Czech Youth Program the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Thunovska 18, 118 00
Prague
Czechia

Telephone
+420 251 104 137
Telephone (other)
+420 251 104 134
Fax
+420 251 104 250
E-Mail
award@volny.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 721 119 209
Mobile Phone (other)
+420 720 239 127
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
General Information
1.Structure : Executive committee Revision commission Executive Director 2. Budget: approximately 1 000 000, CZK per year 3. Sources: Sponsors, Ministry of Education, EU funds 4. International project hosted: 2004 „The role of sport and outdoor activities in Team building“, Youth Action 1 2005 Contact making Seminar „Voluteers management“ 2006 „UNITED COLORS“ Euromed Youth Action 1 5. Partners: International Award Association, International Award for Young people Netherlands, El Hassan Youth Jordan, SDA Egypt, The President’s Award –Malta, Euro med movement Malta, Jordan Youth Exchange Group
Mission and Objectives

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary self-improvement Programme supporting personality development and leisure-time activities for young people between the ages of 14 and 25.
There are four parts to the Program; the young person learns or improves a recreational sport, develops his/her practical skills, assists others less fortunate and undertakes a joint expedition as part of a team...
The participants gradually attain the three levels of the Program (Bronze, Silver and Gold). During their journey to achieve their goals, our leaders provide them with a helping hand.
The Program is open to all organizations and groups working with children and young people.

Main Projects / Activities

Youth leaders trainings and systematic support
Fundraising activities
International cooperation – youth exchanges , seminars, trainings,
summer schools

Contact (1) Full Name
Tomas Fajkus
Head of the organisation
Ivan Chadima

Czech-Arab Society, Prague (CAS) - (Společnost česko arabská)

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Bochovská 623/2
15800 Prague
Czechia

Telephone
00420 603500575
Telephone (other)
00420 602379864
E-Mail
info@czech-arab.org
E-Mail (2)
Regner@seznam.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 603 500 575
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1990
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Gender
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Religion
  7. Youth and education
General Information

Czech–Arab Society is a non-governmental organisation which was established in 1990. To its members belong orientalists, scientists and businessmen as well as everybody who is interested in Orient. The Society is directed by a presidium and has about 450 members, who are usually divided into sections according to their interest in Arabic countries. Its annual budget is about 4000 Euro and comes from the grants. Incomes from member fees are trivial. Main projects are focused on acquainting Czech society, especially youth, with Arabic culture and are realised in cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Prague Municipality, and Charles University in Prague (Department of Middle Eastern Studies), Czech Institute of Egyptology, Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Science and embassies of Arabic states in our country.

 

Mission and Objectives

To contribute to mutual understanding and cultural dialogue

 

Main Projects / Activities

- Since 2013 – 2023 – Ten years of an annual project: The Czechs get to know the Arab world - Arabs life in the Czech Republic, Grant of the Municipality of the Capital City Prague

- 2006 Czech-Arab Economic Conference in coop. with Ministry of Commerce and Czech-Arab Chamber of Commerce

-2006 Arabic culture at secondary schools: lecturing, Grant of Prague Municipality

- 2005, 2006 Nursing in multicultural societies in EU. Grant of EU

- 2005, 2006 Days of Arabic Culture: lectures, exhibitions, film, music and poetry festivals

- 2005, 2006 Multicultural dimension of Southern Moravia: seminar for Czech and Slovak young orientalists. Grant of EU, Program. Youth

- 1994 organization of Conference on Czech-Arab Trade Relation, in cooperation with the Presidency of the Government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, the Council of Ambassadors of Arab Countries in Prague, with the participation of Czech companies.

- Annual – organization of lectures and exhibitions focused on the Czech-Arab relations and cooperation in the field of science and culture. 

- Annual – organization or participation on festivals and cultural events focused on the Middle East and north Africa countries

- Annual Oriental Bazaar of oriental goods

- Annual Oriental Workshop: pottery and painting for children and youth

 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Contribute to the development of international cooperation through the experience of the association's leaders, who have experience of working in the Middle East and North Africa and studying the languages and culture of these areas.

