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A comprehensive account of the Muslim minority of Western Thrace
A comprehensive account of the Muslim minority of Western Thrace
Project Description
Project Description
This project aims to give a simple and multi-layered presentation of the Muslim minority of Western Thrace and the relation between the Orthodox and the Muslim communities of Western Thrace*. It was first observed that in Komotini, although it is a peaceful environment, the communities hardly interact socially and there seems to be concealed feelings of mistrust between them, expressed by the fact that this is a sensitive topic of discussion among the communities. Subsequently, the history and current issues of the region and the relation between the communities were studied in depth in order to identify the reasons behind the sensitive nature of the topic. Moreover, in order to get some more concrete information, the point of view of the locals was examined.
This project aims to give a simple and multi-layered presentation of the Muslim minority of Western Thrace and the relation between the Orthodox and the Muslim communities of Western Thrace*. It was first observed that in Komotini, although it is a peaceful environment, the communities hardly interact socially and there seems to be concealed feelings of mistrust between them, expressed by the fact that this is a sensitive topic of discussion among the communities. Subsequently, the history and current issues of the region and the relation between the communities were studied in depth in order to identify the reasons behind the sensitive nature of the topic. Moreover, in order to get some more concrete information, the point of view of the locals was examined.
The NGO System and G, promotes intercultural dialogue, European awareness through active participation, tolerance and inclusion. Therefore, this project focuses on channeling the voice of the locals on their opinion concerning topics such as identity in relation to religion and European assimilation but also historical influence, discrimination, intolerance and finally, what they hope to see for the future of Komotini.
The NGO System and G, promotes intercultural dialogue, European awareness through active participation, tolerance and inclusion. Therefore, this project focuses on channeling the voice of the locals on their opinion concerning topics such as identity in relation to religion and European assimilation but also historical influence, discrimination, intolerance and finally, what they hope to see for the future of Komotini.
*(Find definitions of the terms Orthodox and Muslim in the Glossary)
*(Find definitions of the terms Orthodox and Muslim in the Glossary)
Main Goals
Main Goals
1- Giving voice to the locals’ questions and opinions
1- Giving voice to the locals’ questions and opinions
2- Reflect on the communities common history
2- Reflect on the communities common history
3- Mediating the discussion between both communities
3- Mediating the discussion between both communities
4- Giving a large range of objective information and data on the topic
4- Giving a large range of objective information and data on the topic
5- Finding ways to connect the communities
5- Finding ways to connect the communities
6- Develop feelings of European awareness, tolerance and inclusion in Komotini
6- Develop feelings of European awareness, tolerance and inclusion in Komotini
7- Motivate active participation in Komotini
7- Motivate active participation in Komotini
8- Raise awareness on this region's history and current issues on a European scale
8- Raise awareness on this region's history and current issues on a European scale
9- Create an interactive platform for people to learn and react to these topics*
9- Create an interactive platform for people to learn and react to these topics*
10- Promote research and intercultural dialogue through EVS projects
10- Promote research and intercultural dialogue through EVS projects
* a facebook page has been launched in order to find out more about the topic and discuss, comment, ask questions about the project and promote research as an interactive platform to promote change. At every bottom of the Websites page you will find a link to this facebook page under the name: 'EVS project Facebook Page'
EVS Project summary video
EVS Project summary video
This is a short video to introduce ‘A comprehensive account of the Muslim minority of Western Thrace’, a research conducted by Fiore Poidevin for the EVS project YOUth Can Do IT, taking place in Komotini from October 2016 to April 2017 in System and G..
The focus of this project was to channel the voice of the locals on their opinion concerning topics such as identity in relation to religion and European assimilation but also historical influence, discrimination, intolerance and finally, what they hope to see for the future of Komotini. We hope this will give you an insight into the special region of Western Thrace and its diverse society, but also help promote research as a possibility for EVS.
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