Institute for Future Research

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Alacatli4835
Cankaya
06800 Ankara/
Turkey

Telephone
903124460300
E-Mail
coskun.dolanbay@gelecek.org.tr
E-Mail (2)
umut/saglam@gelecek.org.tr
E-Mail (3)
merhaba@gelecek.org.tr
Mobile Phone
905334603001
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Others
  9. Research
  10. Youth and education
General Information
- IFR is a not-for-profit institution and brings people and organisations together to reach a desired joint future through the design and realisation of relevant research, projects and activities. - Yearly financial volume of projects are 100.000 Euro, mainly financed by national funds and project beneficiaries - actions are mainly foresight projects, scenario planings, trainings and events  - main partners are industry representatives, policy makers, educational organizations and other NGOs
Mission and Objectives

IFR's aim is to help create a better future for all. We perform at three major levels: 
- We design projects for shaping the future based on national and international knowledge 
- We are delivering information and insight through events, seminars and tailor-made training sessions 
- We prepare foresights and horizon-searches for defining and taking the actions for creating futures
We enable decision makers, researchers and individuals who would like to be active in this field to strategically plan the future and continue their studies through assisting them in the utilization of the necessary technological tools.

Main Projects / Activities

- Ankara 2050 - foresight study for the city of Ankara
- Healthcare 2050 - scenario based healthcare industry foresight for Turkish healthcare industry investment organization
- Smart specialization in food and agriculture industry - addressing the future needs of a specific region and finding the most valuable investment areas for satisfying those needs in the medium-range future
- PhD for competitiveness project: working with 8100 PhD students and regional industry organizations for using the scientific results of those researches for strengthening regional competitiveness
- Camp Mars - www.marskampi.com - workshops for 7-15 years old kids for collaborative working and big problem solving techniques
- Productivity and Tech event - https://www.gelecek.org.tr/post/verimlilik-ve-teknoloji-fuari
- Reached more than 3500 high school students through 1-day seminars
- organizing winter and summer boot camps for European-wide university students on a specific field of workshops and trainings like the future of humanity, tech-for-good and longevity

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can help to design and create a better future for all with the Network.
We can provide global expertise from our network of researchers; cutting-edge insights for any industry, sector or social group; workshops and seminars from industry leaders; and customized coaching for any social group or industry players.
An exclusive community of foresight experts

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

As IFR we believe that creating a future is a collaborative effort and we want to work with different experts and groups for reaching a better future for all.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
Coskun Dolanbay
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Coskun Dolanbay
Contact (2) Full Name
Umut Saglam
Job Title (2)
Director

International peace centre

National Network
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address

Titova9/V
71000 SARAJEVO
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone
+38733878571
E-Mail
ibrahim.spahic1@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
2016.ipc.1@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
sarajevowinter2019@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+38762031594
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1991
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Heritage
  6. Human rights
  7. International/Cultural relations
  8. Media
  9. Research
  10. Youth and education
General Information
IPC ASSEMBLY, EXECUTIVE BOARD, IPC PRESIDENT ANNUAL BUDGET GRANTS, SPONSORS, PROJECTS, SEMINARS, EXCHANGE PARTNERS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, EUROPE AND THE WORLD.
Mission and Objectives

HUMAN RIGHTS,DEMOCRACY,CULTURE,HERITAGE,ENVIRONMENT,YOUTH AND EDUCATION,MEDIA,
EDUCATION, GENDER, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Main Projects / Activities

FIRST PEACE CONGRESS, MAPPING POINTS OF PEACE, INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE,FESTIVALS SARAJEVO WINTER, TOWN, CULTURAL OLYMPICS OLYMPICS 2021, BIENNIALS OF YOUTH MEDITERRANEANS AND EUROPE, FOUNDATION OF CITIZENS AND CITIZENS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION AND FESTIVAL.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

IPC IS ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ALF NETWORK.
WE SHOW THE ACTIVITIES OF ALF BiH MEMBERS FROM 19.3-21.3.2020. UNDER THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL SARAJEVO WINTER FESTIVA

