Belgium

Institut Sainte-Marie

National Network
Belgium
Address

Rue Emile Féron 5-9
Saint-Gilles
1060 Bruxelles
Belgium

Telephone
02 537 41 18
E-Mail
maria.abecasis@sainte-marie.be
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1921
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

L'Institut est depuis plus de cent ans spécialisé dans l'enseignement des arts plastiques. Il a acquis en ce domaine une expérience reconnue bien au-delà de Bruxelles. Aujourd’hui, l’école organise les trois filières de l’enseignement secondaire en arts plastiques : technique de transition, technique de qualification et professionnelle. Cette offre diversifiée permet aux élèves diplômés d’accéder aux études supérieures de type court ou long ou d’aborder directement le monde du travail.

Mission and Objectives

École secondaire avec un cursus en arts plastiques diviser en 3 filières : technique de transition, technique de qualification et professionnelle.

Main Projects / Activities

École enseignement secondaire avec un cursus en arts plastiques diviser en 3 filières : technique de transition, technique de qualification et professionnelle.

Contact (1) Full Name
Maria Abecasis
Job Title
Directrice
Head of the organisation
Maria Abecasis

Instituut voor Duurzame Mobiliteit (IDM) / Institute for Sustainable Mobility (IDM)

National Network
Belgium
Address

IDM: Krijgslaan 281 (S8)
9000 Ghent-B
Belgium

Telephone
00 32 (0)9/ 264. 47.19 (academic staff)
Telephone (other)
00 32 (0)9/ 264. 47. 17 (secretariat)
Fax
00 32 (0)9/ 264. 49. 86 (secretariat)
E-Mail
George.Allaert@UGent.be
E-Mail (2)
info.firw@UGent.be
Mobile Phone
00 32 (0)485/ 73. 59. 51
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Others
  6. Youth and education
General Information
The IDM is a 'knowledge network' of scientific experts from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ghent, together with external scientific experts of Ghent University or other universities. However, the Institute for Sustainable Mobility is a decentralized association, in which the departments operate as experts in solving problems of mobility. Ten researchers, equivalent of five full-time researchers, plus two voluntary researchers and a technical/administrative staff equivalent of two full time jobs. The Steering Committee (S) determines the policy of the Institute for Durable Mobility (IDM). The Institute is a part of the Ghent University, an autonomous nongovernmental institution with teaching and research as main tasks. The main partners of IDM are: MamMoeT,isaweb, the Belgian website on Road-safety and ISA, MOBIEL-UGent, Institute for permanent education, UGent, Kleurrijk Vlaanderen, Mobiel Vlaanderen, Mobile & Clean Technology, Verkeerskunde, Department Mobility and Urban Planning, Transport Technology.
Mission and Objectives

The engineer of the 21st century will be strongly confronted with the problems of mobility: at home, at work, in his/her patterns of transport, etc. He will be expected to come up with durable solutions, sustainable for the next generation. These solutions should meet all expectations regarding quality, safety, ecology, etc.
The problems of mobility pose new challenges to the engineer/applied sciences. These challenges are both in the field of technique/technology as in the field of spatial development. Technique and technology have contributed to our democratic society. The mobility questions ask for durable solutions which are sustainable for our society. It means creative and innovative entrepreneurship, starting at the university - the 'centre of knowledge' by excellence, where education and research meet.
The awareness that an integrated system (technical and social) is necessary in a global and regional environment, means that we have to work for with horizontal solutions for sustainable mobility.

Main Projects / Activities

Four main subjects can be distinguished:
1. Developing structured combinations of research: think about horizontal solutions on mobility - energy - clean technology.
2. The organisation of biennial training-cycles regarding mobility.
3. Developing internal quality-reinforcement regarding sustainable mobility solutions for staff, students and visitors at Ghent University.
4. The organisation of publicity-oriented activities regarding mobility (seminars, activities for the public and press).
Main projects:
1. 6th framework program on research (EU), technological development, Demonstration 2006- The integrated project "Hydra": From H2-blended fuel towards the ultimate H2-fuel - transition to the hydrogen economy. This project will start on 1 January 2006 and will run till 31 December 2009
2. Clean Technology for Public Transport (CTPT)
3. ISA, Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) is the generic name for advanced systems in which the vehicle "knows" the speed limit and is capable of using that information to give feedback to the driver or limit maximum speed.

