Interkulturelles Zentrum is a non-governmental organization which promotes the development of relations between people of different cultural origin and trains people to carry out practical intercultural work in the areas “education”, “youth work”, and adult education. IZ co-operates with international institutions (Council of Europe, European Commission, UNESCO), ministries in Austria and Europe. IZ was awarded the World Aware Award for Global Education 2000 and 2005 by the Council of Europe.
Interkulturelles Zentrum promotes long-term project aiming at the development of youth policy and co-operation as contributions towards tolerance and understanding in Southeast Europe. This organization proposes training of Trainers consisting in three seminars and a supervised practical assignment. Since 1990, the International School Partnerships consults and supports school partnerships with countries all over the world (more that 4500 projects).

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