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

THE MEDITERRANEAN IS THE KEY RESOURCE OF HERITAGE AND MODERN CIVILIZATION

Contact (1) Full Name
Ibrahim Spahić
Job Title
PRESIDENT
Head of the organisation
Ibrahim Spahić

AKVİL - AVRASYA KÜLTÜR İŞBİRLİĞİ VE İŞ LOBİSİ VAKFI

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Sanatoryum Cad.Boru Sok.8/22 Keçiören - Ankara - TÜRKİYE
Aynı
Keçiören/
Turkey

Telephone
+90.312.360 13 35
E-Mail
akvilvakfi@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+90.538 401 94 73
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Ülkemizle ülkeler arasındaki sosyal,kültürel,turizm,çevre ve insan hakları alanlarındaki ilişkilerin geliştirilmesi için projeler yapmaktayız.Ulusal ve Uluslararası Sosyal,Kültürel,Turizm, etkinlikleri Kongre,Toplantı,Sergi,Fuar düzenlemekteyiz.
Mission and Objectives

Türkiye de 81 il de,Yurt dışında 46 ülke de temsilciliğimiz bulunmaktadır.
Üyelerimiz Proje Çözüm ortaklarımızdır.Firmalar,Kurum,Kuruluş,Belediyeler.
Her bir projemizin bütçesinin kaynağını proje çözüm ortaklarımız karşılamaktadır.
Fon kaynaklarından yararlanmadık.
Eylem yöntemlerimiz somut projelerdir.
Kuruluşumuzun projelerine /etkinliklerine katılan Belediyeler,Kamu kurum ve kuruluşları STK lardır.

Main Projects / Activities

1.PROJEMİZ  ULUSLARARASI KENTLER,BELEDİYELER & İŞ DÜNYASI TOPLANTILARI VE ZİRVESİ,FUARI
2.PROJEMİZ : ULUSLARARASI MARDİN İNANÇ TURİZMİ
3.PROJEMİZ : ULUSLARARASI GENÇLER DE ÇEVRE,İNSAN HAKLARI DUYARLILIĞINI ARTIRMAK İÇİN ÇADIRLI YAZ KAMPLARI 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Ağın paydaşlarının projelerine ortak olarak ve sponsor bularak.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Vakfımız,1600 STK NIN OLUŞTURDUĞU  " BAŞKENT ULUSLARARASI BARIŞ KARDEŞLİK PLATFORMU " ÜYESİDİR.
PLATFORMUMUZUN AYLIK TÜRKÇE-RUSCA,& TÜRKÇE-RUSYA-iNGİLİZCE " ULUSLARARASI SİVİL İNİSİYATİF GAZETESİ " VARDIR.
AKVİL VAKFI ETKİNLİKLERİNİ ULUSLARARASI BOYUTTA DAHA İYİ TANITMAK AMACI İLE ALF NİN DAVETLERİYLE AĞLARINA KATILMAKTAN ONUR DUYARIZ.
www.baskentplatformu.com 
www.gazetesivilinisiyatif.com 

Contact (1) Full Name
Metin GENÇ
Job Title
AKVİL Vakfı Genel Başkanı
Head of the organisation
Metin GENÇ

Farm in the cave

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Poupětova 1339/3
170 00 Prague 7
Czechia

