Local Council of Kfar Vradim – Chavaya Association

National Network
Israel
Address

P.O.Box 501
Kfar Vradim
Israel

Telephone
+972 4 9997186
Telephone (other)
+972 4 9977142
Fax
+972 4 9577131
E-Mail
danwoll@zahav.net.il
Mobile Phone
+972 54 4 626944
Mobile Phone (other)
+972 52 4296672
Website
http://www.chavaya.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
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
The Chavaya Association is a non profit organization established to strengthen and improve the community of Kfar Vradim and the multi cultural surrounding region. It is supported by the local council of Kfar Vradim and private donations. It is actively involved in the Euro Med program, Con Act (of Germany). Being a host, sender and coordinating organization. It has many partners from both Europe and the Meda countries
Mission and Objectives

To strengthen local communities through increased active volunteerism and a great knowledge of the world we live in.
The breaking down of stereotypes, racialism and the inclusion of the mentally challenged and disabled.
The inclusion of minority groups and equality of cultures, genders….

Main Projects / Activities

Up to date mainly involved with Euro Med Action 1, 2 and 5 projects as a coordinator, host and sender organization

Contact (1) Full Name
Dan Wollner
Head of the organisation
Ofer Dahan
Contact (2) Full Name
Ofer Dahan

Institute for Classical Archaeology, Faculty of Philosophy, Charles University

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Celetna 20
110 00 Prague 1
Czechia

Telephone
224490988
Telephone (other)
224490987
Fax
+420 - 22422 8256
E-Mail
jan.bouzek@ff.cuni.cz
E-Mail (2)
jiri.musil@ff.cuni.cz
Mobile Phone
776697059
Website
http://www.ff.cuni.cz/ClassicalArchaeology
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Media
  4. Youth and education
General Information
University Institute with two cast museums, Egypt (with Czech Egyptological Institute) several state and Unviersity grants archeological projects abroad projects running Bulgaria (Pistiros, Lebanon (Beirut), Uzbekistan, Djanavateppa Departments of antiquities and museums in the countires mentioned
Mission and Objectives

Teaching students in the subject of archaelogy, Archaelogical studies in Czech republic and abroad, protection of monuments, informative service, publications, practical experience of the students

Main Projects / Activities

Beirut - excavations finished, now publication of the results

Contact (1) Full Name
Prof. Jan Bouzek
Head of the organisation
Ass. Prof. Iva Ondrejova
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Jiri Musil

LeISA gGmbH Soziokulturelles Zentrum Die VILLA

National Network
Germany
Address

Lessingstraße 7
04109 Leipzig
Germany

Telephone
0049-341-35 52 04 30
Telephone (other)
0049-341-35 52 04 0
Fax
0049-341-35 52 04 55
E-Mail
oliver.reiner@villa-leipzig.de
E-Mail (2)
hauszentrale@villa-leipzig.de
E-Mail (3)
kontakt@medienwerkstatt-leipzig.de
Website
http://www.villa-leipzig.de
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Media
  4. Youth and education
General Information

"Die VILLA" - a sociocultural youth center - is located not far from the city center. It has its home in an old renovated house in Leipzig´s artists quarter. "Die Villa" was founded by 12 independent associations. Since 1999 youth work has been established. In 2005 three NGOs have fused to one insitution called LeISA GmbH. "Die VILLA" aims to support and promote cultural and leisure activities for young people and kids. There are several fields of activity: Management & Finance (2 employee), House service of "Die VILLA", children and youth work (2 employee), media projects (2 employee), school projects, youth events (1 employee), youth voluntary service (1/2 employee), intercultural projects, youth cafe (1/2 employee). Our sources of funding are the city of Leipzig, Country, EU, Foundations etc. and own recources.

Mission and Objectives

The target groups of "Die VILLA" are from baby to senoir, but mainly children and youth. Every field of activity as its own objectives. E.g. the Medienwerkstatt Leipzig develop youth competence in media relations (video, photography, computer and internet). We are offering projects with schools and other NGOs, regular workshops, semi-professional courses for youth and holiday courses for children. Moreover it is possible to rent rooms and equipment for own projects. So all in all there are over 100 offers and events a week; approx. 80 000 guests a year; approx. cooperations with 30 independent organisations.

Main Projects / Activities

"Die VILLA" offers a wide range of opportunities to discover and develop their own creativity, for example media workshops, dancing and cookery courses. Moreover, "Die VILLA" organizes regular cultural events such as book presentations and conferences on current topics. "Die VILLA" does of course host a wide range of other cultural and leisure events. The main projects of the LeISA GmbH are called Kinder- und Jugendbereich, Veranstaltungskeller, Medienwerkstatt Leipzig, Europäischer Freiwilligendienst.

