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Youth Cultural Initiative

National Network
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Address

Manis 4 , 162 33
Athens
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Telephone
0030 210 7644039
Fax
0030 210 7248979 (Mrs Lazou)
E-Mail
youci.greece@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
dryos.topoi@yahoo.gr
Mobile Phone
0030 6948515210
Mobile Phone (other)
0030 6948600946
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Youth Cultural Initiative ("??????????? ??????????? ????" in French “Initiative Culturelle de la Jeunesse”) is a recently established urban, not speculative Association, beneficial to the public consisting of 5 founding members and employs one member of staff. The Association’s budgetary resources are the contributions of its members, scholarships of every kind by Greek of foreign organizations, by the Greek State or the European Union. Grants and private sponsorships for the realizations of particular projects from such Organizations like Athens University, Polytechnic college of Ionian islands of Ecology and Environment, are also sources of funding. Partners involved in the organization's projects/activities are educational and cultural institutions in general (Theatre of Dora Stratou, International Dance Council (CID), International Association for University Theatre (AITU/IUTA) et a.)
Mission and Objectives

The aim of the Association is clearly artistic, cultural, educative and beneficial to the public, on not speculative base. It is particularized as the by all means and in any possible social form growth of creativity and possibilities of cultural intervention in the society of new persons, independent sex, nationality and any other discriminations and restrictions.
More analytically the objectives of You.C.I. are:
The growth of cultural network of new researchers and creators in the field of arts, culture and cultural heritage, the appointment of cultural content of organisations of youth and the growth of international relations in the base of intercultural dialogue, aiming at common action and common programs for the young persons.

Main Projects / Activities

The Association is developing networks with the purpose of providing services of first degree social care as well as services of supporting character. The undertaking of international initiatives and collaborations with other reliable institutions as N.G.O., Local Authority, Academic Networks, Cooperatives, etc. aiming at the growth of social solidarity in Greece and in third countries for the reduction of poverty and exclusion, as well as for the access of these teams in the society of knowledge.. The systematic exchanges of art and culture with similar teams abroad, for the confrontation of common problems and the achievement of common thematic objectives and the joint implementation of programs of culture and creation between different teams. Involving in cultural, educational and scientific activities as congresses, seminars, festival, lectures, courses, reports, representations, inquiring programs etc.

Contact (1) Full Name
Anna Lazou
Head of the organisation
Yiorgos Voutos
Contact (2) Full Name
Magda Igoumenidou

Youth Entrepreneurship Club

National Network
اليونان
Address

Eleutheriou Venizelou 4
73100 Chania
اليونان

Telephone
+306945206777
E-Mail
info@youthentrepreneurship.club
E-Mail (2)
thanos@iprovidenow.com
E-Mail (3)
ntsekas@youthentrepreneurship.club
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Youth Entrepreneurship Club is a Non Profit Organization that aims to inform and support young people with interest about business, willingness to learn and eager to work. So, we enable them to develop their personal skills, creative thinking, knowledge, understanding of business objectives and the wealth creation process. This process will help young people to adapt in real world of market economy. Our core team has 4 members and our with our permanent volunteers we reach 15 member. Many times we reached over 100 volunteers in our big events which funding comes from sponsorships. We have organised and we have supported a variety of conferences, talks, educational programs, contests, relevant to entrepreneurship / social economy / creative economy. Experience-wise, Youth Entrepreneurship Club has been advocating in youth development. This is one of the reasons that some of our partners are the European Representative office in Greece, the Chamber of Commerce, the Organisation for the Development in Crete, Crete Region and many more NGOs, as well as Greek and international authorities. Our partnership with them has allowed us to form an international, multicultural team and to expand our horizons and views. 
Mission and Objectives

Our vision is to inspire and support young people in order to show them that everyone, can create
value from nothing; in order to create a positive social or economic impact in Greece. As promoters of this objective our organization will be entitled to select the appropriate participants, prepare them through trainings and send them to their project. Of course we will publish, advertise and promote their project. Youth Entrepreneurship Club
is also willing to actively participate on every preparatory step of the project as well as to
provide data, opinions, results and outcomes after the support has been completed, as has
already done plenty of times both as a sending organisation and at Youth Entrepreneurship
Club events we have organised ourselves.

