United Nations Students Association Andalucía (UNSA Andalucía)

National Network
Spain
Address

C/ Imaginero Fernández, nº 19, 1º-D
41008 Seville
Spain

Telephone
0034 633020929
Telephone (other)
0034 660440694
E-Mail
directiva@unsaandalucia.org
E-Mail (2)
presidencia@unsaandalucia.org
E-Mail (3)
jesus.cordegon@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
ferlumma@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
0034 633020929
Mobile Phone (other)
0034 660440694
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
UNSA Andalucia is a regional federation with various locations spread throughout the Andalusian community in Spain, its main location being Seville. As a federation, it counts on three local delegations in the cities of Seville, Malaga and Granada. The Federation leadership relies on a Regional Executive Board of Directors, staffed as follows:   President Vice-President Regional Training Director Institutional Relations Director Financial and Legal Director Organization and Quality Director Secretary Each UNSA local delegation has a unique legal personality (as well as the federation itself), and it’s staffed as follows:   President Vice-President (Optional) Regional Training Responsible Institutional Relations Responsible Secretary The number of regional charges may vary depending on the needs of the delegations, and their dependence on the federation of UNSA Andalusia. The Delegations of UNSA Andalucía are tied to the federation legally. UNSA Andalucía acts as a catalyser for major events and activities considered to be better developed at a regional level, coordinating resources of every UNSA delegation. It develops its annual planning in conjunction with every UNSA delegation in the three major cities mentioned above, being one of its priorities to help every delegation achieve their own goals in terms of activities putting resources at their disposition. Each UNSA delegation contributes with a number of affiliates, which numbers are ever-growing, given that the federation encounters itself in a period of expansion. The numbers are distributed as follows: Seville: 7 Granada: 11 Málaga: 15   Budgetary resources available in a year The fiscal year of 2015 counted on a budgetary estimate of 15.000 euros.   Sources of funding At a regional and state  level, public grants from the Andalusian Youth Institute (AYI) of the Andalusian Department for Equality and Social Well Being, INJUVE. At an European level, grants from the European Commission on youth, active citizenship and democracy promotion events are on the works for the coming fiscal year (k1, k3..) UNSA Andalucia also sustains itself financially through the charging of fees to its members, and the delivering of academic programs and courses throughout the year. Modalities of action (concrete projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships etc.) Concrete projects - mainly directed to promote activities in consonance with the ODG UN development goals -. Ex: Peace Day Concerts partnering with the Three Cultures Foundation, solidarity breakfasts in conjunction with a number of NGO’s.. Seminars and conferences on topics related to common global issues (inmigration, economy, health, democracy promotion, youth issues..) Continued education (on debate, communication and international relations matters for the youth). Structured Dialogues (South European International Model of United Nations) Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities UNSA Andalucia enjoys framework agreements on inter-agency collaborations with: The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Andalusian Government (regionally, locally), The Three Cultures Foundation of the Mediterranean, the Real Instituto Elcano, the EuroArab Foundation, UNICEF, etc..
Mission and Objectives

UNSA Andalucia’s mission is to increase the interest of the Andalusian youth in politics, international relations, communication and oratory and in the work of international and supranational organizations in general, the United Nations Organization concretely.
As concrete goals, our organization aims:
- To foster the impact of a knowledgeable youth in the development of democracy, representation and civic engagement.

- To help create responsible and ethical leaders of tomorrow. By democratizing access to quality education in the fields of international relations and effective communication.

- To foster the creation of a network of pioneer institutions to develop strategies to improve human development, democracy and the UN ODG goals through networks.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main activities can be differentiated into three categories:

Structured dialogues for the youth
Our main activity is the South European International Model of United Nations (SEIMUN)
SEIMUN is a United Nations simulation, an international encounter of students from countries the world over, who decide to spend a few days representing a given State at a council of importance in International Relations, assuming the roles of diplomats, ambassadors, and heads of states.
This conference is a fantastic opportunity to see the politicised nature of international politics and bureaucratic operating of the various organisations that try to solve these global problems, including comittees simulating the United Nations Security Council, UNESCO, the World Bank and, for the first time ever, the Union for the Mediterranean (UpM).
The topics adressed throughout the simulation will vary, and tackle multiple issues from developmental aid to Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the ISAF forces to Addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacements in 2015’s edition.
In this year’s edition, we counted +250 delegates, ranging between 18-30 years, coming mainly from the South of Europe and Central Asia.
The first SEIMUN was organised reaching agreements of support with the Union for the Mediterranean (UpM), Tres Culturas Foundation (Tres Culturas del Mediterráneo), ANUE (The Spanish Association for the United Nations, based in Barcelona), Real Instituto Elcano, as well as multiple regional governmental institutions and universities.
The next edition, being the city of Granada the venue, is intended to outgrow Seville’s edition in terms of budgetary resources, participants and support from entities. You can see attached a memory of the event with this application.

Education
Continued Courses

We hold a record of continued courses on communication, oratory, and Model of United Nations framework knowledge, which we intend to continue in the next fiscal year. These courses were held in Seville, being the Three Cultures Foundation the main location, and were distributed from October 2015 to April 2016.

This next year every UNSA delegation will have a tailored planning to implement the courses throughout the three cities.
Main Course
We are in the process of implementing and delivering a whole course on International Relations and the United Nations, developing a tailored course syllabus in conjunction with pioneer experts on the subject, to comply with our aim to democratise the expertise on international matters amongst the youth. This course already counts with full institutional support (regional) and will be supported on public grants and the charge of a symbolic fee by its participants. It is intended to launch on February 2016.

Activities
- Peace Day Concert partnering with the Three Cultures Foundation and Institutional stakeholders.
 
- Conference on Immigration and Asylum, partnering with pioneer academic institutions and experts on the subject, to comply with the aim of generating interest amongst the Andalusian youth on international issues.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

UNSA Andalucía has a broad though short experience winning public grants awarded on competitive basis (k1, k3 from the European Comission..)
 

The Assocation also holds experience in dealing with key national and European-level stakeholders to develop multidisciplinary projects, and is keen to partner with Associations and NGO’s from the nationa network to develop projects and activities.
 

UNSA’s team is used to work under high pressure scenarios and is willing to share its best practices to foster action and the creation of a solid spanish ALF network.
 

The entity had managed the creation of a number of succesful structured dialogues at a European and International level developing multidisciplinary partnerships to achieve its aims. We will provide full support to any association within the networks which doesn’t have already the knowledge to create wealthy networks to develop its projects.
 

UNSA Andalucía is an entity managed in its entirety by young people from 19 to 26 years old. We know how to engage the youth in events related to our topics (and those of the network) and can help other entities in doing so.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

UNSA Andalucía believes there is a strong compliance between its goals and those of the Foundation. Together, we want to further our steps (and those of the associated entities) in achieving bigger and better projects and activities.
We are planning on having an active and participative rol within the national and the international network, and help to engage the youth (since we ourselves are young) in the consolidation of the network and in the participation in the projects, and to sum up with our ideas and ways of thinking and working.

