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NGO Support Centre

National Network
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Address

12, Spartis Street
Kaimakli
1036 Nicosia
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Telephone
+357 22875099
E-Mail
info@ngo-sc.org
Website
http://www.ngo-sc.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Others
  6. Youth and education
General Information

TThe NGO Support Centre is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to the development and strengthening of civil society in Cyprus. Established in December 1999, the NGO Support Centre has since developed a substantive experience and expertise in the fields of active citizenship, peace and reconciliation, development education, human rights education, intercultural dialogue, and participation. The NGO Support Centre is currently a member of the following organisations and networks: the Cypriot NGDO Platform (member of CYINDEP – Cyprus Island-wide NGO Development Platform), CCMC - Cyprus Community Media Centre, FRA - EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, the Anna Lindh Foundation and CIVICUS – World Alliance for Citizen Participation.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of the NGO Support Centre is the creation a dynamic, active and reactive civil society in Cyprus that participates in and advocates for democracy, dialogue and civic engagement.

Main Projects / Activities

The NGO Support Centre implements the following: capacity building activities and trainings to enhance CSOs knowledge and skills on organisational and management issues awareness raising about the role and impact of the civil society in the development of transparent and democratic processes and the socioeconomic development of the society advocacy activities to strengthen Cypriot civil society and its role vis-à-vis public institutions and the private sector projects and activities in the fields of active citizenship and participation, development education, peace and reconciliation improvement of the legal landscape for CSOs and support to individuals and groups interested to set up an NGO in Cyprus

Contact (1) Full Name
Semeli Panagidou
Job Title
Project Manager
Head of the organisation
Natalia Kouhartsiouk

OLIVE TREE MUSIC

National Network
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Address

P.O.BOX 25116
NICOSIA
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Telephone
35799614987
Telephone (other)
0035722 352563
Fax
0035722 353682
E-Mail
hajimichael.m@intercollege.ac.cy
E-Mail (2)
zekiali@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
Same as tel.(1)
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Media
  4. Youth and education
General Information
FOR 1. NOT PROFIT COMPANY-RUNON VOLUNTARY BASIS 2. DEPENDENT ON GRANTS, VARIES. 3. UN, US EMPASY BI-COMMUNAL SERVICES PRIVATE FUNCTIONS,COMMUNITY EVENTS. 4. MUSIC WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY RECORDING PROJECTS, CONCERTS, CD RELEASES. 5. NETWORK OF MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN USA, UK AND CYPRUS.
Mission and Objectives

• Providing a platform for local musicians to be heard.
• Engaging in multi-mutual and multi-cultural music releases
• Developing new infrastructures for local musicians

Main Projects / Activities

• 2 CD LP releases
• 2 CD single releases
• 3 collective recording workshops
• Tour of artists in USA, 2004

Contact (1) Full Name
HAJI MIKE
Head of the organisation
HAJI MIKE – ZEKI ALI
Contact (2) Full Name
ZEKI ALI

OMILOS GYNAIKON ELEFTHRIS KYTHREAS

National Network
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Address

16, IMVROU STR
1055 NICOSIA
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Telephone
35722347894
Telephone (other)
35722377431
Fax
35722466635
E-Mail
info@editc.com
E-Mail (2)
nicky@editc.com
Mobile Phone
35799566098
Mobile Phone (other)
35799334497
Website
http://www.editc.com
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1992
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
General Information
1. Members of the organization are women of all ages from the area of Kythrea in Cyprus. More then one hundred ladies are up to now members. It is rued by a Board of Directors, President, Vice- President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, organizational Secretary, Assistant Organizational Secretary and 9 members. It doesn’t employ any staff and no partners. 2. Its annual resources are the annual fees, 10€ / person for each member and the income coming from different activities. 3. It doesn’t get any funding. 4. Modalities of action: European projects, seminars, travelling, volunteering and learning activities. 5. Main partners involved are the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and Organization of Women Rights.
Mission and Objectives

Its mission is to keep and promote our cultural heritage, traditional art and history, to contribute to social and cultural education of the young people of Kythrea Area (Area of Kythrea is an area of six villages which after 1974 is under Turkish occupation) who were born away from their homes and volunteering, learning and entertaining activities of the elderly people. It promotes communication and friendship among women of the area and among other organizations of Cyprus and abroad dealing with some matter.
Its main objectives are cultural, educational, social, artistic, literary and national.

