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The work agenda in Turkey included the following activities:
 the comparative analysis of the results of the research "Women and men realities of the
European present" in order to identify common stereotypes and prejudices about gender
equality in terms of economic life, family life and participation in public life and decision-
making;
 the workshop "Women who inspire Europe" - debate on gender equality in each country;
 the selection of materials for the project’s site;
 project outline agenda for the next meeting which will be held in June 2013;
 discussions on how to disseminate the project implementation stage verification of the
proposed activities in accordance with the application form;
 determining workload for the next meeting;
 project evaluation meeting;
 cultural and social activities.
Grundtvig partnership
“Everybody can do it!” (ECDI)
Newsletter 2 – Meeting in Turkey
8th
-12th
April 2013
Between 8th
to 12th
April 2013, 33 members of the Grundtvig team Learning Partnership
"Everybody can do it" (ECDI) participated in the second meeting organized by the UŞAK
MİLLİ EĞİTİM MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ in Usak, Turkey.
Project Meeting activities

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Each partner presented ways of disseminating the partnership in the educational community and
local media. So, there has been made a transfer of experiences and good practices in the
implementation of gender equality in adult education. The school visited the Uşak Fen Lisesi,
opportunity in which was presented the Turkish educational system and the FATIH project
implemented by the Turkish government since 2010 that all schools are equipped with SMART
Board sites, and students receive free textbooks and tablets with electronic lessons. There was an
official meeting with the Governor of Uşak.
The project meeting, concluded with awarding the certificates of participation was an opportunity
to promote the concept of lifelong learning and the exchange of experiences and good practices in
the implementation of gender equality in adult education.

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The project meeting favored the cultural openness of the participants and created
opportunities for the development of intercultural communication. There were visited
representative landmarks of Turkish culture and civilization. The participants (staff and learners)
were impressed by the Turkish civilization, the fact that Turks are very hospitable and friendly,
very proud of their country. With the help of the Turkish partners we were able to tap into a
different culture, a mysterious blend of religion, art, traditionalism and modernity. Uşak is a
mysterious place, a witness of many civilizations rise and decay (Phrygian, Persian, Greek, Roman,
Byzantine, and Ottoman) during the 6,000 years of existence. Each civilization has left behind
beautiful things that transform today the city of Uşak in an important tourist area waiting to be
discovered. Uşak is the treasure house of King Croesus. The 450 pieces of gold treasures are
exhibited since 1993 in the Museum of Uşak. Croesus, King of Lydia (Manisa province of Turkey)
in the sixth century BC, struck the
first golden coin in the world. The
richness of this king (generated by
Lydia strategic location on major
trade routes between Europe and
Asia) became legendary in both
ancient Greeks and the Persians.
Among centuries in classical
antiquity, it was used the expression
"rich as Croesus", which has
remained to this day. Another
mysterious place discovered during
the project meeting was Ulubey
canyon, the second largest canyon in
the world after the Grand Canyon in
Arizona (USA), with a length of 75
km.
The Turkish partners organized
the city tour of Ephesus, one of
the best preserved cities of
antiquity. The ruins of Ephesus
are an impressive open-air
museum. The participants were
very impressed by the beauty of
architectural details, comfort level
existing in ancient times (because
the city does not lack sewerage,
public lighting, water tanks, good
roads, thermal baths, public
toilets), scientific knowledge held
by ancient people. Capital of the
province of Asia Minor, Ephesus
was the city - center several states
and empires: Greek, Macedonian, Roman. Current archaeological site includes remains from
Hellenistic and Roman period (temples, agora, theater, library and stadium) and the Byzantine era.
Intercultural openness

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It was built on the place of Goddess Artemis’ Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. The symbol of Ephesus is the Library of Celsius, a testament to the level of civilization
attained by the Romans. Ruins speak for themselves about the grandeur and splendor of those times
long gone. Thus, we had the opportunity to visit the best preserved ancient city of Turkey, a place
full of history and intuitively spot the
people living life in antiquity. In the
southern part of the city we visited
Ephesus House of Virgin Mary
religious experts have sufficient
evidence to prove that Mary retired to
Ephesus after the crucifixion of Jesus,
but still do not know all the details.
We put notes with prayers for the
Virgin Mary to the Wall of wishes, a
wall loaded of notes in all languages
of the world, stuck with what people
find on the spot.
Next meeting
The third project meeting of the learning partnership Grundtvig "Everybody Can Do It" (ECDI)
will be held by “Stefan Procopiu“ High School between 5th
-9th
June 2013. The agenda was
discussed in Turkey and will include workshops with learners and staff, outdoor activities,
dissemination conference, evaluation of the first year of the project, cultural and social activities.
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