SIETAR Polska

National Network
Poland
Address

Legnicka 65
Wrocław
Poland

Telephone
0048505021963
E-Mail
kinga.bialek@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
SIETAR Polska, the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research, is the Polish part of the worldwide SIETAR network - affiliated with the Council of Europe. SIETAR Polska is established as a non-profit, non-governmental organisation. The Society has juridical personality. It acts in line with the law of Republic of Poland, especially to the Polish Law of Societies (Prawo o Stowarzyszeniach) and its Charter. The highest governing authority of the Society is General Assembly. The Society SIETAR Polska is governed by the Board. The Board consists 5 members. The budget of SIETAR Polska contains the member contributions as well as resources from various meetings with an intercultural character – such as training programs, intercultural workshops and multinational meetings.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of SIETAR Poland is to promote and facilitate intercultural education, training and research through professional interchange. SIETAR Polska pursues the following goals: • To enhance the awareness of intercultural issues in policy-making, business and education • To contribute to the solution of societal problems by facilitating communication between peoples of different cultures, • To provide multi-disciplinary, professional expertise in intercultural issues in practice and research by establishing a network of intercultural specialists, • To contribute to the development of standards for intercultural work, • To support publications, personal and professional exchanges, research, projects as well as regional, national and international conferences and other events.

Main Projects / Activities

SIETAR Polska achieves the goals through: a. cooperating with academic and other centers concerned with intercultural subjects; b. establishing a forum for an exchange of experiences among interculturalists; c. writing publications in the intercultural field and exchange of experience by participating in local and global meetings and conferences; d. cooperating with other national and international organizations concerned with intercultural communication through education, exchange of experience, travel, common projects, etc; e. organizing workshops, trainings, seminars and editing publications for the Society members; f. establishing a knowledge platform for the members of the Society.

Contact (1) Full Name
Kinga Białek
Job Title
Member of the Board of SIETAR Polska
Head of the organisation
Ewa Geresz

Individual Member: Zsuzsanna Rózsa

National Network
Hungary
Address

1011 Budapest
Ponty u. 14.
Hungary

E-Mail
info@fotorozsa.com
Mobile Phone
+36 20 325 7838
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
I’m a freelance photographer in Hungary who is very interested in acquainting myself with distant lands and cultures, with a special focus on the Arab World. I have exhibited my works at nearly twenty independent and countless group exhibitions. Some of them with Arabic topic: Al Maghreb, the Land, where the Sun sets (2009) Budapest, Hungary (independent) My Journeys in Arabic Lands (2008) Budapest, Hungary (independent) 100 Reflections on Islam (2008) Pécs, Hungary (group, international) Bedouins in Jordan (2005) Budapest, Hungary (group, scholarship awarded by the National Association of Hungarian Creative Artists with the project) The countries which I have visited in the past are: Jordan: 2004, 2005 Tunisia: 2006 Egypt: 2007 Morocco: 2008 Syria: 2008
Mission and Objectives

My future plans include discovering all twenty-one Arabic countries.
It is my dream that the photographs I have taken in the Arabic countries will be united in a big album one day.

Main Projects / Activities

Many people know the story of Scheherazade and King Shahryar in One Thousand and One Nights. This beautiful, clever and persistent girl healed and inflamed the heart of the king with her love. She told her stories through ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS.
My stories are my photographs. One thousand and one pictures from the Atlantic Ocean through the Nile to the Arabian Gulf. One thousand and one pictures of landscapes, cities and people.
One Thousand and One Arabian Moments.

Contact (1) Full Name
Zsuzsanna Rózsa

Center Bulgarian Parents

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

5 Poroi
Blagoevgrad 2700

Blagoevgrad
Bulgaria

Telephone
00359896823304
E-Mail
msnaumova@abv.bg
E-Mail (2)
desirumenova@abv.bg
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
We are a young organization. We don't have a lot of experience. We are only three people.
Mission and Objectives

To popularize the problems of the current and future parental. To develop plans and strategies to support current and future parents and their execution, too. To ensure collaboration and mediation between families with problems and institutions, local authorities and non-profit organizations, to provide support and consensus on the issues of parental. To develop and implement ways to overcome poverty.

