Young journalists living in Finland, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany are called to connect, debate and learn over a 2-day online workshop in October.
Kalinciakova 1046/16
09101 Stropkov
Slovakia
Our main goals are:
- to increase employment of young people and to support their personal and proffesional development;
- to organize and mediate trainings, youth exchanges, workcamps, seminars, study mobilities, internships and volunteering programs abroad;
- to encourage active citizenship, civic participation, voluntary and civic initiatives and to emphasize their importance in the society;
- to stimulate the creation of new and innovative ideas as the basis for entrepreneurial initiatives of young people, to motivate them and support towards his own business;
- to encourage the responsible attitute to the nature and animals, promote a healthy lifestyle and protect the environment;
- to promote constructive debate on the EU, to raise legal awareness of citizens, protect human rights and to watch the transparency in the allocation of public resources;
- to endorse the elimination of gender stereotypes and promote equality of opportunity for all ...
youth exchanges, training courses, conferences, seminars, workshops, discussions, language courses, individul mentoring, European Voluntary Service
We organize various projects and althogh not always is the main topic this one (e.g. protection of enviroment, project management, consumer rights etc), in all of our projects are participants from different countries, background, cultures and religion. One of the project was particularly focused on spreading intercultural dialogue among young people from Balkan countries. You can find more information about project here: http://adelslovakia.org/index.php/en/projects/realized/32-bridge-for-the... We realize the importance of similiar projects and activities and we would like to contribute to intercultural dialogue through our future local activities, or national activities within network but also through international projects .
We share the same values and goals as Anna Lindh Foundation and we would be very happy to participate in the activities of ALF Network and also contribute by the implementation of these goals through future projects. We are convinced that as many young people as possible from each corner of the world should get opportunity to face real intercultural dialogue - only then "the world will live as one" - without war, poverty, hunger...but with real solidarity.
Drotárska 44
81102 Bratislava
Slovakia
AFAD is composed of 11 departments, Institute of Art and Science, library and Medium gallery. Departments: Architecture, Photography and New Media, Printmaking and Other Media, Intermedia and multimedia, Painting and Other Media, Industrial Design, Restauration, Sculpture, Object, Installation, Theory and History of Art, Textiles, Applied Art, Visual communication The structure of study is divided into an undergraduate (bachelor's) and graduate (master's) level and a credits system was introduced. AFAD is financed mainly from the state budget (founder: Ministry of Education). A part of the Academy’s revenues (around 10%) come from business activities, sponsorship donations, non-governmental grants. AFAD has 230 employees and 678 students, incl. PhD. students (January 2008). The Academy is included in the international institutions and networks: ELIA, CUMULUS and ICOGRADA. Sources of funding: national funding schemes (Ministry of Culture, Education), international funding: foundations, EU funding
AFAD sees the essence of its mission as lying in cultivating the organic interconnection of conceptual study (thought) and of the study of a technological and artistic, complexly perceived creation of a work from its idea through realisation to its application in communicative practice. The realisation of these values is based on contemporary thought around the world, acceptance of traditions from the aspect of contemporary thought and on the formation of ethical responsibility for the state and development of culture. AFAD's mission is to carry these values over into educational practice through the creation of a suitable educational environment and educational process. The Academy’s aim is to create an educational environment that should fulfil the following parameters: stimulating climate, quality technological background, possibilities for cooperation and interchange, possibilities for student to create a variable study plan, communication with the external professional environment, possibilities for presentation, confrontation and exchange, critical evaluation.
