European Spaces 21 Association

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

44B Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd
Rousse
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 898 386 351
E-Mail
tsveta.nenova@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
General Information

Structure: Private, not-for-profit, registered to work in public benefit. No staff employed, 15 to 20 volunteers, depending of each project. Resources: 50 000 EUR available per year on project base. Sources: national programmes, grant shemes, municipality programmes, private donors. Modalities: implementing concrete projects. Main partners: public institutions, other NGOs, young groups of people, experts, local authorities.

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to help people to express themselves in the media as a free space for public opinions. We enhance citizens to use the media space for a dialogue leading to Bulgaria’s EU membership of full value. We work in the field of culture, media and arts. We are tempted by rich European landscape's local diversity. We work for heritage protection, popularization and promotion, using contemporary media tools. We are convinced that digitalization of cultural heritage is a necessary step towards preserving the common multicultural values of 21 century. We work with belief how important is preserving the cultural landscapes in synchrony with sustainable development; for preservation of local identities in the context of Bulgaria’s European integration and usage of the culture as resource for local development. We work, enhancing young people to attend our projects, believing that they are the present and the future of the society.

Main Projects / Activities

2010 Becoming Involved in the Danube Strategy. Information project under Europe for Citizens Programme. Organisation of meetings with citizens in Galati (RO), Rousse (BG), Silistra (BG) 2010 Danube Strategy - a chance for better future for Danube minicipalities. Open Society Institute Sofia support. 2001 to 2010 The Bulgarian Europe Media Festival. Annual event to collect broadcasters from Bulgaria, focused on country's European gateway 2008 European sound Delta. Artistic residence on Danube, with the support of EACEA and Culture Programme of EU

Contact (1) Full Name
Tsvetana Nenova
Head of the organisation
Tsvetana Nenova

Homo Faber Association

National Network
Poland
Address

(postal address) ul. Orla 5/13
(office) ul. Bursaki 12
Lublin
Poland

Telephone
00 48 81 534 45 13
Fax
00 48 81 534 45 13
E-Mail
info@hf.org.pl
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
Homo Faber Association is a group of people working in the field of human right's protection, education and animation. At the moment there are 9 people employed in Homo Faber but our activities involve other volunteers. Our association was established in 2004 and our annual budget depends on grants from the sponsors. The main sources from which we get subsidies are: the European Union, the City of Lublin, the Stefan Batory Foundation, The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. As a part of our project we organize workshops, trainings, meetings and discussions, movie screenings. We conduct lessons in the Refugee Centre. In cooperation with the schools we organize youth exchanges. Additionally, together with the City of Lublin, we run a web portal www.lublin2016.eu which collects information about cultural events taking place in Lublin.
Mission and Objectives

The issues of human rights protection is the main field of our activity. We put emphasis on education in the area of human rights. Organizing public actions, meetings, protests, workshops or long-lasting projects we try to react to instances of human rights breaking. We also work in the issues of animation, through our actions we would like to encourage other organizations or non-formal groups to take civic actions in their communities. We build the civic community also through supporting smaller and younger organizations and groups. We offer them substantial organization and logistic assistance. Multiculturalism – both in the historical and contemporary aspect - is also an important area of our work. We learn and teach about the history of our place, especially the forgotten one.

Main Projects / Activities

At the moment one of our main undertakings is the project „Welcome to Lublin”. This project is addressed to foreigners studying and living in Lublin. In general – the aim of our project is to improve the standard of living of Lublin inhabitants (not only foreigners). We run help desk and a web portal which are aimed at helping foreigners with any problems they encounter as newcomers and unfamiliar with the Polish language. Especially for them we organize workshops, meetings and tours which aim at acquainting them with the reality of living in Lublin and also showing them interesting places where they can spend their free time, moreover, we teach them Polish. Apart from conducting lessons for children from the Refugee Centre in Leonów, we prepare audiobook trips around Lublin, publish a magazine „Opornik” (Resistor) and organize movie festivals and multucultural trips.