Main Projects / Activities

Some of our latest actions:
ΥΕC Uni Days - Talks in Universities (What if I was a student)
School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Educational Program
Startup Europe Week Crete - Conference
YEC Pre-Incubation Program
 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Youth Entrepreneurship Organisation is proud of the quality of the members and staff, as we are one of the most active organisation in Greece, with a record of members and projects completed. Our members are always highly motivated and usually quite experienced when it comes to participating in projects, as usually they are active members of our organisation and they have helped or organised events and projects in Greece. Our board members are experienced organisers so we strongly believe that we can contribute to the growth of the local startup network by our events and support.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Beeing a member of the ALF Network will give us the means to expand our view for the global entrepreneurship ecosystem and moreover will help us make new cooperations with major organisations and companies. So we look forward to become a member of your network and continue pursuing our goals.

معلومات إضافية
yec_presentation_en.pdf
Contact (1) Full Name
Athanasios Paraschos
Job Title
Co - Founder
Head of the organisation
Athanasios Paraschos
Contact (2) Full Name
Nikolaos Tsekas
Job Title (2)
Organizational Developement Manager

YOUTH INFORMATION CENTER - MUNICIPALITY KORDELIO-EVOSMOS

National Network
اليونان
Address

MAVILLI & PYTHAGORA STREET
56224 THESSALONIKI
اليونان

Telephone
00302310703702
Fax
00302310558560
E-Mail
infocenter.kordelio.evosmos@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
6956212200
Website
http://www.kordelio-evosmos.gr
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
The  Youth Information Center is an accredited EVS hosting and sending organization, which operates in the framework of the Municipality of Kordelio - Evosmos, whose main areas of activity are the following:1. Cultural events ( theatre, cinema, concerts, festivals, etc.)2. Providing support to the local populations through the Social Support Center (counseling, parent groups, information concerning education and employment affairs)3. Informing youth populations within the municipality on issues which interest them (European exchange programs, EVS, education, employment, volunteering, etc.)4. Educational groups for youths and adults (drawing, computers, music, foreign languages, Greek as a second language)  
Mission and Objectives

The primary objectives of the Municipality of Kordelio - Evosmos on issues concerning youth are the following:
1. Activating youths and advocating their participation in on-going events in the city.
2. Promoting diversity and its wider acceptance.
3. Developing a European conscience.

Main Projects / Activities

The Y.I.C. has developed many project in the "Youth In Action "programm.
We are hosting and sendind evs volunteers since 2000 via EVS.
We also hosted 3 Youth exchanges, one of them was a Euromed Youth exchange.
We also particopate in trainings and Seminars.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We would like to share our knowledge in the field of intercultural dialogue since we have an experience after hosting many Volunteers of other countries.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Now days we are dealing in Greece with difficult economic conditions so we are interested in any new ideas about Entrepreneurship.

Contact (1) Full Name
SOFIA GIANNOUCHIDOU
Job Title
MANAGER OF YIC
Head of the organisation
SOFIA GIANNOUCHIDOU

Youth Leadership ''The Exelixis'' Institute

National Network
اليونان
Address

455 Mesogeion Avenue & 2 Patroklou str.,
Agia Paraskevi
Athens
اليونان

Telephone
+30 211 012 0775
Fax
+30 211 012 0776
E-Mail
info@exelixi.org
E-Mail (2)
jd.colombani@exelixi.org
Mobile Phone
+30 6970 992 560
Website
http://www.exelixi.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Youth Leadership Institute ''The Exelixis'' is a Greek organization whose primary aim is education of the next generation leaders originating from the entire political spectrum of Greece. It was founded by a group of young democrats inspired by the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders conference (Copenhagen-Denmark, April 2012). Following the Aims of the conference on the Training of young politicians, The Exelixis has begun building an active youth movement committed to the preparation and the specialized training of young Leaders here and abroad. Structure: - Board of Directors [seven (7) members] - One (1) full time employee - Five(5) close collaborators Budgetary sources available in a year: - Fees of members - Donations Sources of Funding: - Private companies - Embassies - International and National Organizations /Foundations - Local authorities and municipalities Modalities od action: - Workshops,trainings,mentoring events, seminars, - Leaderhip, cultural, language courses Main Partners: -YEM plus -Transantlantic Inlusion Leaders -ADYNE -Foreign Journalists Association of Greece
Mission and Objectives