- creative artistic activity - scientific projects (institutional, departments’ scientific projects, grant projects) - presentation and publication of the results of artistic and scientific activity - management of artistic and scientific teams - participation at international artistic and scientific events (world showings, exhibitions, conferences,...) - students and pedagogues exchanges, mobility projects Latest international projects: DESIGN + 3D, CUMULUS conference 2007 ISTROART 2007 (international creative workshops)
Dobrovičova 3
811 03 Slovakia
Slovakia
CVEK is an independent NGO dedicated to research, advocacy and educational activities in the area of human rights, minority rights, migration and interethnic relations. The organisation is currently composed of three senior research fellows, one junior research fellow, a director and a financial manager. Sources of funding vary annually but usually include EU funds (CVEK is national focal point for EU Agency for Fundamental Rights) and funds from various foundations (e.g. Open Society Foundation, so called Norwegian grants). We usually cooperate with other NGOs with similar focus but also with municipalities across the country. Our cooperation with municipalities is usually aimed at their capacity building with respect to intercultural skills and communication and inclusive policy making (e.g. project BUK http://cvek.sk/integration-of-migrants-on-the-local-level-capacity-building-of-local-actors/ and project KapaCity http://cvek.sk/kapacity-podpora-integracie-cudzincov-na-lokalnej-urovni/).
Our common mission is to make a systematic effort aimed at creating an environment in which every person has every right to feel like a valuable and respected human being. Our work is rooted in defending fundamental human rights principles such as respecting dignity of every person and promoting diversity of society. The activities of CVEK focus particularly on ethnic, language and religious minorities. We specialise in promoting inclusion of marginalised population groups, be it the Roma, migrants or other minorities. Thematically, we place emphasis especially on education, housing, social status, interethnic relations and political participation. Our activities may be divided into three basic pillars: research, advocacy and education.
Our main activities include research. We explore the situation of individuals and population groups that are unable to participate fully in society’s everyday life and examine various public policies and practical measures that are likely to affect their lives. We also analyse the public opinion and the political discourse as we are keen on bringing down the barriers that hinder development of a truly inclusive society. At the same time, our surveys give voice to marginalised population groups and communicate their needs to the powers that be. The findings from our surveys are subsequently used to analyse public policies and formulate recommendations for policy-makers. Through releasing expert publications and media outputs, commenting on proposed or adopted legislation and taking part in various task forces we strive to advocate the measures that respect human rights and eliminate social disparities. We are well aware that criticism alone is not enough, which is why most of our projects focus on developing cooperation with decision-makers in practical implementation of public policies. We cooperate with municipal authorities, central state administration bodies, schools and other public institutions, preparing educational activities, providing consultation and supplying inside information to them.
We believe that the Network in our country could benefit from our expertise in intercultural communication and our research expertise as well as findings.
ALF Network provides a unique opportunity to explore new possibilities of expanding and sharing our expertise in intercultural communication. Building partnerships is one of our main ways of work and having an opportunity to create new cooperations with international partners with whom we can exchange knowledge and practice is a strong motivator for us to join the network.
Cizmarska 782/3
07801 Secovce
Slovakia
EDU 4 U is a non-governmental organization- association that was established to support and satisfy the educational, social and cultural needs of different target groups.The aim of the organization is to provide and promote the activities on local, national and international level in the field of education, social and cultural activities as well as to promote friendly relationship with foreign countries. The organization works in the town of Sečovce, in the eastern part of Slovakia, near Košice which was the European Capital of Culture in 2013. Our organization was established to enable different target groups to develop their personalities and become active in the society they live in. The key persons are active in the field of education. They work at schools and apart from that focus on carreer guidance for students. They also have experiences in international projects as being the members of the project team. As all key staff are active in working with the youth they especially focus on the activities to promote effective and useful spending free time.
The activities of our organization are divided into the following groups: 1. Education and after school activities - to promote activities and education on different levels as well as lifelong education in different fields, - to promote education of disabled and disadvantaged groups, - to promote e-learning as an important educational tool, - to promote education and create opportunities for marginal groups, - to organize cultural, social and sport activities leading to the global education, development, cooperation and help, - to promote cultural, sport and art activities, - to create conditions and backgrounds for tourism and services and to promote our region. 2. Health protection and well-being: -to promote healthy lifestyle and prevent illnesses through education, -to promote safe and friendly educational environment and fight bullying. 3. Development of social responsibility: -to promote democratic principles and values, - to promote communication and dialogue in community, - to promote communication and cooperation on national as well as international level in different fields of life.
