Aspire

National Network
Egypt
Address

82 Abd El Aziz Fahmy St.
St. Fatima Sq., 2nd Floor.
Cairo
Cairo Governorate
11912
Egypt

Telephone
+2012 1086 0004
Telephone (other)
+(202) 2774 9226
E-Mail
info@aspire.com.eg
E-Mail (2)
Marina.Daniel@aspire.com.eg
E-Mail (3)
nanis.yousry@aspire.com.eg
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

Aspire is an entrepreneurial training and consulting firm that was established in 2007. Aspire is experienced in delivering transformational solutions using innovative methodologies serving the private sector, community-based organizations and youth at large. Our 70 full time staff and 100+ part time trainers and facilitators are dedicated to deliver integrated experiences to empower the incapable and unqualified communities to lead and to make a real difference. Under this perspective, Aspire has partnered with several prestigious local and International Community development organizations including but not limited to: UN agencies like UNICEF and UNFPA, USAID, IOM, ILO Plan International, Care International, Save the Children, MTC International, DAI Global and the International Sports Alliance (ISA) to serve an average of 25,000 beneficiaries annually. Our services in this sector include life skills, Gender programs (womanhood and manhood), Health and Well-Being Programs, Education empowerment programs, Family programs, sports for development programs and Capacity Building Programs.

Mission and Objectives

Aspire ‘s vision is to empower, enlighten and inspire a deep and lasting transformation in the lives of individuals, teams, organizations and communities to live, lead and prosper. Aspire ‘s Mission is to deliver unrivaled integrated experiences in every training solution we implement using a unique methodology combining knowledge, experience & innovation.
The community transformation department is dedicated to design and implement innovative, sustainable and comprehensive empowering solutions to support the public sector. These solutions seek to lead social and cultural transformation with a focus on Education, Gender, Inclusion and capacity building. This purpose takes place locally and internationally integrating the different experiential learning methodologies such as Art, Media, Theatre and Sport with powerful usage of digital tools and trends.

Main Projects / Activities

Aspire serves the private sector through designing programs like corporate- culture transformation programs, engagement programs, Leadership programs, team dynamics programs and soft skills programs. The private sector department proudly serves more than 500 clients annually. This includes local and multi-national corporations.
Our Youth sector is specialized in designing youth empowerment programs which is focused on employability programs that bridge the gap between university and employment periods to be able to compete strongly in the market. This sector successfully partners with USAID, more than 14 universities including but not limited to (AUC, Cairo University, Assuit University, Ain Shams University and Alexandria University), and TIEC in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Telecommunications to train an average of 14,000 Youth annually.
Aspire proudly represent the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) in Egypt in which we are the implementation arm of the developmental programs implemented by KNVB in Egypt. As an example, for that is, “The world coaches’ program” in which we equip Football coaches to design and implement life skills programs through football skills. Lastly, Aspire represents Emergenetics International in Egypt and serves the Middle East, Gulf and Africa. Emergenetics is an online neuroscience-based assessment where it is designed to explain to every individual an in-depth knowledge of their unique composition built on four Thinking attributes and three Behavioral attributes that every person exhibits.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Aspire will act as an open source of information for the network members especially in the areas of experience (including: Education, Gender, Inclusion and capacity building).

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Through joining ALF network, Aspire is seeking to increase its access to national and international NGOs with similar mission and objectives, in order to exchange experience and to cultivate multicultural partnerships. Also Aspire would like to share best practices in Egypt and to be a platform for exchanging experiences and networking in the fields of development and rights within the framework of common human values based on international and national human rights standards.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marina Daniel
Job Title
Head of Business Development and Partnerships Unit
Head of the organisation
Bassem Emad
Contact (2) Full Name
Marina Gamal
Job Title (2)
Head of Business Development and Partnerships Unit

Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

STR.MARSHAL TITO NO.73/13 1200 TETOVO FYR MACEDONIA
1200 Tetovo
North Macedonia

Telephone
+38970308561
Telephone (other)
+3897275322
E-Mail
birc.balkan@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
lorikidrizi3@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
xhelalneziri@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

The Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation – BIRC is non-governmental and non-partisan, fully independent in its operations, based in Tetovo.

The organization is committed to promoting and practicing quality journalism and scientific research in fulfilling of its goals for a society with democratic values, transparent institutions, functional democracy and the creation of a region of cooperation and prosperity.

BIRC is made up of proven experts in the field of journalism and science.

Mission and Objectives

MISSION
To accomplish its vision, BIRC seeks to promote and implement the paradigm of quality journalism and scholarly research in the social and public space.

BIRC will apply the knowledge, experience and best practices of the types that make up quality journalism, such as:

1. Constructive or solution journalism, which doesn’t mean only detecting the problems, but also providing suggestions for precise and concrete solutions to the same ones.
2. Scientific journalism – reporting on science and its promotion as a means of solving citizens’ problems.
3. Analytical journalism – which implies in-depth and accurate observation of all the problems that citizens face.

In addition, scientific research is an important pillar of the BIRC‘s mission, which is used to respond to all social phenomena that are in the public interest.

BIRC’s mission is to create a broad framework for cooperation at national and regional levels, with the aim of promoting open dialogue with all social actors involved in democratic values.

Cultural recognition and promotion of intercultural dialogue also remain an important dimension in the mission and goals of the organization.

Main Projects / Activities

Klubi i Debatit Politik – KDP (Club of Political Debate – KDP)

KDP is a project for encouraging the political debate between all social actors in the Republic of Macedonia and beyond, in order to promote democratic values and to find a constructive solution to social problems. KDP is an online magazine in Albanian language (www.kdpolitik.com) which aims to contribute to quality and balanced informing of citizens about key processes, issues and problems.