Main Projects / Activities

Participation and implementation of programs for parents and family, social work, helping parents in need and their families, support their development in all areas. Developing, organizing and conducting of educational and training events, courses and training programs in accordance with the needs of parents and families. Providing professional consultations and advice on the activities of the Association.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marieta Naumova
Head of the organisation
Silvia Mitrinska
Contact (2) Full Name
Desislava Rumenova-Miladinova

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. 24 Findikli Istanbul Turkey
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
0090 212 252 16 00
E-Mail
melgorgun@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1882
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
State University including three faculties, a conservatorium, and three institutes. The total budget of 2008: 45.332.055 TL Sources of funding: mainly public see http://www.msgsu.edu.tr for more information
Mission and Objectives
Main Projects / Activities

see msgsu.edu.tr

Contact (1) Full Name
Prof. T. Melih Gorgun
Head of the organisation
Prof. Rhmi Aksungur, Rector
Contact (2) Full Name
Mahir Namur

Talimhane Theatre

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Taksim Caddesi, No:97 Taksim - Istanbul/TURKEY
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+902122388509
E-Mail
hakans@talimhanetiyatrosu.com
E-Mail (2)
mehmet@talimhanetiyatrosu.com
Mobile Phone
+905395851012
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Talimhane Theatre is a vibrant theatre in the heart of Istanbul, Taksim, serving the possible constituency within the area and beyond, providing platform for emerging theatre practitioners and a programme of performance, education work and community drama. Talimhane Theatre produces it's own shows and provides exciting opportunity for cultural and creative exchange.
Mission and Objectives

Talimhane Theatre is a vibrant theatre in the heart of Istanbul, Taksim, serving the possible constituency within the area and beyond,providing platform for emerging theatre practitioners and a programme of performance, education work and community drama. Talimhane Theatre will produce its own shows and provide exciting opportunity for cultural and creative exchange. The neighbourhood Dolapdere is situated in the heart of Taksim which is known as the culture centre of Istanbul. Despite this, some areas of Taksim are socially and economically deprived. Talimhane Theatre aims to bring art and cultural activities who are preoccupied only with earning money to look after their families and are not in the habit of going to attend cultural activities
like going to the theatre.
The target audience of the theatre;
People who lost their enthusiasm about theatre because they can't see the contemporary events happening on the stage,
People who prefer cinema to theatre because they can't find the modern and new ways of telling story,
Art loving people who follow the pioneer movements of the world art scene,
The audience who enjoys seeing different ideas and ways of lives on stage,
The creative art practitioners who work in the industry.

Main Projects / Activities

Dolapdere Youth Theatre
International Write a Play Festival
In-House Productions of Comtemporary Plays
To host Turkey's independent theatre&dance companies in the heart of Istanbul
To coorperate with International Theatre & Dance & Music Festivals and being part of it
(For instance SEAS Project, Akbank International Jazz Festival, AMBER-Arts and Technology Festival, Intenational Meeting of Beyoglu-Perafest)

Contact (1) Full Name
Hakan Silahsizoglu
Head of the organisation
Mehmet Ergen

ASSOCIATION FOR INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND INTERDISCIPLINARY ART

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Soğancı sok. 1/6 Barış apt. Cihangir
İSTANBUL/
Turkey

Telephone
+ 90 212 243 64 83
Telephone (other)
+90 212 243 64 85
Fax
+90 212 243 64 84
E-Mail
vecdisayar@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
info@piproduction.com.tr
Mobile Phone
+90 541 567 21 53
Mobile Phone (other)
+90 532 277 74 83
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Association for Intercultural Communication and Interdisciplinary Art is founded by a group of artists from different disciplines. Its main aim is to contribute to the intercultural dialogue via cultural activities. The Organizational Structure includes the Executive Board, the Honorary Board and the General Assembly. The staff includes one secretary and other staff engaged per project. The Association works in close collaboration with other agencies who give benevolent assistance and provide working space to the association. Budgetary resources are grants given by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality for special projects. Main modalities of action are production of cultural-artistic events (art festivals) and consciousness raising activities in the media. Main partners include Ministry of Culture & Tourism and different Municipalities in Turkey.
Mission and Objectives

