Music School of Rhodes

National Network
Greece
Address

Leofodos Rodou Lindou 8
85100 Rhodes
Greece

Telephone
2241067850
E-Mail
gmousrod@sch.gr
E-Mail (2)
panoslbell@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
6975300157
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Youth and education
General Information

The aim of the Music School of Rhodes is to provide with secondary level students with knowledge of music including the local musical heritage and tradition, expantion on their knowlegde on modern and classical music.

It was founded in 1993 and has vastly contributed to the music education of youth in Rhodes and the Dodecanese, being the only Music School in South Aegean region.

Mission and Objectives

Prepare students for their normal curicullum on secondary education (Junior High and High School).
Promotion of music education in South Aegean region.
Educate musicians with classical, traditional and multiethnic sounds.
Inspire youth to actively participate in live musical and cultural events, throughout the world, either in person or online.

Main Projects / Activities

The Music School of Rhodes maintains the following groups:
1. European Choir
2. Traditional Greek Choir
3. European Orchestra
4. Traditional Greek orchestra
5. Greek "Laika" orchestra
6. Modern and Rock Music orchestra
7. Percussion Group

The Music School has participated in dozens of competitions winning many awards, throughout the world, participating also in online initiatives during the pandemic.

The Music School of Rhodes is always present in any local major event, with its individual musicians or groups, providing a music background to international and acclaimed organizations.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Youth education is of paramount importance for us. Inspired by the rich music heritage of the Mediterranean, we can assist and work with other members to promote what unite us: our shared musical expression.

We are eager to work with other schools and youth organizations that promote dialogue through arts and music in order to promote the fundamental values of the Anna Lindh Foundation.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Joining the ALF network will support our school's efforts to become extrovert, to engage with an international audience and exchange views and practices with other members with similar interests.

Contact (1) Full Name
Panos Loukas Bellos
Job Title
Deputy Principle
Head of the organisation
Nikitas Chrysohos
Contact (2) Full Name
Elena Kakogianni
Job Title (2)
Deputy Principle

Ruta Mediterránea - Radio broadcast

National Network
Spain
Address

c/ Adriano
24
41001 Seville Sevilla
Spain

Telephone
+34654989089
E-Mail
cabreramedina13@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+34654989089C
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2017
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

In a time where migration and diversity are a continuous challenge of our society, the radio program Ruta MEditerranea, proposes to delve into our own stories to recognize the other in what we are. Andalusia is the legacy of the passage through our land of many civilizations. And all have left their mark. We try to disseminate and awaken the curiosity to know the different cultures of the Mediterranean, a space to discover the countries and peoples that surround us through our cultures, origins and values. There is a lot in common.
We also work with different educational institutions to propose to work on these contents in that environment and then serve to sensitize other young people through podcasts.

Mission and Objectives

Awareness and new technologies
interculturality
diversity management
support and advocate for sustainable development goals

Main Projects / Activities

Weekly radio show
Awareness programs at school

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We would like to expand this idea of awareness through radio broadcast and podcast and be able to create a network of programs throughout the Mediterranean with the same philosophy.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

I know the network from my previous work with refugees and I think I can contribute new ideas and work to the network

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
JOSE CARLOS CABRERA MEDINA
Job Title
Program Manager
Head of the organisation
JOSE CARLOS CABRERA MEDINA

MasterPeace foundation

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Joseph Haydnlaan 2A
3533ae Utrecht
Netherlands

Telephone
0633053410
E-Mail
karin@masterpeace.org
E-Mail (2)
info@masterpeace.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  4. Youth and education
General Information

It takes YOU & ME to ACT!
That's MasterPeace!

Our MODEL
The MasterPeace network is run by local well-established NGOs/Social Enterprises in 40+ countries (of which many in the Euro-Mediterreanean region), who are licensed to operate as a ‘MasterPeace Club’ in their locality. They are
facilitated by a highly motivated core team based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

We offer a unique platform to a large community of changemakers, social entrepreneurs, volunteers, bloggers, journalists, musicians, entrepreneurs and active citizens to connect and support each other with taking action.
We monitor and evaluate the projects of our MasterPeace Clubs yearly.

