Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts-IFCA (Istanbul Kultur Sanat Vakfı-IKSV)

National Network
Türkiye
Address

?stiklal Caddesi 64 Beyo?lu 34435 ?stanbul
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 212 334 07 50
Telephone (other)
+90 212 334 07 54
Fax
+90 212 334 07 16
E-Mail
nilgun.mirze@iksv.org
Mobile Phone
+90 532 413 52 44
Mobile Phone (other)
+90 536 815 92 57
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1973
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
General Information
1. The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1973 by fourteen businessmen with the aim of organizing an international arts festival in Istanbul. It is run by an elected Board and a general manager assigned by the Board. Under the general manager there are directors of festivals and administrative departments. Today the number of full time staff employed by the Foundation has reached up to 73. The Foundation also employs part-time and seasonal staff varying according to needs. 2. The budget of IFCA was 14 million Euros (in cash and in kind) for 2005. 3. The main sources of funding are sponsors. This is followed by government and international funds, and individual donors. 4. Festivals made up of concerts, various performances, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops and seminars. 5. Scottish Chamber Orchestra (Abduction from the Seraglio-1996),...
Mission and Objectives

The IFCA aims at creating an international medium to promote and feature not only the cultural heritages of Turkish society but also those of other societies in the world by facilitating the sharing of inspiration and creativity among arts and the artists which would lead the peoples of distinct cultural backgrounds towards a better understanding and contribute to world peace by creating a sense of global awareness through the arts.

Main Projects / Activities

The IFCA organizes every year the International Istanbul Film Festival, the International Istanbul Music Festival and the International Istanbul Jazz Festival. The International Istanbul Biennial and the International Istanbul Theater Festival are held biennially, alternating every other year. The IFCA holds fringe activities such as the “October Film Week”, “Phonem Electronic Music Plateau”, “Minifest” and “Rock’n Coke”. The IFCA is also a co-organizer of “?imdi Now” Festivals held in various European cities such as Berlin, Brussels and Sttutgart for intercultural dialogue.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Nilgun Mirze (Director corporate communications)

Association Aznzar-n-Tafoukt for Culture and Art

National Network
Morocco
Address

Rue 914 N°9 Cite Salam
Agadi
Morocco

Telephone
Rue 914 N°9 Cite Salam
Telephone (other)
00212678749069
E-Mail
asoc.aznzarntafoukt@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
aznzarntafoukt@hotmail.com
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
• Association Aznzar-n-tafoukt is a non-govermental organisation that is managed by six active members • Budgetary Resources: accession of members and Non-govermental partner organisations • Aznzar-n-tafoukt participated in international seminars and organised international, national and and local projects
Mission and Objectives

* Support active citizenship for the youth of the region through enhancing values of democracy, peace and cohexistance.
* Enhance values of tolerance, cooperation and understanding between Moroccan youth and youth of other countries through arts.
* Facilitate and support the participantion of the young people of the region in the development of the local community
* Train and strengthen the abilities of youth of the region in the field of development.
* Create and develop partnership projects with different local, national and international members.
* produce film, documentaries that foster understanding between cultures.
* make the world a better place to live in through arts

Main Projects / Activities

Youth International Exchnges
Volounteering
Associative Training
Cultural Animation and Artistic

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We will contribute in making Anna Lindh Foundation known on the local and regional level. We will also try to make youth in our region aware of the ALF's goals,objectives and the activitis it organises . participating and contibuting the the activities Anna Lindh foudation organises

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to join ALF Network because we believe that by joinning this network, our association will strengthen its abilities and gain more experience. Our association will also learn more about planning and communication. This, we believe, will lead our association to a better level where we can make our youth more productive. It will also help our youth in having a better understanding of the world and its culture.

Contact (1) Full Name
Rachid Abazzi
Head of the organisation
Rachid Abazzi
Contact (2) Full Name
EL MOKHTAR NAIT EL CADI

Association DARELOUAD

National Network
Morocco
Address

Poste restante 91152 MOKRISSET, Maroc
Mokrisset, Province de Ouezzane
Morocco

Telephone
212.611847360
Fax
212.522448683
E-Mail
darelouad@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
Association récente (9 novembre 2013) - Ressources financières nulles en dehors des cotisations et des dons des membres. ÉQUIPE : Bureau de neuf membres Détails :http://club.quomodo.com/darelouad Année de création 2013 (le formulaire n'a pas accepté cette année)
Mission and Objectives

Améliorer les conditions de vie des habitants des deux hameaux de Darelouad et de Tatoult, des hameaux environnants et de ceux de la région.

