Each year, CIOFF accomplishes a great number of tasks: Coordination of about 250 international festivals of folklore and traditional arts; International co-operation with folk groups reaching more than 50,000 artists; Participation in UNESCO’s programmes; Transmission of traditional culture to children; Conferences, colloquia and exhibitions; Publications:    Calendar of CIOFF initiatives, biennial news letter «Entre Nous» , annual Report; Collaboration with national and international institutions and other non-governmental organizations.