OUR STRUCTURE
The model of MasterPeace is an ‘upside-down pyramid’. Our MasterPeace Clubs are independent and in the lead, facilitated globally and regionally by a core team alongside a wide pool of talent-bankers, board members and experts.
MasterPeace Clubs are set up on the values of positivity and impartiality. Being a part of the grassroots movement mobilizes them to run at least 4 projects per year with true local impact. In this way, the movement can be seen as an inspirational knowledge network of passionate changemakers who constantly motivate each other and co-create for local social impact.

OUR WORK
We focus on specific SDG's ; SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

At the core team of MasterPeace we work with a staff of 10 paid- people and ca 70 volunteers who support us on project bases.

Since our 10 years of experience, we have met many true young leaders who have incredible passion and drive towards building peace in their communities. Together, we have
realized more than 1000 projects worldwide with real, deep-rooted social impact. We invite you to have a brief look at https://masterpeace.org/stories/
In MasterPeace, we believe in ‘values’ and in ‘creating value’. That’s why MasterPeace is funded by value-driven partners such as companies and family funds. Together, we create
campaigns, concepts and funding that enables all the licensed NGO's to grow their local action and make their impact truly sustainable.

Mission and Objectives

Our MISSION
Mobilize, inspire and connect talents for a sustainable future with less conflict.

Our VISION
- We believe that the world has 7 billion talents rather than 7 billion issues; Therefore, we use the SOFT POWER of music, art, sports and play to mobilize and inspire young people.
- We believe that there is more that we have in common than what separates us; Therefore, we organize DIALOGUE within and between communities and stakeholders.
- We believe that the lack of perspective triggers polarization, extremism and conflict; Therefore, we create PERSPECTIVE through capacity-building and leadership training for young
people.

Our CORE VALUES
Positivity, impartiality, co-creation and “walk the talk”

Main Projects / Activities

In 2020, MasterPeace implemented 410 projects through its local MasterPeace Clubs with direct impact on local communities. These projects were focused on three core activities, all helping to create a sustainable future with less conflict: 1) Mobilize, inspire and connect young local talents via music, art and play; 2) Organize dialogue and bring all local stakeholders together; 3) Create perspective through leadership trainings, capacity-building programs and starting up social enterprises.

We also run several joint European and Euro-Mediterranean projects with our partners.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our strategy is to connect networks with networks and
to leverage local knowledge by co-creating
with our Clubs and regional resource mobilization teams.

We use the power of arts to inspire, mobilise, grow self-esteem, help in reconciliation and healing with oneself and “the other”. We have a strong product portfolio of storytelling, visualization and street art, rap and spoken word related to the first type of activity - using music, art and play - has grown. We have a big network of schools and partners in the Netherlands, next to our global partners.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

At MasterPeace we believe in the power of co-creation and the power of networks. Together we can achieve more social impact.

“Creating peace. Together.” means “Creating concepts, funding and campaigns. Together.”

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
Karin Rozema
Job Title
Global coordinator
Head of the organisation
Aart Bos
Contact (2) Full Name
Aart Bos
Job Title (2)
CEO

International Workshop Platform

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Solaklı Cumhuriyet Mahallesi 5151 sokak no 6
01280 Yüreğir /
Turkey

Telephone
+90 537 264 86 33
E-Mail
intwop@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2020
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

The International Workshop Platform (INTWOP) is a collective organization that hosts interdisciplinary studies where all parties can come together at international and national levels. We have eleven board members.
We are organizing workshops, panels. By increasing our network we believe that we can increase knowledge and capacity of young people.

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is increasing the influence of youth.

Main Projects / Activities

Book and movie reviews
Online meetings for educational purposes

Contact (1) Full Name
Halis Aküzüm
Job Title
Student
Head of the organisation
Halis Aküzüm

Mimouna Club

National Network
Morocco
Address

Al Akhawayn University · P.O Box 104, Hassan II Avenue, 53000 Ifrane, Morocco
53000 Ifrane
Morocco

Telephone
+212663212803
Telephone (other)
+212672312366
E-Mail
Mimouna@aui.ma
E-Mail (2)
mimouna.aui@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
youssef-lahbiel@outlook.fr
E-Mail (4)
y.lahbiel.org@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+212663212803
Mobile Phone (other)
+212672312366
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information

A cultural non-profit club created in 2007 at Al Akhawayn University In Ifrane by young Muslim students willing to promote and preserve the Jewish-Moroccan heritage.