Contact (1) Full Name
Jesús Cordero González
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Jesús Cordero González - President
Contact (2) Full Name
María Luque Fernández
Job Title (2)
Institutional Relations Director

STATE OF CONCEPT

National Network
Greece
Address

TOUSA BOTSARI 19
11741 ATHENS
Greece

Telephone
00302130318576
E-Mail
info@stateofconcept.org
E-Mail (2)
iliana@stateofconcept.org
Mobile Phone (other)
+306945472694
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
General Information

The organisation consists of the founder and director, the gallery manager and 2-3 interns and placement students that assist to day-to-day operations. We are all working part-time and voluntatrily, aka without pay.  We operate with a budget of 10.000 euros per year for operational costs and 10.000 to 20.000 euros per uear for each project (production costs). We are mainly receiving grants from institutional bodies of cultural foundations, or state funding bodies of other countries, depending on our projects.  Apart from bringing ground-breaking artists to the greek audience we provide free student consultation for art students and graduates on a weekly basis.  Main partners so far: Mondriaan Fonds, Prohelvetia, Institut Francais Athenes, British Council, Outset Britain, Outset Greece, Henry Moore Foundation, Israeli Embassy Athens, Artis Foundation, MoBY Museum of Bat Yam Tel Aviv, Are institute Prague etc.

Mission and Objectives

State of Concept is the first non-profit gallery in Greece. It was founded in 2013 by art critic and curator Iliana Fokianaki and is based in Athens. State of Concept is an independent platform operating as a gallery with a yearly programme, that aims to be a bridge between Athens and the international contemporary art scene. With its main aim being to introduce international artists that are not widely known and easily accessible to Greek audiences as well as to showcase one Greek artist through a solo exhibition, it hosts four exhibitions per year: one solo exhibition of a Greek artist, two solo exhibitions of international artists and one group exhibition curated by an international invited curator. Parallel to its exhibition programme, State of Concept organises a variety of events and projects including talks, screenings and workshops for children. Apart from its exhibitions and events, State of Concept is operating as a space for free artist consultation, where young students and graduates of Greek art schools can receive feedback, guidance and help in order to further their work, enhance their portfolio and CV, and decide their next artistic steps.

Main Projects / Activities

State of Concept since its inauguration in 2013 has organised exhibitions for free for the general public presenting artists with a highly acclaimed international career. Basim Magdy (2014) Deutche Bank artist of the year for 2016, with exhibitions in MOMA NY amongst others. Keren Cytter, with solo shows in the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, Guggenheim New York, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Venice Biennial a.o. Laure Prouvost, winner of TATE's Turner Prize 2013,and Max Mara prize for women 2012, with solo shows in New Museum New York, Whitechapel Gallery London, amongst others.  Apart from our exhibitions that bring groundbreaking international artists to the greek audiences, we organise free educational seminars and tutorials for artists and art students, assisting so far more than 200 people since 2014. 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our ground knowledge of contemporary art, together with our interest in interdisciplinary projects that involve education, collectivity, and social issues, will be a wonderful addition to the institutions that comprise the Greek component of the Anna Lindh foundation.   

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe it will be extremely beneficial for us to join the foundation since we will be able to broaden our dialogue with institutions throughout Europe, as well as strengthen links on our local scene. Furthermore, ALF will enable us to open up our horizons, give ideas on how to widen our activities and create opportunities for new projects and collaborations.

Contact (1) Full Name
iliana fokianaki
Job Title
Founder and Director
Head of the organisation
ILIANA FOKIANAKI

CENTRE DE PRÉVENTION DE LA RADICALISATION EN EUROPE ET DANS LA RÉGION MÉDITERRANÉENNE

National Network
France
Address

B 212, Avenue de la Californie
06200 Nice
France

Telephone
0033760112058
Telephone (other)
0033760112058
E-Mail
elhamdi.soufiane@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
selhamdi@cprem.org
E-Mail (3)
contact@unismed.com
E-Mail (4)
contact@cprem.org
Mobile Phone
0033760112058
Mobile Phone (other)
0033760112058
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
CPREM work with young and at risk people to pull them out of joining extremist groups and radical ideologies by training and reinforcing their capacities, supporting them and their families and reintegrating them to be active and productive citizens in their societies.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: The center is created to support the de-radicalization efforts of at risk
youth, the promotion of a peace culture and mutual dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean
region, as well as to develop new methods and prevention strategies to counter
radicalization and violence in short, medium and long term.
Objectives:
1. Provide capacity building activities and trainings to target sectors in order toimprove their techniques and expertise on management and prevention of radicalization and violent extremism.
2. Research on radicalization, violent extremism, and geo-sociopolitical challenges
related to conflicts and crises as well as violent acts, peace and crises
management.
3. Establish and maintain a reflection platform for experts to share their ideas and
best practices on regional and local challenges and crises (e.g. refugee
movement and its link to terrorism, prisons and radicalization)
4. Support networks and institutions working to prevent radicalization and violent
extremism.

Main Projects / Activities

Our expertise:
•  Capacity building/Families support: We are going to train and reinforce the capacities of the governmental institutions, CSOs and Social workers in a large space in France and other countries in the region. We will be also helping and supporting the families who knows that their children left to Syria.
•  Reflexion and sharing platform: We will be organizing several meetings and conferences to share best practices from Europe and North Africa to better address the gaps and unify our efforts to face this phenomenon, we will be creating a mentors network.
•  Research and evaluation: We are developing a work unit to capitalize all the existed work on P/CVE and support other organization to develop their evaluation and monitoring methods, as well as conducting researches and studies.
•  Producing media pieces with ex-extremists  back from Syria to sensitize other potential fighter of the risks and clarify the reality that they will be facing in the war field.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our Center is aiming to interact with other member of the network to build partnership and work colaborately with them, share lessons learbed and experience.

Contact (1) Full Name
Soufiane El Hamdi
Job Title
Executive Manager
Head of the organisation
Alain Ruffion
Contact (2) Full Name
Alain Ruffion
Job Title (2)
Director

Arrabal-AID

National Network
Spain
Address

C/Don Aceras nº 23
29012 Malaga
Spain

Telephone
(+34) 952300500
Fax
(+34) 952 104 661
E-Mail
janaveros@arrabalempleo.org
E-Mail (2)
juventud@arrabalempleo.org
E-Mail (3)
proyectos@arrabalempleo.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Arrabal-AID is a No Profit social-oriented Spanish NGO, located in the city of Málaga. Since 2013, Arrabal-AID act as a Employment Center, with more of 50 employees. Budgetary resources in a year are approximately 1.000.000 of euro. Our main sources of funding are public (local, regional, national and european level), and private (foundations, banks, etc.) The projects are divided in different lines of action: employment services projects for people at risk of social exclusion (workshops, seminars, job demand and offer); international and voluntareer projects for young people (youth exchanges, trainings, EVS program, internships, etc.)  Key partners involved in the activities and projects are: Municipality of Malaga,  Ministry of Health,  Regional Council of Andalusia, Andalusia Embark Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, Bank foundation "la Caixa", TPFE..
Mission and Objectives

Arrabal-AID organization was founded in 1992. Since then, its main purposes have been: labour insertion, job guidance, specific job trainings, European mobility, the promotion of European Voluntary Service, the entrepreneurial culture and the fostering of citizens’ participation.
In cooperation with the Government and with private and social organizations, our organisation sets projects and programmes that foster the social integration of categories at risk of social exclusion and the insertion of unemployed people in the labour market.
Arrabal-AID also develops measures to support the social integration of third grade prisoners and probationers, ‘Accompanying Insertion’. Moreover, to facilitate personal autonomy and the access to the labour market, we also provide Arrabal-AID’s users with workshops aiming at the development of social-skills abilities, technological competences and Spanish communicative skills for foreigners.
In addition, Arrabal-AID promotes many other initiatives and programmes for socially vulnerable groups, including homeless people, victims of gender violence, prostitutes, immigrants with special difficulties, people with disabilities and youth with fewer opportunities. All of these actions are carry out in order to give them new social possibilities and new job opportunities in national and European labour market.