Contact (1) Full Name
Oliver Reiner
Head of the organisation
Oliver Reiner

Coalition for Promotion and Protection of Human Rights – Legal Service Coalition

National Network
Croatia
Address

Gornjodravska obala 81
Osijek
Croatia

Telephone
+385 31 284320
Telephone (other)
+385 31 284321
Fax
+385 31 284321
E-Mail
lsc@os.t-com.hr
Mobile Phone
+385 98 1638619
Website
http://www.lsc.hr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
General Information
1. The Coalition consists of 9 NGO-s across Croatia. Main Coaliton body is the Assembly and consists of one representative of each member organization. Coordination office employs: Executive director, Administrative Assistant and Financial Officer. 2. 100.000 – 300.000 US $ per year 3. Foreign and domestic donations 4. projects; seminars; workshops, manifestations; press releases; national and international advocacy. 5. Member organizations: Centre for Civil Initiatives, Porec, Centre for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights, Osijek, Centre for Peace, Legal Advice and Psychosocial Assistance, Vukovar, Dalmatian Solidarity Committee, Split, HOMO - The Association for the Protection of Human Rights and Civil Freedoms, Pula, Organization for Civil Initiative, Osijek, Committee for Human Rights, Karlovac Serbian Democratic Forum, Zagreb, Association for Peace and Human Rights Baranja, Bilje 6. Donors: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, King Badouin Foundation, National Foundation for Civil Society Development, Croatian Governments' Human Rights Office, etc. NGO partners: Croatian Helsinki Committee; Hungarian cultural society “Ady Endre”; German Minority Community; Organization of Romani friendship LUNA; Serbian Cultural Association, etc.
Mission and Objectives

Coalition for promotion and protection of human rights is an association of non-profit, non-governmental organizations that act in realizing and advancement of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in the Republic of Croatia. The Coalition overlooks and monitors the consistency in implementing laws and their harmonization with international standards; educates and raises awareness on the importance of respect for human rights, and; advocates the enhancement of the status of the civil society organizations that deal with human rights and democratization.
Mission of Coalition is to monitor and consistently supervise the application of legislation and theirs coherence with international accepted standards, educates and making public more sensible on importance of respecting human rights as well as advocating an improvement of status of civil rights organizations which are involved in human rights and democratization of societies.

Main Projects / Activities

Projects: Multiculturalism as a part of modern European society; Promotion and protection of human rights Program; Promoting European values against racism and xenophobia at local and regional level; Minority rights in practice in southeast Europe – National action plan for Croatia for period 2007-2008; etc.
Values and principles of activity are: Fundamental rights and freedoms, Equality before the law for all citizens, Rule of law Gender / sex equality (equal possibilities for men and woman in public, political and economical life), Active citizenship (or participative democracy), Multiculturalism and nondiscrimination on ethnic, cultural, lingual and religious foundations. Few current and past activities: initiating the campaign to adopt the Law on Free Legal Service; one of the initiators of the campaign “The Public Right to Know” – Adopting the Law on the Right of Access to Information; campaign for the restitution of tenancy rights; members of the Coalition have and still are providing legal advices…

Contact (1) Full Name
Jelena Josić
Head of the organisation
Jelena Josić
Contact (2) Full Name
Ljiljana Božić-Krstanović

Institute for Development and International Relations

National Network
Croatia
Address

Vukotinovićeva 2
Zagreb
Croatia

Telephone
+385 1 4877 460
Telephone (other)
+385 1 4877 491
Fax
+385 1 4828 361
E-Mail
antun@irmo.hr
Mobile Phone
+385 98 1983 950
Mobile Phone (other)
+385 98 800 434
Website
http://www.imo.hr
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1963
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information

1. The Institute for International Relations (IMO) has four departments (Department for International Economic and Political Relations, Department for European Integration, Department for Culture and Communication, Department for Resource Economics, Environmental Protection and Regional Development), and hosts two documentation centres (EUi Documentation Centre; Information and Documentation Centre). Number of IMO staff employed is 43. 2. 1.600.000,00 euros 3. 60 per cent from the budget of the Republic of Croatia; 40 per cent own resources 4. The Institute, besides disseminating knowledge through scientific research organizes educational seminars and training course, international conferences and training programs. IMO project EU IMPACT aimed to contribute to better dialogue between academic community and organized civil society on impacts of the integration process through organizing kickf-off conference and three regional forums. 5. IMO main partner institutions are: Ministry of Science, Education and Sports, ,Ministry of Foreign affairs and European Integration, Delegation of the European Commission to the Republic of Croatia, United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization, European Cultural Foundation, National Foundation for Civil Society Development

Mission and Objectives

The Institute for International Relations (IMO) aims to increase public awareness of the most important policy issues in the fields of international relations and communication, as well as of the Croatian international position, by disseminating knowledge through scientific research; publishing professional journals and books; organizing international conferences, educational seminars and training courses; improving information exchange through research and advancement of techniques and issues in information technology; and providing strategic decision support and decision analysis services to decision makers, non-governmental and international organizations, as well as to the regional and international industry.