Contact (1) Full Name
Prof. Dr. George Allaert, Chairman IDM
Head of the organisation
Prof. Dr. George Allaert, Chairman IDM
Contact (2) Full Name
Wouter De Ruyter

Intercultural centre DE CENTRALE

National Network
Belgium
Address

Kraankindersstraat 2
9000 GENT
Belgium

Telephone
+32 9 265 98 26
Telephone (other)
+32 9 266 13 26
Fax
+32 9 265 98 24
E-Mail
attila.bakiroglu@gent.be
E-Mail (2)
Nele.Goethals@stad.gent
Mobile Phone
+32 478 300.572
Mobile Phone (other)
+32 485 142 639
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1995
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
General Information

current staff: 12,2 fulltime equivalent - Budget 2007: 1.045.745,21 euro (staff and operational costs included) - Sources of funding: City of Ghent, Flemish Government, entrance tickets - Modalities of Action: Stage activities, concerts, theatre, workshops, musical courses, lectures, debates, children’s activities, film, projects promoting cultural diversity - Main partners: City of Ghent, Flemish Government, local migrant organisations, other concert halls in Ghent

Mission and Objectives

“De Centrale” is a meeting place and cultural workshop for native and non-native artists, a music school for non-Western instruments and organiser of performing arts (especially world music). It has two concert halls at its disposal (1 up to 200 persons, 1 up to 400 persons), and a number of rooms are put at the disposal of all citizens for theatre, dance, music and singing rehearsals, language lessons, lectures, meetings, …

Main Projects / Activities

• concerts, films, theatre, multicultural cooking • multicultural children activities • co-organisation of concerts with other partners in other city halls • courses and workshops in non-western musical instruments (Maghreb, Turkey, Africa) • promotion of cultural diversity in the cultural landscape in Ghent Main focus: Turkey, Maghreb, Africa, Eastern Europe

Contact (1) Full Name
Attila Bakiroglu
Head of the organisation
Mr. Luc Baeckeland
Contact (2) Full Name
Mrs. Nele Goethals
Publication
Education
Culture
Youth
Gender
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Intercultural learning toolbox

Intercultural Learning: Classroom Activities

The Toolbox is aimed at supporting school heads, teachers and educators in including intercultural learning in any activity run at school. The intercultural learning activities presented in the Toolbox are games, roleplays, debates, projects, energizers and simulations that are aimed...

International Association of Music Information Centers

National Network
Belgium
Address

Ravensteingalerij 38
1000 Brussels
Belgium

Telephone
0032 2 504 90 99
Fax
00 32 2 502 81 03
E-Mail
info@iamic.net
E-Mail (2)
office@iamic.net
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1958
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

The organisation has one Executive Manager and one Researcher, besides that the organisation works with a communication working grous composed of five members and a innovation and technology working group composed of all the technical staff of music infomration centers. IAMIC has a Board composed of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary,and three ordinary Board Members. The Board meets at elast four times a year. IAMIC also has a Generam Assembly that meets one a year. The FUnding resources come from the EU, the Flemish Community, and Membership Fees and are in total €160.000 a year. The main actions/programmes of the organisation are: Music Monitor Project (Research Project) Office Exchange Programme ISCM/IAMIC Composers Award Annual Conference and Meeting The main partners of IAMIC are EMC, IMC, ISCM.

Mission and Objectives

The International Association of Music Information Centres aims at becoming the foremost global network that facilitates the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of music documentation, promotion and information, leading to an increased international cooperation, performance and use of repertoire of music of all genres. Its objectives are to encourage and enhance access to information, materials, and products provided by its members, and to encourage the performance, broadcast, and dissemination of music from members; to encourage exchanges, collaborations, and the exchange of ideas, experiences and skills amongst its members, and to provide a range of relevant services to its members; to play an active role in the broader international music environment, and raise the profile of IAMIC.

Main Projects / Activities

IAMIC focuses on three main projects: The Annual Conference and Meeting is every year organised in another member country and is the summum of exchange among members and key stakeholders of music life in the hosting country. It results in enhanced knowledge on accessibility of foreign artists in the organising country and gives more insight in salient issues in the music world.. The Office Exchange Programme is based on the principles of intercultural dialogue, cultural diplomacy and life-long learning. Participants get the opportunity to work in another Center and get in touch with the foreign music life and practices. It results in enhanced cooperation, expertise and sustainable projects. The Music Monitor aims at creating an instrument to standardise data gathering among Music Information Centers in a sustainable way, taking into account the differences between countries and provides annual statistics for use in research and planning by governmental authorities, cultural operators, and funding bodies.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We realize that many organizations, member of the Foundation are based in Brussels, and more in particular international networks. That is why we believe that actively participating in the activities of the foundation does not mean passively joining them, but generating new ideas for future projects, taking initiatives in fields that are important for the Network in Belgium and involving as much as possible national organisations. Indeed, IAMIC is active in the international network world, but besides that it closely follows the happenings in the Belgian cultural world, both on the Francophone and Flemish side. It is indeed an advantage to have a Belgian Executive Manager who understands both the international challenges as well as the potential and possibilities of the complex cultural world in Belgium. We believe that this is indeed an added value and will contribute to a rich cooperation with the Network in Belgium and will facilitate the flow of ideas, know how and initiatives

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

IAMIC beliefs that with the expertise, know how and knowledge of its network, it can contribute to further enhance the understanding of music documentation and information in Mediterranean countries. Its programmes encourage the exchange between Mediterranean and other countries and among Mediterranean countries themselves. IAMIC believes that this results in mutual empowerment and cooperation and possibly could lead to new projects. Through the encounter with other organizations dealing with music in Mediterranean countries and beyond, IAMIC hopes to get in touch with different types of organizations dealing with Music in the Mediterranean. It beliefs that through these encounters, IAMIC can set up new partnerships and projects contributing to cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue while mutually enhancing each others capacities and scope.