NEW MEDIA FOR OLD CHALLENGES

“New Media For Old Challenges” is a project realized in partnership with the Media Development Center “Medium”, an organization which is carrier of the project. This project is supported by Civica Mobilitas, which is a Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) project implemented by NIRAS from Denmark, the Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC) and the Swedish Institute for Public Administration (SIPU).

Fostering online public debate among Albanian youth in North Macedonia

The project will consist two dimensions: the first is training and employing of a new generation of young journalists, while the second is strengthening the KDP as portal through engagement of professionals from the field of journalism as well as trained journalists within the project.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As BIRC, we want to participate in the network, one of the goals of the organization is to promote European values ​​through an ongoing dialogue through the online portal kdp.mk.
BIRC is on a permanent mission of promoting dialogue as an essential value and social progress

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

BIRC wants to take part in the network because of the constant promotion of dialogue as a key instrument of a democratic society and European values.

Contact (1) Full Name
Lorik Idrizi
Job Title
Program Director
Head of the organisation
Xhelal Neziri, President

Volunteers Centre Skopje

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

"Emil Zola", 3/3-1, Skopje
1000 Skopje
North Macedonia

Telephone
+38922772095
E-Mail
vcs_contact@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
nikola@vcs.org.mk
E-Mail (3)
goran.a@vcs.org.mk
Mobile Phone
+38975243726
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

VCS was founded in 2006 and since then has implemented around 100 projects from the “YiA” and “Erasmus+” Programs, in addition to other projects funded by local, national, and international donors. The main goals of the organization are:
- to give non-formal educational possibilities to young people, in different fields, at the local and international levels;
- to promote the idea of volunteerism and to connect young people without reference to their nationality, religion, political, economic, or social status.
VCS has been a sending/hosting organization for 18 years and has directly affected the skills development of many young Europeans.
VCS offers opportunities for youth participation at various local and international platforms, such as seminars, trainings, study visits, youth exchanges, and ecological and social actions. VCS was directly involved as a key stakeholder in the development of the “Law of Volunteerism” in N. Macedonia, took part in monitoring and supervising the development of relevant national youth policies, and actively participated in public discussions and consultations about the topics of young engagement and empowerment.

Mission and Objectives

Our main goal as an organization is to give non-formal educational opportunities to young people, in different fields, both locally and internationally. Volunteerism is a big and important idea also promoted by us while connecting youngsters no matter their nationality, religion, gender, political, economic, or social status. We aspire to contribute to a multicultural civil society, to reinforce existing democratic structures, to support young people in developing their abilities and skills, and to foster closer cooperation among youngsters. Young people in Macedonia are up on our priority list – we want them to progress, to get out of the apathy they feel, to go abroad, to strengthen their sense of belonging, to come back and change things around them. Or if they just want to raise their voices, we also encourage youngsters all over the world to write to VOICES Magazine – our project published since 2006 and a platform for young people to express themselves.
On the other hand, more than 500 young European volunteers passed through our organization, due to various programs of the European Commission. They chose to come to Macedonia to strengthen their capacities, skills, and knowledge, but also to help build a stronger and healthier society through volunteering and breaking stereotypes and prejudices. See here how you can come to Macedonia for a life-changing experience!

Main Projects / Activities

We take an active part in society by offering equal opportunities to youngsters and working to improve their living standards. Through European funds, we provide information and possibilities about volunteering and non-formal education, both locally and internationally. With these opportunities and programs, we want to involve and encourage young people to take part in decision-making processes. We are an accredited organization for sending and receiving ESC volunteers, reference number EVS: 2014-1-MK01-KA110-000293

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

With over 18 years of experience in the youth field, Volunteers Centre Skopje can add value to this Network by working collaboratively with the other partners in order to go above and beyond in agreed objectives. We will aim to empower all involved by providing platforms and opportunities for personal and professional growth and
development, especially in terms of skills and competencies that can be gained from this project. We will aim to be a reliable partner who will proactively make efforts
to maximize the benefits that can be gained through participation in this Network for all involved stakeholders.
Also, Volunteers Centre Skopje can be considered as the organization that can take coordinators' rules for the upcoming activities (Forum...etc)

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The main objectives of the ALF are:
-To create alternative narratives to fight extremist discourses and radicalization
-To create inclusive and empathetic societies to fight the lack of trust and
intolerance
-To build a culture based on dialogue and exchange

We believe that the experience we have - it is matching with our mission.

Contact (1) Full Name
Nikola Stankoski
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Nikola Stankoski
Contact (2) Full Name
Goran Adamovski
Job Title (2)
Operative manager

جمعية موكادور للأطفال دزي الاحتياجات الخاصة

National Network
Morocco
Address

ذار الصويري الصويرة
الصويرة
47000 الصويرة
Morocco

Telephone
0679191717
E-Mail
techzine67@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
techzine67@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
techzine67@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
techzine67@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1000
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
General Information

مساعدة الأطفال دوي الاحتياجات الخاصة

Mission and Objectives

الرقي المساندة دوي الاعاقة

Main Projects / Activities

تربية تكوين ومساندة الأطفال دوي الاحتياجات الخاصة

Contact (1) Full Name
فاطمة اشفيرة
Head of the organisation
فاطمة اشفيرة

MTÜ Satu Dialoog

National Network
Estonia
Address

Pärnu mnt 139/C
11317 Tallinn Tondi
Estonia

Telephone
+37253680074
E-Mail
info@satu.ee
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information

