July 28th – August 8th

This coming World Congress aims to reflectthe unity of our association, with theintegration and working together of allaspects of Subud: Members, Wings, Youth,Helpers, Committees, WSA, MSF, Zones andCountries, to support the process of takingthe latihan into the world.

Elias Dumit, WSA Chair

Freiburg - in the heart of Europe

The city of Freiburg

- Green and sustainable

- University and medieval city

- Near to the BlackForest and the Vosges

- Close to France (Strasbourg, Colmar)

- Close to Switzerland(Basel and Zürich)

- Known for itstemperate climate inAugust: 25 – 30 C°(77 – 86 F°)

World Congress - Our focus

• Latihan • Kejiwaan and committee • Bapak’s Legacy

(WSA Archives, Exhibition, Talks and more)• Integration of all aspects of Subud life worldwide; UNITY• Encourage activities and project development current

and future (Wings working together)• Sharing experiences and storytelling • Personal and organizational development • Assessment of our organization based on Bapak‘s advice• Looking to the future of Subud for the

next generations, insuring continuity.• A safe and sustainable Congress

World Congress - Our focus continued

• Focus on Subud-related topics and workshops

• Delegate programs; priority topics for the work of delegates as well as all interested members

o Support to the Kejiwaano Organizationo Wings/Affiliateso Finances (long-term sustainability)o WSA Archiveso Muhammad Subuh Foundation (MSF)o WSA Executive programs

-> Services to member countries and members o World Congress

Exhibition Center Freiburg Big latihan halls - each one is more than 2500 square meters

All conference rooms and latihan spaces have daylight

Subud Village (Hall 2) – 6000 square meters to bring alive• Wings and joint Wings Program• Subud Stories• Success Stories• Subud Centers and Subud Houses• WSA Programs and Services (WSA Archives, Translation,

SPI, Care Support, Web/IT)• Countries and Zones• Bapak’s Space• Garden• Auditorium (with capacity for 400 persons)• Subud Café• Labyrinth (a place for the unexpected)

Find more information under www.subudworldcongress.org/subud-village/filling-the-space/

Subud Village (Hall 2)

Activities and Entertainment• Opening and closing Ceremonies• Family and Youth Program

- Four different age groups- Outdoor Activities- Excursions

• Wing Programs and Entertainment- Arts, crafts, music, dancing,

storytelling, project sharing and more- Bazaar and Exhibition

• Resting and Health Space• Tours and Excursions• Sport and Games• Sharing and Bonding

Seepark (Lake Park)Performances and outdoor activities

Swimming, biking, walking, football, ice skating,music and other outdoor performances, goodfood, relaxing in the sun and much more.

Some helpful Information

• Distances from international airports to Freiburg

• Accommodation

• Transportation in Freiburg

• Registration fee and where to register

• WSA Assistance Fund

• Volunteer and Staff Program

• WCOT team and Congress website

Frankfurt → Freiburg 270 km (2 hrs)Zurich → Freiburg 200 km (2 hrs)Basel → Freiburg 70 km (1 hour)Munich → Freiburg 400 km (4:30 hrs)Cologne → Freiburg 430 km (3 hrs)Paris → Freiburg 600 km (4:30 hrs)Berlin → Freiburg 800 km (6:30 hrs)

Book a rental car at the airport or come with your own car

Book a train ticket: www.bahn.deBook a bus ticket: www.flixbus.de

Distances from International Airports → Going to Freiburg

Accommodation

There is a great variety of accommodation possibilities:

• Hotels, private pensions, guesthouses, Airbnb

• Low-cost accommodation managed by the WCOT

(Old Town Hall and other)

Priority to youth, delegates, and families, contingencies for

emerging countries

• Camping sites close to town

You can contact our booking support person at the

Freiburg Tourist Office to get the best options:

Ms. Kerstin Schultheis: groups@fwtm.de

Contact Viktor Boehm for support from Subud side:

viktor.boehm.wcot2018@subud.org

Transportation in FreiburgWith your registration you will receive a 12 day pass for public transportation services (inner city and 60 km around Freiburg into the Black Forest).

• The tram #4 goes directly to the Congress venue• Short distances from all points in the city• Rental of bikes possible• Car parking at the venue• The venue address is:

Messe Freiburg, Europaplatz 1 79108 Freiburg im Breisgau

• Check distances from your hotel to the venue using your map application or online (for ex. Google maps)

Early bird: 350 euros before March 15, 2018Normal: 390 eurosLate comers: 450 euros after June 15, 2018Daily fee: 45/50/60 euros

Kids and youngsters under 18 are free!

Where to registerwww.subudworldcongress.org/registration

Registration fee and where to register

WSA Assistance FundThe WSA Assistance Fund is managed by the WSA Executive in coordination with zonal and national committees, as well as with the International Youth Travel Fund. Countries and Zones are encouraged to create their own Assistance Fund for their delegates and members.

Before applying to the WSA Assistance Fund for support, please consider:

- Delegates should look for funding in their own country, then through their zones and lastly through the WSA.

- Members without an official function should first look for support activities in their own countries.

- Youth should apply for support through the Youth Representatives (Int. Youth Travel Fund)

WSA Assistance Fund (continued)

- Delegates and members who need a visa to come to Germany have to make visa arrangements in time and prior to receiving financial assistance. Contact Helen Han:visa.wcot2018@subud.org

- We need to have a clear estimate of the costs (travel, stay etc.) involved for every applicant.

The contact for the WSA Assistance Fund is Hannah de Roo: assistancefund2018@subud.org

For more information an application form visit our website:www.subudworldcongress.org/assistance-fund

Volunteer and Staff Program

Benefits Volunteer Program• Priority access to low-cost accommodation at the Old Town Hall

or similar places to be defined.

Benefits Staff Program• Priority access to low-cost accommodation like the Old Town Hall

or others,• A daily equivalent of 25 euros to cover part of the cost of

accommodation and meals for each of their working days.• A refund of the registration fee after congress • (12 days work = 100% reduction)

Contact Faustina Walter: faustina.walter.wcot2018@subud.org

World Congress Organizing Team

WSA Exec: Anwar Zieselanwar.wsaexec@subud.org

WC Coordinator: Oliver Haitzmannoliver.haitzmann.wcot2018@subud.org

Office and Info: Hilma Wolf-Doettinchemhilma.wolf-doettinchem.wcot2018@subud.org

Visa: Helen Hanhelen@subud.de

More information: www.subudworldcongress.org

See you in Freiburg!

Thank you!