Main Projects / Activities

In the last three years, Arrabal-AID has implemented several actions with a strong impact especially in the local community:
Events and projects 2013:
- Forum Trees;
-“Desayunos con future”;
- ReINcorpora;
-“Enmarcar la Igualidad”;
- Festival “Alhaurin en Corto”;
- Emprender el Vuelo;
- Innovando en Femenino;
- IDARA;
- Acupa-T;
- Hogar;
- Activate por la Emancipacion;
- Plaza Europa;
- Empleabilidad y Movilidad Europea;
- Buscando Formación y Empleo;
- Voluntariado en Europa;
- Incorpora Joven Andalucia;
- Igualdad para enmarcar (communication project);
- Taxi para la igualdad (communication project);
- Apruebra (communication project).
For further details: https://issuu.com/jdlo/docs/memoria_2013_arrabal-aid_1084a4112314f4
2014:
- Social Campaign “Quieres ser mi Rey Mago” and “Elige Igualdad”;
- +alladelTeatro;
- Generando Genero;
- Banco del Tiempo;
- El tiempo se muove;
- Dieta y Habitos Saludables;
- Festival “Alhaurin en Corto”;
- Feria Expoforma: Empresa y Formacion;
- Empresar de Insercion;
- RETOS2020;
- Talento Solidario.
For further details: https://issuu.com/jdlo/docs/arrabal_2014_memoria
2015:
- Hablamos de discriminacion y delitos de odio;
- Tiempos de Economia Social”;
- Social Campaign “17deOctubreRadiografia” and “Apueba!”
- 17 de octubre. El documental;
- CONVIVE Malaga;
- Aprende a Emprender;
- La Mente de le Emprendedor;
- Trasformando Ideas En Negocio;
- VIVES PROYECTOS;
- Nuevas formula de financiacion para proyectos de innovacion social;
- MovingEmpleo;
For further details: https://issuu.com/jdlo/docs/memoria_2015_borrador

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Arrabal-AID will be able to strengthen the Spanish network and collaborate with other partners in future actions, in order to achieve ALF common goals.
Moreover, we can share our past experiences and contacts in the Andalusia Region, in purpose to give the opportunity to implement projects jointly and increase local and regional impact of the actions.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are strongly motivated to join the ALF network. In fact, we believe our action corresponds and goes in the same direction of ALF and AIMed mission.
That means take an important opportunity to improve our work for a better condition of vulnerable people. Furthermore, to promote values of interculturality, equality, respect, tolerance and volunteerism among young people.

Contact (1) Full Name
Davide Forte
Job Title
Assistant Project Manager
Head of the organisation
José Antonio Naveros
Contact (2) Full Name
Juan De Lucas
Job Title (2)
EVS Coordinator

Al-Samman Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Aid (ENSAN AID )

National Network
Egypt
Address

Egypt - QENA- Madinate Alamal -Luxor Street
QENA
Egypt

Telephone
+2 0965 348732
Fax
+2 0965 348732
E-Mail
melsaman@ensanaid.org
E-Mail (2)
melsaman@hotmail.com
E-Mail (3)
relmasry@ensaniad.org
E-Mail (4)
rehabelmasry79@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+2 01226981408
Mobile Phone (other)
+2 01270402691
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Youth and education
General Information

About Us The Development and Humanitarian Aid Foundation (ENSAN Aid) was founded in 2014 by Dr.  Mahmoud Abdelwahab  who wanted, after waging of experience in the field of international development programs to devote his life to humanitarian issues pressing in Egypt. Ensan Aid is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Our work focuses on high-impact programs to address the pressing issues facing children, women and the disadvantaged in poorer communities to support sustainable development initiatives that seek to find solutions to the growth of the community while promoting the empowerment of girls, women and children who are most in need. ENSAN Aid Foundation has the international expertise of international experience from several different nationalities; Egyptian, American, Australian, Belgian, British, Lebanese. Number Staff emplomed 14 Our partners" More than 23  Budgetary resoures available in a year ;200.000$ from donation and som e donors.    

Mission and Objectives

Our Vision Empowerment of women and children provision of: humanitarian services, health care services, education, economic and social empowerment. We also believe in the value of cooperation and partnership with everyone. Our Goals (HHEE) 1. Help alleviate poverty in rural and isolated communities with a focus on poorer women. 2. Health care for women and children. 3. Encourage and assist poor children to obtain an education and the protection of children from all violations. 4. Encourage women and girls to participate in community, economic empowerment/development programs and promoting the awareness of the community of the role of women and girls. Values  Accountability, transparency, respect and affinity with everyone regardless of "politics, religion, race, gender, disability or colour."  We are committed to working with the most vulnerable and needy women and children.

Main Projects / Activities

SHARIK Program "SHARIK its Arabic word it mean participated with us” .Empowerment of young men and of community participation .The program is implemented in Egypt and 3 countries as first stage the program aims: to enable youth to community participation.  ATAA program;  the program includes three objectives: (1) support the health sector of the communities most in need…Operations and medicines..Etc.  2. Enable poor children access to education and technology through providing school bags - Uniforms - pay school fees and Laptops.... 3. Empower the poor people economically through micro-finance in the tiny interest rate = 0 building on vocational training with the ownership of those small projects for the poor after six months. Girls g Entrepreneurship program. ANMAAإنماء” program Cooperation with UTA Agency  tthe purpose of the project is: supporting poor families in the poorest villages in income through microfinance and to provide vocational training ,empowerment of young men and women of volunteering and community participation, renovation of the 10 houses. 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Contribute to the development of the action plan, support and development of the Network  own resources -  Contribute to the development of new ideas.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

ALE Network is and  international Network  from several organizations have high experiences, so it will be a good opportunity to gain Mtnoaah experiences, and together we can improve performance and achieve the best results.

