"This project aims at making it clear that knowing the cultural differences and approaching them respectfully is so important for peace The results will be disseminated locally, national and international to all students involved,teachers, parents,staff and management. The project aims at motivating children to learn more about European cultures and their own culture too.This project deals with the fact that cultural differences may become our cultural wealth and by managing these differences well it may turn into an advantage and also form a common sense.The objective of the project: Developing the social and educational values of European cultural heritage for 500 direct participants-students and 500 indirect participants-teachers, parents through cooperation between schools in 4 countries (Turkey, Romania, Poland and Portugal) over a 24-month period.Our main aim is to help institutions to will contribute to social cohesion, non-discrimination and to form civic competences we for have designed the following objectives:1) To raise democratic citizens who can think universally2) To improve their knowledge and skills.3) To cooperate internationally4) To create a synergy by encouraging the relationship among students coming from different cultures.5) To make a contribution to cultural integration against any kind of discrimination6). To raise consciousness of tangible and intangible cultural heritage7)To promote more active participation in society8)To promote greater understanding and responsibility for social, linguistic and cultural diversityTo reach these objectives methods like drama performances, exhibition, conferences, environmental activities, cultural tours, folk dances and competitions will be held. Besides these organizations, anew approach to problem solving will be applied to see how our differences affect creative thinking and problem solving skills. To see this, ""cross-cultural problem solving technique"" will be used and itsresults will be compared and presented to the participants.Students and teachers from the European partner schools will be working on the same tasks and problems.Our participants are aged between 15 and 18 some of whom have disadvantages socioeconomically and come from different cultures.Our project partners are Turkey, Portugal, Romania and Poland.Our activities are:*Practice with cross- cultural problem solving technique. This activity is planned to show how culture affects people's thinking styles and their approaches to problems.*Drama: Dramas will be formed , proverbs and idioms will be acted out.*National traditions, folklore and cuisine: Students will present their local rituals, cuisine and music, traditional clothings.*Environmental and sport activities: Students will perform sports activities, trekking and environmental protection activities.*Poem speech competition;We will hold a poetry contest.*ICTs and e-learning: Schools will open Internet forums, weblogs, social blogs, microblogging, social networks*Cultural tourism: Workshops about cultural and historical heritage will be held in countries during the mobilities.*Social awareness and cultural volunteer service: Students will sell the traditional souvenir items of the each participant country and donate the money to the chosen charity organizations. Each country willinform the others about the cultural conflicts like holocausts and refeguee problems their countries experienced in their past.Some short terms results include: giving our target groups of teens the chance to say out loud what worries them,encouraging their critical and creative thinking,expanding their knowledge ofEnglish,refining their oral production and presentation. Throughout the project's life time,all participants will do their best to turn our international collaboration into enjoyable experience,whereeveryone will feel himself important.The result of this work will be a significant expansion of teaching facilities supporting teachers in teaching educations.Each partner school will share their best experiences. Implementation of thisproject will contribute to raising the qualityl of school education by increasing teachers' knowledge and skills through learning best practices in education across Europe. Our project is student-centredand most of the activities will be carried out by pupils themselves. Impact on children as learners will be multidimensional–experiences will be positive and enjoyable within an educational environmentfor children who might not otherwise ever meet and communicate with children and adults from other countries.Also by this international project,we hope that the students will enhance their basic and transversal skills 70-100%.They will add to their potential learning power in the labour market.In the future, their qualifications should help them to find a better job.All staff involved will benefit from sharing practice with colleagues on different methods of teaching and learning."