Main Projects / Activities

IMO's activities emphasize high quality interdisciplinary research and scientific analysis of crucial social and policy issues of international scope and global importance. The Institute caries out research, educational and informational activities through the development and execution of research projects; the organization of seminars, international conferences and specialist training programs; providing strategic decision support and decision analysis services to decision makers, non-governmental and international organizations as well as to the regional and international industry; the dissemination of the research results and information through the publication of books, professional journals, reviews, monographs and working papers; improving information exchange and networking through the application of information technology.

Contact (1) Full Name
Krševan Antun Dujmović
Head of the organisation
Sanja Tišma
Contact (2) Full Name
Deana Gulišija

Foundation “Kajo Dadić”

National Network
Croatia
Address

Šibenska 27
Split
Croatia

Telephone
+385 21 329130
E-Mail
info@zaklada-dadic.hr
Mobile Phone
+385 98 187 83 06
Website
http://www.zaklada-dadic.hr
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Youth and education
General Information

1. Foundation manager, nominated by the founders and appointed by the Central State Administrative Office resolution, and 5 committee members appointed by Central State Administrative Office. 2 employees, 1 partner 2. Approximately 330.000 HRK / 45.000 EUR 3. National Foundation for Civil Society Development, term deposit interest, private donations 4. The Foundation's purpose is to provide financial assistance to talented students in a difficult financial situation, as well as to promote the development of civil society by providing financial support to programs that encourage nonprofit sector sustainability, civil initiatives, philanthropy, and volunteerism. The Foundation award 3 scholarships amounting to 1.000,00 HRK/140 EUR per month per scholarship for university students for the academic year. According to Agreement assigned with National Foundation for Civil Society Development on 2007 Foundation “Kajo Dadić” conduct decentralized program for financial support to civil initiatives in 4 counties. 5. National Foundation for Civil Society Development.

Mission and Objectives

To encourage community development through the philanthrophy and civil initiatives.

Main Projects / Activities

Awarding scholarships to talented students in a difficult financial situation. Program of decentralization of finacial support to civil intitiatives in 4 Croatian counties through the Agreement assigned with National foundation for Civil Society development.

Contact (1) Full Name
Rada Mužinić
Head of the organisation
Rada Mužinić
Contact (2) Full Name
Daniela Vrdoljak Svilokos

Association Mi - Split

National Network
Croatia
Address

Sinjska 7
21 000 Split
Croatia

Telephone
+38521329130
Fax
+38521329131
E-Mail
info@udruga-mi.hr
Mobile Phone
+385913291300
Website
http://www.udruga-mi.hr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

1. 12 employed, 35 associates 2. 500.000 € 3. Local, regional, international 4. Concrete projects, seminars 5. National Foundation for Development of Civil Society, UNHCR, City of Split

Mission and Objectives

The association endeavours to support personal and social development through professional psycho-social work on the basis of philanthropy and altruism.

Main Projects / Activities

Wisdom of Split - Elderly Community Support Services is intended to meet the needs of the elderly citizens of Split through the counselling centre, clubs, educational activities, volunteer work of elderly citizens and home visits to isolated elderly individuals, raising public awareness on elderly issues. Volunteer Center Split promotes and develops volunteer work at a local, regional and national level; educates NGOs and volunteers, connects, supports and follows their activities; Regional NGO Support Center- provides up-to-date information, instructions, workshops, and consultations, connecting NGOs to other relevant associations and to other sectors. Ethnic reconciliation project: Building Sustainable Community in the Aftermath of War has been designed and implemented by Association MI since beginning of 1997 as a countrywide project covering all areas affected by the war in Croatia.

Contact (1) Full Name
Slobodan Škopelja
Head of the organisation
Slobodan Škopelja
Contact (2) Full Name
Nives Ivelja

Regional Foundation for Local Development “Zamah” (“Momentum”)

