MEDITERRANEAN SOS Network

National Network
Greece
Address

Mamai 3A, Str.
Athens
Greece

Telephone
+30 210 8228795
Telephone (other)
-
Fax
(+30) 210 8228795
E-Mail
info@medsos.gr
E-Mail (2)
events@medsos.gr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1990
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
National-level non-profitable, registered NGO, comprised/ administered by its Members' General Assembly and a 7-members' Administrative Board. At present, MedSOS employs 7 permanent collaborators/ staff while a network of Supporting Members and external partners is involved in projects in part-time or voluntary basis. Sources of funding include members’ subscription fees, private donations and public (national and international) project grants Modalities of action include information campaigns, production of print, audiovisual and multimedia material, organization of cultural events, environmental education & training (seminars, conferences) activities, youth volunteer work and exchanges, networking with NGOs and public agencies at local, national, regional level, media work
Mission and Objectives

MEDITERRANEAN SOS is a Greek environmental and social NGO, active since 1990, for the protection of the natural and cultural heritage and the promotion of sustainable development of the Mediterranean Sea area, for the dialogue between the peoples of the region. Aims:
Raising public awareness and encouraging changes in citizens' -especially youth- everyday behavior that impact on the environment
Advocating, lobbying and promoting cooperation among social partners, stakeholders amp policy-makers
Promoting active public participation in sustainable development strategies and demonstrating alternative solutions in local communities
Promoting intercultural exchanges and balanced international cooperation among European - Mediterranean partners

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects are activities focus around issues of:
• Marine environment & coastal zones
• Water Resources
• Natural protected areas, local communities, urban environment
• Energy and Climate Change
• Euro Med cooperation
• Civil Society and Intercultural Dialogue
• International NGO Networking
For complete details of recent projects and activities, please visit:http://www.medsos.gr/content/view/188/90

Contact (1) Full Name
Mrs Myrsini Koukiasa, Actions & Events Coordinator
Head of the organisation
Mr Evangelos Koukiasas, President of the Administrative Board