Main Projects / Activities

• European projects-Equal project on employability- integration to the Labour market of the women. The project’s name is Channels for Access. Its main objective is to increase the access of women in the workplace through the creation of channels that will allow women to work using alternative employment methods.
• Travel agents project. Its main objective is the travelling, volunteering and learning activities generating employment for the over 55.
Activities
• Seminars and workshops of equality among men and women and on the role of women in modern society
• Discussions on current educational and cultural matters
• Seminars and workshops on traditional art, ceramics, woodcarving, mosaics, music and dancing
• Entertainment activities (musical afternoons, theatre, poetry, dances etc.)

Contact (1) Full Name
THEODORA KNAIS
Head of the organisation
THEODORA KNAIS
Contact (2) Full Name
ANNA GEORGIOU

One Terrene International

National Network
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Address

11 Agrafon Str
2027 Strovolos, Lefkosia
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Telephone
22510090
Telephone (other)
99777116
E-Mail
theo@otinternational.org
E-Mail (2)
theo@otinternational.org
E-Mail (3)
theo@otinternational.org
E-Mail (4)
theo@otinternational.org
Mobile Phone
99777116
Mobile Phone (other)
99777116
Website
http://www.otinternational.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Others
  9. Religion
  10. Youth and education
General Information
OTI is a registered non profit company in Cyprus since 2013.  Sources of funding are from local companies and other bodies as also from other EU frameworks. The Cypriot organisation hosts 13 volunteers and it is directed by the President, Administration and Members. Below you can see our acitvities, projects as also our Main Partners.
Mission and Objectives

One Terrene International, in short OTI, is part of an international network of organisations involved in adult education and youth work in a variety of fields in Europe.
The organisation was born in 2009 in London, UK and now its network has spread out to more than 14 countries including but not limited to Cyprus, Italy, Hungary, Romania and other OTI locals in EU and non EU countries. The organisation has strong partnerships with Easter European Partneship countries and EUROMED countries as well. (Malta, Italy, Tunisia, Spain, Greece)
The organisation was very active in Youth in Action from 2009 and is very active in Erasmus+ Projects since its start in 2014 for all Key Actions youth and adult education. The organisation also selects schools and informal groups that consist of students and teachers from schools as partners in order to influence the school education format, and encourage teaching methods to involve non formal learning methodologies in their curiculum.
The organisation has also been very active in Europe For Citizens programmes and brotherhood binding with municipalities and organisations with Italy, France, Bulgaria, Spain, Latvia, Estonia, Greece, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Cyprus.

Main Projects / Activities

OTI has experience in combining thematology that includes:
* Empowering youth abilities and skills
* Awareness for Active Citizenship, balance of responsibilities, obligations and rights of European Citizens.
* Self Confidence biulding and Employability (CV biulding, Public Speaking etc.)
* Enterpreneurial Trainings, Skill Development and Workshops
* Non Formal Learning Methodology development and simulations
* Peace and Conflict Resolution Projects
* Intercultural Exchanges and awareness projects for understanding differences and gaining respect of these differences.
* Environment and Sustainability
OTI and its network have accomplished successfully more than 60 mobility projects, proving that the quality of the offered programmes that are organised are fruitful, fun, progressive and creative.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can offer our expertise and experience gained throughout our international experience abroad the last 10 years.
Our key people have skills and experience to provide and deliver a range of workshops/simulations and other formal or non-formal methodologies about various subjects and themes.
We are one of the most active organisations in Cyprus as we have one of the largest cycling clubs in Strovolos (subsidiary) and one of the hiking clubs of Cyprus.
We have a youth center active with volunteers and we host our own online radio station in it, again in Strovolos.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

In order to increase our cooperation with other EUROMED countries and develope projects with added value to our communities (local but abroad also). To bring together Europeans and the Meditteranean and to create strong bonds and relationships for peaceful futures and productive collaborations.

