Sonsuz Şükran Derneği

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Hayriye Caddesi No:12
Galatasaray
34434 Istanbul /
Turkey

Telephone
0090.212. 251 52 42
E-Mail
mtasdiken@sonsuzsukran.org
E-Mail (2)
zehrawellmann@sonsuzsukran.org
Mobile Phone
00905413046123
Website
http://www.sonsuzsukran.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Heritage
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Religion
  8. Youth and education
General Information
Sonsuz Şükran Derneği (Eternal Gratitude Association) organizes culture, arts and educational projects in the region of Konya, central Anatolia. Its aim is to express Gratitude to Anatolia as homeland of different and ancient cultures and support intercultural exchange. The foundation of Sonsuz Şükran Köyü as an arts and culture village is a main achievement. Organizing festivals, workshops and education, the association aims at reviving rural areas and promote a intercultural exchange and learning, especially between urban and rural areas and cultures. The organization has about 50 prominent members and 10 permanent staff and organizes the “Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters” festival annually. The organization is funded mainly by the members of the association as well as project based by private and public donors.  The association has a large network of artists, cultural agents and intellectuals that are involved in its projects and activities. Among them are Beyoglu Municipality, Cavus Municipality, Selcuk University and the Fransiz Sokagi Cultural Center in Istanbul.   
Mission and Objectives

The main mission and objectives of the Eternal Gratitude Association are cultural exchange between urban and rural areas in Turkey as well as intercultural exchange and cooperations between Turkey and its neighbors in Europe. Mainly Turkish artists, most of whom have their roots in villages in rural Anatolia, return to Anatolia, to the Village of Eternal Gratitude, to pay back, learn and remember their Anatolian roots. By organizing an annual festival (the Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters) and other artistic and cultural events, not only cultural exchange between different layers of society is encouraged, but also socio-economic support is being made to the region which is increasingly suffers from depopulation and underdevelopment.  

Main Projects / Activities

Sonsuz Sükran Derneği (SSD), during the past 6 years of its existence and activities in Turkey, has gained thorough relevant experience with international and especially European cooperations. Among cooperation projects that have been conducted are the “Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters”. In this framework, an international Land Art event and the International “Cumra Sculpture Festival” have been conducted in 2011 with the participation of sculptors from Turkey, France, Germany and other European countries.
The “Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters” that took place annually from 2009 so far included international guests, among them artists from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Mongolia, Ireland, England and Morocco.
Furthermore, events such as the “Çavuş International Painting Event” have been conducted. In the Painting event, 37 artists from 11 different Arab countries participated and created their own vision of the village on canvas. Another on-going project is the setup of a permanent cooperation with partners from Austria (Styrian Summer Art), Germany (Experimental Media Lab HBK Saar) and Hungary (Utca Szak). Together with its partners, SSD applied for funding in the framework of the European Culture Programme and continues to foster international cooperation and exchange of individuals as well as of partner organizations.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The Eternal Gratitude Association provides a large network of well known artists and cultural - intellectual individuals and organizations. The association can contribute to the country network by adding its own large national and international network to the country network, setting up new cooperations and providing the Village of Eternal Gratitude as a location that can be understood as a unique home and base in central Anatolia that offers all kinds of opportunities for network activities. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The objectives and purpose of the ALF Network of improving mutual understanding and dialogue correspond very well to the objectives and activities of our organization. As a place of universality, cosmopolitanism, arts and culture, the Village of Eternal Gratitude and Eternal Gratitude Association aims to provide a space, location and the opportunities to make dialogue happen. The fields of action of the ALF Network  - education, culture and media, similarly correspond to the fields of activities of the Eternal Gratitude Association, that has conducted inderdisciplinary, annual arts events since 2009. 
ALF aims at strengthening EuroMediterranean relations, especially at a time when the EU accession process has been slowing down and Turkish politics and society increasingly turned politically strained.The Eternal Gratitude Association works in favor of increasing and supporting democratic values, dialogue and tolerance within Turkish society, empower women and minority rights and provide education for young and underpriviledged parts of society.
ALF and its networked organizations try to strengthen international cooperation of Turkish actors especially with European countries, which in the past years also increasingly became an aim of Sonsuz Sükran Derneği. Internationalization of the project and the inclusion of cultural exchange has become one main aim of Sonsuz Sükran Derneği and the Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters.