Telephone
+ 420 739 592 481
Telephone (other)
+420 608 215 755
E-Mail
info@farminthecave.com
E-Mail (2)
helena@farminthecave.com
E-Mail (3)
hana@farminthecave.com
E-Mail (4)
eliska@farminthecave.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
The company has established itself as a “modern laboratory” where performers have “asylum” to continuously work on their development without regard to their nationality (as varied as Czech Republic, Spain, Vietnam, Germany, Korea, Slovakia, Brazil, France, and Russia), and without regard to their previous profession or genres of their work. They discover new ways of working with expression which cannot be developed during one-off projects or in mainstream theaters, and at the same time they are able to reassess their attitude towards themselves and towards their lives. In its seventeen years of existence, the company has represented the Czech Republic at many prestigious festivals, in more than 60 cities, and on three continents. Farm in the Cave has received numerous international and Czech prizes, among which the most prestigious is the European Prize for New Theatrical Realities for Director Viliam Dočolomanský, who thus became the only Czech recipient of that award.  Other awards include: Total Theater Award; The Grand Prix Golden Laurel Wreath Award; Fringe First Award; Respekt Magazine Prize for Best Dance Performance; Sazka Award for Best Movement Performance; the Grand Prize at Veljka Maricice, etc. Since 2018, Farm in the Cave took residence at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art. In addition to regular performances, the company aims to develop its educational and research work towards the wider public in close cooperation with the dramaturgy of the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art.  First performance presented in the DOX+ multifunctional space was the world premiere of the international co-production project Refuge in June 2018.
Mission and Objectives

Our focus is on the creation, development, and research of human expression.
The company’s modern works go beyond the borders of physical, dance, or musical theater. Farm in the Cave’s performances arise out of their long-term research which is focused on the transmission of human experience beyond words and limits of ordinary understanding. They find this for example in the legacies of minority cultures, music, physical expression, atmospheres, and facts connected with specific locations. In their performances the personal and social views of the world confront one another, and there are strong shared experiences between the performers and spectators.
In addition to their performances, site-specific projects, concerts, cultural research, and theater events, Farm in the Cave also engages in educational activities. The company collaborates with theater academies in the Czech Republic and abroad. They also regularly organize workshops in their studio in Prague, where each year students from all over the world participate. They also teach workshops as part of festivals or at the invitation of theater universities. For selected young theater makers the company offers the opportunity to participate in its long-term educational program in the form of internships. Company members are experienced teachers with university degrees (PhDs).

Main Projects / Activities
Contact (1) Full Name
Helena Musilová
Job Title
Office Manager
Head of the organisation
Viliam Dočolomanský
Contact (2) Full Name
Hana Varadzinová
Job Title (2)
Statutory authority

Japanese Music and Arts Association

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Japon Müziği ve Sanatları Derneği Ferit Recai Ertuğrul Caddesi No: 2 Or-An Şehri - Ankara
Balgat çankaya
06520 Çankaya/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 507 122 73 73 (Ayşegül Atmaca) Head of the Organisation
Telephone (other)
+90 5556959701(Neslihan Noyan) General Secretary , Board Member
E-Mail
aysegullatmaca@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
neslinoyan@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2017
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Others
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Japanese Music and Arts Association was established in 2017 witth aim of  disseminating information about Japanese Music and Arts as well as its unique culture at  the national and international  platforms.  
Mission and Objectives

Our association aims to enhance Japanese and Turkish friendship and collaboration through performing, exhibiting and teaching  Japanese music and arts.

Main Projects / Activities

Our activities:
Carrying out National and International Projects related mainly in the field of Japanese Music and arts and culture.
Organizing concerts, seminars, panel discussions, exhibitions and trainings in the field of Japanese Music and arts.
Opening classes to teach Koto, İkebana, Origami to disseminate Japanese culture in Turkey.
Long term goals:Doing research related to Japanese Music and arts and forming a documentation center and publishing related  materials and esatablishing a  library  which consists of books on Japanese arts and Music.
Doing a collaborative work with the other NGO’s to disseminate more information on Japanese culture and Arts.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Through organizing seminars, discussions, exhibitions, concerts about Japanese Music and Arts such as Koto, İkebana,Origami, Japanese Martial Arts as well as submitting  project proposals designed and tailored towards the needs of ALF network and its partner organisations.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

As a newly established organisation, we would like to contribute to the well being of our society throughout writing projects and collaborating with partner organisations. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Ayşegül Atmaca
Job Title
Culture and Tourism Specialist at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Head of the organisation
Ayşegül Atmaca
Contact (2) Full Name
Neslihan Noyan
Job Title (2)
Transnational Cooperation Activites Expert at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