Contact (1) Full Name
Theo Mavrosavva
Job Title
International Projects Manager
Head of the organisation
Marios Efthymiou

One Terrene International

National Network
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Address

10B Vasileias Str.
2232 Nicosia
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Telephone
22510090
E-Mail
theo@otinternational.org
Mobile Phone
+357 99777116
Website
https://otinternational.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Youth and education
General Information

One Terrene International has 5 permanent positions as staff in central offices in Cyprus and UK and over 375 partners in its network within an out of EU. Our budget comes from private donations and the realisation of projects under Erasmus+, Europe For Citizens, European Social Fund, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, European Solidarity Corps and other Local, National and International Funding Frameworks. (around 1.000.000 euros per year as a network of locals) You can find a list of our current and past projects on our site (www.otinternational.org) under Mobilities and Areas of Interest sections.

Mission and Objectives

One Terrene International, in short OTI, is the parent/umbrella of an international network of organisations involved in adult education and youth work in a variety of fields in Europe. The organisation was born in 2009 in London, UK and in 2013 in Cyprus and now its network has spread out to more than 14 countries including but not limited to Greece, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and other OTI locals in EU and non EU countries. The organisation has strong partnerships with Eastern European Partnership countries and EUROMED countries as well. The organisation has been very active in Youth in Action from 2009 and is very active in Erasmus+ Projects since its start in 2014 for all Key Actions youth and adult education. The organisation also selects schools and informal groups that consist of students and teachers from schools as partners in order to influence the school education format, and encourage teaching methods to involve non formal learning methodologies in their curriculum. The organisation has also been very active in Europe For Citizens programmes and twinning with municipalities and organisations with Italy, France, Bulgaria, Spain, Latvia, Estonia, Greece, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary and Cyprus. Our projects include young people, youth workers, profesionals and participants of any age. We include participants with fewer opportunities and we give emphasis on projects that empower minorities and inclusion for people with disadvantages.

Main Projects / Activities

OTI has experience in developing methodologies that enhance and develops the following skills: * Empowering youth abilities and skills * Awareness for Active Citizenship, balance of responsibilities, obligations and rights of European Citizens. * Self Confidence building and Employability (CV building, Public Speaking etc.) * Entrepreneurial Trainings, Skill Development and Workshops * Non Formal Learning Methodology development and simulations * Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Projects * Intercultural Exchanges and awareness projects for understanding differences and gaining respect of these differences. * Environment and Sustainability OTI and its network have successfully realised more than 80 mobility projects, proving that the quality of the offered programmes are fruitful, fun, progressive and creative. We are a official Charity (number pending) registered in Cyprus and approved by the Ministry of Finance since the 25/08/2022.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We have already collaborated with the NGO Center and Plan Be in many projects and local initiatives. Our netowork partners and our staff are members of the Cyprus Youth Council and can contribute in various actions and projects throughout the year. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to gain experience also out of EU contexts as we are already familiar with Neighbouring countries and frameworks. We would like to be able to expand and offer our experiences and gain experiences and voices to our youth in a bigger network.

Contact (1) Full Name
Theo Mavrosavva
Job Title
Head of Operations and Communications
Head of the organisation
Marios Efthymiou

Organization for the Promotion of European Issues

National Network
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Address

Galatias 1
8046 Paphos
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Telephone
99-482059
E-Mail
mpapather@yahoo.com
Website
http://www.european-issues.net/
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2006
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. Media
  9. Others
  10. Religion
General Information

There is a Board of Directors composed of seven members. There is a secretary general on a part time basis, and our associates work on contract basis. The annual resources of the organization are roughly 35,0000 euros that come from membership fees, project funding and donations from friends and sponsors. The organization participates in awareness raising activities, seminars, participation in EU projects such as youth, long life learning, and research activities. The organization participated in youth projects in Cyprus and abroad, in lifelong learning and the Council of Europe all different - all equal campaign. Its social network is composed of Ilektra cultural center, Association Kivotos-Elpida and Stroumbi Youth club.