"As citizens of a multicultural Europe, our purpose is help protect any minority, by being understanding and respectful of others, because this is the key for social cohesion and a healthy democracy. Nowadays we observe an increasing of immigration cases , and countries like Turkey, Romania and Macedonia are making efforts to adapt to this phenomenon, by applying different programs or taking specific initiatives . PT and LT are some other countries being also in the frame of the issue as members of the European Union. We chose this topic as a priority for our schools and for our project, because we realized how important it is to our students to become aware of the stereotypes and discrimination, increasing the chances to change and for people to live in harmony together. Objectives We want to reach the following objectives: to combat hate speech and hate behavior inside schools; - to increase social awareness, tolerance, empathy for the immigrants and the refugees - to reduce stereotypes and raise awareness about the risks they may cause - to improve the knowledge related to tackling the issues of stereotyping and discrimination (bullying) inside each school - to promote the active involvement of the students in the social life on the topic of stereotyping and discrimination - to develop a strong relationship between schools and local NGOs who are addressing the same topics We intend to obtain a big impact on the participants such as : - a better awareness of the phenomenon of stereotyping and discrimination, bullying at local and European levels - an increased involvement of the students in the community life - increased spirit of tolerance between students, more respect for each other - eliminated the prejudice from their way of thinking - improved cultural and intercultural awareness - more autonomous individuals - improved communication skills, language level, social skills - improved their analytical and problem-solving abilities - increased their self-confidence Participants The project addresses a target group of 360 students of different specialisations in our school, boys and girls, 13-18 years old. We believe that this is a critical age, when the risk is higher for them to develop long-lasting negative attitudes towards other people based on stereotypical thinking and discrimination. The project also addresses teachers in our schools, school counsellors and psychologists who will turn the project results into longterm practices at local levels. Main activities We have planned 4 LTTAs and one TM JS – At the beginning of the project to widen project move and plan the whole action. C1 - Stereotypical thinking and discrimination: common stereotypes related to nationalities; direct, indirect, multiple discrimination; forms of discrimination and their effects - xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia. C2 - Gender and racial equality: common gender and racial stereotypes and their effects; ways of combating them. C3 - Religious equality: common stereotypes related to religions and religious beliefs; effects of such stereotypes; analysis of cases in which stereotypes and discrimination against religions had terrible consequences C4 - Stereotypical thinking and discrimination in schools - how can we address and solve these issues? Methodology The project will cover 5 main areas: - Project management 1. Design and implementation of methodologies for the sustainability plan 2. Financial management 3. Risk management 4. Monitoring and evaluation of activities and results 5. Organisation and attendance of TM - Selection and preparation of the participants - Organisation and participation in LTTAs - Elaboration of tangible results - Dissemination 1. Creation of website and a e-twinning space 2. Design of materials - brochures, flyers, posters, banners, articles 3. Dissemination meetings Results and impact - increased awareness of the democratic values of the EU, increased wish to participate actively in local campaigns against discrimination, better intercultural awareness, communication and dialogue; increased social awareness, tolerance, empathy for the immigrants and refugees; improved knowledge of the concepts of stereotyping and discrimination and the areas in which they can manifest, the dangers they bring about; improved English skills, data manipulation, critical thinking skills, improved team work abilities (developed in local activities and transnational exchanges) Tangible results - informative instruments created for the purpose of the mobilities, creative poems and prose on the topic of European diversity, role plays recorded on the videos, posters on the topic of ""NO HATE in schools"", ""United as One under the European Sky"", photographs of students for the competition about cultural differences ""I am not You but We can be together"", collection of interactive games and activities."

"Although European countries are united, there is a multicultural community in the unity. They had some similiar and varying problems, in the educational systems. Depending on the results of evaluations, it was realized that a majority of young students felt themselves socially excluded and discriminated because of their family backgrounds, physical appearances, learning difficulties, financial problems, different customs. As a result, these young students lost their self-confidence, motivation for learning and creativity. Our aim was to make these disadvantaged students active by giving responsibilities; in cooperation with the peers from different cultures, via team works. Through these activities; we built up friendships and prevented early school leaving( one of the objectives of Europe 2020 Educational Strategies), social exclusion. We also decreased the difficulties in foreign language learning by using innovative methods and materials. One of our goals was improving ICT skills. Teachers acquired new teaching methods and skills to overcome the project problems met at the partner schools. We raised awareness and took attention to violence against women; intolerance and discrimination against minorities and disadvantaged groups (disableds, socially excluded); prejudices for various cultures. 130 students and 30 teachers actively took part at the project works. There were Roma minorities, from Turkey, Romania, Portugal and Poland, with whom we met. The women under violence (from Turkey), mainstreaming students with special needs, physically disabled students and a teacher, the members of the 'Chorus of Civilizations' ( from Antioch) also attended the project activities. 