End Boko haram

National Network
Egypt
Address

misbahuhabib88@gmail.com
Kano
Egypt

Telephone
07062737705
E-Mail
misbahuhabib88@gmail.com
Mobile Phone (other)
07062737705
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2019
Fields of Activity
  1. Religion
General Information
 
Mission and Objectives

 

Main Projects / Activities

 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

 

Contact (1) Full Name
misbahu Habibu Muhammad
Job Title
End Boko haram
Head of the organisation
m habib
Contact (2) Full Name
misbahu habibu muhammad
Job Title (2)
End boko haram

BIOPOLITICS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION

National Network
Greece
Address

TIMOLEONTOS VASSOU 10
11521 ATHENS
Greece

Telephone
2106426221
Fax
2106426221
E-Mail
contact@biopolitics.gr
Mobile Phone
00306909464717
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1985
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The Biopolitics International Organisation (B.I.O.) was founded by Professor Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis out of the urgent need to raise awareness of environmental problems, and to accelerate the implementation of new and more effective approaches to safeguarding the earth for the generations to come. The term “biopolitics” was created out of love for biology and the belief that bios – life – is a link that unites all people. With friends and representatives in 165 countries around the world, B.I.O. has been one of the fastest growing environmental organizations. Focusing on the development of international policy – biopolicy – to guarantee global environmental harmony and just economic growth, B.I.O. has dedicated a major portion of its work to the promotion of the fundamental human right to live in a clean environment. Operational budget: 70.000 euros Funding: BIO's members, public & private supporters Modalities of action: Read section "Main Projects / Activities" & web-site: www.biopolitics.gr Main partners: Ibid.
Mission and Objectives

The Biopolitics International Organisation (B.I.O.) was founded by Professor Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis out of the urgent need to raise awareness of environmental problems, and to accelerate the implementation of new and more effective approaches to safeguarding the earth for the generations to come.
The term “biopolitics” was created out of love for biology and the belief that bios – life – is a link that unites all people. With friends and representatives in 165 countries around the world, B.I.O. has been one of the fastest growing environmental organizations. Focusing on the development of international policy – biopolicy – to guarantee global environmental harmony and just economic growth, B.I.O. has dedicated a major portion of its work to the promotion of the fundamental human right to live in a clean environment.
Furthermore, in strong belief that education holds the key to our future, B.I.O. has launched a pioneer environmental education program, beyond the confines of conventional environmental science, with the aim of achieving environmentally-literate global citizens. Within this framework, respect for the environment and all forms of life becomes the major component of every academic and professional initiative.
The International University for the Bio-Environment (I.U.B.E.), an international Environmental Olympics campaign, a long list of publications on global environmental policy issues, as well as a series of educational programs, conferences and special events have, over the past thirty years, defined the Biopolitics International Organisation. It is our hope that, as you get to know us through these pages, you too will chose to join us in our effort to make this world a better place for the future.

Main Projects / Activities

BIOPOLITICS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
ACTIVITY REPORT 2018-2019
 
PROGRESS 2019
 
European programs
RomABC – the next dimension – Erasmus+
Nature & Environment – Innovative Biotourism Actions in Ierapetra, Crete
Cooperation with the Green Fund
B.I.O. participates in an Interreg IPAII Cross Border Cooperation Program 2014-2020 themed “Climate-Smart Coastal Practices for Blue Governance – BLUE COAST”

Educational programs
XXIVth Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 19-24, 2019
B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with courses offered completely free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
College course on “Sustainable Planet” taught during the Spring semester by B.I.O. President, Prof. Chirstos Efthymiopoulos, at Hellenic American University

Seminars/conferences/special events
Tribute to Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis at the Hellenic-American University, 3 April 2019
B.I.O. launches cooperation with the AvantGarde Cultural and Development Center, an association promoting Hellenic-Russian friendship and cooperation
B.I.O. is referenced in the SKAI TV  television program “Thalassolykoi”

 
PROGRESS 2018
 
European programs
RomABC – the next dimension – Erasmus+
Nature & Environment – Innovative Biotourism Actions in Ierapetra, Crete

Educational programs
XXIII Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 2018
B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with courses offered completely free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
College course on “Sustainable Planet” taught during the Spring and Fall semesters by B.I.O. President, Prof. Chirstos Efthymiopoulos, at Hellenic American University

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Share our valuable experience (+30 yrs) on environmental issues, enrich the content of ALF agenda and enhance the inter-national cooperation between multiple social actors (NGOs, stakeholders etc).