Mission and Objectives

The Organization aims to participate in European projects and lifelong learning programs, contributing to the knowledge of local society regarding the European Union. Its aim is to establish itself a positive actor of knowledge and expertise in European Affairs in Cyprus, becoming an educational bridge among Cyprus and the European Union. The organization is focused in promoting European issues and values in Cyprus, with a general interest in European Union. It pays particular attention to issues concerning education, lifelong learning, culture and youth. The Organization has taken part in various awareness campaigns regarding equal rights, social issues and social inclusion, youth exchanges and European policy awareness.

Main Projects / Activities

Participation in the EU awareness programme “For Diversity. Against Discrimination” Awareness on the EU Programme “Help” Against Smoking Participation in several Action 3- Youth Initiatives. Awareness for the European Week -For Safety And Health At Work 2006, “SAFE START”. “All different-All equal” campaign of the Council of Europe. 2008 GRUNDTVIG LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS «Motivation of elderly persons who are not used to education for an informal search for information»

Contact (1) Full Name
Michalakis Ioannou Papatherapontos
Head of the organisation
Michalis I. Papatherapontos
Contact (2) Full Name
Kostas Michaelides

Oxygono

National Network
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Address

Kyrnira 1
1102 Nicosia
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Telephone
+357 22 678 670
Telephone (other)
+357 24 201 652
E-Mail
g.athanasiou@oxygono.org
E-Mail (2)
n.kyriakides@oxygono.org
E-Mail (3)
t.assiotis@oxygono.org
Website
https://oxygono.org/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Others
General Information

Based on its Statute, Oxygono is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors, which is elected by the General Assembly of its members and its services endures three years. Currently, Oxygono has one member of staff. The budgetary resources available in a year are EUR5,000 – EUR10,000 per annum. Oxygono is funded by ONEK, including sponsorships and member donations. Regarding the sector of modalities of its actions, Oxygono pursues to establish lasting bonds in the public debate of Cyprus, taking into account the unique initiatives, by the way of illustration, the “State of the Republic”, in which he is hosted each President of the Republic of Cyprus, the series of discussions “Can a human change the mentality of a people?”, the debate’s cycle “Ideas2Parliament”, in collaboration with House of Representative, the 2040 discussions’ series, where local discussions are taken place with the ultimate purpose of creating long-term plan individually for each city of Cyprus as well as the outstanding event “Cyprus Forum”, in which the Year’s events culminate. Through its action, Oxygono fosters views’ exchange in the presence of active citizens between experts and decision-makers, integrating all the key factors, including officials, technocrats, entrepreneurs, academics, scientists, activists, and enterprises’ executives. The principal forms of Oxygono events are debate-type events and informal conversations. Oxygono closely collaborates with the University of Cyprus, Youth Board of Cyprus, Cyprus Youth Council, and myriad other organizations, Media enterprises, without losing its identity.

Mission and Objectives

Focusing on its core goal, Oxygono pursues the improvement of public dialogue in Cyprus and consequently, reforms’ accomplishment along with our country's modernization for citizens’ quality of life betterment in all public life aspects, including health, economy, education, justice, foreign policy, research, and entrepreneurship.

Main Projects / Activities

The domain of Oxygono main projects and activities includes the following core actions: 1. Cyprus Forum, 2. State of the Republic 3. Ideas2Parliament 4. 2040 Series 5. Oxygono Debate 6. “Can a human change the mentality of a people?” 7. Events Powered by Oxygono or/and the involvement of other Organizations

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Oxyogono, through its activities, encourages the speakers’ mutual respect, and the quality of dialogue, pursuing to provide the citizens the proper equipment for facing local, European, regional, and global challenges.Oxygono has the ambition to be evolved as a great organization for the scientificization of politics and the transmission of a culture of political ethics and integrity and to bring into Cyprus collective progress along with inclusive growth.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Oxygono as an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization aims at elaborating closely related bonds with other similar Organizations, taking into account their main actions/activities. Oxygono, respects dissimilar civilizations and religions and mainly attempts to build a culture based on dialogue and exchange and to develop inclusive societies to fight the lack of trust and intolerance. The core goal of Oxygono is to promote the public debates' transparency and it believes that collectivity is the main component for success.

