Anniversary of liberation from fascism

Projects should form part of a campaign to remind people that peace, freedom and democracy cannot be taken for granted and to work towards a Europe free from violence, racism and discrimination.

All projects shall therefore:

• Involve citizens actively in the reflection on European values and achievements and in the building of the European Union;
• Directly involve citizens, especially young people;
• Encourage trans-national partnerships and exchanges.

The call is divided into two areas, both of which especially encourage the participation of young people:

Remembrance
Projects submitted within this category must seek to promote exchanges of opinions and experience from different national, regional, religious, ethnic or generational perspectives on World War II in Europe, with the specific intention to raise awareness, especially among young people, of the causes and consequences of World War II, for example by sharing the memories with those who lived through the disasters of World War II. Those projects should promote mutual understanding, respect and tolerance in Europe.

Democracy
Projects in this category should promote tolerance, justice and equality as essential aspects of European identity and integration. They should also encourage debate on the threats to democracy, such as discrimination, and explore ways to involve people directly in democratic processes.

The total available budget is €2.5 million. For remembrance projects, proposals may request between €150,000 and €400,000 covering no more than 40% of costs. For democracy projects, proposals may request between €200,000 and €450,000 covering no more than 60% of costs.

All projects must begin between 1 April and 31 October 2006 and end no later than 31 July 2007; they may last up to nine months.

The closing date for applications is 15 November.

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