EDU 4 U promotes international cooperation and intercultural dialogue, guidance and counselling in personal and professional life as well as it makes the bridge between the education and labour market by adopting innovative methods of education and providing second chance education and requalification. EDU 4 U cooperates and promotes collaboration with and among schools, leisure centres, sport clubs, labour offices and municipal authorities. It encourages different social classes (seniors, unemployed people, marginal groups) to spend their free time effectively and meaningfully. It provides the opportunity for all no matter the age, gender, social, religional and political background. EDU 4 U pays special attention to the people that are disadvantaged from geographical, social, cultural or medical point of view. EDU 4 U also provides cooperation between schools and future potential employers with the aim to reduce unemployment. EDU 4 U provides activities for the youth with the aim to prevent negative social phenomena like early school leaving, crime, violence and addictions. It encourages the youth to spend their free time actively, effectively and usefuly to develop their personality in many aspects.
We would like to develop the main activities that we normally do and improve the quality of youth work especially. We believe that by implementing the future projects we can promote international cooperation as well.
We would like to establish the cooperation with the other organizations in the future projects and in this way promote peace, understanding and tolerance between people of different origins, social, cultural and educational background.
Budovateľská 11
08001 Prešov
Slovakia
Gender equality, gender sensitive education, sex education and ethics of care
1. “Plus for women 45+” ( international project supported from Initiation EQUAL – ESF) – the main aim of the project is elimination of gender inequality on the labour market; 2. “Advocating of women´s interests – victims of violence” (international project supported from Slovak AID ) – the main aim of the project is education of helping professions in Serbia and Montenegro; 3. “Gender, labour and Space” (domestic project financed by domestic sources SOP – Human Resources ) – the main aim of the project is to obtain main data on the gender gap in the labour market in Slovakia 4. Co – operation with the Gender Studies Centre on the project “ Model of the gender education at the Universities” 5. and others
Zimna 46
05201 Spisska Nova Ves
Slovakia
Gallery of Spis Artists is the youngest among the Slovak funds organisations. Since January 1st, 1987, when the Gallery was officially opened, it went through the hands a few founders, and since 2002 it is a contributory organisation of the Košice self-governing region. This status was changed from the beginning of 2013 for the Gallery to be a budgetary organization having the same founder, with annual budget app. € 160 000. Above, the number of projects and grants are building a budget via another resources / app. € 50 000 annualy. There are 10,5 people in permanent staff including both professional and technical. MAIN PROJECTS INCLUDE: 1. exhibitions focused on Slovak and arts from abroad; 2. educational programs such as lectures, seminars, workshops, international symposiums and special programs for different levels of schools; 3. varied cultural programs such as concerts, theatrical and music performances.
Profiling of the Gallery is based on the Establishment Charter defining its competencies in the scope of professional fine arts with a priority focus on the art of the Spis Region. In the last decade the Gallery activities are extending from the regional to a broader national and European space. I mention the implemented projects like exhibitions, painters and sculptural symposiums with countries such as Poland, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, France, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Romania, Germany, Ukraine, the U.S.A., Hungary, Canada, Israel or the Czech Republic. Gallery of Spis Artists in figures / from 1987 till 2013: • 364 exhibitions of domestic and foreign production composed of the art-works of over 1 800 authors from home and abroad. • 50 own publications. • 465 463 visitors at exhibitions and culture-educational events such as openings, lectures, seminars, concerts, workshops or experimental lessons of art. • 1 898 art-works in the Gallery collection fund.