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Contact (1) Full Name
Georgina ATHANASIOU
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Georgina ANASTASIOU
Contact (2) Full Name
Nicolas Kyriakides
Job Title (2)
Vice President

PeacePlayers Cyprus

National Network
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Address

Home for Cooperation 
28 Markou Drakou street
1102 Nicosia
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Telephone
+357 22 660 061
Fax
+357 22 660 061
E-Mail
cyprus@peaceplayersintl.org
E-Mail (2)
jcanlibalik@peaceplayersintl.org
Website
http://www.peaceplayersintl.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

PeacePlayers Cyprus (PP-CY) is part of a global network of PeacePlayers basketball for reconciliation programs that operates internationally on the premise that 'children who play together can learn to live together'. In 2006, PP-CY was established to unite and educate Greek-Cyprio and Turkish-Cypriot young people and their communities through basketball. The program brings together children from both communities for integrated games and activities, structured and implemented by local coaches. PP-CY's unique approach to peacebuilding combines basketball with an innovative curriculum: on-court activities teach children practical skills to cope with and overcome conflict, while carefully structured integration allows them to build mutual trust, friendships and a new shared identity. 

To find out more information please check out our online handbook:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFK4BDZX1Y/yQDoVdrcyCUmj7s9rvfjtQ/view?utm_content=DAFK4BDZX1Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Mission and Objectives

PPI-CY aims to break down social and cultural stereotypes and develop young leaders while offering them professional quality basketball trainings. PPI-CY’s innovative sport and peace building curriculum, delivered by local coaches, integrates effective conflict transformation techniques into weekly basketball practices, providing children with both the tools to address conflicts in their lives and an outlet for their practical application.

Main Projects / Activities

PPI-CY CURRENTLY OPERATES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES YEAR-ROUND: - Local Basketball Clubs - Twinned Basketball Events - Leadership Development Program - Basketball Tournaments - Summer Basketball Camp - Erasmus+ Exchange Trips - Nutrition training in local communities

Contact (1) Full Name
Jale Canlibalik 
Job Title
Managing Director
Head of the organisation
Jale Canlibalik 
Contact (2) Full Name
Stephanie Nicolas
Job Title (2)
Program Coordinator

PlanBe, Plan it Be it

National Network
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Address

Kratitirion 4
2660 Nicosia
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Telephone
+35797775728
E-Mail
planbe.youth@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Heritage
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Youth and education
General Information

“PlanBe, Plan it Be it” is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization based in Nicosia, Cyprus, managed by a team of youth workers, project managers and volunteers. At the moment the number of the staff employed is 4 permanent staff members (project managers, communication officer) and 3 EVS volunteers. Our budget varies from year to year according to the Erasmus+ funding we receive from the projects we submit and according to any other funding received during the year. Our main sources of funding is through Erasmus+ (KA1 & KA2) projects, but also from local funding coming from the National Youth Board of Cyprus. As mentioned earlier we mainly run Erasmus+ projects, either KA1 (training courses, youth exchanges) or we are partner organisations in KA2 projects. So far we have run 21 Erasmus + (KA1) projects in Cyprus and we are partner organisation in two Erasmus+ (KA2) projects, namely You(th) for Cul/Fu(ture), and Social Entrepreneurship Training 4 Youth Power / SET YP”. Also, we were partners in 137 approved Erasmus+ projects. PlanBe has a big network of partners in Cyprus and in Europe. Also, PlanBe is a full member of Cyprus Youth Council since October 2015 and Eurodesk multiplier organisation since April 2018. Furthermore PlanBe is a founding member of the International Association AIM (Amesci International Movement), a network of 17 European Youth NGO’s based in Brussels. Since October 2018 PlanBe is a member of YouthProAktiv , an international organization based in Brussels, that aims to create a generation of proactive individuals ready to invest their talents for the betterment of society by starting their own business and creating jobs for themselves and the others. Since October 2018 PlanBe is an approved candidate as a host ngo for Erasmus for young entrepreneurs. Additionally, three Erasmus+ (KA1) projects that we have implemented were awarded with the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 (EYCH) label because they contributed to the achievement of one or more of the objectives of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018. 