Mission and Objectives

the mission of the club is to preserve and promote the Jewish Moroccan heritage

Main Projects / Activities

Since the creation of the club at Al Akhawayn University, it was organized serval events such as MOROCCAN JEWISH CARAVAN, MOROCCAN JEWISH DAYS and many more ones as you will see in the attachment zone

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

With the global mission, which is promoting tolerance, we can give an added value to this prestigious network by organizing many events related to the topic of the dialogue between religions and tolerance as we do before especially we are under an important university "Al Akhawayn Univerity In Ifrane"

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The ALF Network is more than a foundation in Morocco, so the Club can benefit from the different experiences of the network in order to achieve our ultimate goal.

Contact (1) Full Name
Youssef Lahbiel
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Youssef Lahbiel
Contact (2) Full Name
Saad El Gaouzi
Job Title (2)
Vice President

Centre for Competence Development Cyprus

National Network
Cyprus
Address

56 Stavrou Ave., Karyatides Business Center, Block A2 | Office 204, Cyprus
Strovolos, Nicosia
Cyprus

Telephone
22420110
E-Mail
info@comcy.eu
E-Mail (2)
george@comcy.eu
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Gender
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information

CENTRE FOR COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT CYPRUS (COMCY) is a non for profit Training, Research and Development Organization, active in the field of project management, training & consulting.

COMCY team is composed from highly trained scientific staff and experts, relevant to the areas and activities in which the Organization operates.

In addition, COMCY cooperates with various organizations, in Cyprus and abroad, within the framework of the implementation of European projects and other educational and development initiatives in which the Organization participates.

COMCY focuses on the training and development of various target groups and sectors of the society, through the participation in EU programs and initiatives as well as at the implementation of training seminars in Cyprus and abroad. Towards the achievement of these we transfer, as well as deliver, good practices from Cyprus and other EU countries.

Mission and Objectives

COMCY's vision is to foster the social and business competencies of various target groups (individuals and groups) through innovative training solutions and methods, which derive from best EU practices, for a promising tomorrow.

Main Projects / Activities

Eurosuccess Consulting participates in various European development and education projects and support the exchange good practices and know-how, covering different sectors, with a focus on Vocational Education and Training, Adult education, Higher Education and Development & Education of Vulnerable Groups.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can contribute to the Network in two main ways: the first is that we can exchange good practices and know-how in the areas of our expertise, through various activities and initiatives. In addition, we contribute to building a stronger community, bringing the members of the network into contact with other networks we are currently active.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To be part of a one of the largest Network of organisations involved in the promotion of intercultural dialogue that can add value to each other's organisational objectives and activities. Through the extensive experience of our organisation working with different social groups, we are able to offer insights and knowledge by connecting professionals and communities that we have collaborated.

Contact (1) Full Name
Giorgos Giorgakis
Job Title
Head of Organisation
Head of the organisation
Giorgos Giorgakis
Contact (2) Full Name
Marianna Araouzou

Association Soins maladies et Services Divers

National Network
Mauritania
Address

Pk 10 Ryadh
Nouakchoot
Mauritania

Telephone
00222 46 500692
Telephone (other)
00222 48 43 8848
Fax
.....
E-Mail
Sowsouley@82gmail
E-Mail (2)
sidatimohamedmauritania@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

Notre organisation dénommée Association Soins et Services Divers est spécialisée dans le développement communautaire , la promotion de la santé,des cultures et l'éducation contre les danger de l'extrémisme

Mission and Objectives

Association soins maladies et services divers est une organisation qui s'active dans le développement communautaire et le domaine promotion la santé et de la culture et la promotion du dialogue des cultures.
Nous avons un staff de 10 personnes composées d'infirmiers , sages femems , d'éducateurs et d'animateurs culturels
Les services sanitaires et culturels de l'état sont nos premiers partenaires et ainsi que des partenaires étrangers ( ira France ,Association des nouveaux disparus , Reseau Analindh
Notre budget s'élève à 5000 000 douguiyas par an et il provient des cotisations des membres, des dons et legs, d'apports de nos partenaires nationaux et Étrangers