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

YES

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
CHRISTOS EFTHYMIOPOULOS
Job Title
PRESIDENT
Head of the organisation
CHRISTOS EFTHYMIOPOULOS
Contact (2) Full Name
KONSTANTINOS TAGKOULIS
Job Title (2)
SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATE

Civil Society Advocates

National Network
Cyprus
Address

Nicosia
Nicosia
Cyprus

Telephone
0035799489922
E-Mail
info@civilsocietyadvocates.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2018
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Others
General Information

We are a group of individuals that has worked since 2007, along with other organizations, within the framework of the informal group, NGO Initiative, which ceased its operations on April 2018. We decided to register a new organization, as a foundation, called Civil Society Advocates, in order to continue and expand the work we are doing. In terms of partners, it has developed, through the years, a wide network of national partner organisations throughout the island. In a European level the organization is mentored by the European Center for non-for-profit law (ECNL) and has worked with the INGO Conference of the Council of Europe. In the past it has received funding by UNDP-ACT and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Cyprus. We're currently implementing an Active Citizens Fund under the EEA Financial Mechanism (EEA & Norway Grants).  Our activities include lobbying and advocacy, the organization of workshops, seminars and consultations, as we well the drafting of policy and practical papers.

Mission and Objectives

Civil Society Advocates aims to empower civil society organizations and improve the institutional environment in which they operate. Civil Society Advocates works on policies and laws that aim at enhancing the influence of civil society organizations on issues of public dialogue and showcasing the important role these organizations have. In addition, it supports, through educational and other programs, civil society organizations on issues like lobbying and advocacy, good governance, strategic planning and fundraising.

Main Projects / Activities

Better implementation of law on Associations & Foundations: Identify and point out problems, establishment of Regulations for the law, seminars and workshops for registered organizations affected by the law (how to implement, how to comply), advice to registered organizations and organizations that want to register, publication of a Guide for already registered NGOs and groups that want to register Participation in consultations about draft laws for the acquisition of status as a public Benefit Organisation and social enterprise. Combatting Restrictions on Civic Freedoms Arising From Counter-terrorism & Anti-money Laundering Rules: Limitations by banks and over regulation by governmental bodies Policy: Drafted Policy Paper ‘Civil Society in Cyprus: Building for the Future’ that is now used as a government policy

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are proponents of synergies, well founded and documented public dialogue, consultation and debating as ways to influence policy makers, empower civil society organizations and improve public perceptions of NGOs . We can contribute to the Network in our country through our expertise as an organization and as individuals on these issues. We aim to be active members of the network, because we believe in the community it provides and the value of the dialogue ALF promotes.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

One of our main aims also of the organization is to  operate, apart from Cyprus, to the wider region of the Eastern Mediterranean countries), since we  consider that collaborations and the exchange of knowledge, practices and experiences of members of civil society can vaccinate and create new ideas that will strengthen the wider civil society and bring about positive social change.

Contact (1) Full Name
Eleni Karaoli
Head of the organisation
Eleni Karaoli

Tillsammans är vi starka | Together We Are Stronger

National Network
Sweden
Address

Selmedalsvägen 64
12937 Hägersten
Sweden

Telephone
+46739187964
E-Mail
info@tillstarka.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2017
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information

Tillsammans är vi starka is a public non-profit organization in Stockholm that helps the new comers and immigrants to integrate in the Swedish society. our staff is more than 40 volunteers and we have self funding from our members and no other funding sources. Our partners are ABF, Upplandsväsby community, Väsbyhem and Samhällsverkstan We have projects and activities in art, education, democracy, leadership for women and youth and even more...