MTÜ Satu Dialoog is a voluntary organization that was founded in Tallinn in 2010. The purpose of the organization is to work to promote social harmonization. We want to establish meeting places in the local community, to strengthen the responsibility and involvement of individuals. We practice inclusion, dialogue and creating a sense of community. It is important for us to contribute to the development of skills. We do this by inviting people to discussions, seminars and organizing conferences and courses. We also do activities for children and young people. The focus of MTÜ Satu Dialoog is to bring together people with different views. With the projects, we hope to involve children, young people, adults and the elderly in order to increase their sense of belonging in Estonia. Our activities focus on people, and the goal is a better quality of life for everyone. We are an open organization for everyone who wants to participate and be with us. The aim is to create a basis for dialogue related to social difficulties, such as skin colour, ethnicity, gender orientation and religion. We promote democracy, human rights, equality and freedom of expression. However, we are not a religious or ethnic organization. We are a non-profit organization in Tallinn. The main organizers of events and activities are local people of Turkish origin, whose activities are inspired by the thoughts of Fethullah Gülen. However, our doors are open to everyone who has similar views and is in favor of democracy. The MTÜ is financed through donations, which support the continuation of organizing activities. Also, our active volunteers help us to continue our activities, who work constantly to create various events. We are also occasionally supported by sponsors.

Mission and Objectives

MTÜ Satu Dialoog is a voluntary organization that was founded in Tallinn in 2010. The purpose of the organization is to work to promote social harmonization. We want to establish meeting places in the local community, to strengthen the responsibility and involvement of individuals. We practice inclusion, dialogue and creating a sense of community. It is important for us to contribute to the development of skills. We do this by inviting people to discussions, seminars and organizing conferences and courses. We also do activities for children and young people. The focus of MTÜ Satu Dialoog is to bring together people with different views. With the projects, we hope to involve children, young people, adults and the elderly in order to increase their sense of belonging in Estonia. Our activities focus on people, and the goal is a better quality of life for everyone. We are an open organization for everyone who wants to participate and be with us. The aim is to create a basis for dialogue related to social difficulties, such as skin colour, ethnicity, gender orientation and religion. We promote democracy, human rights, equality and freedom of expression. However, we are not a religious or ethnic organization. We are a non-profit organization in Tallinn. The main organizers of events and activities are local people of Turkish origin, whose activities are inspired by the thoughts of Fethullah Gülen. However, our doors are open to everyone who has similar views and is in favor of democracy. The NGO is financed through donations, which support the continuation of organizing activities. Also, our active volunteers help us to continue our activities, who work constantly to create various events. We are also occasionally supported by sponsors.

Main Projects / Activities

MTÜ Satu Dialoog is a voluntary organization that was founded in Tallinn in 2010. The purpose of the organization is to work to promote social harmonization. We want to establish meeting places in the local community, to strengthen the responsibility and involvement of individuals. We practice inclusion, dialogue and creating a sense of community. It is important for us to contribute to the development of skills. We do this by inviting people to discussions, seminars and organizing conferences and courses. We also do activities for children and young people. The focus of MTÜ Satu Dialoog is to bring together people with different views. With the projects, we hope to involve children, young people, adults and the elderly in order to increase their sense of belonging in Estonia. Our activities focus on people, and the goal is a better quality of life for everyone. We are an open organization for everyone who wants to participate and be with us. The aim is to create a basis for dialogue related to social difficulties, such as skin colour, ethnicity, gender orientation and religion. We promote democracy, human rights, equality and freedom of expression. However, we are not a religious or ethnic organization. We are a non-profit organization in Tallinn. The main organizers of events and activities are local people of Turkish origin, whose activities are inspired by the thoughts of Fethullah Gülen. However, our doors are open to everyone who has similar views and is in favor of democracy. The NGO is financed through donations, which support the continuation of organizing activities. Also, our active volunteers help us to continue our activities, who work constantly to create various events. We are also occasionally supported by sponsors.

Contact (1) Full Name
Celal Yildirim
Head of the organisation
Anuarbek Sagymbay and Celal Yildirim

جمعية خطوة للأسرة والطفل

National Network
Morocco
Address

دار الشباب سيدي واصل
الزاوية
Morocco

Telephone
+212 663-029294
E-Mail
bourepbahafida@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+212 663-029294
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

انخرطت الجمعية منذ تأسيسها للعمل في الجانب التربوي عموما وللنهوض بقضايا الأسرة والطفل على وجه الخصوص ويسيرها مجلس إداري مكون من خمس نساء رائدات في العمل الجمعوي والتربوي خصوصا في صفوف الشباب وتتكون مواردها من الإعانات والدعم العمومي وقد نظمت العديد من الأنشطة التحسيسية والتربوية والمرتبطة بالجانب الحقوقي والمواطنة

Mission and Objectives

تهدف الجمعية إلى نشر الوعي بمبدأ الوحدة الوطنية وتعزيز قضايا المواطنة كما تهدف للعمل على القضايا الخيرية وإلى ترسيخ ثقافة التكافل والعمل والتنسيق مع الجمعيات والشبكات والإتحادات ذات الأهداف المماثلة وطنيا ودوليا

Main Projects / Activities

أنشطة تحسيسية بقضايا المواطنة
الأنشطة الموجهة للأسرة والطفل
الأنشطة التكافلية والتضامنية والحملات الإجتماعية
برامج التكوين ومحاربة الأمية والإدماج السوسيوقتصادي للنساء

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

من بين أهداف الجمعية العمل في إطار شبكات المجتمع المدني ونعتبر أن انضمام الجمعية للشبكة يمكن أن يساهم في تبادل التجارب والخبرات والتنظيم المشترك للأنشطة والتظاهرات

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

لأننا نؤمن بقيم الحوار وقبول الأخر وأن تعزيز وتثمين الكفاءات بين الثقافات يلزم العمل المشترك بين منظمات المجتمع المدني باختلاف توجهاتهم وثقافاتهم