Contact (1) Full Name
Rehab Saad Elmasry
Job Title
chief executive officer-CEO
Head of the organisation
Dr. Mahmoud Abdelwahab
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr.Mahmoud Abdelwahab
Job Title (2)
Chairman

Museum of the History of Polish Jews

National Network
Poland
Address

ul. Anielewicza 6
00-157 Warsaw
Poland

Telephone
(48 22) 471 03 57
E-Mail
polin@polin.pl
E-Mail (2)
akomorowska@polin.pl
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
The Museum of the History of Polish Jews, formally founded in 2005 by the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland, the City of Warsaw and the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The Museum is a highly innovative and ambitious project, with the goal of sharing the history of Polish Jews and preserving Poland's rich Jewish heritage. It also concentrates on promoting the idea of tolerance in Polish society and building bridges between cultures. It currently employs 153 people and works with 154 volunteers. Budgetary resources per 2015: 33 352 998.75 PLN Sources of funding: 66% public funding, 23% program fees, 11% other. As an educational center committed to life-long learning, the Museum offers learning opportunities to all. As a cultural center, the Museum hosts films, performances, temporary exhibitions, conferences, lectures, symposia, and workshops. As a site of conscience, the Museum fosters civic dialogue and democratic values.
Mission and Objectives

The Museum of the History of Polish Jews - a center for education and culture - is dedicated to preserving the lasting legacy of Jewish life in Poland and of the civilization created by Polish Jews over the course of a millennium. The Museum will foster respect for Jewish tradition and culture and stimulate dialogue in the spirit of mutual acceptance and tolerance. The Museum is the first and only museum to focus on the millennium-long history of Polish Jews. Located on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews will take its place alongside the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Washington, D.C.) and Yad Vashem (Jerusalem) as one of the most important institutions of its kind. The Museum of the History of Polish Jews will also provide Poland's capital city with a new multifunctional cultural institution that will set a standard for museums internationally. The Museum of the History of Polish Jews will be a forum, a place for dialogue and civic engagement. It will inspire visitors to reflect on the personal and historical significance of the civilization of Polish Jews and to take action to preserve this legacy for future generations. It will confront hatred and promote moral responsibility and democratic values. As an international educational institution, the Museum will provide a unique learning environment through a cutting-edge multimedia narrative exhibition, lively public programs, a resource center, educational programs, and collaborative projects. Polish visitors will see their history and the places where they live today in a new way. For Jews across the globe, so many of whom have roots in Poland, the Museum will add depth to their visit to Poland and to their understanding of the Holocaust by presenting not only how Jews died, but also how they lived. All visitors will discover the vibrant civilization of what was once the largest Jewish community in the world and the center of the Jewish Diaspora.

Main Projects / Activities

EXHIBITIONS
The Core Exhibition
The attendance in 2015 amounted to nearly 320 000 people.
We offered a number of ways of visiting the exhibition, dedicated to different audiences and a variety of tools to assist in the visit, including:
▪ curator tours,
▪ individual visit along a thematic track,
▪ audio guides in 10 languages,
▪ printed guides in mini and micro version,
▪ educational workshops combined with a tour.
We are constantly working on the modification and enrichment of the offer.
Top temporary exhibitions
“Roman Vishniac: Photography, 1920–1975”, 8.05–31.08.2015
An exhibition of the works by one of the most important photographers showing the lost world of the Polish Jews.
“Wojciech Wilczyk: (in)visible”, 23.10.2015–4.01.2016
Photographs showing the preserved synagogues and their functions today.
“Frank Stella and Synagogues of Historic Poland”, 19.02 – 20.06.2016
A presentation of the work of a prominent American abstractionist inspired by the architecture of synagogues in former Poland.
Travelling exhibitions
“They Risked their Lives. Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust”
Travelling exhibition shown for the first time at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, December 3, 2013. Its purpose was to present the phenomenon of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations and the historical context of their choices, including circumstances and scale of help given to the Jews. The exhibition is based on a unique collection of testimonies from the Righteous as well as Holocaust survivors. It was prepared by the POLIN Museum in collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a view to present it at the Polish diplomatic and cultural institutions. It was presented in 10 countries, 43 places in seven language versions, including English, German and Spanish.
Museum on Wheels
The Museum on Wheels is a mobile educational exhibition presenting the history and culture of Polish Jews, which will travel around Poland from June 2014 until April 2016. We will visit nearly 50 small towns (up to 50 thousand inhabitants) across the country, as well as a number of festivals. The exhibition will be accompanied by different educational activities animated by the Museum’s educators and local leaders – including workshops, discussions, film screenings, and activities in urban space. The aim of the project is to teach audiences about the age-long coexistence of Polish and Jewish culture, and to support local leaders involved in Polish-Jewish dialogue and the protection of Jewish heritage.
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
Virtual Shtetl www.sztetl.org.pl
An internet platform devoted to documenting local Jewish history across Poland – from small towns to large cities, launched in 2009. The website features archival and contemporary material such as documents, maps, mementos, photographs and recordings. The project fosters a web-based community of local contributors who are passionate about Polish Jewish heritage. Thanks to the knowledge gathered, young people, students, individuals – even from the smallest towns, as well as descendants of Polish Jews scattered around the world can discover and research hitherto unknown history. The website is available in English, German and Hebrew, and can supplement traditional forms of education, allowing visitors to become involved in the creation of a virtual research database.
Polish Righteous – Recalling Forgotten History http://www.sprawiedliwi.org.pl
A project dedicated to Polish Righteous Among the Nations - people who helped Jews during the Holocaust, risking their own lives and the lives of their families. Stories of rescue are documented and presented on the portal. The research covers both Poland and Israel. Interviews with witnesses of history – rescuers, rescued and wit-nesses of rescue – are conducted by trained researchers. These meetings are preceded by meticulous preliminary research. We use accounts collected after the War, stored in archives.
Central Judaica Database http://judaica.polin.pl
The Central Judaica Database is an internet database featuring artifacts and documents related to Jewish culture, scattered throughout Poland and around the world. The Database contains descriptions and photographs of over (5200) objects from 11 Polish institutions. Most items in the collection come from private donors. They include, above all, family mementos, photographs, documents, items of daily use, letters and memoirs.
CONFERENCES
“Jewish Cultural Heritage. Projects, Methods, Inspirations”, 8-10.06.2016
The conference explored issues related to Jewish cultural heritage in contemporary Europe – preservation, animation, engagement, and impact. The project was supported by the EEA 2009-2014 Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009 – 2014 as part of the bilateral cooperation.
“In the circle of Peretz”, 07-10.09.2015.
An international conference devoted to Isaac Leib Peretz, the father of Yiddish literature, organized on the 100th anniversary of Peretz’s death.
GLOBAL EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM (GEOP)
GEOP was established in May 2015 as a project of the Museum of POLIN funded Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture, The William K. Bowes, Jr. Foundation and the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute in Poland. The aim of GEOP is to promote the study of the history and culture of Polish Jews in the international environment by supporting research and scientific exchange. It consists of scholarships doctoral and post-doctoral, doctoral nationwide seminars, scientific workshops and guest lectures visiting researchers, and academic conferences and seminars. The program is aimed at researchers in different stages of careers and different disciplines, including history, political science, literature, history of art, musicology, theater studies, philosophy, religion, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies and law, whose research interests include issues related to the history and culture of Jews in Poland.
JEWISH CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECT 2013-2016
The main aim of the Jewish Cultural Heritage project is to enable the public to draw inspiration from the thousand-year historic experience of Polish Jews. Our goal is to promote tolerance and to educate young people on how to live in today’s multicultural society in which different groups, customs, practices and religions function side by side. Activities organized within the framework of the project are largely addressed to children and young people from Poland and other countries, as well as teachers and educators. Persons with limited access to culture, including those with disabilities, are also an especially important target group. The project will involve various types of educational formulas: free programs for schools and teachers, photography, theatrical and music workshops, meetings, panel discussions, city initiatives, exhibitions, artistic residencies, publications and applications for mobile devices. Internet projects such as a virtual tour of the Museum and contemporary Jewish Warsaw or an interactive educational game for children are a special part of the project. The project is supported from the Norway and EEA Grants by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Museum of the History of Polish Jews is a highly innovative and ambitious institution.
The Museum received the 2016 European Museum of the Year Award. This prestigious award goes to a European museum which contributes most directly to attracting audiences and satisfying its visitors with unique atmosphere, imaginative interpretation and presentation, a creative approach to education and social responsibility. The jury recognized the Museum as a whole – its architecture, compelling core exhibition, its exceptional educational, cultural, and artistic programs, its impact, and the quality that it brings to everything that it does.
The Museum was also awarded the European Museum Academy Prize. The jury recognized the outstanding results of our institution in creating pioneering museum that carries on projects of European relevance.
Being the most innovative and technically advanced museum in Poland, we gladly support new museum projects in Poland. Our staff often offers technical and IT consulting, as well as advise on the use of new media. As a member of the Association of Jewish European Museums, we also offer expert knowledge to the museums abroad.
The diversity and variety of our activities and the scope of our aims and goals makes us an institution with an impact. We will gladly share our knowledge and experience with other members of the Anna Lindh Foundation Network in Poland.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Museum of the History of Polish Jews concentrates on promoting the idea of tolerance in Polish society and building bridges between different cultures. We would like to join the ALF Network to become part of a group of like-minded institutions that work together to improve mutual respect between cultures and support civil society.
We hope that by becoming part of the ALF Network we will have direct contact with modern cultural and civil society institutions, especially those specializing in the heritage of Polish Jews, and the history of the Diaspora, cooperate with them in the organization of major events and impact on mutual perceptions of education, culture and media. We would like to contribute to the work of the Anna Lindh Foundation in creation of a space of peace, and to bridge the gaps in mutual perceptions as well as promote diversity and coexistence.