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to help the new comers and immigrants to integrate in the Swedish society and together with locals make Stockholm a better city

Main Projects / Activities

Theater for youth and children, democracy projects, leadership for women, languages and math courses, IT basics for beginners, cultural meetings, free time activities (sports, local tours, picnics, etc..).  

Contact (1) Full Name
Nour Abdalsalam
Job Title
Head of the organisation
Head of the organisation
Nour Abdalsalam

Ojala Projects

National Network
Spain
Address

Sant Lluis
61
08024 Barcelona
Spain

Telephone
678719018
E-Mail
anaisesmerado@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
info@ojalaprojects.com
E-Mail (3)
ojalaprojects@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2019
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. Media
  5. Others
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Ojalá Projects is born from a group of university teachers with the anxiety to innovate in the education field generating experiences to the students that promote the empowerment of groups in a high risk of social exclusion.  Our area of intervention is global. Through the workshops we propose a national, European or international immersion (depending on the case we work) in which students are offered to a vital experience in a field that presents a crisis or conflicts.  In this context, multidisciplinary groups are formed that carry out tasks that include training, working in the field, international cooperation and development of creative projects that have a direct return with the group we work for.
Mission and Objectives

Our aim is to introduce some social and cultural values by generating pieces of creation made by university students from in all disciplines of creativity and art to make the diffusion of realities that are no far from us and raise their awareness to guarantee their personal and professional growth. 

Main Projects / Activities

Ojalá Projects started when a graphic designer called Anaïs, decided to paint a mural on the outside walls of the 5th school squat (abandoned centres that have been occupied by refugees and migrants) in Exarchia neighbourhood, in the middle of Athens. The mural shows a labyrinth that starts with the word “Hope” and very complicated loops cross over each other until they reach the word “make”. They then begin to simplify towards the final word “future”. This metaphor reminds them that the road is only easier if you try to make it yourself.
There are 3 roads represented by different colours that cross the main white road lead by the refugee kid; the Brown one is the road from Turkey to Greece; the blue one is the journey across the greek sea and the grey one reflects the road they take from Athens to the Balkans. A red background at the beginning is their past and the war they have come from, the middle yellow background is their present in Greece, and lastly, the blue towards the end represents their freedom. 
This year, Ojalá Projects has carried out a workshop called "Re-creating the Refuge", which aimed at the creative immersion of students of psychology, dramatic art and communication with the refugees who reside in the centre of Athens. 
The students had to face the constant instability of the refugees and motivate them to feel part and participants of the projects. All projects have been directed, conducted and edited by the students. In one week the students, co-working with the young non-accompanied migrants had created the We are all refugees letter, a song where they talk about their histories. Some cinema and art dramatic students recorded the video clip. A music student made the base of the song. 
At the same time, other cinema students had recorded the 5th School Squat video, where they were showing how the refugees are organized in the squats in a moment where the government was treating them to evict the centre to return to the refugee camps.
Finally, we made some investigation of pregnant women that live in a self-organized building. Recording and talking to them, we decide to make a documentary about it, cause we realized that when we talk about refugees, we are only thinking in a general way. During the week the same week as the other projects, two journalism students have recorded the teaser of the documentary that we finally recorded this July 2019 and it is still in process.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

All the pieces me try to make with the students serve us as an instrument to give an answer to a social making it visible in the social field through conferences, workshops and conferences in schools and higher centres. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Because we believe in Ojalá as an organic project that can contribute alongside other associations or entities to promote the global and social change that surrounds us. We find that there is no point in fighting for your account when what matters is at stake and it affects us all. For that reason, we think that the Anna Lindh Foundation can help us to be known and empower our projects as well as listening to what people aware of social issues do. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Anais Esmerado
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Anaïs Esmerado Martí
Contact (2) Full Name
Maria d'Oultremont
Job Title (2)
Secretary