MAIN PROJECTS INCLUDE: 1. exhibitions focused on Slovak and arts from abroad; 2. educational programs such as lectures, seminars, workshops, international symposiums and special programs for different levels of schools; 3. varied cultural programs such as concerts, theatrical and music performances. COLLECTIONS AND PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS: During twenty-five years long activities of the Gallery its collection fund has grown by more than three times comparing to the original collection. At the end of the year 2012 it is represented with the total number of 1898 items. Artworks from the collection fund are presented in three permanent exhibitions. After the formation of the Gallery in 1987 the first permanent exhibition Spis Artists was installed (made available for public until the autumn of 2012) and in 1994 there was added a permanent exhibition of drawings and paintings of Jozef Hanula. Since 2002 there was constructed a sculpture work exhibition in the Garden of Art, and in the autumn 2012 the permanent exhibition of Spis Artists was changed with a thematic exhibition arranged from the collections of the Gallery called Terra Gothica — Gothic route.
The membership in the Anna Lindth Foundation would bring us opportunity to work with the artists from the Middle East. The Gallery of Spis Artist should contribute with the projects such as artist-in-residencies programs, workshops, symposium as well as different exchange programme schemes linking central European with the Middle-East culture.
The membership in the Anna Lindth Foundation would bring us opportunity to work with the artists from the Middle East. The Gallery of Spis Artist should contribute with the projects such as artist-in-residencies programs, workshops, symposium as well as different exchange programme schemes linking central European with the Middle-East culture.
Jenisejská 2
04012 Košice
Slovakia
Haliganda started up in 2002. Since that time we care children do not grow up and adults do not get old too quickly. We inspire and help parents with upbringing and invest all resources into childrens creativity. Haliganda consists of 2 Maternity centers, Creativity House and Montessori club. We are working on basis of volunteering and main base of the organization is formed by 5 memebers. Haliganda is non-profit organization. We raise funds for operation by ourselves - through grants, 2% from taxes and self-financing activities. We are working on various projects connected with art, theatre, education, international exchange, providing art workshops for children and adults, lectures for parents. Our main partners are Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education, Košice town, Roma Education Fund, Sarvam Foundation, Brave Kids festival, Teater Piesen Kozla.
Realization of creative and educational programs, which participants are members of the community - children, women on and the after maternity leave, parents, grandparents. Haliganda activities are focused on leisure activities for the whole family regardless the age and the creative use of public space settlement. Our mission is to create multigenerational center that provides space and services to mothers and parents of grown up children and grandparents. Providing space for large groups of people from the community where we live, in order to improve their quality of life and to ultimately assist in positive solutions to social problems. Spiritual and cultural values are developed by organizing cultural events, concerts, theater performances, nature excursions, weekend family meetings, educational programs. The Association actively cooperates with other civil associations and humanitarian organizations. We are partner in public collections and contribute to the protection of human rights, the protection of health, building of solidarity awareness, assistance and charity especially among children and youth. Our association promotes a healthy lifestyle and an interactive form of learning through lectures with specialists, training, advisory, support groups, seminars, discussions, exercises. Training covers a wide range of formal and informal to the formal traditional teaching methods appropriate to each target audience, from children to adults. One of the most valuable forms can be considered just Prevention - giving advice and experience between the visitors themselves. Each has free access to the library of association, which includes books, periodicals and journals about education of children, health, development, and psychology, the social sphere and the section, and not least, visitors have free access to the Internet. The association provides social assistance and humanitarian care. The association provides social counseling through external cooperation with a social workers of the association which creates space for preventing a first contact in emergency situations. OZ Haliganda works exclusively on their creative projects and brand Haliganda is also officially recognized trademark. Under our civil association was established Haliganda Theatre and Theatre ľuds(z)kosti that are regularly presented at events over Slovakia and abroad. OZ Haliganda organizes its Haliganda Country festival with international participation performers and spectators.