Contact (1) Full Name
Josef Regner
Job Title
Chairman
Head of the organisation
Mr. Josef Regner
Contact (2) Full Name
Miroslav Houska
Job Title (2)
Vice-Chairman

Department of Near Easterns StudiesFaculty of PhilosophyUniversity of West Bohemia, Pilsen

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Sedlackova 15, 306 14 Pilsen, CZ
Pilsen
Czechia

Telephone
+420 377635360
E-Mail
pecha@kbs.zcu.cz
E-Mail (2)
rahman@kbs.zcu.cz
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. Religion
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
Department of Near Easterns Studies of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen pursues the teaching and scientific activity in the field of history, culture and languages of the Near East from antiquity until present. The Department organizes some special courses for the general public. It regularly organizes two scientific conferences which are held every year – 1) Orientalia Antiqua Nova (history and culture of Ancient Near East), 2) Near East in the Contemporary World (history and culture of Modern Near East). The Department cooperates with many partners in the Czech Republic (Charles University) and abroad. The activity of the Department is financed through the government of the Czech Republic as well as from research grants from the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic and from other foundations.
Mission and Objectives

Education, research
(history, culture, languages of the Near East from antiquity until present).

Main Projects / Activities

since 2005 – Electronic corpus of Old Babylonian texts (supported by the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic)
2006 – Material culture of Africa (supported by the FRVS agency)
since 2005 – Electronic tools for the teaching of Near Eastern languages (Arabic, Hebrew), supported by the Faculty

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Lukas Pecha, Ph.D.
Head of the organisation
Prof.PhDr.Petr Charvat DrSc.
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Furat Rahman, Ph.D.

Institute of International Relations Prague (IIR) / Ústav mezinárodních vztahů (ÚMV)

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Nerudova 3
11850 Prague
Czechia

Telephone
+420 606 330 233
Fax
00420251108 222
E-Mail
adamovska@iir.cz
Mobile Phone
00420 606 330 233
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1975
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Others
  4. Religion
  5. Research
General Information

The Institute of International Relations Prague (IIR) is an independent public research institution which conducts excellent academic research in the larger field of international relations, which includes European studies, security studies, area studies and other related disciplines. The IIR has been the leading academic institution. The Institute of International Relations Prague (IIR) is an independent public research institution which conducts excellent academic research in the larger field of international relations, which includes European studies, security studies, area studies and other related disciplines. The IIR has been the leading academic institution.

 

Mission and Objectives

IIR follows three basic goals:

  • to conduct internationally recognized, excellent research in the field of international studies
  • to influence the formation and the conduct of foreign policy of the Czech Republic
  • to increase awareness of issues of international relations both among professionals and among the public

The IIR thus forms a link between the academic world, the public and international political practice.

 

Main Projects / Activities

Research articles, policy papers and briefs, conferences, lectures.

 

Contact (1) Full Name
Pavla Strnadova (Zacalova)
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Pavla Strnadova (Zacalova)
Contact (2) Full Name
Marketa Jarosova
Job Title (2)
Vice-director

Jan Masaryk Centre of International Studies,University of Economics Prague

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Nám. W. Churchilla 4
130 00 Prague 3
Czechia

Telephone
+420 224095 289
Telephone (other)
+420 224095 232
Fax
+420 224095 289
E-Mail
ysabacka@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
lehman@use.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 721 563 026
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1990
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
Jan Masaryk Centre of International Studies is one of the departments of the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Economics in Prague. Jan Masaryk Centre was created at the beginnings of 90´s after ending of communism regime. It has about 20 employees, professors, scientists, researchers, young teachers and assistants, PhD students.Jan Masaryk centre is a public institution ,it ensures educations for students included education of 3rd age, then it participates at research in the specialization of the international relations, international politics and diplomacy, developing countries, cultural plurality, world civilizations. Jan Masaryk Centre cooperates with Czech United Nations Association (Czech UNA) in Prague in the field of the UN, process of globalization and also in the cultural plurality – dialogue between cultures, and with Central and East European International Association (CEEISA) in Prague focusing on Europe, its security, development, cultures.
Mission and Objectives

