From 18–21 July 2013, the 11th Youth Conference for people living with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) was held in Stuttgart, Germany, organized by the European Federation of Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis Associations (EFCCA) and the German Crohn’s and Colitis Association (DCCV e.V.).

Two members of our Association successfully participated in the conference, presenting the Association’s activities in Cyprus and meeting young people from across Europe who face similar challenges. They shared experiences, concerns, ideas, and approaches for dealing with various issues.

The following countries participated in the conference: Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.