Greece

Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation (GAAEC)

National Network
Greece
Address

160 A Ioannou Drossopoulou Str.
112 56 Athens
Greece

Telephone
+30 210 865 59 79
Fax
+30 210 865 47 42
E-Mail
info@gaaec.org
E-Mail (2)
education@gaaec.org
Mobile Phone
+30 69 44 89 89 87
Mobile Phone (other)
+30 69 44 14 50 47
Website
http://www.gaaec.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1991
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Media
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation (GAAEC), established in 1991 and based in Athens, is a registered non-governmental and non-profit organization. GAAEC staff is constituted by the Chairman and the Chairwoman of the Science and Education Committee, both founders of GAAEC, an Assistant for Administration and Gender, a Program Assistant for Education and Youth as well as 2 part-time staff for International Cooperation, 2 European long-term volunteers (EVS) and 2 Greek interns. GAAEC organizes several educational programs in partnership with several institutions and NGOs in Europe and in The United States (between others The Fund for American Studies and Georgetown University). In the year 2007, for the fiscal year 2006, we have declared to the Greek tax Office approximately 250 000 Euros in incomes from different contribution and expenses. Private and public sponsors, Europe Union funding. Between others partners, GAAEC works with a large network of Euro-Atlantic associations (40 countries).
Mission and Objectives

GAAEC is dedicated in reinforcing European and Transatlantic cooperation through educational dialogue and advocacy. Our main focus is to underline the importance of education in a broader sense. Our organization is active at local, national and international levels endeavoring to develop European and international citizenship awareness, sustain integration and promotion of youth exchanges and intercultural relations. Active sections within GAAEC are the youth section and the transatlantic cooperation section. GAAEC holds academic programs that promote educational and other programs in cooperation with respectable Educational Institutions.

Main Projects / Activities

- Kernels of Our Future,
This two-week program is organized in Crete since 2004 with the support of the European Union.
- International Institute for Political and Economic Studies (IIPES), 90 students from Balkan countries, Middle-East, North Africa and the United States. co-organized with The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) and Georgetown University.
- Euro-Mediterranean Journalism Institute (EMJI), 50 young journalists from Balkan countries, Middle-East and North Africa, co-organized with TFAS.
- Fellowship Program on international security and cooperation
- Annual Conflict Management and Transformation Discussion: takes place in Jerusalem during spring and is co-organized with The Fund for American Studies.
- GAAEC is accredited to send and host European Volunteers to take part actively to all activities through the European Voluntary Service program (EVS, YOUTH program of the European Union) since 2006
- GAAEC offers Internships to European and Greek students in its office.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Theodossis GEORGIOU
Head of the organisation
Mr. Theodossis GEORGIOU
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Aliki MITSAKOS

Greek Bank of Memories

National Network
Greece
Address

Spirou Donta, 5
11743
Athens
Greece

Telephone
00306984278479
E-Mail
info@bankofmemories.gr
E-Mail (2)
m.sarli@bankofmemories.gr
Website
http://www.bankofmemories.gr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
The Greek Bank of Memories is a nonprofit organization founded in May 2011 with the following purposes: • to preserve and promote history and culture as a whole of experiences, • to valorise knowledge and traditions of each people, particularly through the promotion of individual and collective memory. • to preserve individual and collective identity as a cornerstone for building a global, peaceful, multicultural society. •to raise awareness and to educate new generations about the importance of registering and maintaining collective memory. • to bridge the generation gap through the recognition of the important role of elder people in the evolution of our society and culture. The Greek bank of memories has as source of main funds private donors, sponsors and national or international programmes. during the first year of activity tha association has implemented 2 EU projects for a total budge of 30.000 euros. At the moment the association works only with volunteers, although it has a team of expertise supporting at professional level. The Greek Banok of Memory is the only Greek Partner of the project MEMORO www.memoro.org with more than 15 partners from all the 5 continents. The Greek Bank of memories organizes - collection of audiovisual material recording memories - implementation of educational programmes at schools - projects for bridging the intergenerational gap (Memoro has been presented in Brussels at the Committee of the Regions in February 2012 as best practice for the 2012 European Year of Active Aging and Solidarity among generations.
Mission and Objectives

The Greek Bank of Memories is a nonprofit organization founded in May 2011 with the following purposes:
• to preserve and promote history and culture as a whole of experiences,
• to valorise knowledge and traditions of each people, particularly through the promotion of individual and collective memory.
• to preserve individual and collective identity as a cornerstone for building a global, peaceful, multicultural society.
•to raise awareness and to educate new generations about the importance of registering and maintaining collective memory.
• to bridge the generation gap through the recognition of the important role of elder people in the evolution of our society and culture.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Educational Meetings in School: for the importance of memory sharing at educational level
2. My memories, our history: for the engagement of citizens in the preservation of oral history
3. H.I.S.-tory: for the generational bridging of young and senior volunteers through memory sharing and ICT

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Although we are a quite young organization, our team is highly committed to establish fruitful cooperation with Greek partners to strengthen network and to add a peculiar aspect - memory sharing - to the works and of the network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Because at greek level is one of the wider platform of NGOs and at international level it works on fundamental values that are at the core of our work.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marina Sarli
Head of the organisation
Marina Sarli
Contact (2) Full Name
Amaryllis Raouzaiou