To educate students, people at all in the field of international relations and diplomacy
Research
- cultural anthropology, world cultures and civilizations including Arab/Islam world
- developing countries including Near East, Middle East, North Africa
- Euro-Mediterranean partnership
- globalization, global security, EU, UN and reforms
- international politics
- diplomatic protocol and law

Main Projects / Activities

- education, lecturing
- conference – preparation, participation
- research

Contact (1) Full Name
Yvona Novotna
Head of the organisation
Prof. PhDr. Zuzana Lehmannová, CSc.

Ostrava center for New Music

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Dr. Šmerala 2
Ostrava
Czechia

Telephone
+420/596 203 426
Fax
+420/596 203 426
E-Mail
konczyna@newmusicostrava.cz
E-Mail (2)
info@newmusicostrava.cz
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Ostrava Center for New Music (OCNM) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with 2 employees. OCNM is funded by Czech governmental and international institutions and foundations, international corporations and individual donors. OCNM budget for 2011 was 331 500 €. OCNH's main activity is the production of OD and other new music concerts, workshops and publishing activities: • Concert tours of Ostravská banda in Europe and USA in 2006-2012 • Cooperation with Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra in Ostrava since 2001. • Publishing OD 2001-2011 Reports, CDs with music from past OD, DVD documentaries about OD.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of Ostrava Center for New Music (OCNM) is to create an environment for activities to foster artistic concepts in an international context, to help in the development of quality production of Czech and foreign music, and to contribute to new directions in contemporary music for a broader audience, especially for the younger generation.

Main Projects / Activities

The main activity of OCNM is the organization of Ostrava Days: New Music Institute and Festival for composers and performers (biennial). Other activities include arranging contemporary music concerts and releasing professional publications about contemporary music.

Contact (1) Full Name
Kristzna Konczyna
Head of the organisation
Renata Spisarová

People in Need (PIN)

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Safarikova 24
12000 Prague 2
Czechia

Telephone
+420 226 200 481
Telephone (other)
+420 226 200 408
Fax
+420 226 200 401
E-Mail
hrd@peopleinneed.cz
E-Mail (2)
klara.jirackova@clovekvtisni.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 777 787 961
Mobile Phone (other)
+420 777 787 531
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. Youth and education
General Information

People in Need (PIN) is one of the largest organizations of its kind in post-communist Europe, and has administered projects in 50 countries over the past 19 years. PIN’s Relief and Development Department employs 36 people on its Headquarters in Prague (management, desk officers, finance and accounting, internal auditor, fundraising), 47 expatriates in programme countries and 475 local employees. PIN’s human rights department employs 19 people on its Headquarters in Prague and cooperates with numerous NGOs and individuals in 10 countries. Currently, PIN’s most important donors are Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, EuropeAid, ECHO, Alliance 2015, USAID, UN Agencies, PIN fundraising and other governmental donors. Turnover of the whole organisation in the year 2010 was according to the audit report 20,3 million EUR. PIN has its own accounting department, which went through general procedure audit by ECHO and UN. The organisation has experience with managing projects with total budget up to 2 million EUR, both through direct implementation and through various local partners.

Mission and Objectives

PIN was founded in 1992 by leaders of the Czechoslovak Velvet Revolution, dissidents and journalists as a humanitarian organization to help people in crisis situations around the world and to support the implementation of human rights. Next to the humanitarian assistance and development cooperation, PIN implements projects focused on transformation to democracy, support of civil society and good governance, using documentary movies to point out violation of human rights and to support global education. During almost 20 years of its existence, PIN has developed many public awareness campaigns aimed at providing independent and unbiased information for journalists, opinion makers and the general public. Through campaigns, information projects and media supplements PIN believes it is possible to support an informed and empowered civil society both at home and abroad. People in Need also believes that cooperation is essential in order to meaningfully contribute to offering solutions to the world’s problems. PIN is an active partner in Alliance 2015, the Czech Forum for Development Cooperation (FoRS), the European Union Monitoring Center (EUMC), Eurostep and with Concord.