Contact (1) Full Name
حفيظة بورقبة
Job Title
رئيسة
Head of the organisation
حفيظة بورقبة
Contact (2) Full Name
جميلة المربوع
Job Title (2)
كاتبة عامة

Association of the finance officers of the local governments and public enterprises - Veles

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

ul "Osmi Septemvri" br. 82-4
1400 Veles
North Macedonia

Telephone
00 389 70 375 136
Telephone (other)
00 389 43 230 623
E-Mail
zoran_zfr@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
00 389 70 375 136
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

Association of Finance Officers was established on 23.05.1997.
The goal of AFO is to provide permanent pre-conditions for exchange of information, good practices, knowledge and experiences and development in the areas of financial management and control and internal audit in the public sector, NGO sector and other entities from the public sector.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Finance management, Public procurements, Prevention of corruption, Transparency, accountability and respect for democratic processes, Gender issues in the financing process, Intermunicipal cooperation, Intermunicipal cooperation, Local economic development, Decentralization and fiscal decentralization

PREPARATION OF INTERNAL ACTS AND PROCEDURES
Policies and procedures for financial management and control, Procedures and guidelines for public procurement contracts, Strategic documents, Risk management strategies, Strategies for prevention of corruption, Policies and procedures to improve transparency and accountability , Index of transparency and accountability

More information are presented at the attached files

Mission and Objectives

MISSION:

The Association of Finance Officers is a non-governmental, non-profit, and professional association, which:
 Increases the professionalism of the employed in the following areas: financial management and control and internal audit in the local self-government units (LSGUs), budgets and budget users, public enterprises and other entities from the public sector;
 Provides forum for dissemination of information, good practices, knowledge and experiences;
 Serves as a representative of the interests of the LSGUs, budgets and budget users, Public enterprises and other entities from the public sector in the area of financial management and control and internal audit;
 Builds a wide network of partners and promotes cooperation and good governance.

VISION:

National association for providing training, exchange of information, good practices, knowledge, experiences and development in the area of financial management and control and internal audit in the LSGUs, budgets and budget users, public enterprises and other entities from the public sector.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects / activities

Project: “Empowering Municipal Councils – phase 2”
Period of implementation: 1 September - ongoing
Financed by: Funded by the SDC and implemented by the UNDP

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Project: “Analysis of the policies regarding financing of the local government”
Period of implementation: 01.07.2020 – 31.12.2020
Financed by: Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, Program P – Measures for combating Covid 19 crises

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Project: “Financing of political parties – legal and institutional framework and possibilities for improvements”
Period of implementation: 01.05.2020-30.06.2020
Financed by: project: ”Political party finance, funded by International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) with support of United State Aid International Development (USAID)

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Project: “Financing of the municipalities and fiscal decentralization”
Period of implementation: 14.05.2019 – 08.11.2019
Financed by: UNDP project “Improving municipal governance”

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Project: “Analysis of realization of municipal budgets”
Period of implementation: December 2018 – August 2019
Financed by: Association for research of public policies Analitika Gostivar

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Project: “Comparative and feasibility study on local government borrowing and issuing municipal bonds”
Period of implementation: November 2018 – August 2019
Financed by: UNDP project: “Improving Municipal Governance”

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Project: “Good governance of municipal democracy and civic participation at local government level“
Period of implementation: 01 May 2017 – 31 July 2018
Financed by: Civica Mobilitas, project of SDC, represented by the Swiss Embassy in Republic of Macedonia

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Project: “CSOs for Making Local Democracy Work”
Period of implementation: 01 February 2017 – 31 January 2020
Financed by: Funded by European Union, represented by Delegation of the European Union to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, implemented in partnership with Association of the Local Democracy Agencies (ALDA) – Skopje (lead applicant) and European Movement from Macedonia –EM (partner)

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Project: “Tax Councilor in function of the citizens – Taxes from the citizens for the citizens”
Period of implementation: February – June 2017
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector
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Project: “Participation of high-school pupils in adoption of final financial account of the municipality of Veles for2016”
Period of implementation: February – April 2017
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Empowering Municipal Councils – implementation phase”
Period of implementation: 10 October, 2016 to 30 November 2021
Financed by: Funded by the SDC and implemented by the UNDP

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Project: “Participation of high-school students in debate for adopting the programmes of the municipality of Veles”
Period of implementation: September – December 2016
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Sources of financing, amount of provided funds and their impact to independence of the judiciary – second analysis”
Period of implementation: May 2016 – August 2017
Financed by: European Policy Institute (EPI) - Skopje, on behalf of the project “Network 23” IPA2015/372-126, funded by European Union

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Project: “Empowering Municipal Councils”
Period of implementation: September 2015 – March 2016
Financed by: Funded by the SDC and implemented by the UNDP

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Project: “Organizing a training for effective presentation of municipal budgets in front of the citizens”
Period of implementation: May – June 2015
Financed by: Strategic development consulting, Community Forums programme

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Project: “NGOs from Veles will have available a tool on how to proceed with the received donations and sponsorships with public interest”
Period of implementation: April – June 2015
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Participation of high-school pupils in adoption of final financial account of the municipality – fiscal transparency of the LSGU Veles and involvement of the young in local policies”
Period of implementation: February – April 2015
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: “Professional Consulting services for Gender analyses of programmes and budgets in Local Self-Government Units for LOT 2: Bitola, Tetovo, Strumica, Shtip and Sveti Nikole”
Period of implementation: October – December 2014
Financed by: United nations entity for gender equality and empowerment of women, project Promoting Gender Responsive Policies in South East Europe and Republic of Moldova, phase II

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Project: “Sources of financing, amount of provided funds and their impact to independence of the judiciary”
Period of implementation: November 2014 – April 2015
Financed by: European Policy Institute (EPI) - Skopje, on behalf of the project “Network 23” in partnership with Helsinki committee of human rights of Republic of Macedonia (HKM) and Center for management with changes (CUP) funded by European Union