Main Projects / Activities

Projet de sensibilisation à la résilience au Covid 19 par l'organisation de caravane de sensibilisation pour l'accès aux services de santé en période de COVID 19.
Éducation des jeunes filles au risque des Mst( maladies sexuellement transmissibles ) en périodes de confinement occasionnant les grossesses précoces et les viols.
Podiums de soirée culturelles pour sensibiliser les jeunes sur la transmission du Covid 19 , le respect de la distanciation sociale.
Sensibilisation des jeunes sur les danger de l'extrémisme dans les zones de pauvreté cible facile pour leur recrutement .
Éducation civique et sportives , assistance des enfants en rupture de scolarité.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Oui nous pouvons bien contribuer au programme ALF par notre expérience de plus de 10 ans dans le domaine de la sensibilisation , l'organisation de manifestation culturelles sportives et éducatives.
Nous avons un réseau de relais dans plusieurs régions du Pays .
L'organisation de caravanes culturelles de sensibilisation et de formation a travers plusieurs régions du Pays.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Nous voulons joindre le programme car il permet un échange Nord Sud et Sud Sud par biais d'activités diverses ce qui permet un partage d'expérience différentes et le respect de la diversité cultuelle.

Contact (1) Full Name
Souleymane Abasse Moctar
Job Title
Président
Head of the organisation
Souleymane Abasse Moctar
Contact (2) Full Name
Cheikh Sidati Hammadi
Job Title (2)
Secrétaire Général

EUROPROODOS EDUCATIONAL GROUP SINGLE MEMBER PRIVATE COMPANY

National Network
Greece
Address

KYPROU 24 -28, Str.
Larisa, Thessalia
412 22 Larisa
Greece

Telephone
+30 2410 552729
E-Mail
euproject@europroodos.gr
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
1994
Fields of Activity
  1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
General Information

EUROPROODOS EDUCATIONAL GROUP SINGLE MEMBER P.C. includes VET Institution,VET Center and a modern Adult education center. EUROPROODOS was founded back in 1994 and today it is one of the largest Vocational Training Institutes and Adult Education Centers in Greece providing post-secondary education and adult education, in various cities in Greece. EUROPROODOS EDUCATIONAL GROUP SINGLE MEMBER P.C. is accredited by the Ministry of Education (in particular, the E.O.P.P.E.P. body-National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance) and it is one of the first private bodies in Greece specialising in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Adult Education. Among Europroodos’s key competencies are the vast experience across a wide number of professional studies, the systematic engagement with the industry and employers, the design and running of demand-led and industry informed curricula and lastly the designing and implementing modern adult education trainings and courses.
The fields of study in the three branches (Athens, Korinthos, and Larisa) are various IT Professions, WEB Designing, Educational Professions as well as Tourism, Culinary and Beverage Professions.
Especially in Tourism, Culinary and Beverage Sector, with a continuously 26 years of experience and innovation, Europroodos is the one of the best Adult Educational and VET Provider in educational field in Greece. The Curriculum, the training courses and the educational methodology, which is applied in Europroodos, brings into the most distinguished place among Adult and VET providers in Greece.

Mission and Objectives

Europroodos has trained and provided certifications to more than 40.000 individuals, constantly investing in up to date educational and training programmes and enriching the knowledge and skills of the labour force at national level.
Europroodos implements projects which amount to a total average revenue of 3.500.000 € on an annual basis and are summarised in the following actions:
• Implementation of continuous adult and vocational education and lifelong learning training programmes for unemployed, employed, self-employed, as well as individuals who belong to vulnerable groups (such as addicts, migrants/ refugees, low skilled, people with disabilities, etc.);
• Implementation of targeted educational packages for adult educators;
• Participation in operational programmes and community initiatives;
• Researches and studies for adult education;
• Provision of consultancy services to different vulnerable groups;
• Provision of career guidance and counselling services.
EUROPROODOS EDUCATIONAL GROUP SINGLE MEMBER P.C., throughout the course of its activity and experience on Adult Education and Training provision, has collaborated with:
• Public Authorities as a contractor for the implementation of a considerable number of projects co-funded by the EU;
• A broad range of Social Partners/ Bodies in the development and delivery of adult education training programmes focused on tackling unemployment, upskilling and reskilling human resources;
• Large companies in the framework of apprenticeship programmes offered to trainees;
Different organisations and institutions as a reliable partner for the acquisition of EU funded opportunities, both in Greece, as well as internationally.