Mission and Objectives

One of the main aims of “PlanBe” is to contribute to the positive societal changes by promoting effective communication between youngsters, intercultural and intergenerational dialogue, by facilitating understanding among people.  The mission of our organization is to develop and support the use of non-formal education, to foster entrepreneurship, to boost creativity, to support environmental consciousness, to foster democracy and human rights and to develop solidarity and tolerance among youngsters. Our main focus is to promote the cultural heritage of Cyprus and bring youngsters closer to their tradition, to traditional jobs and the agriculture of our island, and to narrow down the generational gap between the older and the younger generations. Therefore, we mainly design and run workshops and projects related to our cultural heritage, tangible and intangible, and how young people can gain new skills through our traditions and culture but also how youngsters can help in the preservation of these traditions and their transfer to younger generations. “PlanBe” has been established to support young people from all over Cyprus within the framework of non-formal and informal education. Together with volunteers coming from all over Europe, we are creating a fruitful ground for young people to reach their goals, to gain new skills, to get to know their culture and cultural heritage and to promote mobility. We are working for and with the youngsters. We encourage their involvement in the civic space of Cyprus by facilitating innovative free time activities, by stimulating their creativity and by developing their different skills. We support youngsters to use and develop their capacities, and to actively participate in the vision of a united Europe in order to foster European cooperation. Two important priorities for “PlanBe” is to give access to all people, including young people with fewer opportunities, and to fight against discriminations.

Main Projects / Activities

 PlanBe is focusing on personal and professional development of its members and volunteers. With the aim to foster development of our local communities,  as well as internationally, among others we implement the following activities: Organizing seminars, workshops, lectures and trainings on environmental issues, agriculture, career guidance, how to fight unemployment, inspire entrepreneurship, on culture and cultural heritage; arts and crafts, music and dances, traditional jobs. Organizing  events such as: cultural events containing traditional dances and music, charity events through sports,arts and crafts support of non-formal education; participation in European projects, especially in Erasmus+ projects work with the youngsters in trying to overcome the intercultural barriers and stereotypes; organizing and implementing youth exchanges, training courses (mainly Erasmus+) and practice sharing; work with volunteers A list of the projects implemented so far can be found below:  “Career In Action Part II”, Nicosia District December 2018 “TraDe Olive: From TRADition to Employment: olive products” Nicosia District November 2018 “Cultural Heritage in YOUth” Nicosia District August  2018 “Social Y.Art - Inclusion for Youth through the art of theatre”, Nicosia District June 2018 “TraDe Cuisine: From TRADition to Employment: food products” Nicosia District May 2018 “Hugs 4 All”, a training course for program countries on social inclusion, Limassol Cyprus February 2018 “Career In Action”, Nicosia district Cyprus December 2017 “ReImagine our world without waste”, Nicosia district Cyprus October 2017 “Milestone no 28: Volunteering”, Nicosia district Cyprus August 2017 “TradeClay-From TRADition to Employment: Clay Creations”,Limassol district Cyprus May 2017 “Dance your culture”, Nicosia district Cyprus May 2017 “From TRADition to Employment: wood crafts”, a youth exchange focused on fighting unemployment through traditional wood related professions, inspiring entrepreneurship. Kampos village, Cyprus 27th of June until 6th of July 2016 “Take the Stage”, a train the trainer training course-mobility of youth workers Limassol Cyprus May 2016 “Entrepreneurship on your way”a mobility of youth workers project focusing on fighting youth unemployment by investing on entrepreneurship. Nicosia,Cyprus 18th to 24th of April 2016 “Its in your D.N.A. (Development Needs Actions)” a youth exchange on personal development and fighting youth unemployment. Nicosia district 4th to 13th of March 2016 “UpCycling Art” a youth exchange focused on the reuse of old materials and products, transforming them with a creative and entrepreneurship way into new ones. Kampos village, Nicosia district,August 2015 “TradEWine”, a youth exchange on traditional professions relevant with Wine products Nicosia district October 2014 “Re-Action”, a training course on Human Rights and environmental Issues, Larnaca, November 2014 “TradE – from tradition to employment” a youth in action 1.1 youth exchange which aimed to fight unemployment through reviving old professions transforming them in a new entrepreneurship way. Kampos, Cyprus June 2014