Mission: To provide opportunities for political, economic, social, cultural and non-governmental participation and involvement to of young people. To train young leaders upon international politics, management, media, NGO etc. To expose rising political leaders to different ideologies, political cultures, and nations and views. Objectives: 1.Strengthen Democracy 2.Enhance Democracy 3.Promote Peace and collaboration 4.Develop social intelligence

Main Projects / Activities

This first year of existence of Exelixis Institute, was a year full of energy and creativity, full of hopes and fresh ideas, full of inspiration and motivation. During its first year Exelixis has started making the first steps in framing a generation of inspired and well trained young leaders. We have started building a network of specialists, young professionals and people interested in exchanging knowledge and getting involved to our activities and aspirations. We formed a strong team of committed young members and our eager volunteer task forces who feverishly work under our new roof, our first headquarters. Main Projects / Activities: - Mentoring events, Seminars and Workshops on Human Rights, Citizenship, Migration and Minority representation, with main focus on tools such as Advocacy, Networking, Lobbying and Education. - Leadership courses with main focus on self coaching and NGO building - Language and intercultural courses

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Following the main four priorities state by Anna Lindh Foundation, we would like to contribute to the fulfillment of its vision and be an true inspiration for our country and the whole network of Anna Lindh Foundation, under the guarantee of human rights, democracy and peace. We would like to work closely with the Foundation and its network , in terms of workshops, trainings, mentoring events and exchange programs in order to encourage difference in unity, create well trained, capable, active, critical and democratic thinking youngsters politicians who may take on leadership roles in future, liaise and network with governmental departments, non-governmental organizations and other organizations internally and externally.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are profoundly inspired by Anna Lindh Foundation and its envisioned mission to . We are convinced that as active and ambitious contributors of Anna Lindh Foundation, we can develop a guiding network of diverse leaders who are committed to inclusive, peaceful societies, engaged in international, national and local dialogues, where education constitutes a cardinal tool which “cultivates an active care for the world and for those with whom we share it and give people the understanding, skills and values they need to cooperate in resolving the interconnected challenges of the 21st century” in the Euro-Mediterranean Region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Jean-Daniel Colombani
Head of the organisation
Mr. Dimitris Alefantis

Youth Mobility Center-YMC

National Network
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Address

45, G. Papandreou Str., Zografou
15773 Athens
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Telephone
+306976220668
Telephone (other)
+306976220668
E-Mail
YMCgreece@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+306976220668
Mobile Phone (other)
+306976220668
Website
http://www.YMCgreece.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information

Youth Mobility Center was founded in August 2012, as a Non-Profit, Non Governmental Organisation; as a result of the prolonged experience of its founder and partners in Youth Mobility Schemes on the European and International level. The permanet staff are: Mr. Kyroglou as legal representative and project writer, Mr. Gravas as Mobility Coordinator and project manager. We enjoy a wide network of partner organisations on the european and international level. Since 2015 we are operating our Youth Center Velelekos, in N. Epidavros where our principal partner is the Municipality. Throughout the year, we count on the constant support of our EVS volunteers and interns to develop our projects. We work as a CO, SO and HO for youth mobility programs, so our principal source of funding is Erasmus+. In 2015 we managed to secure a total amount of funds well above 80.000Eur. through Erasmus+ and individual and corporate donations.

Mission and Objectives

In YMC our motto is "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving". Our mission is to: To provide further opportunities for cross-border mobility within education, training and volunteering, thereby transforming mobility into a widespread phenomenon; To take steps to attain the objectives of the current European Union programs for education,youth, culture, citizenship and research; To facilitate the participation of all young people in mobility schemes and enhance the mobility of all educational staff; To create partnerships and take action at several levels and with various international stakeholders to increase opportunities for mobility on behalf of young people. Our goal is to give the opportunity to as many young people as possible to be mobile, to study, work and volunteer abroad. We believe that through mobility young people may enhance their personal development and increase their future employability by developing soft skills that may be proven invaluable in the labor market. Our incentive is our firm belief that participation in Mobility Programs - be it through actions specifically targeted against Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance or within numerous programs dealing with poverty and social exclusion, with minorities and children rights, just to name a few areas of interest - YMC will be able to develop mobility opportunities in favor of children and young people. This way it will promote the understanding of the political and social framework of the EU. These elements may directly affect positively the heart of the problem namely,the increasing unemployment of young people and the lack of appropriate training and preparation for life.