2 Turkish students, whose parents were imprisoned because of drug-addiction, attended the project works. Our project activities were parallel to a detailed action plan prepared by the coordinator. Task of the partners was uploaded to the project web-site, chronogically. They consisted of preparation of promotional materials, meetings; organization of presentations, conferences, skype conversations, international meetings, informative meetings with authorities, trips for taking photos, ""Language of the Photos"" week, ""The School of Dreams"" day, photography and English courses, psychological support, visits to families, visits to minorities, visit to a Women Association (KADER / MOR ÇATI), exhibitions. We used a series of methods at the implementation of the activities: Cooperative learning technique, think-pair-share, brainstorming, problem solving method, metaplan, lecture, simulation, exposing method, demonstration, debate (for decision- making), communicative approach, educational games, do it, case method in practice (students' decision- making), role-play, random input (for generating fresh ideas or new perspectives). Our activities were in the ways of pre-planned educational visits, internationally, ""Language of the Photos"" week, exhibitions, presentations, conferences. By attending these activities; students gained positive behavior modification, teachers acquired innovative methods. There was a wind of change at the partner schools. We desired to raise awareness and took the attention of local, regional representatives and educational authorities to the project issues, by inviting them to these activities. The parents and the other schools took the advantages of the results. The materials developed during the project were made available for those interested in the project topic; other schools, organizations, associations. Moreover; there were workshops at which the usage of created materials were taught to the neighbour schools' students, teachers and educational representatives. We were in communication with local and international representatives of the organizations. Besides; we contributed in the means of experience to the other schools through e-twinning portal. ""Language of the Photos"" day will continue in the following years, as a 'school custom'. School Family Associations, school budget or sponsors will finance them. Producing school magazine and the activities of the Photography Club will go on. The products will be available at the facebook page and delivered to the educational authorities. As a result, we will provide our project's sustainability and continuity of target solutions to the problems. The community that are aware of the importance of ' the language of the photos' at solving the problems met at educational systems will go on their workshops."

The project idea comes from the needs first identified in the coordinating school and then discussed with the partner schools in the project.In this period schools do their best to provide an open and active educational place where quality educational activities and students’ well being are top priorities.Problem of poverty, the health problems, cultural, ethnic differences and refugees, pupils with parents who working in countries of the European Union,orphan students, are encountered in all the schools involved in this project, wich face problems of social inclusion and the problem of school absenteeism.The main analysis has shown that 677 of students, of project schools are in these disadvantaged situations and are aged between 15 and 18, some from which only 150 will participated directly at LTTA.Students will be involved in the project activities for resolve of social inclusion problems, to reduce the number of absences, to increase the level of learning outcomes and to increase their your responsibility in solving problems from society.The objective of the project: Development of common educational values through civic involvement and active participation at European level for 700 direct participants students and 600 indirect participants teachers, parents through cooperation between schools from 6 countries(Portugal, Poland, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Romania) over a 24 months period.Our main aim is to help institutions to will contribute to social cohesion, resolve social inclusion problem, non-discrimination, developing civic, social, cultural competences, by these objectives and results:-To develop a joint long term strategy for increasing by 80% the number of students included socially in the period of implementation of the project - 24 month-To promote a culture of equality, respect, tolerance, peace for 90% the 700 of students in the period of implementation of the project - 24 month-To enhance participants’ communication, social, civic, interpersonal, intercultural competences, teamwork, for 95% the 700 of students in the period of implementation of the project - 24 month-To foster self-expression and creativity amongst participants, self-confidence, for 95% the 700 of students in the period of implementation of the project - 24 month.- 95% - will improve their foreign language skills, IT and improve educational quality, becoming more aware of their own place within the European community out of 1300 directly or indirectly participants.-95% will be more tolerant of different cultures, religions, ethnicities, by people from other countries- 95% will be promote democratic way of life, they will become active citizens and participative -100% make new friends and communicate with them during and after the project, share European knowledge and experiences-100 % learn about different life-styles by staying with a family from a different country- reducing absences 60%. Collaboration with local NGOs and local institutionson by partnership agreements on topics of the project, it motivates the students to get involved actively involved in the social life of the community.Activities :C1- Unity in diversity - Intercultural exchanges: Each school will promote the specific customs and traditions of each country, making intercultural exchanges. C2-The activity of organizing a petition campaign - students will prepare a petition and request it to be signed by other students and other people from local community. C3-Environmental cleaning the organization: in the Model UN activity, participants will discuss a topic related to society and the environment and offer solutions, developing communication, teamwork, critical thinking by greening activities. C4-Poem reading contest through Model of United Technique. In poem speech competition activity, they will be able to use a foreign language and express their feelings and ideas, will improve social skills. C5-Visiting institutions that need helping - charitable activities - will carry out social entrepreneurship activities, so by direct involvement, they become responsible for solving a social problem in the community. C6-Stereotypical thinking and cultural discrimination în school - how can we address and solve these issues?- In drama activity, will promote examples from their own culture and understand and respect cultural diversity and organize cultural visits.Impact:- schools will become more visible on the local level and will gain a positive image in their communities, attracting in this way more students for the future years- the experience will encourage teachers to develop new Erasmus+ projects in the near future- the increased European character of all schools from the partnership, developing the civic, social, intercultural, active citizenship skills - ensures the right to education for all students in the school- ensures equal opportunities for all students, eliminating and resolve social inclusion problems.