Main Projects / Activities

Objectifs :
voir le site : http://club.quomodo.com/darelouad

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Une fois dans le réseau, nous contacterons les autres associations pour nous informer de leurs besoins et évaluer nos possibilités d'entraide.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Bénéficier de l'expérience associative.
Trouver des sources de financements.

Contact (1) Full Name
A. Betroji, Président
Head of the organisation
A. Betroji
Contact (2) Full Name
A. Laaboudi, Secrétaire Général

Associazione Leucosia

National Network
Italy
Address

Via S .Andres n.102 84072 Santa Maria di Castellabate (NA)
Napoli
Italy

Telephone
3286194480
E-Mail
avvfarace@libero.it
E-Mail (2)
leucosia.associazione@libero.it
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
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Mission and Objectives

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Main Projects / Activities

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Contact (1) Full Name
Evelina Farace

Associazione Culturale "Il Tamarindo"

National Network
Italy
Address

via Solferino, 19 – 20121 Milano
Milano
Italy

Telephone
000
E-Mail
l.kihlgren@iltamarindo.net
E-Mail (3)
g.marconi@iltamarindo.net
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Il Tamarindo was founded in 2009 by Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi together with the editorial board of the multilingual European cultural magazine The Tamarind. The NGO is an active member of the Round Table for Youth of MILAN EXPO 2015, the Euro-Mediterranean Youth Platform, the Anna Lindh Foundation network and the Intercultural Leaders network. Il Tamarindo's projects are implemented in the framework of wide transnational partnerships with universities and research centers, governmental and intergovernmental institutions as well as other NGOs.
Mission and Objectives

The mission is the diffusion and enhancement of the cultural debate among Euro-Mediterranean youth, to be achieved by means of the magazine and of other cultural activities such as symposia, competitions and exhibitions. Il Tamarindo's activities aim at empowering the young actors involved, with particular interest for the intercultural dialogue as a medium for mutual enrichment, renewed friendship and more profound understanding between different cultures.

Main Projects / Activities

The Tamarindo is actively involved in the organization of projects in partnership with actors from the whole Euro-Mediterranean region. Among the most recent activities: the Nausicaa Pavilion competition for young architects: 145 participants from both Southern and Northern Mediterranean countries. Another example is the Nausicaa Lab Contest, the first competition for young Euro-Mediterranean cultural and creative entrepreneurs. The second edition of the Nausicaa Lab project is currently being implemented in close cooperation with several partners from all over the region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi
Head of the organisation
Lorenzo Kihlgren Grandi

Hand Without Limits Foundation

National Network
Palestine
Address

-
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Palestinian Territories

Telephone
+970-2-2984581
Telephone (other)
+970-5985-65726
Fax
+970-2-2984582
E-Mail
info.handwl@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
info.handwl@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+970-5683-54321
Mobile Phone (other)
+970-5985-65726
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Youth and education
General Information

Founder and Executive General-Director- Director of Programs- Administration and Financial officer- staff members

Mission and Objectives

We are human rights defenders and gender equality protectors,We sow the seeds of love and compassion in the little hearts to live freely and safely, fine-tuning the community to get the fruitful results among other nations of the world. Meet the humanitarian needs arising from different situations. provide aid, humanitarian relief and rehabilitation in the effected areas of nature or human-induced and in areas of conflict.

Main Projects / Activities

Women empowerment and gender equality, Youngesters and sports, Street children.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

HWL can get involved within the Palestinian areas to promote the ALF values and to share the success of a great Organization and its work,HWL can contribute in distributing ALF work.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To gain more experience and our staff members get influenced by the ALF success, to widen our work and expertise,to get more involvement with ALF activities and projects, to exchange knowledge and information.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Mohammed Abdalrahman
Head of the organisation
Mr. Mohammed Abdalrahman
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Ahmad Abu-Latifeh

Shutafot - partners

National Network
Israel
Address

Ha'atzmaut 102
Haifa
Israel

Telephone
972-544-750-614
Telephone (other)
972-4-855-2936
Fax
972-4-852-4941
E-Mail
shutafot@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
ronitpiso@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
972-544-750-614
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
General Information
Shutafot is a women's organizations partnership for gender justice and economic-employment equality. It is based on a new model of partnership, where seven leading women's organizations joined together as long-term, sustainable coalition. Most of our funding came from funds and donors from USA and Israel. Main project is raising awareness via media and new-media.
Mission and Objectives

1. To bring women rights and equality to the forefront of the israeli public and media agenda, with focus on the economic and employment fields.
2. to promote policy that advances gender justice and equality, focusing on the economic and employment fields.
3. to establish SHUTAFOT as a leading advocacy coalition in the fiels.
4. to strengthen existing partnerships with women's organizations and expand collaboration with additional communities.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Raising awareness campaignes
2. Promote feminist agenda as coalition
3. expand the coalition to new partners

