Youth Leadership ''The Exelixis'' Institute

National Network
Greece
Address

455 Mesogeion Avenue & 2 Patroklou str.,
Agia Paraskevi
Athens
Greece

Telephone
+30 211 012 0775
Fax
+30 211 012 0776
E-Mail
info@exelixi.org
E-Mail (2)
jd.colombani@exelixi.org
Mobile Phone
+30 6970 992 560
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Youth Leadership Institute ''The Exelixis'' is a Greek organization whose primary aim is education of the next generation leaders originating from the entire political spectrum of Greece. It was founded by a group of young democrats inspired by the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders conference (Copenhagen-Denmark, April 2012). Following the Aims of the conference on the Training of young politicians, The Exelixis has begun building an active youth movement committed to the preparation and the specialized training of young Leaders here and abroad. Structure: - Board of Directors [seven (7) members] - One (1) full time employee - Five(5) close collaborators Budgetary sources available in a year: - Fees of members - Donations Sources of Funding: - Private companies - Embassies - International and National Organizations /Foundations - Local authorities and municipalities Modalities od action: - Workshops,trainings,mentoring events, seminars, - Leaderhip, cultural, language courses Main Partners: -YEM plus -Transantlantic Inlusion Leaders -ADYNE -Foreign Journalists Association of Greece
Mission and Objectives

Mission: To provide opportunities for political, economic, social, cultural and non-governmental participation and involvement to of young people. To train young leaders upon international politics, management, media, NGO etc. To expose rising political leaders to different ideologies, political cultures, and nations and views. Objectives: 1.Strengthen Democracy 2.Enhance Democracy 3.Promote Peace and collaboration 4.Develop social intelligence

Main Projects / Activities

This first year of existence of Exelixis Institute, was a year full of energy and creativity, full of hopes and fresh ideas, full of inspiration and motivation. During its first year Exelixis has started making the first steps in framing a generation of inspired and well trained young leaders. We have started building a network of specialists, young professionals and people interested in exchanging knowledge and getting involved to our activities and aspirations. We formed a strong team of committed young members and our eager volunteer task forces who feverishly work under our new roof, our first headquarters. Main Projects / Activities: - Mentoring events, Seminars and Workshops on Human Rights, Citizenship, Migration and Minority representation, with main focus on tools such as Advocacy, Networking, Lobbying and Education. - Leadership courses with main focus on self coaching and NGO building - Language and intercultural courses

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Following the main four priorities state by Anna Lindh Foundation, we would like to contribute to the fulfillment of its vision and be an true inspiration for our country and the whole network of Anna Lindh Foundation, under the guarantee of human rights, democracy and peace. We would like to work closely with the Foundation and its network , in terms of workshops, trainings, mentoring events and exchange programs in order to encourage difference in unity, create well trained, capable, active, critical and democratic thinking youngsters politicians who may take on leadership roles in future, liaise and network with governmental departments, non-governmental organizations and other organizations internally and externally.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are profoundly inspired by Anna Lindh Foundation and its envisioned mission to . We are convinced that as active and ambitious contributors of Anna Lindh Foundation, we can develop a guiding network of diverse leaders who are committed to inclusive, peaceful societies, engaged in international, national and local dialogues, where education constitutes a cardinal tool which “cultivates an active care for the world and for those with whom we share it and give people the understanding, skills and values they need to cooperate in resolving the interconnected challenges of the 21st century” in the Euro-Mediterranean Region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Jean-Daniel Colombani
Head of the organisation
Mr. Dimitris Alefantis