National Network
Croatia
Address

Svačićev trg 3
Zagreb
Croatia

Telephone
+385 1 36 46 237
Fax
+385 1 36 46 237
E-Mail
zamah@zg.t-com.hr
E-Mail (2)
drago.vrucinic@zg.t-com.hr
Mobile Phone
098 90 58 409
Website
http://www.zamah.hr
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
The Foundation have Director and Board of trustees responsible for adopting decisions on amendments to the Foundation's Statutes; - adopting decisions concerning the Foundation's operations; elect and dismiss the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, decide on the allocation of support to respective projects; monitor the spending of funds granted by the Foundation within the respective project; administer the assets of the Foundation and undertake activities aimed at their increase (organization of charity events, lottery for specific purposes, sale, etc.). Foundation has two full time employees, one half time employee and a few associates. Sources of funding are: - National Foundation for Development of Civil Society - Charles S. Mott Foundation - European Commission Projects are: - “Citizens initiatives program” within the Program of decentralization managed by Croatian National Foundation for Civil Society Development - Ecological program “Karlovcani for City of Parks” - Development of regional Philanthropy programs in three counties in Croatia - Project “Citizen’s Awakening to Responsibility Fostered by Civil Society Organizations” together with Centre for Civil Initiatives Main partners are: - National Foundation for Civil Society Development - Centre for Civil Initiatives - Local authorities in targeted Counties of Sisačko -moslavačka, Krapinsko - zagorska, Karlovačka and Varaždinska County
Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Foundation is to foster the development of local communities through support to civic initiatives and their formal associations as well as activities conducted by individuals and legal entities. Foundation promotes neglected and rural areas in Croatia, volunteerism among the members of small communities and citizens' active involvement in the resolution of issues within their communities.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects/activities of the Zamah Foundation are:
- “Citizens initiatives program” within the Program of decentralization managed by Croatian National Foundation for Civil Society Development
- Ecological program-Small grants “Karlovcani for City of Parks”
- Development of regional Philanthropy programs in three counties in Croatia
- Project “Citizen’s Awakening to Responsibility Fostered by Civil Society Organizations” in partnership with Centre for Civil Initiatives

Contact (1) Full Name
Drago Vručnić
Head of the organisation
Drago Vručinić
Contact (2) Full Name
Maja Dubljević

Real Instituto Elcano de Estudios Internacionales y Estratégicos

National Network
Spain
Address

Príncipe de Vergara 51
28006 Madrid
Spain

Telephone
+34 91 781 67 70
Telephone (other)
+34 91 781 67 81
Fax
+34 91 426 21 57
E-Mail
ggomez@rielcano.org
E-Mail (2)
info@rielcano.org
Website
http://www.realinstitutoelcano.org
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Research
General Information
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Mission and Objectives

www.realinstitutoelcano.org/objetivos_eng.asp

Main Projects / Activities

Activities: www.realinstitutoelcano.org/actividades_eng.asp
Publications: www.realinstitutoelcano.org/publicacionesinsti_eng.asp
Calendar: www.realinstitutoelcano.org/calendario_eng.asp
Newsletters: www.realinstitutoelcano.org/boletinsubs_eng.asp

Contact (1) Full Name
Haizam Amirah-Fernández – Senior Analyst, Med. Programme
Head of the organisation
Gustavo Suárez Pertierra – President

Associazione Culturale T.I.R.TeatroInRivolta

National Network
Italy
Telephone
+ 39 0122 647656/
Telephone (other)
+39 011 9561782
Fax
+39 0122 647656
E-Mail
teatroinrivolta@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
luciafalco1@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+39 3383189085
Mobile Phone (other)
+39 3336324783
Website
http://www.teatroinrivolta.it
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
General Information
-STAFF:PRESIDENT LUCIA FALCO: theatre and artistic director, scenographer, actress, dramatist, events organizer VICE-PRESIDENT FEDERICO GHIRONI: sound and lights engineer OTHER MEMBERS MARCELLO SERAFINO: actor, dramatist, videomaker,composser, webmaster GIOVANNA DUCCO: actress, dramatist, translater PAOLO CIABERTA: photography and graphic ANITA TORNOUR-VIRON:plannings and international relations ANNA MUSSA: accountancy secretary FLAVIO MONTI: sound and lights engineer PAOLO LUCA’ : counselor LUCA BARALDO: lights engineer CHIARA VALLINI: actress LADISLAO HAJAGOS:videomaker -Budgetary resources available in a year euro 50.000,00 -Sources of funding: Regione Piemonte,Compagnia di San Paolo,Istituto Paralleli,Istituto di Cultura Italiano di Rabat,Pro-Elvetia,Maison Musique,Comune di Garessio -Modalities of action:Theatrical Seasons,Theatre Productions,International Theatre Festivals,Workshops-exchanges. -Main partners involved:Regione Piemonte,Istituto Paralleli
Mission and Objectives

Three letters followed by three dots, acronym of Teatro In Rivolta, the name of our association. A name that seemed us strong and convincing when, in 2002, we decided to liven up a new reality. Women and Men with different abilities, both artisticals and technicals, bound by the same need of conjugating theatre with social life.

Main Projects / Activities

New productions,
Theatrical Season"LA CITTA' DELL'UOMO" V edition,
Mediterranean theatre festival organisation

Contact (1) Full Name
Lucia Falco
Head of the organisation
Lucia Falco
Contact (2) Full Name
Giovanna Ducco
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