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Project: “Training for Non-government organizations to use European funds”
Period of implementation: August – November 2014
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: Research of the good practices in public procurements
Period of implementation: August – November 2014
Financed by: Project “CSOs Watchdog Network to Prevent Spoils and Conflict of Interest in the Public Administration”, funded by European Union, implemented by the Institute for Democracy SOCIETAS CIVILIS Skopje (IDSCS), Ohrid Institute for Economic Strategies and International Affairs (OI) and the Macedonian Institute for Media (MIM) (re-granting for civil organizations)

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Project: Participation of high-school pupils in the functions of municipal council
Period of implementation: February – April 2014
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: Consultancy services for the analysis and recommendations of the local governance and service delivery aspects of the implementation of the 2011 – 2014 Decentralization and Local Self-Government Development Programme and its 2012 – 2014 Action Plan
Period of implementation: September – December 2013
Financed by: UNDP, on behalf of the project “Local Development Programme”

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Project: Consultancy services for preparation and delivery of training on local public financial management, E-access to information and initiating social audit by NGOs
Period of implementation: July – December 2013
Financed by: UNDP, on behalf of the project “Local Development Programme”

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Project: Tax Liabilities and Tax Calendar for NGOs
Period of implementation: April – July 2013
Financed by: Municipality of Veles, Programme for support of the civil sector

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Project: USAID – Project for strengthening of the court system
Period of implementation: January 2013
Financed by: USAID

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Project title: Consultancy services for preparation of evidence based analysis and proposals for effective service delivery
Period of implementation: May – June 2012
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Treasury, tax operation and payroll calculation for the NGOs
Period of implementation: March – June 2012
Financed by: Program for support of the citizen's sector of the Municipality of Veles for 2012

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Project title: Fighting corruption to improve the governance
Period of implementation: October – December 2010
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Preparation and testing instruments for monitoring of the budget allocations and spending at local level through the approach based on respect for human rights
Period of implementation: January 2010 – January 2011
Financed by: Program CIVICA Mobilitas, executed by the Center for Institutional Development (CIRa) and financed by the Swiss agency for cooperation and development, represented by the Office for cooperation in Skopje (SDC)

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Project title: Strengthening financial management, control and internal audit in LGs in Macedonia
Period of implementation: January 2010 – January 2011
Financed by: Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative of the Open Society Institute – Budapest

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Project title: Translation of selected publications into Macedonian language
Period of implementation: December 2009 – April 2010
Financed by: NISPAcee

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Project title: Fighting corruption to improve the governance
Period of implementation: September - December 2009
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Translation of selected publications into Macedonian language
Period of implementation: July - November 2009
Financed by: NISPAcee

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Project title: Workshop on methodology on estimation and determination
of local taxes and fees
Period of implementation: May 2009
Financed by: MCMS

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Project title: Support to the Process of Fiscal Decentralization and Increasing the Accountability in the Local Self Government Units
Period of implementation: March – December 2008
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Synchronization for Cooperation – Inter-municipal Cooperation for Kichevo Micro Region
Period of implementation: September - December 2008
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Municipal database: Design, Implementation and Analysis
Period of implementation: March – December 2008
Financed by: USAID MLGA

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Project title: Supporting the process of prevention of the business risks
in the local self government units
Period of implementation: April 2008 – April 2009
Financed by: SNV Macedonia

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Project title: Fighting corruption to improve governance
Period of implementation: March – April 2008
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Inter-municipal partnership for improved quality of public services
Period of implementation: December 2007 – April 2008
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Financial management for the LSGUs that did not enter the second phase of fiscal decentralization
Period of implementation: November - December 2007
Financed by: UNDP

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Project title: Supporting the implementation of the fiscal decentralization process
Period of implementation: March – December 2007
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Open municipal budget
Period of implementation: December 2006 – December 2008
Financed by: FIOOM - Macedonia

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Project title: Capacity building for municipal finance administration
Period of implementation: September 2007 – January 2008
Financed by: SNV – Macedonia

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Project title: Law on VAT in the practice
Period of implementation: October – November 2007
Financed by: GTZ IPS

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Project title: LOPAD 2 – Local Public Administration Development Project
Period of implementation: December 2006 – November 2007
Financed by: VNG International

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Project title: GTZ IPS – Benchmarking activity
Period of implementation: May – June 2007
Financed by: GTZ – IPS

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Project title: Supporting the strengthening the capacities of the municipal finance officers
Period of implementation: January– June 2007
Financed by: SNV - Macedonia

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Project title: Translation of selected publications into Macedonian language
Period of implementation: December 2006 – October 2007
Financed by: NISPAcee

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Project title: Training for financial reporting in the PCEs according to IAS
Period of implementation: January – February 2007
Financed by: GTZ IPS Project

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Project title: Financial reporting in the PCEs according to IAS
Period of implementation: October – December 2006
Financed by: GTZ IPS Project

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Project title: Implementation of System of internal control internal audit and fraud prevention in the local self-government units
Period of implementation: October – December 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Administering local taxes and fees in the LSGUs
Period of implementation: July - September 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Preparation of manual for financial reporting in PCEs according to IAS
Period of implementation: April - June 2006
Financed by: GTZ IPS

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Project title: Preparation of financial reports for LSGUs
Period of implementation: April - June 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Collection and analysis of the questionnaires for implementation of the decentralization process
Period of implementation: June – July 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Translation of the budgeting and reporting manual into Albanian language
Period of implementation: February- March 2006
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Developing budgeting and reporting process in the LSGUs
Period of implementation: September – December 2005
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Workshops on budget preparation for the LSGUs
Period of implementation: June – July 2005
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: Preparation of budgets for the LSGUs
Period of implementation: June 2005
Financed by: OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje

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Project title: LOPAD project on development of the local administration
Period of implementation: November 2003 – July 2005
Financed by: VNG International

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Project title: Financial management for successful mayor
Period of implementation: April - June 2005
Financed by: VNG International, GGS Switzerland, FIOOM Macedonia

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Project title: Workshops on final financial account for 2004
Period of implementation: February – March 2005
Financed by: GGS Switzerland

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Project title: Workshops on the budgeting process for 2005
Period of implementation: October – December 2004
Financed by: GGS Switzerland

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Project title: Project for reform of the local government
Period of implementation: February – June 2004
Financed by: USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: Capacity building for the local government – developing a model of Macedonian municipality
Period of implementation: November – December 2003
Financed by: LDK Consultants

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Project title: Finance management in the local government – challenge and reality
Period of implementation: July 2003 - July 2004
Financed by: EU PHARE

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Project title: Project for development of the local government
Period of implementation: March - August 2003
Financed by: USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: Project on development in the local self-government
Period of implementation: September 2002 – February 2003
Financed by: USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: International accounting standards for the public communal enterprises
Period of implementation: March 2003
Financed by: GTZ

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Project title: Finance legislation and effects from finance operating for NGOs
Period of implementation: October 2002 – January 2003
Financed by: FIOOM, SDC

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Project title: Finance operating in the local government
Period of implementation: April – June 2002
Financed by: FIOOM and USAID DAI LGRP

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Project title: Internet connection
Period of implementation: April 2001 – April 2002
Financed by: FIOOM

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Association of the finance officers (AFO) is a NGO established at 1997, at we have a network of members and partners in Macedonia, and in foreign countries.
The AFO have pool of experts from different areas of expertise.
The AFO have rich portfolio of implemented projects and activities.
The Association is open and willing for cooperation, exchange of knowledge, skills and good practicies. We are supporting all ideas and activities for good governace as well as civic participation, cultural exchange, and equal possibilities. We are willing and able to participate at all fields covered by ALF.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Association of the finance officers is interested to join the ALF Network and to be its member because it is at the same line with ALF's Purpose, ideas, vision, activity. We belive that together with can build better future.

We support the ideas for inclusive and empathetic societies, minimization of the lack of trust and intolerance, and building a culture based on dialogue and exchange.

Additional Information
Contact (1) Full Name
Zoran Jankulovski
Job Title
Executive director
Head of the organisation
Zoran Jankulovski

ARNO

National Network
North Macedonia
Address

Isaija Mazhovski 40-2/17
1000 Skopje
North Macedonia

Telephone
+38975367311
E-Mail
irina@arno.org.mk
E-Mail (2)
arno.mkd@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
General Information

ARNO is an organization for social innovation established in N.Macedonia in 2013 with the special mission of developing and implementing social innovation and promoting new options and contemporary approaches to societal change. In a short time, ARNO became recognized as a ground-breaking leader in the field of social and green entrepreneurship as a result of managing the regional “Balkan Green Ideas Competition'' and its role as a local incubator for social entrepreneurs in the regional program RISE (Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs). As a result, ARNO is acknowledged as a national resource and support and awareness-raising organization for green and social enterprises. Alongside, ARNO works with high schools, universities, VET providers, and adult learning centers from Europe, and co-designs educational curriculums, innovative concepts, and modern methodology for teaching and acquisition of skills in green social entrepreneurship and philanthropy. ARNO is a member of several networks: the National Youth Council of Macedonia (N.Macedonia), DIESIS Network (Belgium), Y-PEER N. Macedonia, the Platform for Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities (N.Macedonia), and UNFA Men Engage Program CEE.

Mission and Objectives

ARNO`s vision is to create a sustainable and just society that is thriving, scaling up through innovation, collaboration, and creativity, led by empowered communities and future generations. ARNO`s mission is to develop and support social innovation through the design of new options and support to diverse social and green initiatives, which are developed by active, independent citizens who act jointly, experiment, collaborate, and contribute towards a more inclusive and progressive society. ARNO works in four main program directions with the following objectives: Green and Social Entrepreneurship - Objective: To create a community of green and social enterprises is growing, with improved quality and impact of business and doughnut economy introduced as a concept. Youth Education and Philanthropy - Objective: Entrepreneurial, VET and philanthropic educational curriculums are available and extensively utilized within formal and nonformal initiatives, meeting the needs of students, teachers, and youth workers. Social Innovation - Objective: The principles of open innovation, social innovation, and design thinking are implemented and embraced as effective methods for collaborative problem-solving, while the doughnut economy is introduced as a new entrepreneurial paradigm. Connectivity Program - Objective: Created a community of like-minded people and media that collaborate and practice a culture of sharing data, information, resources, and inspiration.