Main mission of the association is to develop understanding and encourage cooperation between different cultures(including Mediteranean and Black Sea cultures)and to promote peaceful coexistance. Among the objectives are to develop relations between various cultures in the region and different sectors of society belonging to ethnic and cultural groups, via artistic activities. Another objective of the association is to develop better understanding between different fields of art and to enhance interdisciplinary work.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects of the association include :1- "PERA FEST", an annual festival of interdisciplinary art, located in the centre of İstanbul,Beyoğlu, which has a multicultural history;2- "ENCOUNTER OF EUROPEAN & ANATOLIAN CULTURES" a travelling arts festival realized in different cities of Anatolia, including Kayseri, Malatya, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş; 3-"FESTIVAL OF ISLANDS", another festival focused on multiculturalism, in the Prince Islands of Istanbul; 4-"DAYS OF EUROPEAN CULTURE" in cooperation with Şişli Municipality; 5- "GOLDEN ROUTES" a travelling project of İstanbul 2010 in the Black Sea, Mediterranean, SouthEast and Central European regions,aiming intercultural cooperation.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vecdi SAYAR
Head of the organisation
Vecdi SAYAR
Contact (2) Full Name
Özdem PETEK

Hellenic Action for Human Rights

National Network
Greece
Address

VOULGAROKTONOU 42
Athens
Greece

Telephone
+30 - 210-6444479
Telephone (other)
+30 - 210-6444497
Fax
+30 - 210-6427654
E-Mail
electrakoutra@yahoo.gr
E-Mail (2)
hellenicaction@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+30 - 6973-373937
Mobile Phone (other)
+30 - 6937432980
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
The "Hellenic Action for Human Rights" (H.A.HU.R.) is a newly established action-oriented NGO in the field of human rights. Up to the present, it does not have any employees and is mainly supported by volunteers. Its present budgetary resources derive exclusively from the members' enrollment fee (about 2.000 Euros in the first two months of existence). Every legal source of funding is welcome, as long as it does not geopardize thw NGO's independence. Although "fresh", HAHUR has already rich pro bono activity, especially in the domain of legal aid for immigrants and asylum seekers, as well as in educational action for minority groups. Most members are lawyers, doctors, psycho-social workers and consultants. Most work is undertaken by the NGO's head, Ms. Electra-Leda Koutra, who is a lawyer and an activist on such matters for a long time. Two commitees (one on education and another on environmental issues) have been formed, under her coordination.
Mission and Objectives

Mainly: The protection of human rights and civilians' freedom, in Greece. The uprising of public opinion, aiming to create an ambiance of respect to human rights. The support of civilians in exercising their rights. The study, information, education and sensibilization on legal, social, cultural matters, as well as on matters of health, environment and quality of life. Relative publicity. The contribution in the extinction of discrimination. The struggle against exploitation, marginalization, degrading and undermining the quality of life and social exclusion.The intervention, in or out of court, in cases of violation or undermining of human rights and freedom. The study of civilians' problems, in atomic and collective level, leading to proposals for their resolvement. The use of art and culture as a bridge between ethnicities and as a means to fight discrimination and racist mentalities.

Main Projects / Activities

Legal activity has already (pro bono) taken place(law suits, appeals, reports to authorities etc.) concerning:unaccompanied minor and adult asylum seekers, when their rights were violated, police violence towards vulnerable social groups,"2nd generation" children of immigrants, facing deportation when they turn 18, trafficking and human organs and tissues trade victims,and others. Moreover, extensive contacts with the migrant and refugee populations have taken place, and we tend to function "horizontally" with their local communities (they enroll as our honorary members).Lessons on greek language for foreigners have started INSIDE the migrant communities, by well-qualified staff (our "education commitee" of volunteers, supervised by HAHUR's board of directors), and also acting groups consisting of migrants and visits to theaters by migrant NGOs as wall as other relative activities are being organized.

Contact (1) Full Name
Electra - Leda Koutra
Head of the organisation
Electra - Leda Koutra
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Constantina Kamba

Foundation of Subjective Values

National Network
Hungary
Address

Budapest
Alagut utca 1.
1013
Hungary

Telephone
+36 70 253 0685
E-Mail
marcell.lorincz@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information

This foundation is a small but very effective one. At the foundation there three staff member at all. Usually our yearly budget is around 60-80 000 Euros from EU and national funds.

