education. This includes senior managers, civil servants, and staff
members who have regular contact with the local communities.
The project intends to provide a training framework that addresses the general context
and factors contributing to prejudice and discrimination, as well as examine in-depth
specific target areas (racism, homophobia, etc.), the intersection between different forms
of discrimination, and the cumulative impact of multiple discriminations.
The project was accepted by the European Commission for its preparatory phase.
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II POLICY MAKING
In 2000 and 2001, CEJI contributed to shaping the European political debate by providing input on
issues related to discrimination, social inclusion, education, training and youth policy.
1. Article 13 of the Amsterdam Treaty

The year 2000 was dominated by debates surrounding the implementation of Article 13 of the
Amsterdam Treaty. Under this new article, the European Union has the power to combat discrimination
on grounds of sex, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and racial and ethnic origin.
In order to implement Article 13, at the end of 1999 the European Commission proposed
a package of measures to the Council:
A proposal for a directive relating to the implementation of the principle of equal treatment regardless
of racial or ethnic origin;
A proposal for a directive establishing a general framework promoting equal treatment in
relation to work and employment;
A proposal for an EU Action programme to combat discrimination (2001-2006).
From March to April 2000, CEJI together with partner organisations active in the field of anti-discrimination
such as the European Network Against Racism (ENAR), participated in meetings organised by
the European Parliament with a view to consulting those European NGOs active in the field of antidiscrimination on the proposed legislative package.
In particular, CEJI together with Bnai Brith Europe and the Auschwitz Foundation, undertook an
important lobbying effort at European Parliament level with the rapporteurs, MEPs Richard Howitt
(PES) and Michael Cashman (PES), who were in charge of the Directives on equal treatment and
the Action Programme.
The amendments suggested by CEJI were mentioned in the reports of the EP Committee on
Employment and Social Affairs and the Citizens Rights Justice and Home Affairs Committee.
In June 2000, the Portuguese presidency, acting unanimously, approved the proposed directive on equal
treatment between persons irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin.
On October 18 2000, the French Presidency of the Council reached political agreement on
the two proposals still under consideration; the Directive establishing a general framework for equal
treatment in employment and occupation and the Community Action Programme to Combat
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Discrimination.
2. European Network Against Racism

ENAR, a network of European NGOs working to combat racism in all the EU member
states, is a major outcome of the 1997 European Year Against Racism. ENAR is
determined to fight racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, to promote
equality of treatment between EU citizens and third country nationals, and to link
local/regional/national initiatives with European initiatives.The network is dedicated to:
Act against the discrimination and exclusion of people of different racial, ethnic and
cultural backgrounds;
Eliminate racist elements in Europe's migration policies, and
Celebrate cultural, ethnic and racial diversity.
2001 was highlighted by a deeper involvement of CEJIs secretariat in the structure of

ENAR. In October 2001, CEJI was elected to officially represent European organisations
in the Board of ENAR.That step was followed by the election of CEJI to the Bureau of
ENAR as Vice-Chair. CEJI participated in the ENAR Board meeting on September
22-23, 2001 in Lisbon and on December 1-2, 2001 in Brussels.

Contribution of EPTO to the White Paper on Youth Policy initiated
by the European Commission
In the context of the consultation process undertaken by the European Commission
on The White Paper on Youth Policy, EPTO contributed a position paper which
recommended the following:
1) Give institutional recognition to non-formal education.
2) Promote the role of formal and non-formal education in the field of anti-discrimination
and citizenship.
3) Set-up consultation and permanent partnerships.
4) Value and increase the position of minority groups in education.
5) Provide support for networks promoting citizenship and anti-racism education.
6) Value and increase intercultural education in youth exchange programmes.
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EPTO was represented at the different consultation meetings organised by the European Commission,
the European Parliament and the ECOSOC (Economic and Social Committee).
Finally, EPTO has been mentioned as an example of good practice in the field of anti-discrimination in the
final version of the White Paper of the European Commission: "Impetus for European Youth."
Why a white paper on Youth Policy?