Main Projects / Activities

We are acting as a co-ordinating, sending and hosting organization for young volunteers who want to deliver a social project in another European country. We are providing guidance and assistance from the initial phase -finding an appropriate project for them- until the final stage, i.e. the spillover effect of using the experience they gained back in their local society. YMC's activities are centered around the tools of non-formal and informal learning in a European dimension. Non-formal learning refers to the learning which takes place outside formal educational curriculum. Informal learning refers to the learning in daily life activities, in work, family, leisure, etc. It is mainly learning by doing. Non-formal and informal learning enables young people to acquire essential competences and contributes to their personal development, social inclusion and active citizenship, thereby improving their employment prospects. Non-formal and informal learning activities are complementary to the formal education and training system. They have a participative and learner-centred approach, are carried out on a voluntary basis and are therefore closely linked to young people's needs, aspirations and interests. In this context, the main programmes we will be working with are: -Erasmus+ concerning non-formal education and volunteering. -Internships, concerning vocational training. -Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, regarding small or medium sized enterprises. In the beggining of May 2015 we established our youth center in Nea Epidavros in collaboration with the municipality and with the contribution of the volunteers. The idea is that this place is going to host the cultural inquietude of the youngsters of the village and at the same time attract the attention of the youngsters of the surrounding villages and in this way hold the young people in their hometown and potentially lower the average age of the villagers. We believe that the creation of a strong youth community will facilitate the social inclusion of young migrants and will spread seeds of forbearance throughout the whole community. Furthermore, we aim to improve the linguistic skills of the youngsters through their regular contact with the European volunteers as well as keep them up to date concerning their mobility opportunities. We are confident that all of the above will promote the youth mobility and entrepreneurship and potentially create employment opportunities in a local, or even in a European level. Our objective when speaking about the project in terms of the Village of Nea Epidauros is to introduce a small, agricultural place to other cultures, thereby fighting xenophobia and creating a greater feeling of a common European heritage. Also we have organized and implemented several local youth actions in Attica and Argolis region on Theater as a tool of Non-Formal Education, Singing and Acting workshops, Sustainability, Handicraft (Soap Making, Shoe Making, Cooking, Wood carving), Alternative Currency Systems (ACT), Political Consumerism, Ethical Consumerism.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

In YMC we are committed to improve mutual understanding, respect and intercultural dialogue. Everyone should have the possibility to develop themselves and have the opportunity to contribute to a democratic and equal society for a most inclusive and sustainable human development. Since we are an organization who are working with youth we attempt to understand the changes occurrig in the society and answer to the questions that are around us. We realize workshops and traineeships in collaboration with several partnes thoughout Europe using Non-Formal and Informal Education metodhology for youth workers.  Up to now, we have organized four international workcamps, two youth exchanges, one TC, while we are constantly launching several youth initiatives on the local level, in collaboration with the local authorities; and numerous projects promoting youth creativity, such as Theater, Photography, Web Design and  WebRadio  laboratories, artistic events and exhibitions, contests. We also strongly believe in international mobility as a stimulus for personal and professional growth, and through Non-Formal educational methods we promote intercultural dialogue and democratic citizenship. For these reasons we believe that we can contribute as  partner to realize projects to bring together young people and aiming to explore, identify, comment and sensitize over the role of the arts in general as a tool to promote dialogue skills and intercultural citizenship learning, using the Europen heritage as an antidote to barren individualism, in order to create an open space for dialogue, social cohesion, respect for diversity and mutual cooperation on the national, local and European level.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We think of ALF as an interface and a catalyst so as to promote regional alliances and a channel for partnership with other entities that share the same values and purpose. The Network represents a space to understand the transformation taking place in the region; a place for debate, exchange of ideas and good practices; a constructive tool to connect civil society organizations and social groups which do not normally interact and cooperate to enrich a dialogue on interculturality, develop and implement common operations. We want to join ALF to be part of a Network of civil society organizations involved in the promotion of intercultural dialogue and democratic citizenship across Europe and the Mediterranean, to enlarge the network of our partners  and to improve and enhance our actions. Having said this we will be honored to become part of the extended ALF network, in hope of a fruitful cooperation.