Main Projects / Activities

Green and Social Entrepreneurship: Green Ideas Competition 2013- ARNO has led the Balkan Green Ideas Competition, a regional program funded by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. It supports the establishment and development of small green businesses by providing training, mentoring, and seed funding (up to 10.000 US dollars). Thus far, more than 300 individuals and small companies applied and participated in the competition. Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs - 2019- ARNO acts as the local incubator in the project RISE aiming to open new spaces for reconciliation for youth from Western Balkans through social entrepreneurship. The project empowers young people to become actors of change within their community(ies) by developing solutions with social and environmental impact. ARNO supports the development of green social business ideas for young people through ideation and incubation programs offering training, mentoring, networking, and seed funding for their businesses (up to 5.000 euros). Thus far, more than 120 young people participated in the program. YouCanBe - a project for empowering young people on social and green entrepreneurship that offers workshops and digital tools for the start of their social enterprise journies. SEEDS of Inclusiveness – Social Enterprises for Economic Development and Social Inclusion - The overall objective of the project is to develop a more inclusive society through strengthening social enterprises and fostering their cross-border cooperation. It encourages cross-sectoral and cross-border networks between social enterprises, local businesses, and authorities through the Academy of Social Economy, mentorship for the selected social enterprises, and online networking forums. Youth Education and Philanthropy: ARNO works with universities and high schools from North Macedonia and Europe in establishing teaching curricula in formal education on the topics of philanthropy, social, and green entrepreneurship through the Erasmus+ programs and other EU funds. In this segment, ARNO creates curricula, booklets, toolkits, and other educational materials, and educates teachers and students on such topics through projects such as Students Today, Responsible Entrepreneurs Tomorrow, the S.E.E.D project, Innovative Social Entrepreneurship with Youth Engagement project and others. Social Innovation: The project “EICEE – Western Balkan Eco-Innovation and Circular Economy Ecosystem” strengthens the capacities and engagement of civil society organizations in policy development leading to green and digital transition in the WB region. The primary value of the action is set with a defined impact on the capacities of the social economy actors and the perception of the industry and the public sector on the use of resources in a sustainable way and based on the concept of eco-design. Under this project, ARNO aims to open the first Repair Shop in Skopje, North Macedonia The project, “Coolinary in Action – Social Entrepreneurship 4 Impact” is inspired by the fruitful collaboration between ARNO and the State VET School for Gastronomy and Hospitality “Lazar Tanev”. Тhis partnership, since 2013, demonstrates the perfect recipe for success, generating positive outcomes in the areas of VET, youth employment prospects, and social economy. “Coolinary in Action” aims to increase employability, tackle underemployment, and facilitate the transition of students into the job market through social entrepreneurship, especially among youth with fewer opportunities. Parcours for the Future project - The consortium aims to collect and exchange knowledge on modes of transformations in sustainability and digitalization with experts and practitioners from European economies like Italy, Romania, North Macedonia, and Germany, and use the experiences to create practical tools for young people in the form of "Parcours" - stages and scenarios for developing green and digital skills in a gamified and interactive way. Connectivity Program ARNO has an alumni community of more than 450 individuals, NGOs, and small enterprises that connect the country with the EU and the rest of the world. Through our social media and communication channels we share news, stories, and other important information for promoting and connecting ecosystems, people, talent, and innovation. ARNO has produced the first Registry for Social Entreprises to raise awareness about the situation and needed support to the social economy ecosystem. More information can be found on our website www.arno.org.mk.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

ARNO is one of the pioneers of social and green entrepreneurship in the country, predominantly working with young people. As an organization, we use these concepts to facilitate exchange, connection, and intercultural dialogue between young people. Our program RISE overall aims to create reconciliation and intercultural learning through social entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans, a region with latent conflicts and tensions. Under this program, we have developed a methodology for young social entrepreneurs and an intercultural component that can be used in the Network`s work and activities. Moreover, ARNO is one of the leading and most vocal organizations for the betterment of the social economy ecosystem in North Macedonia, promoting values of equality, solidarity, understanding, and intercultural dialogue for the creation of more prosperous societies. We have a lot of experience and expertise in communications and outreach and developed social media channels that can be the voice of youth, civil society professionals, and others to facilitate legal and policy change. Our staff has been involved as key experts in the development of legal and policy frameworks for social entrepreneurship, youth policies and standards, youth work, and others, that can be useful for the Network as well. We are also trainers, policy researchers and experts in topics of green and social economy. Last but not least, we are a social innovation organization that always tries to bring and also promote good practices, standards, innovations, and success stories to North Macedonia, and vice-versa. Working internationally, we have access to a lot of knowledge, tools, expertise, and experience that we can offer to the Network and connect its members with other EU partners.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Our motivation is multifold: First, we have followed the work of the Foundation for many years, and we have interacted with and attended events of the Foundation`s grantees such as festivals, biennales, etc. and we appreciate what the Foundation has been doing in promoting mobility, intercultural exchange, and support to young people. We do the same through similar, but also different concepts and tools, thus, we believe our values and the Foundations and its member's values are aligned and compatible. Second, we see our membership as a valuable opportunity to learn and grow. As mentioned, we act internationally and we have international partnerships that we want to nurture, support, and further enlarge. This membership will grant us access to more people and organizations, as well as it may support us technically and financially to establish new partnerships and create something new. Third, we are part of several networks, and our experience thus far is excellent. We try to utilize these memberships to create contacts and common activities and projects. Almost all of our projects are network-based partnerships. This approach has been successful and we see the network besides other things as a way to enrich our portfolio. Fourth, we believe that the network will bring the civil society organizations closer and will be a driving force for better and more open collaboration, much needed in the times of decline of the civil society in North Macedonia. Having regular contacts and exchanges will inspire us to come together and give us the leverage as an organization and network to make more substantial changes in the community.