Main Projects / Activities

EUROPROODOS EDUCATIONAL GROUP SINGLE MEMBER P.C. was created with the main motivation for the promotion of Adult and VET Education and Life-Long learning in youth, adult and seniors learners. Europroodos has experience in youth and adult education through formal and informal learning, adult and vocational education and training.
Over the past 26 years, Europroodos Group of companies has:
• Curricula Development and Implementation for adult education;
• Piloting & Development of Training Material for adult education and vocational training;
• Tailor-made Adult Education Training with the usage of Non-Formal Education methods and Experiential Learnig;
• Needs Analysis: An analytical project management plan is going to be developed for this project and the proper financial management will be assured by the experts of our financial department;
• activities for adults to fill the skills gap in market;
• develop activities for adult and young people with the use of Adult Non-Formal Education methodology;
• organise awareness campaigns, school visits, different cultural events;
• monitored internships, seminars and training courses on a local and international level.
We have extensive experience in the following areas, which are related to this project:
• learning, teaching, training, counselling, guidance, creation of materials and working methods
• for adults, seniors and youth, pedagogical approaches and tools on employability and entrepreneurship of adult and young people;
• collaborating on plans, workshops;
• capacity building and networking activities;
• training, teaching and learning activities with non-formal methods;
• supporting and recognizing the skills and competences acquired through non-formal learning and experiential learning.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Europroodos EDUCATIONAL GROUP SINGLE MEMBER P.C. has branches and target groups around Greece, we will disseminate the goals and the principles of ALF Network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Our main goal is to join in a Network that is really old, with geneious principles and values and a purpose to promote the collaboration. EUROPROODOS will be a significant partner in the network as we want to cooperate closely with other partners and share our knowledge and our experience.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vaios – Orestis Noulas
Job Title
Legal Representative
Head of the organisation
Vaios – Orestis Noulas
Contact (2) Full Name
Georgia Griva
Job Title (2)
Project & Development Manager

Helinä Rautavaaran etnografisen säätiön museo

National Network
Finland
Address

Entressen kauppakeskus, Siltakatu 11
02770 Espoo
Finland

Telephone
+358 46 8511 815
E-Mail
info@helinamuseo.fi
E-Mail (2)
ilona.niinikangas@helinamuseo.fi
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information

Helinä Rautavaara Museum was founded in 1998 by a private foundation. The foundation has representatives from the city of Espoo, from the Helsinki University, from the Finnish Anthropological Association and from the Finnish Museums Association. At the moment the Helinä Rautavaara Museum is the only functioning ethnographic museum and the only museum which portrays the life story of woman in Finland.

The staff consists of 5 permanent and 3-8 temporary members. The annual budget is around 0,5 milj euros. The main funding comes from the city of Espoo and from the Ministry for Culture and Education in Finland.

In 2020-2021 the museum was a nominee for the Museum of the Year Award in Finland. In 2021 museum's documentary "A Hundred Year Journey" won the award for Indigenous/First Nation films in SCINEMA festival for being "a great reminder that museums and curators can and should work hand-in-hand with Indigenous people to decolonize their work and be healing presence". In 2017 the museum was awarded by Pedaali, The Finnish Association for Museum Education for its nationwide project Museums as a refuge which encouraged 14 museums to create activities for asylum seekers and migrants who had arrived to Finland 2015-2016. In 2008 the museum was a nominee for European Museum of the Year.

The museum has relocated and opened its in doors 2019 in a shopping mall in Espoon keskus which is one of the most culturally diverse areas in Finland.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of the museum is to keep up the collection and promote understanding on cultural diversity.

By using participatory approach and working with communities we aim to build culturally diverse Finland and just world. Our values include inclusion, reciprocity, topicality and giving space for multiple voices.

Main Projects / Activities

The museum has specialized in issues concerning cultural diversity, cultural inclusion and awareness raising.

The museum organizes annually 1-3 exhibitions and more that 100 events. The museum has conducted various creative and innovative co curation, audience and education projects funded by EU, Finnish ministries and local municipality. Many of the projects are linked to awareness raising or non formal learning.