Contact (1) Full Name
George Kyroglou
Job Title
Legal Representative
Head of the organisation
Georgios Kyroglou

Youthmakers Hub

National Network
اليونان
Address

Spartis 111
17675 Kallithea, Athens
اليونان

Telephone
+306951634197
E-Mail
marilena.maragkou@youthmakershub.com
E-Mail (2)
info@youthmakershub.com
E-Mail (3)
youthmakershub@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
youthmakershub@gmail.com
Website
https://youthmakershub.com/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1000
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

Youthmakers Hub (YMH) is a European non-profit organization based in Greece, specializing in Capacity Building and Communication & Dissemination for impact-driven projects in Europe and Africa. The organization's vision is to cultivate a new generation of empowered young individuals who create positive change in their communities. The core values of Youthmakers Hub - Empowerment, Adaptability, Collaboration, Innovation, and Inclusion & Diversity - are deeply ingrained in the organization's day-to-day principles, actions, and partnerships. As an organization, YMH embraces the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs) as its framework, with a particular focus on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By providing inclusive education, empowering organizations and individuals, and fostering collaborations, YMH actively contributes to achieving the SDGs.

Mission and Objectives

YMH's mission is to serve as a catalyst for social change by providing the necessary tools & knowledge and fostering collaborations between Europe and Africa. Youthmakers Hub aims to create and disseminate impact by focusing on the following objectives: → Design and implement impact-driven projects that enable change in communities in Europe and Africa; → Provide transformative capacity building to organizations, equipping them with the skills and capabilities to drive change effectively; → Foster cross-cultural collaboration and innovation by developing solid partnerships between African and European stakeholders; → Utilize cutting-edge communication and dissemination strategies to effectively promote and share impactful initiatives; → Empower Youth (18-35 years old) with fewer opportunities, providing them with growth-oriented opportunities to develop 21st-century skills.

Main Projects / Activities

Youthmakers Hub actively engages in a diverse range of projects and activities, contributing to the development and empowerment of youth locally and globally. Through ongoing initiatives and successfully implemented projects, the organization plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, innovation, and skills development. Here is a concise overview of their impactful endeavors. Summary of Youthmakers Hub's Projects: Ongoing Projects: AfriConEU (Horizon 2020): Dissemination Partner, fostering collaboration between African and European Digital Innovation Hubs. Budget: €2,229,937.50 (Feb 2021 - Jan 2024). EUth Voices for Social Change: Empowering global youth through podcasting. Budget: €60,000.00 (Oct 2022 - Dec 2023). EcoActiZenship: Encouraging civic engagement and digital literacy among Italian and Greek youth. Budget: €60,000.00 (Dec 2022 - May 2024). Green Netiquette: Promoting an environmentally-conscious netiquette. Budget: €60,000.00 (May 2023 - Apr 2025). Implemented Projects: WE AfriHug: Connected African and European institutions, fostering collaborations. Implementation: 2018-2020. Refl’Action: Promoted well-being and digital skills among youth in France, Italy, and Greece. Implementation: Dec 2021 - May 2023. ESC Projects (2021-2022): Seven projects training 1,500 Greek youth on various skills. Budget: €53,508.00. nEU Citizenship: Activated Greek youth for civic engagement and received "Participation in Democratic Life" award. Budget: €60,000.00. Meet and Code Initiative: Trained 443 young people in coding and programming skills. Budget: €5,600.00. Accreditations: Eurodesk Multiplier: Accredited for providing information on learning mobility. European Solidarity Corps Quality Label: Accredited for activities supporting inclusivity and societal empowerment. Youthmakers Hub is at the forefront of youth development, engaging in a spectrum of activities that promote collaboration, innovation, and skill enrichment. These activities encompass capacity building, digital literacy training, civic participation programs, and international mobility projects. The organization's diverse initiatives contribute significantly to the empowerment and growth of youth on both local and international scales.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Youthmakers Hub is eager to contribute actively to the Anna Lindh Foundation Network in Greece. Our organization brings a wealth of experience in youth development, digital literacy, and international collaboration. Through our diverse projects, we have successfully empowered young people, fostering a sense of civic engagement and cross-cultural understanding. Our commitment to capacity building, skills training, and community involvement aligns seamlessly with the objectives of the Anna Lindh Foundation. By becoming a member, Youthmakers Hub aims to enhance the Network's impact in Greece by sharing best practices, organizing collaborative events, and facilitating initiatives that promote dialogue and cultural exchange among youth. Furthermore, our expertise in project management and dissemination positions us as valuable contributors to the network's activities. We are enthusiastic about collaborating on joint projects, workshops, and initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, and sustainable development in Greece. In essence, Youthmakers Hub is dedicated to actively participating in and supporting the Anna Lindh Foundation Network to advance its mission and foster a more interconnected and harmonious society in Greece.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Youthmakers Hub is eager to join the Anna Lindh Foundation Network for several compelling reasons. Firstly, we share a common vision for fostering intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, and collaboration, aligning closely with the foundation's mission. By being part of the ALF Network, we aim to contribute actively to initiatives that promote cultural diversity, social cohesion, and youth empowerment. Membership in the Anna Lindh Foundation Network provides a valuable platform for us to exchange ideas, best practices, and expertise with like-minded organizations. The network's diverse members create an environment conducive to collaboration, enabling us to amplify the impact of our youth-focused projects and initiatives. Furthermore, the ALF Network offers a unique opportunity for Youthmakers Hub to connect with other organizations, institutions, and stakeholders dedicated to building bridges between different cultures. This collaboration not only enriches our perspective but also strengthens the collective efforts towards creating a more inclusive and harmonious society, both in Greece and across the Euro-Mediterranean region. In essence, our desire to join the ALF Network is rooted in the belief that collective action is essential for creating positive change. By becoming a member, we seek to actively participate in the network's activities, contribute our experiences, and collaborate with fellow members to advance the shared goals of cultural understanding, tolerance, and sustainable development.