Contact (1) Full Name
Zehra Wellmann
Job Title
Project Manager
Head of the organisation
Mehmet Taşdiken
Contact (2) Full Name
Mehmet Taşdiken
Job Title (2)
Chairman, Cultural Manager, Producer

Centre des Jeunes pour les Recherches et le Developpement

National Network
Morocco
Address

ASS.CJRD@GMAIL.COM BENSUPERRACHID@GMAIL.COM AV MOLAY HICHAM RUE CHOURAFA N'32
GUELMIM 81000 MAROC
81000 Guelmim
Morocco

Telephone
0528322639
E-Mail
elabadi.mustapha@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
SERKOUHMOUFID@GMAIL.COM
Mobile Phone
0678527617
Mobile Phone (other)
0675034438
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Others
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information

Le centre des jeunes pour les recherches et le développement est une association à bute non lucratif créer en 2015 à GUELMIM Située au sud du Maroc 

Mission and Objectives

Ses objectifs  principaux  est d’encourager la recherche scientifique et participer fortement au développement de la population par l’amélioration des compétences du jeunes

Main Projects / Activities

Le centre des jeunes pour les recherches et le développement a  déjà réalisé des activités divers cette : Année de création Réalisation  d’une journée artistique en partenariat avec  d’autres associations sous le thème l’art est  un moteur  au développement  de la compétence des jeunes Lancement du projet « magazine du sud » qui a comme objectif de publier les recherches des étudiants de la région du sud du Maroc Le centre a participé aussi à l’organisation des tables rondes et des conférences locales qui traite les problématiques de l’éducation et le rôle de l’autorité civile dans ce sujet

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

grace à notre réseau au meileu de l'université nous allons contribuer fortement à des programmes et projets qui se croisent avec vos objectifs et vos conceptions 

Contact (1) Full Name
EL AABADI Mustapha
Job Title
Student
Head of the organisation
SERKOUH MOUFIDA
Contact (2) Full Name
SERKOUH Moufida
Job Title (2)
Student

Digital citizen Association for Informatics and information capacity development

National Network
Morocco
Address

dar chabab smara, smara, maroc
hay lirak n41, smara, maroc
72000 smara
Morocco

Telephone
0661970098
E-Mail
groupasly@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
fdalae@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
0661970098
Mobile Phone (other)
0673231138
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Media
  4. Youth and education
General Information
1: General information Digital citizen Association established for Informatics and information capacity development and rehabilitation of young people intellectually and knowledge in science, law and development, information technology, communications and media The headquarters of the Assembly: the city of Smara, southern Morocco, can be transferred once the decision of the Executive Committee.   2: Modalities of action Digital citizen depends on the principle of autonomy in working out the decisions of the administrative authority and for each organization or stream and others, but this does not prevent you from engaging in any activist who helped organise the development fabric, national or international or local Committee, regional, national or international conformity with the objectives and progress of development policy and the objectives specified in the Statute of each fabric or Committee.   3: Sources of funding Don't have the financing and seek to link targeted partnerships   4: Structure of the organization Go Office Manager Assembly consists of 5 members elected for 4 years, and consists of:  The President Vice President  Treasurer  Secretary General  Consultant
Mission and Objectives

our Goals:

To achieve its mission and function development of digital citizen set of goals:
O contribute to moving the media landscape through a sense of citizenship;
O youth rehabilitation cognitive in involvement in the series of local development and public affairs;
O promote studies in the field of media, democracy and civic education;
O the preparation and development of youth rehabilitation programmes;
O deepen altwahad links and cooperation with different actors and development workers;
O build the scientific talent capable of discussing issues in depth and discreet;
O work in consolidating the principle of good governance in public affairs through sensitization and awareness-raising;
O configure the relations of cooperation between the national and local institutions and national and foreign equivalents;
O support for both development and democracy reforms that push society and youth;
O invite young people to participate in human development programmes and the promotion of the community as well as the status of young people;
O provide training workshops;
O strengthen the capacity of young people to acquire new techniques.
O address audaciously to what threatens the community development process and the framing of his youth;
O work for education for citizenship, responsibility, accountability and awareness concept grooving;
O developing the skills of young people in work and production of information materials concerned with the issues of citizens techniques «multimédia
(Photos, short films ...) ;
O legal and media composition, developmental, intellectual and cognitive rehabilitation for members of the digital citizen;
O all noble goals that don't contradict the law.