Contact (1) Full Name
Agnieszka Komorowska-Gosk
Job Title
Fundraising Specialist
Head of the organisation
Professor Dariusz Stola, Director

Masr Awallan for human right and developments

National Network
Egypt
Address

112 st elfeshawy , shobra elkheman .qalyobeae
22 akresa,khafr el dawar,beheraa.
shobra el khema
Egypt

Telephone
0244737994
Telephone (other)
0244737994
Fax
0244737994
E-Mail
MASRAWALLAN2@GMAIL.COM
E-Mail (2)
gomaasleman@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
masrawallan80@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
masrawallanelekhbarea@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
01007309500
Mobile Phone (other)
01118150007
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
General Information
The organizational structure of the organization: ♦ Board of Directors ♦ Executive Office ♦ Board of Trustees ♦ Coordination Office. ♦ various committees of the Organization ♦ Member General Assembly consists of all the founding members and employees who Acklon in: 1. Board of Directors. 2. Executive Office (CEO as well as the provincial managers). 3. The Board of Trustees of the General Office of the Secretariat (the secretary-general as well as the provinces of Trustees). 4. Coordination Office (general coordinator and motivator coordinators of the provinces). 5. chairman and coordinator of each of the committees. Number of Employees 10 employees but linked to different projects and tasks It is a self-funding sources donations and some of the different companies average of $ 30,000 a year Work open seminars and public meetings, lectures and awareness campaigns and reporting method Permanent business partners of various provinces and districts of Youth and Sports in each governorate and the Federation of youth centers, villages and Culture Palaces Authority, public offices and the Egyptian National Library and Documentation
Mission and Objectives

the definition :
Egypt first intellectual movement that originated from Tahrir Square, a product of the glorious revolution of January 25 and became a legal entity under the Law of the Ministry of Solidarity number 1714 for the year 2011, in an effort to spread human rights and development.
Egypt first targeting the organization:
Institutions and bodies, organizations, leaders and individuals who are making dearly in order to regain Egypt's leading among nations status, as well as peoples and nations and individuals who love Egypt and wish to take their place leading real position, so the Egyptian brother better in presenting yourself to others, not antagonize one on Egypt, do not get angry than those who do not like it, then maybe their homelands love it more, I will make Egypt first
the letter :
Human rights: support and dissemination of human rights principles among Alfshat marginalized, poor and minorities.
Development: the development of a real awareness of the Egyptian citizen and contribute strongly in the Egyptian Revival industry through the construction of new thinking and purposeful.
Vision:
Human rights: Educational individuals are able to understand the different rights and Allowajat and then protection of human rights in the community among encourage individuals without discrimination,
Development: building awareness and the formation of the Egyptian citizen Ali sophisticated scientific basis, and work on the return of the Egyptian individual to what it was from the progress and prosperity of intellectual and cultural characteristic of the finest people in the world
Values:
• giving and love,
• hope and optimism.
• Fidelity and dedication,
• patience and perseverance,
• respect and cooperation,
• moderation,
• piety and charity.
Principles:
• Secretariat and fidelity,
• clarity and transparency,
• respect and credibility.
• Commitment to the commitments and deadlines,
• responsibility and accountability for all,
• justice and equality for all,
• Compliance with regulations and laws.
• Quality, commitment to science and statistics,
• commitment to the Declaration of Human Rights in Islam,
• taking into account the international conventions on human rights,
• decentralization (delegate some powers to Mrasin)
• Teamwork (team spirit),
• Flexibility in dealing with the preservation of the principles,
• development and keep pace with the times,
• the public interest (Egypt first),
• SC in decision making (the use of experts - Compatibility - Rating),
• Aalmcharkh and acceptance of others.
Strategic directions of the organization:
• feature of Egypt first: sustainable development.
• payoff outputs: a non-profit.
• Egypt outputs Firstly services.
• Manpower: Members and staff.
• sources of income: subscriptions - Projects - sponsors - grants - donations.
• style spread: branches.
Gap, which operates by Egypt First:
• marginalization.
• ignorance.
• injustice.
• poverty.
Plan:
• spread over the next three years will be Egypt's first Municipality in each center nationwide.
• Outstanding Selection Members and who are able to fulfill the conditions to work in Egypt first.
• Training and qualification of these members through Egypt, first to be able to activate and implement these goals.
Objectives:
Development goals:
• Attention to the development of thought and awareness building in various fields.
• Tnmbh spirit of active participation among citizens in the monitoring and recording the follow-up to the political and social life.
• Work on improving the private Egyptian citizen behavior.
• Development and Chgiya skills I have all distinguished and talented in various fields.
Human rights goals
Monitor and follow up the implementation of special programs for
• parties and individuals in the parliament, the government, the President of the Republic.
• Monitoring the performance of members of local councils themselves as individuals, councils and Maholha strengthen the ligament between them and the citizens and the transfer of a real picture for its services.
• The Organization to exercise its role in spreading the culture of human rights and defend them.
• monitor and follow up different ideas and intellectual currents in the domestic arena.
The idea :
This idea formed the organization to contribute to the renaissance of modern Egypt from the human rights and development to maintain the gains of the Egyptian people after the events of the revolution of January 25, 2011 and the principles of the revolution, namely:
Freedom - dignity - social justice.
It consists of members representing all known for their competence and integrity, and national attitudes distinct classes of Egyptian society, and consist of at least:
● number of five members from each village
● 10 members of each center
● number of 20 people from each province
● some of the best Egyptian personalities in all fields and disciplines in what is called (Committee of Wise Men).
We hope that every sincere and loving this country to make every effort to spread this idea and make it work for a better future for us all.
It has filed for Assembly No. 1714 for the year 2011 under the Ministry of Solidarity Organization Egypt first for Human Rights and Development .