Contact (1) Full Name
Irina Janevska
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Irina Janevska
Contact (2) Full Name
Marjan Icoski
Job Title (2)
Program Manager

أكاديمية دعم ومواكبة الشباب فرع أشتوكة أيت باها

National Network
Morocco
Address

سيدي بيبي المغرب
87274 سيدي بيبي
Morocco

Telephone
+212770903070
E-Mail
chtoukaaitbaha.asfit@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2020
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

منظمة غير حكومية (NGO) في المغرب، تركز على تطوير الشباب من خلال برامج وأنشطة تربوية وتعليمية وتكوينية وتدريبية. 1. *التأسيس والهدف:* - تأسست الجمعية بهدف دعم ومواكبة الشباب. - أن الجمعية تعتبر نفسها تنموية وتربوية، مما يعني أن أهدافها تتعلق بتطوير المجتمع وتحسين أوضاع الشباب من خلال التعليم والتكوين. 2. *الاستقلالية:* - إن الجمعية مستقلة، وهذا يعني أنها غير تابعة لأي انتماءات سياسية أو نقابية، مما يعكس التزامها بالمحافظة على استقلاليتها وعدم تأثرها بتوجهات سياسية أو نقابية. 3. *التنوع البرامجي:* - يتنوع نطاق الأنشطة التي تقدمها الجمعية بحيث تشمل البرامج التربوية والتعليمية والتكوينية والتظريبية، مما يشير إلى توجيه شامل نحو تنمية الشباب وتحسين وضعهم بشكل شامل. 4. *الطابع الإنساني والتطوعي:* - يُشدد على أن البرامج والأنشطة التي تقدمها الجمعية تحمل طابعًا إنسانيًا وبشريًا، مما يعني أن الجمعية تسعى إلى تحقيق تأثير إيجابي على الناس والمجتمع. - الطابع التطوعي الذي يعكس استعداد الأفراد للمساهمة في الجهود التنموية بشكل غير مدفوع، مما يعزز مفهوم التكافل الاجتماعي.

Mission and Objectives

لإهتمام بقضايا الهجرة والتنمية تكوين وتأطير الشباب في مختلف المجالات الإجتماعية . المساهمة في الادماج الاجتماعي للشباب

Main Projects / Activities

لإهتمام بقضايا الهجرة والتنمية تكوين وتأطير الشباب في مختلف المجالات الإجتماعية . المساهمة في الادماج الاجتماعي للشباب

Contact (1) Full Name
لحسن الشرقاوي
Job Title
رئيس الجمعية
Head of the organisation
لحسن الشرقاوي

Teatro a Canone APS

National Network
Italy
Address

Via Peppino Impastato
161
10034 Chivasso TO
Italy

Telephone
06 51601325
E-Mail
teatroacanone@teatroacanone.it
E-Mail (2)
teatroacanone@pec.it
E-Mail (3)
lucavonella@teatroacanone.it
E-Mail (4)
teatroacanone@pec.it
Mobile Phone
0039 3332014888
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

TEATRO A CANONE, theatrical research and creation group is made up of five people working together in the theatre. It was founded in 2008 and is located in Chivasso (Turin). The daily workshop consists of physical and vocal training according to Theatre Anthropology principles, the practice of Indian classic dances (Kathakali and Odissi) and research about physical actions in relation to music. Simultaneously, the creation of performances makes the group deal with scenic composition techniques.

Mission and Objectives

Teatro a Canone realizes many projects keeping in mind local territory around Chivasso and the international vision of the theatrical research. Between these guidelines, a set of activities exists on the territory meant as a geographic area in which Teatro a Canone, through the workshop dimension, creates new cultural relationships, but also as territories in which social disease becomes the privileged context where creating new dramaturgies able to dialogue with the contemporary times.

Main Projects / Activities

In 2010 Teatro a Canone spent 45 days in a psychiatric centre at Mental Health Service in Trento where the actors and the director rehearsed a new performance based on the classical drama of Hamlet. At the end of a creative process, the performance "Soave sia il vento" links Shakespeare’s lines with the real stories of the people healed from psychiatric diseases. In 2011 the pioneer group divided and Luca Vonella took over Teatro a Canone. Actor, director and pedagogue, he realized Horatio – naked lives: a “danced testimony” of his itinerary in the many Italian psychiatric centres, in particular in Trento. Besides Laura Prono who collaborated on specific projects, Anna Fantozzi from Marcido Marcidorjs Theatre Company joined Teatro a Canone. Anna is an actress, a scenographer and started creating Puppetry. With other actresses, the group created A hard rain-study for a tempest based on The Tempest by William Shakespeare.
The performance recreates conflicts and sceneries from the Third World; it debuted at “Kaleidoscope International Youth festival of Contemporary Art” in Tuzla (Bosnia-Herzegovina). At that time, Teatro a Canone started the cooperation with the Antiviolence
Centre of Chivasso. It was born like a permanent laboratory Il Clan delle Cicatrici in which badly treated women were trained in vocal and physical exercises.
Experts of Anti-violence Centre notice the utility of this training for their rehabilitation. They created a play that is presented at “Teatri Peregrini - No borders Performance Art Festival” in Sardinia. Teatro a Canone led workshops with disabled people, institutional
high schools, Municipalities and theatres.
Teatro a Canone has collaborated with Università di Roma Tre, Altamira Studio Teater in Nordisk Teaterlaboratorium (Holstebro, Denmark). With Teatro Tascabile of Bergamo, Teatro a Canone contributed to the grand opening performance of Picture
Gallery Accademia Carrara in Bergamo.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

To spread practices, techniques and aesthetic contents among young of Mediterranean. Create moments of cultural exchange and research in the field of Performing Arts. Increase the artistic experiences and encourage the local youth protagonism. Strengthen solidarity between the Italian, European and North African people.
To estabilish multidisciplinar relation with the score to generate educational, pedagogical, cultural, artistic and social actions.
We performed in Tunisia and we have very good relations with Cultural Institutions and Theatre Festivals. We want to stimulate research theatre laboratories, street performances to reach new spectators, to creat a new public in the lower and weakes social groups.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to establish new relations with new partners expanding the possibilities to meet new organizations. We want to have cooperation experiences in North Africa, to realize more efficient intercultural projects between Mediterranean countries. We want to learn from other organizations through cultural exchanges and reflection meeting.

Contact (1) Full Name
Luca Vonella
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Teatro a Canone APS
Contact (2) Full Name
Chiara Crupi
Job Title (2)
Docente universitario (La Sapienza di Roma)