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is act against racism with campaigns and education.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main task is the anti-racist movement in Hungary, we organise events and educational projects for youth and professionals as well.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marcell Lőrincz
Head of the organisation
Marcell Lőrincz

Tepebasi Municipality

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Hosnudiye Mah. Sahin Cad. No:84 Eskisehir
Eskisehir/
Turkey

Telephone
905335296718
Telephone (other)
905053788459
E-Mail
alikilabaz@yahoo.com
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Eskişehir is an educational, agricultural, industrial and commercial city in northwestern part of Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It lies on a fruitful plain irrigated by Sakarya and Porsuk Rivers and its tributaries. It has been a crosscroad as it was in prehistoric time. It is surrounded by city of Ankara in the east, city of Kütahya in the west, cities of Bolu and Ankara in the north, city of Bilecik in the northwest, cities of Afyon and Konya in the south. It is between eastern longitude 29° - 32° and between northern latitude 39° - 40°. Its area is 13.652 km². Because of having a continental climate predominantly, Eskişehir is dry and warm in summer and cold and snowy in winter. Step flora is seen in Eskişehir of which 22 percent is thickly wooded. Metropolitan Municipality of Eskişehir has two affiliated municipalities named Odunpazarı and Tepebaşı. Central District, Alpu, Beylikova, İnönü, Çifteler, Mahmudiye, Mihalıççık, Sarıcakaya, Seyitgazi, Sivrihisar, Günyüzü, Mihalgazi and Han are Eskişehir’s districts. Main mountains are Bozdağ, Sündiken, Sivrihisar, Türkmen and Kırgız; streams are Sakarya, Porsuk, Sarısu, Seydisuyu, Bardakçı and İhsaniye. There are also Gökçekaya, Porsuk and Sarıyar Dams in Eskişehir. Eskisehir's population is 724000.There are two counties in Eskisehir and their names are Tepebasi and Odunpazari. Tepebasi's population is 300000.
Mission and Objectives

Our mision is "TO BECOME A PILOT MUNICIPALITY AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATINAL LEVEL"
Our vision is “To improve our citizens life quality”
Sphere of duties:
Recycling
Assisting the Poor
Opening Courses (Pursuing Career, Education, Sport) for Citizens
Enhancing the economy and commerce.

Main Projects / Activities

"Our City is Our Home" is a project which is finaced by CFCU
We prepared a project called “Our City is Our Home” accepted by CFCU with a budget of 74.879,49 € after a poll about citizenship we conducted.
We apply the project, with the partnership of Romania and Belgium.
We aim to access 3.500 primary school students with the project and the target audience is students with the age of 10-11.
We try to make a contribution of training people who will protect and develop his or her environment, make the zone of public organizations` influence familiar and build sense for maintaining public services, and we want to contribute to providing active citizenship sense via raising urbanizing activities with the “Our City is Our Home” project that will be maintained 12 months.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ali Riza Kilabaz
Head of the organisation
Mayor

TURNA KÜLTÜR SANAT

National Network
Türkiye
Address

Karagöz Sanat Evi
Cumhuriyet Cad. No.78
10400 AYVALIK

AYVALIK/
Turkey

Telephone
00 90 266 312 65 61
E-Mail
cafeturc@cafeturc.com
E-Mail (2)
karagozsanatev@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00 33 6 08 07 16 28
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Structure : Institution Culturelle. Equipe : 5 à 20 personnes selon le projet. Budget privé selon les nombres de concert que nous organisons en Europe. Un budget variable du 30. 000 à 100 000 Euros, Source : programmation. Actions : Concerts, création, organisation. Partenaires : Les festivals, théâtres, centres culturels.
Mission and Objectives

Recherches des groupes de musique en Turquie. Envoyer les grands talents de la musique turque aux programmes des festivals, théâtres et de Centres Culturels des pays de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée. La création des réseaux des musiciens et des groupes tsiganes en Turquie et dans les Balkans. Création d’une base de donné sur les musiciens tsiganes. Résidences d’artistes pour les créations, Organisation des Masters Class. Organisation des festivals.

Main Projects / Activities

Envoyer les grands talents de la musique turque aux programmes des festivals, théâtres et de Centres Culturels des pays de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée

Contact (1) Full Name
Kenan ÖZTÜRK
Head of the organisation
Kenan ÖZTÜRK
Contact (2) Full Name
Ekim ÖZTÜRK