Contact (1) Full Name
Aleksandra Gulińska
Head of the organisation
Aleksandra Gulińska
Contact (2) Full Name
Anna Dąbrowska

Slovene Philanthropy - Association for promotion of voluntary work

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Poljanska cesta 12
Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
+386 1 430 12 88
Fax
+386 1 430 12 89
E-Mail
info@filantropija.org
E-Mail (2)
tereza.novak@filantropija.org
E-Mail (3)
franci.zlatar@filantropija.org
Mobile Phone
+386 51 351 340
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Others
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
Structure of the organization, including number of staff employed and: Slovene Philanthropy´s mission is carried out in three different centers: Centre for Development and promotion of Voluntary Work, Centre for Psychosocial Assistance to Refugees, and Centre for Promotion of Health. Each centre is running its own programs but all have been closely cooperating and interweaving their activities. No. of staff: 22. Budgetary resources available in a year 2009: 821.462 Eur. Orgnisation´s usual surce of funding: FIHO – Foundation for Finacing Disability and Humanitarina Organizations, European commission, Norwegian and EEA Finacial Mechanisms, Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs, Ministry of Interiaor, Ministry of Public Administration, ministry of Education and Sport, Municipality of Ljubljana, private donors, membership fees, publishing activity, own sources from services. Modalities of action: concrete projects, promotion, education, networking, advocacy, psychosocial assistance ... Main partners involved in the organisation´s projects/activities: voluntary organizations, organizations from the field of migration …
Mission and Objectives

Slovene Philanthropy is an independent, non-governmental, non political, non-profit organisation, established in 1992, with aim to developing and promoting different forms of humanitarian activities in Slovenia. Its objective is to encourage and pread volunteering and other charity work in social field by developing programs of voluntary work, by promoting volunteering through training and educating volunteers, organizers and mentors of voluntary work, raising public awareness on voluntary work and developing the network of voluntary organizations throughout Slovenia. Care for social security of citizens and legal protection of vulnerable social groups are important activities of the association as well.
Centre for Psychosocial Assistance to Refugees was established in 1994 under the umbrella of Slovene Philanthropy. The main project activities of the centre are: guardianships for separated children, monitoring of reception conditions for asylum-seekers in Slovenia, integration programs for refugees and other migrants …

Main Projects / Activities

- Dissemination and developing of voluntary work in Slovenia,
- Projects for asylum seekers and refugees (psychosocial assistance, advocacy, learning assistance, organising of events …),
- Projects for separated children (guardianship, learning assistance, organising of activities, advocacy …),
- Advocacy for migrant workers,
- Programs tailored to young migrant integration,
- Film festival: On the road,
- Training and education activities for volunteers and experts,
- Health centre for people without health insurance,
- Voluntary work in hospitals,
- Promotion of sexual and reproductive health,
- Global education and development cooperation.

Contact (1) Full Name
Franci Zlatar
Head of the organisation
Tereza Novak

Chios Institute for Mediterranean Affairs (CIMA)

National Network
Greece
Address

Pirgos, Volissos Village,Chios 82103, Greece
Chios
Greece

Telephone
00302274021437
E-Mail
eleftheriadise@cima-online.org
E-Mail (2)
mabarthel@cima-online.org
E-Mail (3)
mathieu.rousselin@cima-online.org
E-Mail (4)
vrozakis@cima-online.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
As CIMA is a young organisation, the hierarchy is flat organised. The head of CIMA is the board of directors, consisting of 4 members. The board is steering and controlling the work of the three departments, dealing with relation to Euromed Entrepreneurs, Civil Society and Academic contacts. Beside the Board of directors, the Honorable Board is advising and supervising the work of CIMA. CIMA has at the moment a total staff of 8, not included volunteers in the CIMA Network. CIMA is depending on one hand on fund-raising and external support for the different events and sources as European Union funds and income through conferences. As CIMA is in its first business year, no exact numbers on the budget can be given yet. CIMA is working together with a variety of partners on different programmes. Partners are local institutions, companies and organisations for activities on Chios, up to international Institutes, Universities, Network and Think Tanks for the Euromed Fora. In General CIMA is open for all interested partners in order to organise sustainable projects. The activities of CIMA are open for all interested individuals, organisations or companies. The Calls for papers are published via our Homepage and Social Media.
Mission and Objectives