Main Projects / Activities

- Masr Awallan Organization’s experience
Name of the lead applicant: Masr Awallan Organisation for Humane Right and Développement
Project title: Awareness of youth  ) girl and boys(  about first aid
Location of the action Cost of the action (EUR) Role in the action: Coordinator, co-beneficiary, affiliated entity  Donors to the action (name)  Amount contributed (by donor) Dates
Qalyoubeya 1000
Post processing of the work place Compassion Association for Charity
Through a number 2 meeting 400 12- 2 -2015
To
10-3-2015
Objectives and results of the action • Objectives :
• Young boys and girls  in Qalyubia  awareness of the overall objectives of the organization
• The spread of organization between youth groups
• Young boys and girls aware about the importance of first aid and the dangers of ignorance in critical times
Results :
• The organization has become more well-known and widespread in the work area
• Organization ranked  12 new member of the Youth Category
• Organization ranked  60 a young man to have awareness and understanding of first aid
 
Name of the lead applicant: Masr Awallan Organisation for Humane Right and Développement
Project title: Awareness of)  youth girl and boys (  for Participation in local elections
Location of the action Cost of the action (EUR) Role in the action: Coordinator, co-beneficiary, affiliated entity  Donors to the action (name)  Amount contributed (by donor) Date
Qalyoubeya 1500
Organization and fully equipped to establish activity Youth and Sports Directorate Qalyoubeya
Federation of youth centers and villages in Qalyoubeya through 7 meetings in youth centers Qalyoubeya 900 20-3-2015
To
13-5-2015
Objectives and results of the action Objectives :
• Young boys and girls aware of the seven youth centers that have been selected for preservation in the Qalyoubeya overall objectives of the organization
• The spread of organization between youth groups
• Young boys and girls aware of the role of local councils and the three authorities
• Young boys and girls aware of the dangers of ignorance and political passivity and lack of participation definition
• Young boys and girls of their rights in the Constitution, which guaranteed them 25% to participate must be involved and that their legitimate right of course to the Constitution of Egypt 2014
• Raise the positive energy among young people and motivate them to work and community participation
• Launching a campaign for road Sweeteners year for all young people of Egypt and the slogan is not alone Qalyoubeya
Results :
• The organization has become more well-known and widespread in Qalyoubeya province, which is the activity centers
• We have become new members of the Youth Category
• We have become the number 755 and a young girl to have a full awareness and understanding of the localities and local elections
• We have become a new youth cadres keen to participate in the localities
• Became the organization works with government agencies and official more sophisticated and in interactive way

Name of the lead applicant: Masr Awallan Organisation for Humane Right and Développement
Project title: Awareness of youth and citizens by terrorism risks
Location of the action Cost of the action (EUR) Role in the action: Coordinator, co-beneficiary, affiliated entity  Donors to the action (name)  Amount contributed (by donor) Date
Egypt 2200 Self-financing of the participants Branches of the organization in the governorates
Dakahlia - the lake - Kafr el-Sheikh - Giza - Minya - Cairo through 7 meetings  1100 5-07-2014
To
30-04-2015
Objectives and results of the action • Objectives :
• Youth and citizens aware to the general objectives of the Organization definition
• Young boys and girls aware of the dangers of ignorance and political passivity and lack of participation definition
• Young boys and girls aware about the importance of active participation in public life and integration into society and the lack of introversion and isolation and the dangers of ignorance in critical times
• Young boys and girls aware of their rights in the Constitution, which guaranteed them 25% to participate must participate and that their legitimate right course for the Egyptian Constitution of 2014 m so you should all participate in the construction of Egypt after June 30
• Raise the positive energy among young people and motivate them to work, community participation and directed their energies in the construction and development, renounce violence and extremism and terrorism
• Results :
• The organization has become more well-known and widespread in the work area at the level of the republic, especially in the provinces that have contributed to the establishment of activity
• We have become new members of the class youth and ordinary citizens
• We have become the number 5000 citizens, mostly young girls and their awareness and understanding of the concept of terrorism and moderate Islam, moderation and acceptance of the other
• We have become a new youth cadres keen to participate in the construction and positive communication with others
• It has become a real connect with the popular and youth category in the various governorates of Egypt
Name of the lead applicant: Masr Awallan Organisation for Humane Right and Développement
Project title: Awareness of youth and citizens for Participatation in the presidential elections 2014
Location of the action Cost of the action (EUR) Role in the action: Coordinator, co-beneficiary, affiliated entity  Donors to the action (name)  Amount contributed (by donor) Date
Egypt 1200 Self-financing of the participants Branches of the organization in the governorates
Dakahlia - the lake - Kafr el-Sheikh - Giza - Minya - Cairo through 7 meetings 500 1-01-2014
To
30-11-2014
 
 

Objectives and results of the action • Objectives
• Youth and citizens to the general objectives of the Organization definition
• Young men and women of the dangers of ignorance and political passivity and lack of participation definition
• Young men and women about the importance of active participation in public life and integration into society and the lack of introversion and isolation and the dangers of ignorance in critical times
• Participation in the democratic transition through which the country after two major revolutions
• Stimulate the largest amount of citizens to use their constitutional right to vote on the president of Egypt
Results :
• The organization has become more well-known and widespread in the work area at the level of the republic, especially in the provinces that have contributed to the establishment of activity
• Become citizens, they have the confidence of even a small part in offering them the services of the National Labor organizations in Egypt
• We have become new members of the class youth and ordinary citizens
• We have become the number more than 7,000 citizens, mostly young girls and they have a real incentive and the will to participate in the vote in elections organized effort
• We have become a new youth cadres keen to participate in the construction and positive communication with others
Became the organization is working with government agencies and official more sophisticated and interactive way
• It has become a real connect with the popular and youth category in the various governorates of Egypt