In the last five years, many things have evolved in the Youth sector, at the
European level. During the 1990s, the implementation of the "Youth for
Europe" and "European Voluntary Service" programmes made the
mobility of young people throughout Europe much easier.The new
"Youth" programme was adopted in order to strengthen these initiatives.An important bank of knowledge has thus been acquired and the
foundations of Community co-operation were born.
Therefore, the Commission thought that the moment had come to
widen and deepen the political debate, to go beyond the current EU
programmes and to consider the development of a genuine
co-operation policy for the future decades.
4. Lifelong Learning Memorandum

The Lisbon European Council of March 23-24, 2000 placed the development of the
knowledge-based society as the key to long-term competitiveness and the personal
aspirations of citizens at the top of the European Unions policy agenda. Lifelong learning
and education play a strategic role in this regard 2. However, emphasis must also be
placed on the essential role related to formal, informal and non-formal education for
the creation of a European citizenship from which no one is excluded 3.
In 2001, CEJI, in cooperation with EPTO and Education for Life (see page 27), produced
a document submitted as a contribution to the consultation process organised by the
European Commission. This paper emphasised the important role of civil society and
non-formal educational environments in the promotion of social skills and citizenship
education and the strategic role it plays in the definition of any lifelong learning policy.
(Document available upon request.) CEJI participated in the consultation day organized
by the European Commission on September 10, 2001.
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2
3
Conclusions of the Lisbon meeting of the European Council April 2000

Memorandum of the European Commission on lifelong education and training.
Study Group on education and training set up by the European Commission in 1995
III RELATIONS WITH JEWISH ORGANISATIONS

In the context of its mandate, CEJI has also assumed a role as a bridge between European institutions and
the Jewish community. In 2000 and 2001, CEJI was engaged in activities with Jewish organisations designed
to affirm the Jewish presence in Europe and enhance its contribution to a multicultural Europe.
EUROPE
1. Alliance Isralite Universelle : European Fund for Jewish Culture

The European Foundation for Jewish Culture (EFJC) is an independent body established by the Alliance
Isralite Universelle and the Institute for Jewish Policy Research to help create the conditions in which
Jewish creativity in Europe can thrive. The following organisations are associated with the EFJC:
the Centre Europen Juif d'Information (CEJI), the Jewish Community of Berlin, the Jewish Museum of
Prague, the Jewish Studies Programme and the Central European University, Budapest.The first
European coordination meeting between the partners took place in Paris on November 19, 2001.
2001 was highlighted by the start of a productive cooperation process between CEJI and the
EDUCATION FOR LIFE FOUNDATION in Israel. Education for Life was founded as an international
non-profit organisation in January 1999 with headquarters in the Netherlands and offices in Israel.
Its purpose is to help children realise their potential within society by supporting educational
communities world wide with programmes and practical tools that nurture and enable the
development of self-directed human beings. Education for Lifes integrated programmes and tools assist
children, teachers, parents and school leadership to:
1. Focus on taking control of their lives, relieving stress and maximising potential, increase
self-understanding and awareness of diversity within a changing environment and communication
and cooperation with others.
2. Increase understanding of the universal principles of their own religions and how they relate to those
of other religions.
Education for Life offers two programmes: Non-Violent Communication and Human Dynamics.
These two programmes are interesting for CEJI and EPTO trainers because they provide an
opportunity for trainers to be more self-aware about their own communication style and the learning
needs of workshop participants, and provide important skills for facilitating the resolution of conflicts
that could occur in the course of a workshop.
CEJIs Director of Training visited the Education for Life offices in Israel from June 3 through June 8, 2001
in order to get more acquainted with the work of Education for Life and examine the possibilities of
cooperation between the two organisations. Sharon Rosen, International Director for Education for Life
visited CEJIs offices on July 17-19, 2001. Significant fact finding meetings at European Commission level
highlighted the visit. It also provided the opportunity for a consolidation of the relationship between
CEJI and Education for Life.
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2. Education for Life Foundation
IV CONFERENCES
1. European Section of the World Council

of Jewish Communal Services
September 17-18, 2000 Brussels (Belgium)
CEJI was involved in helping the European section of the World Council of Jewish Communal services
in organising its first regional conference in Brussels.
Under the title "Jewish Communal Services - Concerns and Perspectives in 21st century Europe",
the conference aimed at reflecting on the challenges lying ahead for voluntary communal services
in response to social and educational needs in Europe. The conference programme was based on
four workshops:
The place and the role of professionals in a changing European Jewish community;
New poverty, new solidarity;
The young Jew today and tomorrow, as a member of his community and as a citizen of his country
and of Europe;
Jewish responses to ageing.
CEJI provided technical support to the conference organisers and was also in charge of incorporating
the European Union dimension and perspective into the programme. CEJI invited Giampierro Alhadeff,
Chairman of the European Platform of Social NGOs to speak on this subject and connect the issues
under reference to the role of social NGOs in shaping the European social agenda. CEJIs Director
presided over the opening plenary session and Board Member Annette Bosscher led the workshop on
"the young Jew today and tomorrow as a member of his community and as a citizen of his country and
of Europe". In the context of this workshop, the work of CEJI with EPTO was particularly highlighted.
ORT France and the Fonds Social Juif Unifi (France), the main organisers of the conference, expressed
their appreciation to CEJI for its contribution to the conference which was a success.
2. Annual General Meeting