CIMA facilitates developments fostering awareness of the Euro-Mediterranean project through the following four channels:
1. The provision of services for entrepreneurs who wish to develop their activities at the basin level to contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial spirit and to the regional creation of economic activity;
2. The lobbying of public authorities to promote basin-oriented projects, thus contributing to the diffusion of a spirit of regional trust and cooperation;
3. Participation in the ongoing political and academic debate concerning Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, with the aim to inform the public thus facilitating the appropriation of the project by the peoples;
4. The organisation of civil society meetings, cultural events and professional trainings at the basin level, contributing to the mobility of both persons and ideas as well as promoting cultural dialog.
In so doing, CIMA wishes to contribute to the fulfillment of the ambitious objectives set forth by the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and the European Neighborhood Policy.

Main Projects / Activities

CIMA is organising different kind of events, bringing together people from allover the Euromed Region.
The current activities are:
- The Euromed Forum for Cultural Diplomacy
- The Euromed Forum for Young Researchers
- The Chios Summer School on Sustainable Tourism
Further on CIMA is engaged in supporting different cultural events and in preparing projects in international networks.
A permanent Internship program is launched at the headquarter of CIMA on the island of Chios.

Contact (1) Full Name
Martin Barthel
Head of the organisation
Eleftherios Eleftheriadis
Contact (2) Full Name
Mathieu Rousselin

Stichting Arab Film Festival (Foundation Arab Film Festival)

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Postbus 218
3000 AE Rotterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
010 244 48 15
Telephone (other)
010 225 09 52
Fax
010 476 99 15
E-Mail
info@arabfilmfestival.nl
Mobile Phone
06 22 800 825
Mobile Phone (other)
06 14 233 013
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2016
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
General Information

1- Foundation Arab Film Festival has a board of 3 members and a staff of 25 workers (3 full time, and 22 freelancers) and around 50 volunteers. 2- The AFF budget is € 250.000, a year. 3- The main sources of funding are governmental organisations and Dutch cultural funds 4- The AFF organise film festivals, seminars, workshops and debates. 5- The main partners of the AFF are: Municipality of Rotterdam, VSB funds, Doen Foundation, Thuis Kopie Funds, and The Euro med of the EU

Mission and Objectives

The Arab film Festival – Rotterdam is a yearly cultural activity organized by the FAFF, the object of the festival is to support the Arab cinema and the Arab filmmakers, to promote better understanding among the Arab and European people, and to be a means for developing the art of film industry. The festival take place for 24 days during the month of June from every year, in Rotterdam and four other Dutch cities.

Main Projects / Activities

- Organisation of the yearly Rotterdam Arab Film Festival - Organisation of Caravan Euro-Arab Cinema in The Hague, Amsterdam, Utrecht, and other Dutch cities - Organisation of workshops - Organisation of debates, seminars…

Contact (1) Full Name
Khaled Chouket (Director)
Head of the organisation
Rosh Abdelfatah
Contact (2) Full Name
Wafaa Boubnad

Individual member: Mr. Han Bakker

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Egelantiersstraat 167
1015 RA Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
00 31 6 11 36 16 40
Fax
00 31 20 625 84 72
E-Mail
han@hanbakker.demon.nl
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Han Bakker is a consultant working in the field of international cultural relations. Han Bakker was part of the program staff of Rotterdam Cultural Capital 2001, was responsible for the international cultural program of the Netherlands EU Presidency 2004 and is currently responsible for the development of the House of Cultural Dialogue in the Netherlands, which from September on, gradually will develop into a national and international program. It’s main source of financing are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture. Organisation, budget, project are currently under discussion.
Mission and Objectives

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Main Projects / Activities

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Contact (1) Full Name
Han Bakker
Head of the organisation
Han Bakker