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Organization Egypt first member by more than an alliance to contribute to the development and solving community problems in sucking, and that Egypt first have four branches authorized by the Ministry of Social Solidarity and officially also have seven branch eligible for that which is also a member of the General Federation of associations and institutions of civil Arab Republic of Egypt is events that are in collaboration with other associations and governmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions in the areas of work of the organization and former business better Maabehn on it

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

For the acquisition of more experience and give others also Maldina of experience and the acquisition of new business partnerships and expand community work department and contribute to the local community and international tangles and achieve greater achievements for the local community in Egypt and the Arab world and the starting societal year to operate a global breakthrough to achieve better results through transparency, credibility and work collective through the joint cooperation between the coalition organizations

Contact (1) Full Name
mr/gomaa morshidy mohamed abu sleman
Job Title
chairman of organization
Head of the organisation
gomaa sleman
Contact (2) Full Name
amira quorish ahmed ally
Job Title (2)
vice president

Museum of the History of Polish Jews

National Network
Poland
Address

ul. Anielewicza 6
00-157 Warsaw
Poland

Telephone
(48 22) 471 03 57
E-Mail
polin@polin.pl
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Religion
  7. Research
  8. Youth and education
General Information
The Museum of the History of Polish Jews, formally founded in 2005 by the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland, the City of Warsaw and the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The Museum is a highly innovative and ambitious project, with the goal of sharing the history of Polish Jews and preserving Poland's rich Jewish heritage. It also concentrates on promoting the idea of tolerance in Polish society and building bridges between cultures. It currently employs 153 people and works with 154 volunteers. Budgetary resources per 2015: 33 352 998.75 PLN Sources of funding: 66% public funding, 23% program fees, 11% other. As an educational center committed to life-long learning, the Museum offers learning opportunities to all. As a cultural center, the Museum hosts films, performances, temporary exhibitions, conferences, lectures, symposia, and workshops. As a site of conscience, the Museum fosters civic dialogue and democratic values.
Mission and Objectives

The Museum of the History of Polish Jews - a center for education and culture - is dedicated to preserving the lasting legacy of Jewish life in Poland and of the civilization created by Polish Jews over the course of a millennium. The Museum will foster respect for Jewish tradition and culture and stimulate dialogue in the spirit of mutual acceptance and tolerance. The Museum is the first and only museum to focus on the millennium-long history of Polish Jews. Located on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews will take its place alongside the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Washington, D.C.) and Yad Vashem (Jerusalem) as one of the most important institutions of its kind. The Museum of the History of Polish Jews will also provide Poland's capital city with a new multifunctional cultural institution that will set a standard for museums internationally. The Museum of the History of Polish Jews will be a forum, a place for dialogue and civic engagement. It will inspire visitors to reflect on the personal and historical significance of the civilization of Polish Jews and to take action to preserve this legacy for future generations. It will confront hatred and promote moral responsibility and democratic values. As an international educational institution, the Museum will provide a unique learning environment through a cutting-edge multimedia narrative exhibition, lively public programs, a resource center, educational programs, and collaborative projects. Polish visitors will see their history and the places where they live today in a new way. For Jews across the globe, so many of whom have roots in Poland, the Museum will add depth to their visit to Poland and to their understanding of the Holocaust by presenting not only how Jews died, but also how they lived. All visitors will discover the vibrant civilization of what was once the largest Jewish community in the world and the center of the Jewish Diaspora.

Main Projects / Activities

EXHIBITIONS
The Core Exhibition
The attendance in 2015 amounted to nearly 320 000 people. We offered a number of ways of visiting the exhibition, dedicated to different audiences and a variety of tools to assist in the visit, including:
▪ curator tours,
▪ individual visit along a thematic track,
▪ audio guides in 10 languages,
▪ printed guides in mini and micro version,
▪ educational workshops combined with a tour.
We are constantly working on the modification and enrichment of the offer.
Top temporary exhibitions
“Roman Vishniac: Photography, 1920–1975”, 8.05–31.08.2015
An exhibition of the works by one of the most important photographers showing the lost world of the Polish Jews.
“Wojciech Wilczyk: (in)visible”, 23.10.2015–4.01.2016
Photographs showing the preserved synagogues and their functions today.
“Frank Stella and Synagogues of Historic Poland”, 19.02 – 20.06.2016
A presentation of the work of a prominent American abstractionist inspired by the architecture of synagogues in former Poland.
Travelling exhibitions
“They Risked their Lives. Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust”
Travelling exhibition shown for the first time at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, December 3, 2013. Its purpose was to present the phenomenon of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations and the historical context of their choices, including circumstances and scale of help given to the Jews. The exhibition is based on a unique collection of testimonies from the Righteous as well as Holocaust survivors. It was prepared by the POLIN Museum in collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a view to present it at the Polish diplomatic and cultural institutions. It was presented in 10 countries, 43 places in seven language versions, including English, German and Spanish.
"Museum on Wheels"
The Museum on Wheels is a mobile educational exhibition presenting the history and culture of Polish Jews, which will travel around Poland from June 2014 until April 2016. We will visit nearly 50 small towns (up to 50 thousand inhabitants) across the country, as well as a number of festivals. The exhibition will be accompanied by different educational activities animated by the Museum’s educators and local leaders – including workshops, discussions, film screenings, and activities in urban space. The aim of the project is to teach audiences about the age-long coexistence of Polish and Jewish culture, and to support local leaders involved in Polish-Jewish dialogue and the protection of Jewish heritage.
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
Virtual Shtetl www.sztetl.org.pl
An internet platform devoted to documenting local Jewish history across Poland – from small towns to large cities, launched in 2009. The website features archival and contemporary material such as documents, maps, mementos, photographs and recordings. The project fosters a web-based community of local contributors who are passionate about Polish Jewish heritage. Thanks to the knowledge gathered, young people, students, individuals – even from the smallest towns, as well as descendants of Polish Jews scattered around the world can discover and research hitherto unknown history. The website is available in English, German and Hebrew, and can supplement traditional forms of education, allowing visitors to become involved in the creation of a virtual research database.
Polish Righteous – Recalling Forgotten History http://www.sprawiedliwi.org.pl
A project dedicated to Polish Righteous Among the Nations - people who helped Jews during the Holocaust, risking their own lives and the lives of their families. Stories of rescue are documented and presented on the portal. The research covers both Poland and Israel. Interviews with witnesses of history – rescuers, rescued and wit-nesses of rescue – are conducted by trained researchers. These meetings are preceded by meticulous preliminary research. We use accounts collected after the War, stored in archives.
Central Judaica Database http://judaica.polin.pl
The Central Judaica Database is an internet database featuring artifacts and documents related to Jewish culture, scattered throughout Poland and around the world. The Database contains descriptions and photographs of over (5200) objects from 11 Polish institutions. Most items in the collection come from private donors. They include, above all, family mementos, photographs, documents, items of daily use, letters and memoirs.
CONFERENCES
“Jewish Cultural Heritage. Projects, Methods, Inspirations”, 8-10.06.2016
The conference explored issues related to Jewish cultural heritage in contemporary Europe – preservation, animation, engagement, and impact. The project was supported by the EEA 2009-2014 Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2009 – 2014 as part of the bilateral cooperation.
“In the circle of Peretz”, 07-10.09.2015
An international conference devoted to Isaac Leib Peretz, the father of Yiddish literature, organized on the 100th anniversary of Peretz’s death.
GLOBAL EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM (GEOP)
GEOP was established in May 2015 as a project of the Museum of POLIN funded Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture, The William K. Bowes, Jr. Foundation and the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute in Poland. The aim of GEOP is to promote the study of the history and culture of Polish Jews in the international environment by supporting research and scientific exchange. It consists of scholarships doctoral and post-doctoral, doctoral nationwide seminars, scientific workshops and guest lectures visiting researchers, and academic conferences and seminars. The program is aimed at researchers in different stages of careers and different disciplines, including history, political science, literature, history of art, musicology, theater studies, philosophy, religion, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies and law, whose research interests include issues related to the history and culture of Jews in Poland.
JEWISH CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECT 2013-2016
The main aim of the Jewish Cultural Heritage project is to enable the public to draw inspiration from the thousand-year historic experience of Polish Jews. Our goal is to promote tolerance and to educate young people on how to live in today’s multicultural society in which different groups, customs, practices and religions function side by side.
Activities organized within the framework of the project are largely addressed to children and young people from Poland and other countries, as well as teachers and educators. Persons with limited access to culture, including those with disabilities, are also an especially important target group.
The project will involve various types of educational formulas: free programs for schools and teachers, photography, theatrical and music workshops, meetings, panel discussions, city initiatives, exhibitions, artistic residencies, publications and applications for mobile devices. Internet projects such as a virtual tour of the Museum and contemporary Jewish Warsaw or an interactive educational game for children are a special part of the project.
The project is supported from the Norway and EEA Grants by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Museum of the History of Polish Jews is a highly innovative and ambitious institution.
The Museum received the 2016 European Museum of the Year Award. This prestigious award goes to a European museum which contributes most directly to attracting audiences and satisfying its visitors with unique atmosphere, imaginative interpretation and presentation, a creative approach to education and social responsibility. The jury recognized the Museum as a whole – its architecture, compelling core exhibition, its exceptional educational, cultural, and artistic programs, its impact, and the quality that it brings to everything that it does.
The Museum was also awarded the European Museum Academy Prize. The jury recognized the outstanding results of our institution in creating pioneering museum that carries on projects of European relevance.
Being the most innovative and technically advanced museum in Poland, we gladly support new museum projects in Poland. Our staff often offers technical and IT consulting, as well as advise on the use of new media. As a member of the Association of Jewish European Museums, we also offer expert knowledge to the museums abroad.
The diversity and variety of our activities and the scope of our aims and goals makes us an institution with an impact. We will gladly share our knowledge and experience with other members of the Anna Lindh Foundation Network in Poland.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Museum of the History of Polish Jews concentrates on promoting the idea of tolerance in Polish society and building bridges between different cultures. We would like to join the ALF Network to become part of a group of like-minded institutions that work together to improve mutual respect between cultures and support civil society.
We hope that by becoming part of the ALF Network we will have direct contact with modern cultural and civil society institutions, especially those specializing in the heritage of Polish Jews, and the history of the Diaspora, cooperate with them in the organization of major events and impact on mutual perceptions of education, culture and media. We would like to contribute to the work of the Anna Lindh Foundation in creation of a space of peace, and to bridge the gaps in mutual perceptions as well as promote diversity and coexistence.