Main Projects / Activities

In 2010, PIN implemented humanitarian and development projects in 28 countries, in 14 countries has established permanent mission. People in Need works in four main areas. It: - provides relief aid and development assistance in following sectors: Humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation programmes in catastrophe or conflict affected countries, Education (access and quality of education, emergency education), Health and social services (maternal health, prevention of HIV/AIDS, support to orphans, disabled and palliative care), Food security and livelihoods (both emergency and long term development food security including quality improvement of agriculture, income generation activities, value chain, support to local production, marketing etc.), Water, sanitation and hygiene, Good governance and support to civil society, Environment (nature resource management, promotion of sustainable energy sources, re-forestation); - defends human rights and democratic freedom mostly through support to civil society, including non-governmental organisations, journalists, lawyers, youth, school teachers, disidents in the countries where opposition is persecuted etc.; - administers social integration programs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia; - provides informative and educational activities.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

PIN, as a biggest NGO in the Czech Republic, is since its establishment active in public awareness in the field of development cooperation and human rights, lobbying for increase of a public budget for development cooperation, implementation of social integration programs and informative and educational activities for the Czech public. PIN can share its experience, coordinate its activities and cooperate with other Network members.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

PIN already started projects focused on strengthening civil society in the “Arab spring” countries using its experience with similar programmes in numerous countries including Mediterranean region, Europe and Asia (Libya, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Burma) and also experience with transformation process in the Czech Republic in last 20 years. PIN is also already a member of several Czech and European networks/platforms as it believes that only coordinated and joint actions have sufficient effect and keep the costs at low levels. By joining ALF Network, PIN aims to be more active actor in supporting civil society in Mediterranean region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Klára Jiráčková
Job Title
Project manager
Head of the organisation
Simon Panek, Director

Tanween – Arabsky kulturni institut

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Eliášova 266/3
16000 Prague
Czechia

Telephone
+420777787337
Fax
00420 233 344 362
E-Mail
education@arabic.cz
E-Mail (2)
chimaayoussef@arabstina.com
E-Mail (3)
Chimaa.youssef@arab-esque.cz
Mobile Phone
00420 777 787 337
Mobile Phone (other)
00420 777 787 336
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information

Tanween – Arabsky kulturni institut 1 – Chairman 1 person, board of directors 2 person, - No regular income ( 1). Grants (2). Sponsorship: • Arabesque • Another companies (3). Operating income • Advertising revenue • Entry & Language course’s fees • Sales of foreign publications 4 - activities concerns Arabic societies, divided into: * Cultural events * Lectures &discussions Organising educational exchanges in Czech Republic: • Arabic/ Persian/ Czech language courses Specialized programs • Seminars in foreign languages • Advanced language/ business courses (CV program ) • Arabic penmanship 

 

Mission and Objectives

Tanween – Arabsky kulturni Institut (originally established as The Middle East Center in Prague), aims to support knowledge and to deepen a dialogue between Czechs and the Middle Eastern and North Africans, and to build for mutual understanding between the Czech majority and immigrants coming from the Middle East and Northern Africa. The lectures, discussions, seminars and cultural activities will be organized to accomplish these aims. The association will also translate and publish printed and on-line publications and will cooperate with Czech and foreign organizations having similar orientation

 

Main Projects / Activities

Education Since 2003 Courses Arabic Persian Czech language July 2003 Health training spring roses Workshop on Arabic culture and History 2003 – 2004 Diplomatic academy 2003 – 2005 (PINF) NGO 2004 (AMO) NGO Lectures 2004 Persian culture & Islam June 2005 Arabic person and coexistence Dr. Ammar Syria Public discussions October 2005 Czech media and Middle East Exhibitions October 2004 REZ Iraq June 2005 Bedouin Faces Syria April 2006 Arabic Touches Festivals October 2005 colorful planet language workshop May 2006 Arabic Day And Night Cultural celebrations Book presentations January 2005 Al Adha Book release KalilaWADimna Arabic Persian literature November 2005 Al -Fitr