Individual member: Mr. Dick Douwes, Erasmus University

National Network
Netherlands
Address

PO. Box 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
+31 104082487
E-Mail
douwes@eshcc.eur.nl
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
General Information

Erasmus University Rotterdam has been in existence in its present form since 1973. Its history, however, dates back to 1913, the year in which the Netherlands School of Commerce was founded through private initiative with broad support from the Rotterdam business community. The statutory recognition of higher education in commerce and economics as an academic discipline resulted in 1939 in a change of name. The NHH became the NEH or Netherlands School of Economics.

Mission and Objectives

The principal tasks of Erasmus University Rotterdam are the generation and transfer of knowledge proceeding from a high degree of social engagement. To this end, the university pursues knowledge in an inquiring, critical, investigative and flexible manner, with a strong international orientation and based on the values of professionalism, teamwork and fair play.

Main Projects / Activities

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Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Dick Douwes
Head of the organisation
Dick Douwes

Individual member: Ms. Jeanneke Den Boer

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Netherlands
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Netherlands

Telephone
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E-Mail
jdbc@hetnet.net
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
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Mission and Objectives

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Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Jeanneke Den Boer
Head of the organisation
Ms. Jeanneke Den Boer

Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen (KIT) (Royal Tropical Institute)

National Network
Netherlands
Address

P.O. Box 95001
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
00-31-(0)20-5688439
Fax
00-31-(0)20-5688331
E-Mail
m.shatanawi@kit.nl
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1910
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Heritage
  6. Human rights
  7. International/Cultural relations
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) is an independent centre of knowledge and expertise in the areas of international and intercultural cooperation. KIT is a not-for-profit organization that works for both the public and the private sector in collaboration with partners in the Netherlands and abroad. KIT conducts research, organizes training activities, and provides consultancy and information services. Central to KIT's approach is the elaboration of practical expertise in policy development and implementation. KIT stewards cultural heritage, organizes exhibitions and other cultural events, and provides a venue for meetings and debate.
Mission and Objectives

The aims of KIT are to contribute to sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and cultural preservation and exchange. Within the Netherlands, it seeks to promote interest in and support for these issues. KIT conducts research, organizes training activities, and provides consultancy and information services. Central to KIT's approach is the elaboration of practical expertise in policy development and implementation. KIT stewards cultural heritage, organizes exhibitions and other cultural events, and provides a venue for meetings and debate. A key objective underlying KIT's work is to enhance and exchange knowledge of and understanding for different cultures.

Main Projects / Activities

KIT Development Policy & Practice
KIT Intercultural Management & Communication
KIT Information & Library Services
KIT Publishers
KIT Tropentheater
Tropenmuseum Junior
KIT Tropenmuseum

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms Mirjam Shatanawi (Conservator Midden-Oosten en Noord-Afrika)

Universal Esperanto Association - Commission for Middle East and North Africa

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Nieuwe Binnenweg, 176NL- RotterdamNederland
Rotterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
+31-10-4361044
E-Mail
araba.komisiono@esperanto.org
E-Mail (2)
renato.corsetti@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+44-7943137891
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
- UEA is a Non Governmental Organization, in relation with Unesco and UN. It employs 10 people. The Commission for Middle East and North Africa is a specialized branch of UEA, consisting of people from Europe and Arab speaking countries. - for the Commission: 5 to 10 thousand euro per year. - donation by Esperanto speaking people. - Courses of the international language Esperanto by internet or in presence, workshops, congresses.
Mission and Objectives

To teach the international language Esperanto and to use it as a tool for bringing toghether peoples from Europe and the countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

Main Projects / Activities

- An internet course in Arabic, www.lernu.net - Congresses. See about the last in Amman: http://www.arabujo.afriko.org/mk/aligxintoj.php?l=eo

Contact (1) Full Name
Renato Corsetti, Via del Castello, 1 IT-00036 Palestrina, Italy
Head of the organisation
President of the Commission - Marie Helène Dessart