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Through our growing network in Cyprus, through our partners, through our presence and membership in the Cyprus Youth Council and our close cooperation with the National Youth Board of Cyprus we aim to spread the purpose and the aims of the Anna Lindh Foundation in Cyprus. Additionally, through our actions, projects both local and on a European level we aim to provide platforms for young people in Cyprus to build together more open, inclusive and resilient communities. Additionally, we aim to promote the power of dialogue between and within the communities in Cyprus and to inspire young people on the island to become more tolerant and to enlarge their perspectives towards the achievement of more democratic societies. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to join the ALF Netwrork because we share the same values and vision within our societies. We want to bring the change to our country Cyprus and we want to contribute to the establishment of harmonic cooperation and more resilient and inclusive societies in the EU. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Maria Drakou
Head of the organisation
Maria Drakou

POST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

National Network
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Address

14 Ferruh Cambaz St.
Koskluciftlik
NICOSIA
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Telephone
+90 (392) 22 76 843
E-Mail
postresearchinstitute@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information

POST RI is a non-profit, non-political organization set up by a group of people to work for the cultural, social, and environmental betterment of Cyprus and established at 2002. POST currently has 8 core members. Members of the intended groups collaborating with POST are not required to be a member of the establishment, as members of POST are free to work with any other organization without compromising their membership. Our vision is to contribute towards achieving an alternative sustainable future, which comprises of an egalitarian Cypriot society, that recognizes the dignity of every living being.

Mission and Objectives

On the basis of social equality/justice, our mission and objectives are: To contribute for creating an open dialogue on issues of peace education and reconciliation and working actively for the unification of the island. To take action against gender discrimination based on one's sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression for achieving positive social transformation. To advance, sensitize and advocate for a multicultural and diverse society in which all differences are recognized, understood and accepted. To excel as an Institute in the execution of research and participatory action.  To strengthen research capacity in Cyprus. To strive for ecological sustainability through the prevention of environmental degradation and destruction.

Main Projects / Activities

POST RI has carried out various human rights seminars and open discussion forums about current world issues; has organized film festivals; has worked on various projects about social and environmental matters; and has organized a series of multi-cultural trips in the island. POST RI has implemented a EU-funded educational project in collaboration with the AHDR. The project included various activities addressing the overall objective of the project which is to use Education for a Culture of Peace as a vehicle to bring structural changes and transformation in the Cypriot society across the divide, in order for a Culture of Peace to be cultivated and sustained.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

POST RI not only works with organisations in Cyprus but also takes part in projects in many other countries including Germany and the UK. Therefore, POST RI’s membership enhances the international character of the network. This is particularly important for Cyprus which, at the crossroads of three continents, truly serves as a hub for the region.   Many of our projects have focused on fostering dialogue for a culture of peace and we have become experienced in bringing different cultures together. This would be an important asset for the network as well as our organisation.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that the values championed by Anna Lindh are also prevalent in our work. We would like to join a network of like-minded individuals and organisations in order to contribute in our own way to the efforts being made for a fairer world but also because we believe membership would bring us many benefits, improving the efficiency and broadening the scope of our work.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mehves Beyidoglu
Job Title
POST RI Manager
Head of the organisation
HAKAN KARAHASAN