 

Contact (1) Full Name
Chima Youssefova
Job Title
Head of the organisation
Head of the organisation
Chimaa Youssef
Contact (2) Full Name
Ondrej Zavadil

Mgarr Local Council

National Network
Malta
Address

Kunsill Lokali Mgarr, 22, Triq Sir Harry Luke
Mgarr
Malta

Telephone
(+356) 21520011
Telephone (other)
+356 27520011
Fax
+356 21522252
E-Mail
mgarr.lc@gov.mt
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1994
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information
The Mgarr Local Council is a statutory local government authority having a distinct legal personality and capable of entering into contracts, of suing and being sued, and of doing all such things and entering into such transactions as are incidental or conducive to the exercise and performance of its functions as are allowed under the Local Council’s Act. The Council is only funded by Central Government. Our annual allocation is E 322,407. The Council currently employs three administrative employees, An Architect, two handymen and has numerous contracts in connection with waste collection, street sweeping, road maintenance, Street lighting maintenance, construction of kerbs, environmental management etc.
Mission and Objectives

To continue the development of infrastructural works while emphasising operational excellence and innovate administrative help in an efficient and effective way. Thus meeting the needs of the community in a modern and healthy environment.

Main Projects / Activities

Maximise the benefit of the local community while respecting the needs of individual and specific sectors.
Respect for the environment and cultural heritage.
Clean and transparent administration of the Council Business.
To see that existing resources are implemented in an efficient and effective manner.
Implement and take the necessary measures for the local community to raise the standard of living in modern world.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mario Sammut
Head of the organisation
Mr. Paul Vella - Mayor

Young Arab Theatre Fund

National Network
Belgium
Address

19 Square Sainctelette, Brussels 1000
Brussels
Belgium

Telephone
+32 2 203 12 95
Fax
+32 2 203 02 26
E-Mail
tfetouh@yatfund.org
E-Mail (2)
Khadija@yatfund.org
Mobile Phone
+32 472391172
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Board of directors composed of five people representing the artistic and media sectors from Euro Mediterranean region. Board members are from The Netherlands, Tunis, Lebanon, Palestine and Morocco. • Seven staff members. • Selection committee for the productions, touring and art spaces program consists of seven members from Tunis, Morocco, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Germany. A- Grant making: Support of production, touring, and cultural spaces in the South Mediterranean countries. YATF announced three calls for proposals per year. Artists can present their project by filling in a standard application form that can be downloaded from YATF web-site. B –Meeting Points: The International biannual touring program of contemporary art in Euro Med region, C. The Informal annual meetings for cultural operators and programmers from the Euro-Med region. The Garage (Alexandria), Town House Gallery (Cairo), Makan (Jordan), Ashkal Alwan (Lebanon), Ness El Fen (Tunisia), IETM (Belgium)…
Mission and Objectives

YATF is an international organization designed to serve independent young artists and emerging organizations from the South Med.
The long term goal of the fund is to encourage the sustainability of the independent artistic scene in the region and to nurture and sustain its development.
Through its different program YATF aims to :
Expand areas of freedom of artistic expression;
Encourage interaction among young artists;
Open windows on contemporary arts in the region.

Main Projects / Activities

Grant making:
YATF announces three open calls for proposals every year offering financial support for South Med artists to realize their creations or to tour within the region. Recently YATF has launched a new program that offers financial and technical support for emerging arts and culture organizations in the South Med.
-Information: YATF is creating a new section in its web site called “Mobility Hub”, a virtual diffusion platform, which will provide information on productions and artistic creations available for touring.
-Networking: organization of an annual informal meeting for the programmers and directors of independent spaces in the South Med to exchange experiences as well as information on their programs.
Meeting Points: international touring Biennial for contemporary art in the Euro Med.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Tarek Abou el Fetouh
Head of the organisation
Mr. Tarek Abou el Fetouh
Contact (2) Full Name
Mrs. Khadija el Bennaoui