AIMS

· Make children and youngsters aware of the importance of the Gluten Free Diet
· Promote the work of the Argentine Coeliac Association.

OUR MEETINGS

In 1994, through the initiative of a teen´s coeliac's sister the 1st National Get Together of Children and Youngsters took place. It counted with the support of the children's goverment of the Infants Republic of La Plata City , and the presence of children and youngsters from Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The activities were suitable for the age of the participants and were supervised by professionals (teachers, psychologists, and doctors).

Mercosur Meetings
Main Office La Plata, 1994: Celiac child and family.
Branch Cordoba, 1996: "Teen Celiacs in Argentina".
Branch Mendoza 1998: "The youngsters world"
Branch Mar del Plata 2000: "Yes to make known , acknowledege, and help".

International Meetings organized by the AOECS.
Proposed topics
· Exchange study programs
· Make the activities of associations known worldwide.
· Publish Gluten free manufactured food products.
· Preparation of a Travel guide with references of different associations, hotels, restaurants, fast foods, etc.
· Internet Group: design the Young Celiac International Web Site.

"AOECS YOUTH CONFERENCE" PARTICIPATION:

1998 - Tampere, Finlandia
1999 - Firenze, Italy
2000 - Noordwijkerhout, Holanda

Visit our unofficial "AOECS Youth Page": www.aoecs.sphosting.com