14th ASIA PASIFIC YOUTH CONFERENCE 2008

Dear friends,

We would like to invite you to The 14th Asia Pacific Youth Conference (APYC) in South Korea.
Dates: 9th to 16th August 2008
Venue: 9th ~ 10th August - Seoul International Youth Hostel
4-5 San, Yejang Dong, Jung gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2 319 1318, Fax: +82 2 319 1314
http://www.seoulyh.go.kr

10th ~ 15th August - Hanbada Training Center

410-1 Gosung ri, Cheongpyung myon, Gapyung gun,
Kyung-Ki-Do, South Korea
Tel: +82 31 585 6211-4, Fax: +82 31 585 6215
http://www.hanbada-edu.co.kr

15th ~ 16th August – Homestays

We are expecting 60~80 youth delegates from around Asia and the Pacific including 20 Koreans.
Conference theme: “World Changing through Life Changing” The gathering echoes the vision of people from all over Asia and the Pacific as they search for how their lives can be used to build harmony amongst the great diversity in the region. It aims to link every person with the common threads that bind us into a network that can bring change across nations through starting with change in our own lives.

Fee: The fee for the conference is US$400 to cover accommodation, food, conference materials and local transportation. Fees can be paid upon arrival to the conference. Scholarships are available upon request.

Fundraising: The actual cost of the conference per person is US$500. Participation in an Asia Pacific Youth Conference for many will not be possible without financial assistance from outside sources. We would appreciate any fundraising help from your countries.

Confirmation: The confirmation of delegates is 31 May 2008 with the online application at
www.apyc.iofc.org. Flights need to be booked in advance as August is busy season.

Arrival: All people must arrive in Incheon or Kimpo airport on the 9th of August for registration at 4.30pm. Participants will be met with the sign of ‘APYC’ at the Incheon or Kimpo International airport unless there is a separate arrangement. The transportation will be arranged by the local team. If you cannot find a flight on the 9th, please contact the secretariat at apyc@iofc.org before any booking.

Departure: The conference finishes with homestays in the night of 15th of August and it is advised to book a flight leaving on the 16th.

Welcome to Korea for 14th Asia Pacific Youth Conference! We look forward to hearing from you,
The APYC organising committee