Main Projects / Activities

 holding companies with public administrations concerned to advance the status of new media and civic education.
 organize training sessions and training workshops, lectures, art exhibits and audio-visual presentations and publications or periodicals, to raise awareness among young people;
 to exchange experiences and information with organizations and national and international bodies working in the same direction;
 intervention with the authorities concerned to work on advancement of our youth, and detect anomalies on block development project and its relationship with modern progress.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We will work on making Web initiatives and partnership among all to reach the objectives of the Foundation
Through coordination with the nearest Association close to us And work with them Then expand slowly

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

the ALF Network is leading effective networks
We are proud to offer her important programs
Aspires to promote youth
This is because the network's goals overlap with our goals
We decided to work with it for youth and development capabilities

Contact (1) Full Name
alaa asly
Head of the organisation
alaa asly

Solèart Management

National Network
Italy
Address

Via Tracia 2
00183 Roma
Italy

Telephone
0039 3465858903
E-Mail
info@soleartmanagement.com
E-Mail (2)
soleartmanagement@outlook.it
Website
http://www.soleartmanagement.com
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
SOLÈART Management: Founder&Executive Director ALEXANDRA SOLEA, Project manager FRANCESCO MORETTI. The projects promoted by Soléart Management aspire to establish themselves in the national and international cultural level through concrete actions, in order to encourage the  international cultural environment to give greater importance to the cultural dimension, to encourage the communication of music and provide to the society the richness of musical thought and the creativity of young people. The main partners involved in the organization's projects are, so far: Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romanian Embassy in Italy, Embassy of Kazakhstan in Italy, Santa Cecilia” Music Conservatory in Rome, Luna Rossa Productions London, Polish Cultural Institute in Rome, Teatro dell’Opera “La Fenice” in Venice, Accademia Nazionale di “Santa Cecilia”, Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Accademia di Romania a Roma,  “George Enescu” International Festival and Competition ecc.
Mission and Objectives

Solèart wishes to promote knowledge of musical cultures and educational models belonging to different national identities and traditions; music teaches us that any element evaluated independently enjoys much of a certain meaning but, in essence, is meaningless. The sense is acquired through further structural interconnections and relationships, as well as in life coexist dialectic and emotions, passion and dedication that must, however, draw, with boldness and wisdom, a meaning that is Harmony. The idea of a common origin of all the arts and sciences thus lies in the love of wisdom as the sole basis.
Through its concrete activities and projects, developed in the national and international cultural environment, Soléart desires to encourage the international organisations to give greater importance to the cultural dimension, to encourage the communication of music and provide to the society the richness of musical thought and the creativity of young people.

Main Projects / Activities

The main projects developed by Solèart aim to  promote the young musicians through various artistic projects at national and international level, to intensify the artistic exchanges between different countries and institutions of culture, to organize and promote the values of art through seminars, workshops and master classes in partnership with local and international public and private structures.
The recent activities of Solèart Management include several cultural events (master classes,concerts, seminars) in collaboration with: Ravello Festival, Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romanian Embassy in Italy, “Santa Cecilia” Music Conservatory in Rome, Luna Rossa Productions Ltd, Polish Cultural Institute in Rome, Teatro dell’Opera “La Fenice” in Venice, Accademia Nazionale di “Santa Cecilia”, Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Accademia di Romania a Roma, Embassy of Kazakhstan in Italy, “George Enescu” International Festival and Competition ecc.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Solèart would like to support the foundation of an extraordinary network of cultural excellence, bringing together national and international cultural organisations, involving young musicians and famous artists from many countries around the world, in order to to create dialogue and cooperation between musical institutions, universities, international foundations, because erudite to creativity allows to elevate feelings and imagination towards new heights.
Because "Music is the universal language that unites all people and traditions", Solèart would like to involve in its activities a network of extraordinary young artists and intellectuals, in order to underline the importance of the education and culture in an multiethnic environment.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The subject of the action of Soléart Management takes place in the national and international artistic environment thus aiming to creat a great synergy between culture, young people and society, between various cultural and social realities of today: public and private musical institutions and between exceptional artists and intellectuals from all around the world. Solèart Management would like to join the ALF Network in order to be able to make partnerships with some organizations that have the same mission and objectives.  We would like to conclude official partnerships with the most prestigious institutions and the principal organisations in the world of music education and international cooperation, in order to encourage the international organisations to give greater importance to the cultural dimension, to encourage the communication of music and to provide to the society the richness of musical thought and the creativity of young people.
 