of the European Foundation Centre
September 19-21, 2000 Krakow (Poland)
At the Annual General Meeting of the European Foundation Centre, the umbrella organisation of
Foundations in Europe, CEJI presented its educational activities during the "Funding Education for
Participatory Democracy" workshop. This workshop aimed to examine best practices in the field of
autonomy, responsibility, critical thinking and citizenship education for young people and adults in a wider
European context.
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Together with the European Youth Forum, CEJI was also invited to participate in the newly created
"Education and Youth Interest Group" whose purpose is to develop an action programme aimed at
giving young people at risk the skills they need to become active citizens in todays world.The activities
of the EFC youth interest group concentrate on enhancing the exchange of best practices, project
networking and joint pilot actions on a variety of educational and youth issues. CEJI joined the European
Foundation Centre as associate member.
3. United Nations World Conference Against Racism,

Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
August 27 - September 7, 2001 Durban (South Africa)
CEJI attended the conference that saw the participation of 2,300 representatives from
163 countries, including 16 heads of State, 58 foreign ministers and 44 ministers. Nearly
4,000 representatives of NGOs and over 1,100 media representatives were accredited.
As part of the preparatory process for the UN World Conference Against Racism,
Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, disturbing language had
been proposed for inclusion in the draft declarations of both the NGO forum and the
conference itself.Throughout the preparatory phase, CEJI and other partner organisations
encouraged the European Union institutions and the European Monitoring Centre on
racism and xenophobia to rally around the unifying mission of this conference, but also
to express reservations on certain attempts to pervert its core mission.
The statement delivered by CEJI and major international Jewish organisations was
organized around the following core points:
CEJI and other partner Jewish organisations supported the goals of the United Nations
World conference. This conference set out to building effective mechanisms to
combat racial discrimination and promote understanding. Overlooking antiSemitism and not recognising it as a specific form of discrimination was an attempt
to minimise its importance and fueled unproductive fighting over language rather
than dealing with all forms of racial discrimination and related intolerance in their
own right.
The Non-Governmental Forum (August 27 - September 3, 2001)
From the beginning of the NGO Forum on August 27, 2001, and already during
the youth summit, the grounds of the conference were an arena of hatred and
fierce hostility. CEJI and other international Jewish organisations present witnessed
the continuous circulation of virulent anti-Semitic hate propaganda distributed
freely within officially sanctioned booths of participants.
The NGO final declaration contained the same inflammatory language. In view of
these events and following the departure of the USA and the State of Israel from
the negotiating table at governmental level, Jewish organisations decided to walk
out of the World Conference Against Racism on September 4, 2001.
The Governmental Conference (September 2 - 7, 2001)

After intensive and often difficult deliberations which resulted in the departure
of the US and Israel delegation and thanks to the efforts undertaken by the EU
delegation, Norway and South Africa, the Conference adopted a Declaration and
Programme of Action which prevented the Governmental Conference from a
complete failure.
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4. Youth for Tolerance and Democracy

October 20-23, 2001 Berlin (Germany)
EPTO participated in a conference entitled "Youth for Tolerance and Democracy" supported by the
European Commission, Directorate-General for Education and Culture, and by the German Federal
Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens,Womens and Youth. EPTO made a presentation of its activities
in a workshop under the title "Anti-Racism Education through the YOUTH Programme." Good contacts
were made with European civil servants of the Youth Unit of the European Commission and the German
Ministry for Family affairs and various organisational representatives like the Office of the High
Commissioner for Human Rights of the UN, the Youth department of the Council of Europe and
the Jewish Welfare organisation of Germany.
5. Youth Forum Pool of Trainers

February 12-16, 2001 Berlin (Germany)
EPTO now has representation on the Youth Forum Pool of Trainers and was able to participate in their
Advanced Training on Citizenship Education which took place outside Berlin.
6. Bridges for Training