"Six partner schools from LATVIA, ITALY,POLAND,ROMANIA and TURKEY established a strategic partnership for schools only because all partner schools have at least 15 % of poor opportunity students who are in danger of social exclusion and each school has some practises used in the local platform but not enough to provide a solution to the existing problems.Therefore as we have worked and known each other from an e-Twinning project, we decided to work on exchange of good practises , methods and techniques among partners and to entegrate and improve the conditions of students who have disadvantageous on different areas.We also aim to make the low opportunity and disadvantegous students to feel more confidenti included in peer groups and society ,happy, satisfied,and ambitious to continue to their both highschool and university education with the creative project group activities such as puppet theatre, model making, rhythm groups, seminars , conferences , games and social responsibility activities. School life covers the most important part of a human's life .Although education starts in family, our future gets its shape mostly parallel with the education we have at school.The problems we face in life , even sometimes they may occur out of our control, mostly affect our education life.Even some of us can be born with some kind of flaws or disabilities, maybe one of our leg , a finger , an arm or number of our cromosome can be absent . Our flaws maybe physical or they may occur while your life normally going on because of some traumatic events which we have experienced such as death of mother or father, divorce of parents , having to change the city,or country he/she lives with unfortunate results of tragic events. The first objective of this project is to minimize the effects of these born or later occured flaws, this can firstly be achieved with changing of the perspective , methodology , approach while educating them and our parents' , teachers 'and our society's understanding.The second objective is to create awareness and share our experiences and practises which we have used in national and international platform.The third objective , which is a result of the first and second objectives of this project , is to have all our students learn in a more peaceful atmosphere which is suitable for efficient learning and which will help them grow up as responsible , respectful and tolerant adults and European citizens.We aim to capture the energies that will trigger the dynamics with this project and create positive contributions not only to our students with disadvantages but also to the lives of all school stakeholders. Our project objectives also overlap with a lot of objectives of the European Union's 2020 Strategic Plan. This project is coordinated by Turkish school whose 22 % of students are composed of poor advantageous students. As the coordinator of project we will manage the project with a planned , scheduled , testing monitoring methods in a flexible , tolerant and fair way. The participants of this project will be teachers from different branches and curriculums who have the necessary qualifications for being a participant in this project and all disadvantageous students of five partner schools. The activities which will be performed in this project will cover all kinds of students who have poor opportunity and they will be done in groups to raise the feeling of inclusion in a group . They will make the students feel more self confident , resposible , social , positive , tolerant and outgoing.With the group activities of the project , we aim to learn the way of solutions in different countries and schools which we face the same problems while teaching our students.We believe that if we join under the concensus of ideas, we can get better results which can lead us to reach more people and make our studies more effective. All the partners will contribute to the common tasks that we have defined together , according to their students' abilities and to their own possibilities. The expected results creating a more relaxed and tolerant learning atmosphere in and outside our schools, developing a common sense of European citizenship, improving teachers ability and strengthening the profiles of the teaching profession, getting a better knowledge of our partners' cultures and traditions. Our project's motto is ""UNION MAKES STRENGTH """