Contact (1) Full Name
Alexandra Solea
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Alexandra Solea

iMass Innovation

National Network
Germany
Address

P.O. Box 472 Kasoa Ghana
Accra
Germany

Telephone
233544992757
E-Mail
imassinnovation@gmail.com
Mobile Phone (other)
233544992757
Website
http://www.imassinnovation.webs.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Media
  4. Research
General Information
iMass Innovation works in partnership with rural villages in Ghana to create and establish sustainable solutions for community development. Our local staff members begin working in a community by asking a lot of questions, finding out what problems are seen by members of the community, especially the Human Right Defenders, Women,and children. We then implement a variety of different projects that addresses the grassroots causes of these problems one community at a time. Through our effective volunteer service programs, we connect volunteers from around the world with these communities along with our staff as we work together in areas as Female Human Right, ICT, Food and Agriculture, Education, Water and Sanitation, Healthcare and Economic Development. We come up with a plan, decide on ways to evaluate and measure success, and get to work. Our Initiatives
Mission and Objectives

Immediate objective is to establish a community of media professionals equipped with the skills and the knowledge to report on and investigate threats on media freedom and the Internet, digital identity and safety, and how cyber policy impacts the average user, in an effort to raise public awareness of rising threats to free speech.

Main Projects / Activities

 Develop a curriculum for journalists by aggregating local and international materials; localizing and translating content in English and French for Ghanaian journalists. (Duration: 2 months)
 Hold a 3-day training to develop skills and increase capacity of at least 15 local journalists in using data, information and research in investigative reports about Internet and media freedom. (Duration: 3 days)
 Develop 3 content packages about Internet media freedom, to be published on IMass Innovation and other local media organizations. Packages would include a combination of text (articles/features), visualizations and video or multimedia content. (Duration: 9 months)
 Research, write and publish 1 in-depth research report on Internet media freedom. (Duration: 6 months)
 Monthly meetings with media professionals (including the core group of those trained throughout the project) to discuss new developments, emerging trends, research findings and exchange knowledge on issues pertaining to freedom of expression, and media independence. (Duration: 9 months)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

To addresses the target group in Ghana through training and support for investigative reports in order to better establish an environment for free and democratic media to function in Ghana. We envision this project contributing to an increase in professionalism in order for the media sector to include more diverse views and interests, including traditional marginalized groups, such as women, youth and refugees. Our goal is to work towards an environment of self-regulation of the media community so that laws that limit freedoms and expressions are not needed.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

tTo enable us raise fund to support the network in Ghana West Africa

Contact (1) Full Name
Emmanuel Dzadeysom
Job Title
Journalist
Head of the organisation
Emmanuel Dzadeyson

Baalbeck International Festival

National Network
Lebanon
Address

Osman ben Affan street, Doursoumian Bldg., 1st floor
Beirut
Lebanon

Telephone
+961-1-373150
Telephone (other)
+961-1-373151
Fax
+961-1-373153
E-Mail
baalbeck@baalbeck.org.lb
E-Mail (2)
maya@baalbeck.org.lb
Mobile Phone
+961-3-041006
Mobile Phone (other)
+961-3-041007
Website
http://www.baalbeck.org.lb
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1956
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
The Baalbeck International Festival is the oldest and most prestigious cultural event in the Middle East. It was founded in 1956 and managed by 12 benevolent members. The office is run by a director who is assisted by its deputy who is in charge mainly of communication, sponsoring and public relations, a secretary who is in charge of all logistics and a financial director. From that point onward, the Festival became an annual event that takes place from early July to end of August. the festival has produced in the magnificent ruins of the bacchus and Jupiter temples many worls class plays, Lebanese nights, operas, classical music, pop and jazz concerts, modern and classical dance, lyric songs world premieres... Our sources of funding are mainly the public sector (Ministry of Tourism ) the private sector (sponsors : banks, insurance companies and friends of the festival...) and the ticketing.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Baalbeck International Festival is to promulgate cultural and touristic life of the country and nurtiring the most enticing artistic environment of cross-cultural exchange, providing the settings for the performance of innovative works by local and regional artists as well as acclaimed international performers.
Our objective is to maintain our mission despite the difficult situation in Lebanon and the region and give a message of hope and life to the Lebanese people.