We have been working on various kinds of project, the most interesting are „Haligandaland“ - international festival for children and their curious parents. It is platform for creative people from various scientific and art fields who can inspire children and parents with their projects created for our festival only to feel creativity, variety of cultural antetypes and aesthetic values. Professional artists meets children and their world face to face. We wish production for children would not be perceived as secondary, naive and easy. Our festival does not present opus only but it gives a space to present projects created right on the place. „Knock and…“ - reading of goodnight fairytales by their authors as Tomáš Janovic, Branislav Jobus, Erik Groch, Stanislav Rakús and many others to the children at their homes, „Reading in the sand“ - large sand-pit is meeting point for children and parents with archaelogists, historians, geologists „Other music“ - music group which create own instruments, play instruments from various exotic counties and use historical instruments also. Projects of Other music take children to different counties or they drag them into various historical periods, art workshops for children and adults, lectures for parents. "Brave Kids" - international festival for children from disadvantaged background, from the street, slums, favelas, postwar countries, orphancies. Brave Kids is a platform of dialog for children from all over the world. The project aims to inspire children to imagine a better future for themselves and provide tools to help fulfill their aspirations, using Art as the main medium of education.
Haliganda is organization with wide range of activities as culture, art, theatre, education, social work, charity, humanitarian aid. We have 13 years old knowledge and experience with work on various kinds of international projects. Our target group are children and families. We do support children creativity, their vision of life, their individuality with help of art.
We believe in better world and we do our best to participate on its creating also. We have many of international cooperating organizations and being a part of such organization as Anna Lindh Foundation will enable us to contribute with our knowledge and experiences on various kinds of projects with valuable aim.
Hroncova 1
04001 Kosice
Slovakia
I am Slovak contemporary artist, curator, researcher and cultural activist. The main themes in my work are city, utopia, oscillation between past and future, posthumanism. In my artistic practice I work in the field of painting, installation, photography and video.
I feel I want to know Arab culture and art more deeply as I believe that the diversity of cultures is always the enrichment for both sides.
During my career I had had the opportunity to visit Middle East several times: Rational vs Intuitive group exhibition at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi in 2018, Slovakian Art Month Residency at Art Hub Abu Dhabi in 2017, 1st UAE Art Biennale under the Ministry of Culture, Al Ain in 2016, Creativity Between Compulsion And Mutiny symposium at Museum Of Modern Art Al Minya or Alexandria Symposium For Mediterranean Arts under the Alexandria Film Festival in Egypt in 2014.
The re-visits of the Middle East countries have been extremely enriching for me, giving me an insight into a very interesting culture and art.
I the past I organised some international curatorial projects involving Arab artists and presented them to a European audience. I would like to continue with that activity.
I think ALF Network could provide me contacts of the international organizations for possible future cooperation.
Štefanikova 13
07101 Michalovce
Slovakia
structure: 1 person director, and aprox. 40 volunteers budgetary per year: from projects it depends 6000 - 30000 EUR surce and funding: 2% from Taxes, members fee, grants and sponsorship Modalites: events, festivals, briefings, concerts, debates, courses and lessons, Partners: The British council, irish embassy, Spanish Embassy, french embassy, Centre for Migration IOM Slovakia, and many others private or state or non profit organisations
keeping and development of cultural herritage around the world, cultural exchanges... education...www.jazz.sk (education project for children about jazz music 2010, 2011)www.beltine.sk international celtic culture festival 2001- 2005, celtic year events multicultural Gastrofestival of migrants (food non profit festival for public from migrants in slovakia) and many others.. support about sound system for others, support for publicity of books ... audio media
www.jazz.sk (education project for children about jazz music 2010, 2011)www.beltine.sk international celtic culture festival 2001- 2005, celtic year events multicultural Gastrofestival of migrants (food non profit festival for public from migrants in slovakia) and many others.. support about sound system for others, support for publicity of books ... audio media festival of historical gardens in Slovakia cooperated with National Trust
- with own projects inovative, multimedia, creative solutions for supporting of solutions for problems between cultures - like a partner for international projects with capacity for organizing coordination and realisation slovak part of projects...producing of events...
- I´m the member of international network for managers and promoters for world and rootś music from the world ( Showcase scotland project) - we want be a partner near deleting of borders between cultures around the world