September 18-22, 2001 Brugges (Belgium)
The Bridges for Training Event held 18-22 September in Brugges, Belgium brought together youth trainers
with representatives from the Council of Europe, the European Commission Youth Department and its
National Agencies. EPTO participation in the Youth Forum Pool of Trainers made it possible to attend
and contribute to the event with a workshop on "Peer Training as a Social Change Strategy."
7. Other Conferences
In 2001, CEJI participated in the following meetings and conferences:
Interest group meeting "Minorities and Multiculturalism" February 16, 2001 Brussels (Belgium).
GA of the European Network Against Racism (see point III.3- ENAR) March 30-31- April 1, 2001
Brussels (Belgium).
Workshop on "Intercultural Competence and Diversity Training" organised by the European
Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia April 26-27, 2001 Vienna (Austria).
Workshop organized by the DG Research of the European Commission Racism and Xenophobia:
Key Issues, Mechanisms, and Policy Opportunities April 5-6, 2001 Brussels (Belgium).
Conference organized by the European Jewish Congress "Anti-Semitism: New Developments
Old Stereotypes" April 23-24, 2001 Paris (France)
EPTO was asked as an expert to participate in a preparatory working session in Strasbourg in order
to organize a conference against racism in collaboration with the Youth Forum and the Council of
Europe. For budget reasons the conference has been postponed May 2001.
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GA of the European Foundation Centre May 20-23, 2001 Stockholm (Sweden)

Conference "Trialogue and Civil Society" organised by the Groeben Stiftung on May 31 - June 1,
2001 Berlin (Germany).
World Jewish Congress meeting July3, 2001 London (UK).
V SHIURIM
Since its inception some years ago, the monthly Shiurim
has provided a platform for creating and sustaining a dialogue
between CEJI and civil servants in European institutions.
In 2000 and 2001, Rabbi David Meyer from the Brussels Beth
Hillel Synaguogue facilitated the Shiurim which attained a high
level of discussion and regularly attracted 20 to 25 participants.
Rabbi David Meyer leading a Shiur
VI PUBLICATIONS
In 2000, EPTO published new brochures and informational materials.
In 2001, CEJI and the A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme published new brochures.
In 2001, the first annual ACODDEN newsletter was published in four European languages.
A house style layout for all CEJI publications and programming activities was also created.
EPTO is featured in an article on anti-racism education that appeared in the November 2001 issue of
Coyote Magazine, published by the training partnership between the European Commission and
the Council of Europe. The article links EPTOs methods to research conducted on what is effective
anti-racism education
Annual Report
2000-2001
31
FINANCIAL REPORT
As a general remark and as highlighted by the financial charts page 34, 2000 and 2001 have
witnessed a remarkable and steady growth of CEJIs resources and operations as a result of
the increase of educational projects carried at national and European level.
More specifically, the following comments can be made:
1. In 2000 and 2001, CEJI succeeded in getting subsidies from the European Union
(the Youth for Europe programme, the Comenius programme,The Secretariat General
of the European Commission, Article 13s Community action to combat discrimination,
the Parthenon Trust, the Bernheim Foundation, The San Paolo Foundation, the Evens
Foundation, the European Cultural Foundation.
2. 2000 was concluded with a deficit on the current account.The reason for this situation
is linked to the fact that part of income for 2000 was anticipated and thus earmarked
for the 1999 financial year.
3. 2001 concluded with a surplus on the current account. While the activity-based budget
has increased due to opportunities for the development of CEJIs educational activities,
the core-funding situation continues to remain an issue that has to be tackled.
4. The Foundation Roi Baudouin in Belgium continued to recognise CEJI as a tax deductible
charity for its A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE activities. This means that donations to
CEJI can be made via the Foundation Roi Baudouin or its partners in other European
countries on a tax deductible basis.
Annual Report
2000-2001
32
FINANCIAL REPORT
Summary of accounts
II.
Income
Euros
221.987,24
332.837,59
European Union
Compagnia di San Paolo Italy
Bernheim Foundation Belgium
Evens Foundation Belgium
European Cultural Foundation Netherlands
173.065,92
132.929,39
62.500,01
167.074,66
56.914,12
5.000,01
Total income for projects
395.053,16
757.255,78
Other operating income
3.721,18
7.744,02
Total operating income 00
398.774,34
Correction on CEJI income account 99
190.074,55
Total income
588.848,88
764.999,79
345.938,49
519.025,31
242.910,39
245.974,48
86.145,23
96.272,35
4.504,40
168,54
9.887,61
88,77
105.448,82
114.417,76
12.554,64
1.164,75
4.326,14
1.176,60
197.066,90
239.088,72
660,78
1.402,28
278,24
4.270,26
Result of the year
47.906,56
11.434,26
Correction on CEJI project budget 99 and before