معلومات إضافية
YMH Annual Report 2022.pdf
YMH - Projects Presentation.pdf
Contact (1) Full Name
Marilena Maragkou
Job Title
Project Coordinator
Head of the organisation
Marilena Maragkou
Contact (2) Full Name
Pinelopi Katsigianni
Job Title (2)
Project Manager

ZEUXIS NGO

National Network
اليونان
Address

VERANZEROU 15
10677 Athens
اليونان

Telephone
2103809870
Fax
2103809870
E-Mail
info@zeuxis.org.gr
E-Mail (2)
p.nikas@zeuxis.org.gr
E-Mail (3)
f.aivazis@zeuxis.org.gr
Mobile Phone
+0030 6951958009
Website
/www.zeuxis.org.gr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2018
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information

Zeuxis was established in 2018, aiming at offering substantial support with high-quality services to a vulnerable population, such as minors, refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers in Greece. The organisation has sixty-two (62) staff members and is currently implementing five (5) projects.

Budgetary resources are made available through the Swiss Confederation – Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police FDJP SEM (State Secretariat for Migration), the Special Department of Coordination and Management of AMIF and ISF national programmes, DG HOME Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund – Emergency Assistance and other organisations such as Kindernothilfe.

Zeuxis has established ongoing partnerships with (inter)national stakeholders such as IOM, EU, ORS, the Swiss Confederation, and Kindernothilfe (KNH), Medical Intervention, Medicines du Monde, CoReMH Consortium which allows Zeuxis to implement best practices in its projects and achieve added value through well-established synergies.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of Zeuxis is to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of people in need. By planning and implementing projects that truly help and support the most vulnerable, Zeuxis' vision is to be a reliable, resourceful and effective organisation. To remain loyal to its commitment to protecting human rights and bringing direct, tangible and constant change in the lives of those in need by achieving the best possible use of human and financial resources.

Main Projects / Activities

ZEUXIS is currently implementing the following projects related to minor migrants and refugees:

• SHELTER for Unaccompanied Minor Girls (refugees and migrants): We have created a shelter where UAM girls live, receiving a series of services, assistance with their asylum procedures, assistance and guidance in regard with administrative issues (such as issuing of ID, Social Security Number, Family Reunification under the Dublin regulation)
• DAY CENTER for providing psychosocial support to minors and their families: a multidisciplinary team of experts (child-psychologist, child-psychiatrist, social worker, an educator) provide services related to the mental health and creative activities for minors. We also offer non-formal education, counselling and civic education for children and families.
• MERIMNA PROGRAMME – Safeguarding Children at Greek border points (LEROS & KOS Safe Area) Τhe "MERIMNA" project which is implemented by Zeuxis in coordination with IOM with the support of Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund of the European Union (DG HOME), aims at providing protection and assistance services to Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMCs) hosted in the Safe Area (SA) of Leros and Kos Reception & Identification Centers (RICs). ZEUXIS' intervention since December 2019 and November 2020 respectively, aspires to the UMCs' integration from the border and unfolds around two major axes: psychosocial support and non-formal education, through an interdisciplinary approach.
• SMS PROGRAMME – Supporting the Greek Authorities in Managing the National Reception System for Asylum Seekers and Vulnerable Migrants ZEUXIS implements the cooperation programme IOM. It is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund of the European Union (DG HOME). It aims to provide security and support services to 30 Unaccompanied Minors (UAMs) hosted in the Safe Zone of Malakasa Open Reception Camp. Throughout their stay in the "Safe Zone", the scientific team of ZEUXIS, consisting of a social worker, psychologist, educatοr, lawyer and interpreters, will provide unaccompanied minors with a personalised treatment of their needs for food, health, education, information, psychological support, socialisation and social inclusion, development of interests, entertainment, sports and creative activities, through an interdisciplinary approach.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

There are 121,100 refugees and migrants in Greece; amongst them, there are 4,162 unaccompanied minors, 91,4% of whom are above 14 years old (National Center for Social Solidarity, report on the situation of Unaccompanied Children in Greece, 15-11-2020).

Having played a vital role in the management of mixed migratory flows (reception, registration, hosting and protection) as well as in the formation of the legal framework in Greece in these fields, Zeuxis' team has accumulated a vast, substantial and constructive experience in dealing with migration, asylum and human rights in Greece and abroad. More specifically, Zeuxis has developed a methodology based on an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to the needs of UMCs, which enables them to be fully equipped when they enter the next phase of their integration into the Greek society (or other EU countries' societies in the case of Dublin family reunification or relocation programs).

The European Commission has included Zeuxis' shelter for Unaccompanied Minor Girls in the projects that stand out as "good practice" projects, thus recognising the quality of our services and the effectiveness of our work:

https://ec.europa.eu/migrant-integration/intpract/oikos-shelter-and-sup…

Thus, by joining the Greek Network, Zeuxis will bring an added value to the protection of vulnerable social groups.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Zeuxis means to connect, to bring together, to bridge. By joining the ALF Network, Zeuxis aims to contribute to the empowerment of migrant and refugee population, helping them untap their potential and assume responsibility for their lives.

Besides, we aim to serve as a bridge between academic and social science research on the one hand and policy-making on the other. If policy-makers are to form evidence-based policies, knowledge stemming from academic and social analysis needs to be impact- / policy-oriented per se and be fed to public debate and policy-making processes. Therefore, ZEUXIS envisages injecting policy-oriented knowledge in the highly charged public debate on migration in Greece and Europe, which is often ill-informed and politicised; reliable data and analysis, taking into account the country’s unique geography and Greece’s decade-long economic crisis, will be used to provide policy-makers not only with essential insights but also with concrete, readily applicable solutions to a wide range of issues across the spectrum.

ZEUXIS aspires to deliver substantiated policy recommendations and outputs, such as the formulation of new immigration laws and policies that are fully compliant with EU and international asylum legislation but are also enforceable and impactful.

Laws and policies should bring about tangible and measurable results, not being a dead letter with no impact on the ground. Through extensive research on the ground, data analysis and cross-check, documentation, mapping and consensus-building, we hope to establish, in the longer term, a solid institutional framework with high-level operational capacity in terms of flexibility and pro-active response, as well as consistency, coherence and stability of services, which will be of benefit to refugees and asylum seekers, to Greece and countries of origin.

Besides, the immigration debate is shaped by public perceptions and media coverage. Too often, political leaders use specific patterns and trends to influence their general audience; from immigrants’ effects on the job market to the dangers associated with multicultural societies, public opinion tends to be shaped based on stereotypes, myths, prejudices and misperceptions, lacking an accurate understanding of migration-related issues. Thus, apart from promoting structural change at the political level, Zeuxis envisages reflecting on migration in its real dimensions, using facts & figures to support relevant argumentation, in effect prohibiting disinformation from gaining a footing.