Main Projects / Activities

Each year the Festival is taken place during the month of July and August. Each edition features different kinds of performances :
Classical music : New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic orchestra conducted by karajan...
Operas ; le couronnement de popée, la tosca, La Traviata produced by les Chorégies d'orange...
Piano recitals : Richter, Claudio Arrau, David Fray, Abdel Rahman el Bacha...
Lyrical recitals ; June Anderson, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Placido Domingo...
Lebanese nights ; Rahbani brothers with Fairouz, caracalla dance theatre...
jazz : Ella Fitzgerald, Joan Baez, Nina Simone, Herbie Hancock...
Dance :Ballet Bejart Lauzanne, Merce Cunninghma dance company, Paul Taylor Dance company, Boris Eiffman dance company...
Pop ; Charles aznavour, Gilberto Gil, massive attack, deed Purple, Mika...

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By organising special events, by applying the principles of Anna lindh and giving visibility to the Anna lindh Foundation in Lebanon and in the region.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to be aware of the activities of  Anna Lindh Foundation network and to be able to participate if possible

Contact (1) Full Name
Mrs. Maya Halabi
Job Title
Deputy Director
Head of the organisation
Mrs. Nayla de Freige - President
Contact (2) Full Name
Mr. Guy Yazbeck
Job Title (2)
Director

Observatoire Pharos

National Network
France
Address

Observatoire Pharos c/o ACTED 33 rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris
75009 Paris
France

Telephone
+33(0)1 73 70 23 88
E-Mail
vincent.picard@observatoirepharos.com
E-Mail (2)
contact@observatoirepharos.com
Mobile Phone
+33(0)6 62 89 08 65
Website
http://www.observatoirepharos.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Religion
  4. Research
General Information
Structure of the organization : NGO, 50 volontaires bénévoles, 1 salarié full time (3 en janvier 2016), une centaine de collaborateurs externes. Budgetary resources available in a year : 200.000 € (croissance prévue en 2016 grâce à un financement européen). Sources of funding : Subventions publiques nationales et europénnes, dons privés, mécénat. Modalities of action : information via le site web, projets/Pays comme l'action actuellement menée en Centrafrique (étude, enquête de terrain, médiation) Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities : MAEDI, AFD, UE, Fondation Puech, Fondation 21, Fondation Bettencourt, ESSEC Business School...
Mission and Objectives

Depuis 2012 , l'Observatoire Pharos a pour mission la lutte contre l’ignorance, source des violences et des conflits identitaires actuels.
Pour cela Pharos se déploie comme un « réseau de réseaux ». Outre un groupe de personnalités fondatrices, l'association rassemble un réseau original d'observateurs juniors en charge de l'activité de veille et un vaste réseau d'observateurs référents militants en provenance de tous les milieux religieux, universitaires, de la société civile, des médias ou des institutions de référence. Tous sont mobilisés et mobilisables pour l’information, l’analyse et l’action :
- une information diversifiée, vérifiée et contextualisée sur le site trilingue www.observatoirepharos.com ;
- une analyse géopolitique intégrant ces informations, notamment les données juridiques (droit des libertés fondamentales, des minorités) ;
- une action de médiation au service des décideurs publics ou privés confrontés aux enjeux contemporains du pluralisme (institutions, entreprises, ONG, etc).

Main Projects / Activities

Mission 2014-2015 de veille, d’étude et de réflexion prospective sur la crise centrafricaine et sur ses dimensions culturelles et religieuses.
Projet 2016-2018 : “Support for defenders of cultural and religious pluralism in  Cuba, Indonesia, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan and Syria”.
“Dossiers pays” en cours de réalisation sur une quarantaine de pays prioritaires.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Mise à disposition de nos informations et expertises dans ce domaine spécifique des droits de l'homme qu'est la liberté religieuse et la liberté fondamentale pour tous de vivre en citoyen quelles que soient  les appartenaces culturelles et religieuses.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Renforcement de notre capacité d'action par des partenariats nouveaux.