Exceptional expenses
190.074,54
-142.167,98
Direct cost
Margin
Operating expenses
Services and other goods
Salaries and related
Depreciation
Other operating charges
Financial charges
Extraordinary charges
Total operating expenses
IV.
Euros
Private donations
Direct costs for projects
III.
2001
Operating profits
Income from current assets
Extraordinary income
Accumulated Result at the end of 2000
33
Annual Report
2000-2001
I.
2000
FINANCIAL REPORT
Growth of financial resources from 1999 - 2002* (in thousands)
1400
Revenue in e
1200
1000
Income
800
600
400
200
0
1999
2000
2001
2002*
Year
* forecast 2002
Sources of Income 2001
European Union
17%
Private
Donations
45%
Foundations
38%
Structure of Expenditures 2001
Net income
1%
Fixed costs
31%
Annual Report
2000-2001
34
Direct costs
for projects
68%
CEJI AND EUROPEAN FOUNDATIONS
A strategic partnership to develop citizenship education

in the school environment
Thanks to the support of several European foundations, innovative projects have been launched by CEJI
to enhance its educational operations.
Support has been received from the following European foundations and institutions :
Europe :
European Union
Levi Strauss Foundation
Belgium :
Evens Foundation
Bernheim Foundation
Italy :
Compagnia di San Paolo
France :
Charles Lopold Mayer Foundation for the Progress of Humankind
The Centre Europen Juif dInformation (CEJI) is an international

non-profit organisation set up in 1990 which aims to provide
the relevant decision makers in the EU with experiences projects
and ideas in the field of basic rights, education, training and social
integration in order to contribute to a democratic, responsible and
caring Europe and to facilitate the involvement of the Jewish
Communities in this process.
Through the promotion of diversity education, CEJI is providing
a constructive response to prejudice and discrimination.
By contributing to policy-making processes dealing with
anti-discrimination and social inclusion, CEJI is an active
participant in the development of the European Union.
As part of the Jewish community, CEJI is committed to
a multicultural Europe, and facilitates a contribution of Jewish
organisations in the European Union.
For further information contact:

CEJI
319, av. Brugmann 1180 Brussels Belgium
Tel: + 32 (0)2 - 344 34 44 Fax: + 32 (0)2 - 344 67 35
Email: ceji@ceji.org Web site: http://www.ceji.org

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3. Networks and Partners

1. Mission Statement and Objectives

Report of activities 2000 and 2001

1. European Peer Training Organisation

2. A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Programme

c. National Training Activities

a. European A CLASSROOM OF DIFFERENCE Network

b. EPTO National Activities

a. Transatlantic Dialogue on Anti-Racism Education with Youth

b. Introduction of Anti-Discrimination Training Measures

1. Article 13 of the Amsterdam Treaty

2. European Network Against Racism

3. White Paper on Youth Policy

4. Lifelong Learning Memorandum

II. POLICY MAKING

Report of activities 2000 and 2001

1. Alliance Isralite Universelle : European Fund for Jewish Culture

1. European Section of the World Council of Jewish Communal Services

3. United Nations World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination,

6. Bridges for Training

4. Youth for Tolerance and Democracy

CEJIs Annual Report 2000-2001 has been edited by Sabine Finzi.

LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board

Baron Alain Philippson

1. Mission Statement and Objectives

CEJI (Centre Europen Juif d'Information) is an international non-profit, non-political

As part of the Jewish community, CEJI

EUROPEAN CIVIL SERVANT

EUROPEAN PEER TRAINING

3. Networks and Partners

Alliance Isralite Universelle

European Network Against

Anne Frank Stichting

European Youth Forum

Anti-Defamation League USA

Fondation Auschwitz Belgium

Fonds Social Juif Unifi

Institute of Jewish Policy

Jewish Care United Kingdom

Ligue Internationale Contre

B'nai B'rith Europe

Board of Deputies of British

Central Board of Dutch Jews

Centre for Applied Policy

Centre for Intercultural

Migration Policy Group

Northern Ireland Council

Centre pour l'galit des

Conseil Excutif des Musulmans

Education for Life Foundation

European Council of Jewish

European Cultural Foundation

Charles Lopold Mayer Foundation

Compagnia di San Paolo

European Cultural Foundation

Service Social Juif Belgium

King Baudouin Foundation

Union des Centres Juifs de

Levi Strauss Foundation

Lucille and Martin Kantor Foundation