Greek Council For Refugees

National Network
Greece
Address

25, Solomou Street, 10682
Athens
Greece

Telephone
0030-210-3320000
Telephone (other)
0030-210-3320021
Fax
0030-210-3803774
E-Mail
prog.manager@gcr.gr
E-Mail (2)
program.manager@gcr.gr
Mobile Phone
0030-6945-727872
Website
http://www.gcr.gr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1989
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Youth and education
General Information
The Greek Council for Refugees (GCR) was created in 1989 and is the only Greek NGO that deals with refugees and asylum seekers in Greece. It has Special Consultative Status in the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and is an implementing partner of UNHCR. It is a member of the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) and the National Committee of Human Rights. The GCR is directed by an eleven-member board. GCR’s operations are funded by the Greek State, the EU, UNHCR, and by private donors. The staff of GCR reaches 53 persons. GCR cooperates with: •Ministries •National Youth Foundation •Social Work Foundation•National Councils for refugees of third countries ..
Mission and Objectives

Unlike other organizations that deal with refugees, GCR focuses its services on refugees and asylum seekers who are in Greece. GCR aims to improve its existing services and create new ones, always trying to provide the best solutions to immediate problems and striving to achieve social integration, broaden its services and actions to other regions of the country, continue offering social and legal services throughout the asylum procedure both in and outside the borders of the country, and disseminate its acquired knowledge and experience in the area of asylum procedure and social policy to other countries.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Social Service
1.1 Central Social Service
It offers advice and information and counseling
1.2 Reception of New Arrivals
1.3 Pyxis
Intercultural Centre aimed at facilitating the harmonious integration of refugees, mainly through supportive educational activities and social events in cooperation with the community.
1.4 Information and sensitization of School Communities
The aim is to sensitize school communities about the issue of refugees who flee to Greece.
1.5 Employment Office
2. Legal Service
2.1 Legal Aid Provision
2.2 Legal Representation Missions of members of the legal department and interpreters to refugee entry points
2.4 Study of Greek and International legislation
3. IOLAOS
Shelter for Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Refugees and Day Care Centre for refugees with psychological difficulties.
4. European Programs
? European Refugee Fund (ERF), EQUAL, CHICAM, ARGO, YOUTH

Contact (1) Full Name
Sakelliadis Zoe
Head of the organisation
Professor Iro Nicolacopoulou – Stephanou

Greek-French School of Ursulines

National Network
Greece
Address

STRATIGOU SARAFI 10 N. PSYCHIKO
Athens
Greece

Telephone
210 6712555
Telephone (other)
2106712006
Fax
210 6716400
E-Mail
anageo@ursulines.gr
Mobile Phone
6974 336860
Mobile Phone (other)
6946410152
Website
http://www.ursulines.gr
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
The School belongs to the Holy Monastery of Ursulines that composes the Greek Department of the Monastery Order of Ursulines Sisters, which has departments all over the world. The School administration consists of a 5-membered Board of Governments that is composed of three temporals and two nuns. Responsible for the good function of the school is the General Director who is the head of the Personnel and the Directors of the School Units. There are three kindergartens for different ages, a primary school, High school and Lyceum. The total number of Teachers and Personnel is 180-190. The total income comes from the tuition fees and runs to approximately 5.000.000€ every year. The School, maintaining its charity and non profit character, offers scholarships to students, whose financial position don’t allow them to study at a private school. The School takes part in student exchange programs with schools from other countries.
Mission and Objectives

The purpose of the School is to provide education according to the program of ministry of national education.
Furthermore, emphasizing the French Culture, gives the students the chance to obtain the highest French Language Certificates, by the second year of lyceum.
Also its main purpose it to render students to society, who are being ruled by the Principle of Serving (The motto of the School is “SERVIAM”- to serve)

Main Projects / Activities

Participation in European Programs, Training Programs for parents and students, Environmental sensitization of citizens, Participation in student contests.

Contact (1) Full Name
ANASTASIADIS GEORGIOS, General Manager
Head of the organisation
IERA MONI URSULINON
Contact (2) Full Name
RAOUZEOU ILLIANA, Principal of Lyceum School

GROWTH HUB

National Network
Greece
Address

Stadio Tegeas Arkadia
1
22012 Tripoli
Greece

Telephone
6942073687
E-Mail
rousouiwanna@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
growthhubngo@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
info@uni-ties.gr
Mobile Phone
6942073687
Website
https://growthhub.gr/en/home/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2021
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

We aim to involve young people in youth mobility and volunteering on local, national, and international levels to provide youth with the necessary tools and skills for the digital future and promote sustainability and inclusion.

Mission and Objectives

Our vision
to raise awareness in both rural and urban areas about different possibilities of personal and career development.

Our mission
to become a leading social organization at an international level through continually improved training and innovation.

Our Goal
to grow young people qualified for the new digital and more environmentally friendly society-world-era.

Main Projects / Activities

Erasmus plus projects, solidarity corps projects, local events, seminars, and workshops on personal development, soft skills, and digital tools.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are a community with inspirational and motivated young people, who share their knowledge and love to give back to the community. Mainly, our goal is to make young people the change they want to see globally by promoting solidarity, active citizenship, and understanding among cultures through non-formal education programs.
We focus on intercultural dialogue, the active participation of young people.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to join ALF Network as we believe in the vision of the foundation, we find it very useful and critical in the development of youth, to create a community with solidarity. As we both empower young voices by partnering with young people to build together more open, inclusive and resilient communities, we believe that being part of this community will give us the opportunity to help more people, grow more, and develop.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ioanna Rousou
Job Title
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE - LEAD DIRECTOR
Head of the organisation
IOANNA ROUSOU

Harokopio University of Athens, Department of Geography

National Network
Greece
Address

70, El. Venizelou str. 17671
Athens
Greece

Telephone
3.02E+11
Telephone (other)
3.02E+11
Fax
3.02E+11
E-Mail
csofian@hua.gr
E-Mail (2)
hadjimichalis@hua.gr
Website
http://www.hua.gr
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
University
Contact (1) Full Name
Lecturer Chryssa Sofianopoulou
Contact (2) Full Name
Prof. Kostis Hadjimichalis