Helinä Rautavaara Museum was named after it founder, journalist Helinä Rautavaara (1928-1998) who dedicated her life to traveling the world and documenting the living cultural heritage in mainly in Middle East, Africa, Latin America and South Asia. Her subsequent travels added to her ever-increasing amount of photographs, super-8 films, audio recordings and videos. In Finland, she became known for her personal knowledge of South America, the Caribbean and Africa; during her last years, also for a museum project under preparation. Rautavaara created a wide international network of contacts through her good public skills, all-round education and with the help of Finland’s politically neutral reputation. Artistic creativity was as important tool for her as her knowledge of written sources.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We want to share our knowledge, experience and museum facilities to promote cultural dialogue.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

New networks open possibilities for new types of co operation. We would be happy to work together with organizations that promote cultural dialogue and understanding.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ilona Niinikangas
Job Title
Museum director
Head of the organisation
Ilona Niinikangas

A.M.M.I.

National Network
Italy
Address

Via Garibaldi 13
10122 Turin TO
Italy

Telephone
01118953232
E-Mail
info@mediatoreinterculturale.it
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

The Intercultural Mediator Multiethnic Association (A.M.M.I.) has 15 employees, approximately 45 collaborators and 61 associates. The executive board consists of six members: the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and two councilors. The team consists of the general manager, the head of the administration office, the project office manager, the international programme manager, an intercultural mediation project manager and two migrants welcoming project manager.
The association has annual assets of 280,000 € and its main sources of funding are public tenders (national and international), bank foundations, services rendered on behalf of third parties, membership fees and voluntary contributions from members.
The main areas of intervention are linguistic and cultural mediation, migrants welcoming, divided into emergency housing (CAS) and specific projects for vulnerable women and mother-child families, and training of intercultural mediators.
A.M.M.I. collaborates in various projects with the following main partners: CIFA, CIES, Slowfood, Amnesty International, UNHCR, Ufficio Pio, Comune di Torino, IRES Piemonte, ASGI, Ideadonna Onlus.

Mission and Objectives

A.M.M.I. key objective is the generation and strengthening of advocacy actions with the territorial and national network concerning the professional figure of the intercultural mediator and the opening of new employment spaces for intercultural mediation. The Association aims to encourage, facilitate and promote the interaction and integration of migrants in the territory through the intercultural mediation service and acknowledge the irreplaceable role of this figure (understood as accompaniment, interpretation, facilitation in the relationships that the migrant has with public and private subjects and native citizens), training and welcoming of migrants.
The objectives are pursued through two main lines of action, which coincide with the association's mission:
-the provision of the intercultural mediation service for the territory, which includes training and professional development for intercultural mediators and social workers, also extended to the international level;
-reception of applicants for international protection at the C.A.S. and migrants at emergency housing structures in Turin and the metropolitan city, reception projects and support for socio-economic inclusion for vulnerable women and mother-child families.

