ASIFA tries to develope several international projects for the benefit of the art of animation. One of the most successful projects is the International Animation Day, coordinated by our French colleague on the ASIFA Board, Olivier Catherin. A really important project for the promotion of animation among the youth is the ASIFA Workshop Group; it's roots are going back until 1979 ! Every year a worldwide animation project, composed of several regional children animation workshops, is realised and gets presented at the most important animation festivals. Also, don't forget the printed magazine CARTOONS, which is published by the famous John Libbey and edited by Chris Robinson. Finally: More projects can be started, when the initiative of the regional ASIFA Groups is strong enough......