Contact (1) Full Name
Olga Assanowicz
Job Title
Fundraising Specialist
Head of the organisation
Professor Dariusz Stola, Director

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National Network
Slovak Republic
Address

ALF Secretariat
Alexandria
Egypt

Telephone
00201022899805
E-Mail
paulina.raduchowska@bibalex.org
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
1985
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
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Contact (1) Full Name
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Villa Romana e.V.

National Network
Germany
Address

Via Senese 68
50124 Florenz
Germany

Telephone
0039 055 221654
Telephone (other)
0049 15127021837
E-Mail
leitung@villaromana.org
E-Mail (2)
leitung@villaromana.org
E-Mail (3)
leitung@villaromana.org
E-Mail (4)
leitung@villaromana.org
Mobile Phone
00393484803550
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1905
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
General Information
Villa Romana was founded by a group of german artists and supporters in 1905. It was part of the movement of artists to self organize themselves apart from govermental structures. The Villa Romana association hosts each year the Villa Romana fellows, the eldst prize for contemporary art in Germany. Fellows have to come from Germany, not neccessarily have a german passport. Parallel to the fellows' residency Villa Romana is since 2007 inviting guest artists from Mediterranean countries for residencies in Florence and is organizing a wide range of exhibitions / meetings / concerts / screenings to move on the dialogue between contemporary artists in the Mediterranean region and share it with the german public. Please have a look at our website for concrete examples ... Depending on the project we are collaborating with different partners in Italy and abroad, institutional ones as well as individuals.  Villa Romana is since the beginning a non profit association, supported by the Deutsche Bank Foundation, the Federal German Government and private sponsors. We do have a max. budget of 450.000,- including all costs (fellowship, staff, building, program etc.). Villa Romana works since 1905 in an old Florentine Villa with 40 rooms and a 1,5 hectar garden, not far from the City center. 
Mission and Objectives

The main objective since 1905 is to support and promote (young) contemporary artists.
Until 2006 this objective was mainly focussed on the Italian-German exchange. Since 2007 we try to perceive our Italian base as a starting point to communicate with contemporary artists around the Mediterranean, create individual long lasting networks and encourage young artists in their career.
Since forced migration is also touching contemporary artists we started to create a network between artists living in Europe and those who just arrived. It is very new also on facebook: gravity for all.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main activities concerning the European and Mediterranean exchange are up to now very limited, almost without a budget. But with this little money we invite artists for a 2-3 month residency in Florence, initiate projekts like "Pas de DEeux" with artists from Maghreb and curators from the Northern Mediterranean (final book presentation on Marrakech Biennal 2014), cooperate with initiatives such as 98weeks in Beirut  ("Alternative readings"; "Oh Seminar!") or Petrit Halilaj and his project to support young artists from Kossovo (also residency in Villa Romana). On the other hand we try to mirror our practise in Italy when having shows and presentations in Germany, for example in 2013 at Deutsche Bank KunstHalle with "Süden" / South project. 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We could contribute to both networks in Germany as well as in Italy, because until now their are only very, very few initiatives focussing on contemporary artist in European/Mediterranean dialogues. 
Our means are all means used by contemporary artists, in analogue as well as digital ways.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

All our efforts communicating with the Mediterranean is not covered by our "historical" aims and so far not even financially supported. We could be much more efficient if we could find additional support specially for the European / Mediterranean exchange. We want to extend the Süden / South radio (developped together with Radio Papesse), we want to develop a research on indepent music around the Mediterranean, we want to give a stronger public appearance to single artists and devevlop our collaboration / research with refugee artists in Italy as well as in Germany.

Contact (1) Full Name
Angelika Stepken
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Angelika Stepken