Main Projects / Activities

April - December 2018. "Intercultural Mediation in support of unaccompanied and asylum-seeking children" (UASC), activated by A.M.M.I. and funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to create a model of intervention aimed at strengthening and validating the need for a continuous presence of the figure of the intercultural mediator during the entire process of accompaniment of unaccompanied foreign minors (MSNA) received in Piedmont, with a view to empowering the figure in all aspects: from the host community, to the relationship with the guardian, up to the contact with the various territorial services.
From April 2018. "PINSEC - Youth, women and migrants: paths of social and economic inclusion in Tunisia", co-funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. In partnership with CIES of Rome, A.M.M.I. provides thematic expertise and training for trainers in intercultural mediation - 20 social workers of CSOs active in the field of reception, protection of rights and prevention of irregular migration in Tunisia.
From November 2018. "PONTI Project: Social and economic inclusion, young people and women, innovation and diasporas". Co-financed by the Ministry of the Interior, A.M.M.I. provides in this project thematic expertise and training for a group of CSOs active in the accompaniment and reception of migrants returning to Ethiopia and Senegal.
From 2019. Project Municipalities-Care. A.M.M.I. provides the service of intercultural mediation with the social workers of UEPE (Interdistrict Office for External Criminal Execution) and coaching of operators for paths activated by external organisations with a need for linguistic and/or intercultural mediation.
From January 2019. FAMI project "InCome", in partnership with CIES Onlus - financial education paths for intercultural mediators.
Since March 2019. A.M.M.I. manages, in collaboration with the Foreigners Office of the City of Turin, people and families in serious housing hardship, from the buildings of the ex-MOI area, as part of the emergency housing project - "Migrazione Opportunità e Inclusione" (Migration, Opportunity and Inclusion) through the provision of reception facilities and accompaniment to social inclusion.
From November 2019. Awareness-raising day "Immigration and LGBT+" for operators of territorial services on LGBT+ issues, in collaboration with Turin City Council, LGBT+ Service and LGBT+ associations in the area.
January - November 2019. "Io Rispetto", in partnership with Amnesty International and CIFA - second phase of training and workshops on "hate language" addressed to intercultural mediators working in schools all over Italy.
January - December 2019. In collaboration with the Office of the Prisoners' Guarantor of the City of Turin and the UEPE Office, A.M.M.I. provides intercultural mediation services in prisons and jails in Turin, Novara and Biella.
From September 2019. Intercultural mediation at the counters of the Anti-Violence Centre and Relationships and Families Centre of the City of Turin, with the presence of two Arabic, Spanish and Bangla mother-tongue mediators, who conduct interviews with users, women victims of domestic violence.
From January 2020. In collaboration with the Associazione Banco Alimentare del Piemonte - Onlus (OBAP), A.M.M.I. activated the distribution of food aid to the needy from the European FEAD programme and the national programme (National Fund) of fruit and vegetables (fresh and processed) from EU-funded market withdrawals, surpluses or donations from the processing industry.
From April 2020. A.M.I. is a partner in "Avanti tutta, Avanti tutti", together with CIFA Ong, in a project funded by the Compagnia di San Paolo, for the digital inclusion of pupils during the Covid-19 health emergency.
April - June 2020. Together with CCM and World Friends, A.M.M.I. mediators were involved in "R-Esisto in strada: socio-healthcare outreach for the homeless in Turin" to combat Covid-19 through socio-healthcare activities, listening and distribution of over-the-counter medicines and hygiene kits to the homeless. There is also a telephone support line managed by medical personnel, aimed at the operators of day and night shelters, canteens, food and clothing distribution.
April - August 2020. In partnership with the Danish Refugee Council and Rainbow for Africa, A.M.M.I. mediators participated in the "Torino Street CARE" project, financed by the Compagnia di San Paolo, activating a mobile health unit with mediators and health workers who provide general medical advice, psychological support, medicines, alongside the network of fixed clinics and public facilities.
From September 2020. "Families in change and elements of interculturality" - training on child rearing and corrective methods in different cultures, by A.M.M.I. mediators from the Maghreb area, Asia (Bangladesh), Eastern Europe, Latin America. Initiative part of the collaboration agreement with the Centre for Relationships and Families of the City of Turin;
From September 2020. "S.T.A.R.C.I.". A project to welcome and accompany vulnerable women and mother-child families to socio-economic inclusion, through the creation of innovative paths to personal and social autonomy and non-stereotypical daily empowerment activities. Project conceived by A.M.M.I. and financed by the Municipality of Turin.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As stated in point 5 (Intercultural Cities and Learning) of the ALF corporate plan, " The Foundation enhances and embeds intercultural dialogue skills and capabilities of different actors at local, national and cross-national level"; A.M.M.I. pursues the same aims, as stated in Article 4 "Aims and objectives" of its Statute. As future cities are intercultural, joining your Network means expanding our city, regional and national network. A.M.M.I. is an association created and constituted by mediators from all nationalities and ethnicities present in our territory, on which it has been working for 15 years. The mediator plays a dual role: on the one hand, he acts as a reference figure for the foreign community in our territory, and on the other, he acts as a transnational "bridge" between the territory in which he lives and the region to which he belongs.
Becoming part of the ALF Network, would allow us to include our territory in the international dynamics and to promote internationalisation even more intensively, to involve other partners already present in our networks, to share and strengthen our experience and professionalism through the exchange of good practices and the comparison with all the Network partners.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Joining the ALF network means strengthening the impact of our initiatives, receiving the right impulses to enhance A.M.M.I.'s activities and skills. In order to operate in a functional way and adapt the intercultural language to new needs, it is essential to work in synergy: as an association of linguistic and cultural mediation, we believe that the ALF network represents the perfect dimension within which to operate, confront each other and exchange good practices.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
BLENTI SHEHAJ
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Blenti Shehaj