Contact (1) Full Name
Pierre Morel
Job Title
Directeur
Head of the organisation
Jean-Arnold de Clermont
Contact (2) Full Name
Vincent Picard
Job Title (2)
Secrétaire Général

Babel

National Network
France
Address

30, Bd Marcel Sembat
93200 Saint Denis
France

Telephone
33-149220015
E-Mail
babelang93@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
33685536006
Website
http://www.formation-et-traduction-langue-ile-france.fr
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Ph.D. in French Literature, teacher at Univesity level vocational School in Paris (member of Fédération Européenne des Ecoles) with double nationality: French-Finnish. Active member in UEF (Union for European Federalists), ICE New Deal for Europe, Europe Ecologie les Verts (the French Green Party). Also member of Amnesty International since 1980 (beginning in Finland). During the last 5 years I have deepened my activites within European politics through the Green European Foundation and by attending Erasmus+ teachers training courses in Spain (2012) and in Italy (2015) in the field of Education and Culture; in Italy I have done a field study on the social situation of Erasmus students and immigrants social situation and this is a topic that I would like to continue working on: the European Youth employment and the immigrants and refugées social situation is a very important topic especially in the Mediterranean area. Speaking 5 languages fluently (French, English, German, Finnish and Swedish and learning Italian). I see myself as a free lance worker (half researcher and half teacher-writer) with 20 years of experience of teaching and research.
Mission and Objectives

Getting a deepened knowledge of the political, economical and social situation in the Sourthern European countries in order to integrate reports and essais on this topics intended for European Commission and EU parliament members. Wishing to find European based financing for the field studies that I would like to carry through by living in these countries and especially in the areas where immigrants and refugees are coming in like in Lampedusa, Lesbos and also Vintimiglia. Combining in this way the work done for the European Citizens Initiative New Deal for Europe (www. newdeal4europe.eu) with the other activites as well as thorugh some kind of more concrete implication within Amnesty International as well. As a researcher my working methods are serious and strict and I'd like to as well publish books on these topics as work for a tightened European cooperation within the Mediterranean area.

Main Projects / Activities

Becomon a member in networkw within the Anna Lindh Foundation would make it possible to meet groups working for the same objectifs, to multiply contacts in searching European financement for the realisation of these field study projects. I have already a lot of experience of teaching immigrants in France in a framework of integration (the office OFII - Office Français of Integration of Immigrants) and there is a new project built up at the Univesity of Nanterre next spring. I have also applied thorugh a Scottish organisation to become a member during 2 weeks of the Frontex-type refugees accommodation progams which could be realised next spring or summer.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Attending meetings, publishing reports, being present in several Southern European countries collecting information on the Education and Cultural systems in each country and contributing as a conference holder on these topics (as translator, interpreter and teacher as well) as well as through sociological publications. The situation of the Youth on both sides of the Mediterranean is very difficult and the high percentages of unemployment are very worrying for the future. But there needs to be deep action and understanding of each countires functioning (values, traditions, history, political system) in order to try to approach the single countries to each other  and to finally end uo in a European Federal Union (like in Switzerland or in the USA).

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

A part from what I've explained above I am also a native Scnadinavian citizen with Swedish as mother tongue (or languag of my origins, since now I have lived for 21 years in France) and I know very well the mentality and the functioning of the Nordic countries where Anna Lindh came from. Of course, I hope to be able to get hold of European Funds (EIF or ESF or other) and working with ALF would certainly be a good reference in a CV.

Contact (1) Full Name
Hanna Clairière
Job Title
Researcher in Human Sciences, DRH
Head of the organisation
Hanna Clairière

University of Latvia

National Network
Latvia
Address

Raina Blvd. 19
Riga, LV-1586
Latvia

Telephone
+ 371 67034901
Telephone (other)
+ 371 67034826 - Janis Priede
E-Mail
janis.priede.hzf@lu.lv
E-Mail (2)
ingrida.kleinhofa@lu.lv
Website
https://www.hzf.lu.lv/lv/par-mums/dekanats/
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1919
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
General Information