Contact (1) Full Name
PANAGIOTIS NIKAS
Job Title
DIRECTOR
Head of the organisation
PANAGIOTIS NIKAS
Contact (2) Full Name
FOTIS AIVAZIS
Job Title (2)
GRANT COORDINATOR

ΘΥΜΗΣΗΣ Εταιρεία Πολιτιστικών Δραστηριοτήτων και Ιστορικών Ερευνών - Α.Μ.Κ.Ε.

National Network
اليونان
Address

Ι. ΧΡΙΣΤΙΔΗ 41
50200 ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΔΑ
اليونان

Telephone
6972611087
E-Mail
info@thimisis.org
Website
https://www.thimisis.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2021
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information

Ο σκοπός της εταιρείας σύμφωνα με το καταστατικό της, είναι μη κερδοσκοπικός, αλλά γενικότερα οικονομικός κατά την έννοια του άρθρου 784 ΑΚ και συνίσταται κυρίως στην βελτίωση των υποδομών παιδείας, του πολιτισμού, της ιστορικής μελέτης, την διάδοση και διάσωση του πολιτισμού, της ιστορίας και των τεχνών σε όλη την Ελλάδα.

Mission and Objectives

Συγκεκριμένα σκοποί της εταιρείας είναι:
Η συλλογή, οργάνωση και διάδοση δημοσιευμένου και μη ιστορικού υλικού, αρχειακών τεκμηρίων και δεδομένων με σκοπό την προβολή του ιστορικού αποθέματος.
Η συλλογή, οργάνωση και διάδοση δημοσιευμένου και μη πολιτιστικού υλικού, αρχειακών τεκμηρίων και δεδομένων με σκοπό την προβολή του πολιτισμικού αποθέματος.
Η διεξαγωγή αρχειονομικών Προγραμμάτων με σκοπό την διάσωση και οργάνωσης του αρχειακού υλικού ιδρυμάτων, συνδέσμων, φορέων, δήμων, ναών και εταιριών και την καταγραφή της ιστορίας τους.
Η διεξαγωγή αρχειονομικών Προγραμμάτων με σκοπό την διάσωση και οργάνωσης προσωπικού αρχειακού υλικού συγγραφέων, βουλευτών, δημάρχων, ποιητών, καθηγητών πανεπιστημίου, λαογράφων, συλλεκτών κτλ και την καταγραφή της ιστορίας τους.
Η διοργάνωση ιστορικών, πολιτιστικών και θρησκευτικών περιπατητικών ξεναγήσεων / περιηγήσεων.
Η οργάνωση ημερίδων, συνεδρίων, θεατρικών παραστάσεων, συναυλιών, εκθέσεων και εκθέσεων φωτογραφίας.
Η οργάνωση και λειτουργία ερευνητικών προγραμμάτων μελέτης και ανάδειξης του Πολιτισμού και της Ιστορίας.
Η οργάνωση και λειτουργία ερευνητικών προγραμμάτων για τη Διάσωση Ιστορικών Τεκμηρίων και Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς.
Η οργάνωση και λειτουργία βιβλιοθήκης και site σχετικά με την Νεότερη Ιστορία, την Ιστορία της Τέχνης, την προφορική ιστορία, την οικονομική ιστορία, την ιστορία των επιχειρήσεων, την ποσοτική ιστορία, και τη μεθοδολογία της ιστορικής έρευνας.
Η έκδοση σε βιβλία, λευκωμάτων, CD, DVD και site των ερευνητικών αποτελεσμάτων και δράσεων.
Η συνεργασία με Δήμους και κυβερνητικούς κρατικούς οργανισμούς, με τοπικούς εθνικούς και διεθνείς οργανισμούς, με επιστημονικές οργανώσεις και επιχειρήσεις με στόχο την οργάνωση δικτύων πληροφόρησης και διάχυσης της ενημέρωσης σε θέματα αρχείων, μουσείων, βιβλιοθηκών και ερευνητικών προγραμμάτων.

Main Projects / Activities

Thimissis Scientific magazine

Contact (1) Full Name
DAGKINAKI Zacharo
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
DAGKINAKI Zacharo
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr SAMALTANOS Andreas
Job Title (2)
Cultural & Research Coordinator
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