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

1. feminist perspectives on gender and economic justice and women's employment in Israel.
2. Data on the mentioned subjects.
3. consultation in regard to media campaigns in the mentioned subjects.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

for national and international ties and collaborations.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ronit Piso
Head of the organisation
Ronit Piso
Contact (2) Full Name
Khawla Rihani

Orly Halpern

National Network
Israel
Address

17 Hovevei Tsiyon St.
Jerusalem
Israel

Telephone
+972 (0)54 625-5727
E-Mail
orlynur@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Media
General Information
Hello Anna Lindh Foundation, I am a freelance journalist who has been reporting on conflicts in the Middle East since 1999. During these years I have reported from Gaza and the West Bank, from Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, and Afghanistan covering everything from the Second Intifada, the US occupation of Iraq, to women's status in Afghanistan and elections in Egypt. I have also reported on women's issues from Ghana and Rwanda and on the conflict in Ethiopia. I do mostly print journalism, but also radio reports and producing for Television news. I have written for Haaretz, the Jerusalem Post, Canada's Globe and Mail, US News and World Report, San Francisco Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, The Forward, Trends magazine, and others.
Mission and Objectives

My mission is to share stories of human and civil rights violations in a human interest way in the hopes that it will move people and help bring change.

Main Projects / Activities

I also prepare a daily review in English of the Hebrew media on subjects regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and civil rights for Israel's Arab citizens.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

I will see by what other members need.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Networks are excellent ways of learning more and sharing knowledge. They can also help in researching stories.

Contact (1) Full Name
Orly Halpern
Head of the organisation
Orly Halpern

Eilat-Eilot Environmental Unit

National Network
Israel
Address

P.O. Box 14
88100

Eilat
Israel

Telephone
08-6367525
E-Mail
assaf@eilat.muni.il
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
Established in 2006, the Eilat-Eilot Environmental Unit provides effective solutions to a range of environmental issues affecting the southern Israeli city of Eilat and the adjacent region of Hevel Eilot. Focus areas include reducing pollution and waste, protecting biodiversity, conserving water and addressing climate change. We achieve our goals through applied projects and educational programs. The Unit's work is supported by governmental funds and a limited number of private funding from overseas. A staff of eight work in cooperation with local schools, non-profit environmental organizations, and private businesses to promote environmental awareness and sustainable behaviour.
Mission and Objectives

The Eilat-Eilot Environmental Unit initiates and supports sustainable practices to ensure the preservation of the region's unique environment for all residents, now and in the future.

Main Projects / Activities

The Eilat-Eilot Environmental Unit implements programs in the following areas:
1. Environmental education: formal and informal programs for diverse population groups, including pre-school children through to adolescents; families; and tourists. One example of our environmental projects includes Ma'ale Shacharut High School's educational radio station that advocates for environmental responsibility and is housed in a regenerated building adapted for the project using sustainable materials, e.g. solar panels.
2. Sustainable tourism: raising awareness among tourists to prevent beach littering and coral reef damage; implementing the international Blue Flag environmental requirements for clean beaches.
3. Waste management: implementing recycling initiatives and removing garbage from the Red Sea.
4. Renewable energy and energy efficiency: installing solar panels and smart devices to harness natural sun energy and reduce energy waste.
5. Sustainable agriculture: raising awareness of water conservation and legal directives from the Ministry of Environmental Protection
6. Sustainable city master plan.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our team has vast experience pertaining to environmental conservation in arid regions, in addition to our excellent knowledge of environmental education programs. We would be happy to participate in shared initiatives that advance environmental sustainability, as well as share our expertise with others.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The city of Eilat and the Arava Valley lie adjacent to the southern region of Jordan. We are in the process of developing joint initiatives with our counterparts across the border to cooperate on a range of environmental issues, including conservation projects, youth education and exchange projects, and Red Sea protection projects. We would welcome the opportunity to network with other like-minded organizations in Israel, in our neighboring countries, and in Europe, to broaden our perspectives, develop partnerships, and deepen dialogue on environmental and community matters.

Contact (1) Full Name
Assaf Admon
Contact (2) Full Name
Gail Osman

Migration et Développement

National Network
Morocco
Address

20, imm. Talbi rue 2 mars QI
Agadir 80000
Morocco

Telephone
00212 528 237185
Telephone (other)
00212 528 534148
Fax
00212 528 237185
E-Mail
md.maroc@migdev.org
E-Mail (2)
abderrazak.elhajri@migdev.org
Mobile Phone
00212661228640
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
membres: 75 individuels, 40 associations / équipe 11
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Contact (1) Full Name
Abderrazak EL HAJRI
Head of the organisation
Jacques OULD AOUDIA