The University of Latvia is the leading research university in Latvia with outstanding intellectual capacity and profound expertise in different fields. The University of Latvia (UL), a state funded institution with its 13,000 students, 13 faculties and more than 20 research institutes is one of the largest in the Baltic States public comprehensive multidisciplinary university, which concentrates the leading study and research potential in humanities, social and natural sciences, medicine. Through the continuous internationalization the UL seeks to achieve the highest international standards in teaching and research, to increase the international recognition of the UL and to strengthen its reputation in the academic environment abroad. The partners around the world both bilateral and within great number of various projects approves this objective. The UL is the member of international networks, active participant in Erasmus+ exchanges, proposes different scholarships for the students. The implementation of the planned national measures within the Modernization Agenda and UL Strategic Plan ensures that such important principles as: learning outcomes based teaching, accreditation of all study programmes within the fields of science, the proposed new national funding models, the quality improvement in all functions as well as permanent revision of the curricula relevant to the labour market, emphasis on the links between education, research and business, training researchers as the active agents for innovation will support growth and excellence.

Mission and Objectives

According to the UL Strategic Plan 2010-2020 goal to ensure the long term development of the Latvian economy in coopreation with the state, regional institutions, enterprises, NGOs and other relevant actors, the UL aims to continue its development according to the strategic objectives: to raise the quality, widen knowledge alliances, foster the UL involvement in research collaboration, promote intensive international cooperation, increase the numbers of projects, publications, etc.

Main Projects / Activities

At UL research is conducted in over 50 research fields within the main areas : humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, medicine. The projects are conducted in all areas. The latest example: BIRTI(Baltic innovative research and technology infrastructure) The University of Latvia pays great attention to the development of international collaboration, and especially supports different schemas of mobility. At present, the University of Latvia participates in Erasmu+ projects, has been a a successful partner in various Erasmus Mundus Action 2 projects, i.e. JoinEU-SEE, Triple I, Lot 3b, Centauri, Mover and Aurora, as well as Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme (MISOCO). The UL participates at the moment in 7 EEA/Norway grants projects, etc.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

In cooperation with the Network members, to organize joint activities, events, exhibits, and projects that would: a. involve large numbers of people which would enhance integration processes in the society as well as reciprocal cultural exchange and mutual understanding; b. stimulate and facilitate the exchange of ideas between the members of ALF network; c. contribute to the management of issues related to the refugee crisis. To involve in these projects and events people familiar with the languages and culture/s of our Mediterranean partners, in particular, students and teachers of Arabic and Turkish language.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

1) First of all, to give the Latvian audience an opportunity to learn about the languages and cultures of Mediterranean countries as well as to present own culture, thus supporting a reciprocal cultural exchange process; 2) To involve the youth in multicultural communication with the aim of widening their horizons and promoting further international cooperation; 3) To bridge the cultural gaps, fight xenofobia, find common values, promote mutual understanding and support peaceful communication, which might be especially important during the refugee crisis in Europe. 4) And last, to provide an opportunity to LU Arabic and Turkish Language students to communicate with native speakers of these languages. Thus, the students will be able not only to learn more about the language/s and culture/s of the Mediterranean members of ALF Network, but also to use their knowledge in an authentic communicative situation and gain motivation for further studies and employment according to their major.

Contact (1) Full Name
Prof. Janis Priede
Job Title
Head of the Asian Studies Department, Faculty of
Head of the organisation
Prof. Gundars Berzins, Rector
Contact (2) Full Name
Ingrida Kleinhofa
Job Title (2)
Lead Researcher
Name of Organisation
University of Latvia

HCIE

National Network
Palestine
Address

RAMALLAH
RAMMALAH
Palestinian Territories

Telephone
0599818471
Telephone (other)
0599818471
E-Mail
lama.h.c.i.e.palestine@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
qussaslama@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
0599818471
Mobile Phone (other)
0599818471
Website
http://www.hcie.ps
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
innovation and excellence
Mission and Objectives

palestinian soceity filled with innovation and excellence

Main Projects / Activities

innovation

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

severla issue , we can dilever it to all sectors

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

we are resbonsible about international relation nd diaspora and cooperation

Contact (1) Full Name
lama yousef qussas
Job Title
Head of the arab and international departement
Head of the organisation
ADNAN SAMARA
Contact (2) Full Name
lama qussas
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