Contact (1) Full Name
Diana Marsh
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Diana Marsh

International Conference on Victims and Transitional Justice

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FAL

From 13-15 March, Justice Visions is organizing an international conference in collaboration with UGent on the theme: Victims and Transitional Justice: Participation, Mobilisation, Resistance. The program includes conferences, panel discussions and roundtables led by experts from various international higher education and research institutions and will discuss themes like politics of victimhood, grassroots activism, postcolonial violence and womens right and sexual violence focusing on various geographical regions.

All activities will take place in the beautiful historical Sint-Pieters Abbey in Ghent but there will also be an online program available.

Registration for both is possible until the 5th of March. Most cultural activities are free of charge but for the full day access to the catering and conferences, there will be a charge of 60 euros per day. Online attendance is free.

The full program and details for registration are available on justicevisions.org

International Falcon Movement - Socialist Educational International

National Network
Belgium
Address

Rue Joseph II 120
1000 Brussels
Belgium

Telephone
+3222157927
Fax
+3222450083
E-Mail
contact@ifm-sei.org
E-Mail (2)
office@ifm-sei.org
E-Mail (3)
delphine@ifmsei.org
Mobile Phone
+32 470 31 24 56
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1989
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

IFM-SEI is an umbrella movement for educational youth organisations world-wide. We have 60 member organisations and a secretariat of three staff members and one volunteer. Our budget is approximately 300,000 Euros coming from membership fees and grants from the European Commission and the Council of Europe. IFM-SEI runs seminars, camps, training courses and educational projects with children and young people all over the world. Key projects in 2010 include the global 'peers without frontiers: Youth for the MDGs' project and the 'Train for Change' international youth festival bringing together 1000 young people. Our main partners are our member organisations as well as members of the European Youth Forum.

Mission and Objectives

The International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International is an international educational movement working to empower children and young people and fight for their rights. We are an umbrella movement for children and youth-led organisations all over the world, educating on the basis of our values of equality, democracy, peace, co-operation and friendship. Through our member organisations and the activities of our international, we aim to ensure children and young people are well informed about their rights and are empowered to ensure they are respected. To reach this goal, we organise a variety of activities including seminars and training courses, international camps, conferences and campaigns.

Main Projects / Activities

Seminars, camps, training courses, educational projects. We have put into place a long-term strategy focusing on inclusion of disadvantaged young people in our activities and decision-making processes. The strategy, 'All Together', provides the space to share and train local group leaders and support them in reaching out more effectively. We also focus on peace and sustainable development education in our middle east youth for peace project and our climate change work.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marifé Gomez
Head of the organisation
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Contact (2) Full Name
Delphine Konda

International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR)

National Network
Belgium
Address

Blvd. Bischoffsheim 11, 8th Floor
Brussels
Belgium

Telephone
+32 475 39 2121
E-Mail
IPHR@IPHRonline.org
E-Mail (2)
cote.mh@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) is a non-profit organisation established under Belgian laws. It is managed by a director in charge of day-to-day management, whose work is overseen by the board of directors currently composed of three members. A general meeting of all effective members is held annually in June to approve the accounts and budget (and appoint new directors). IPHR is a young organisation (it was established in the spring of 2008), but has developed at a steady pace ever since. Its budget of just over 17,000 Euro in 2008 has nearly doubled every year since. The main sources of funding are grants (from the EU, private foundations, etc.) and consultancy fees. IPHR works together with human rights groups from different countries on fundraising, project development and implementation, monitoring, research, publication and advocacy. It offers consultation services and carries out joint projects with partner organisations. Some of IPHR's current partners include: the Netherlands Helsinki Committee, the Norway Helsinki Committee, Bridging the Gulf Foundation, etc.
Mission and Objectives

IPHR is committed to promoting human rights worldwide. It acts to empower local civil society groups working on behalf of human rights in different countries and assists them in making their concerns heard at the international level. In cooperation with other human rights NGOs, IPHR also acts to advance the rights of vulnerable communities, who are subject to discrimination and abuse in different parts of the world, through monitoring, reporting, awareness-raising, capacity-building and national and international advocacy.

Main Projects / Activities

IPHR is currently a partner in a Central Asia human rights project financed by the EU (which includes development of publications, advocacy, etc.). It is also busy organising an advocacy event in Brussels later this spring for a delegation of human rights defenders from the Gulf region. There are a number of other projects in the pipeline, including one proposal for a project in the Occupied Territories. In addition to these activities, IPHR regularly acts as a consultant on various human rights related issues for a number of NGOs.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mrs. Brigitte Dufour
Head of the organisation
Mrs. Brigitte Dufour
Contact (2) Full Name
Mrs. Marie-Helene Cote

International week on sustainability is looking for speakers.

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Hogent

HOGENT is organizing its second edition of the International week. Between 20 and 22 of March 2024 they will organize sessions to focus on the expertise of HOGENT and various international partners, both from education and research practice. They are still looking for experts to give 45 min. sessions in English in one of the following fields: sustainability policy, climate energy and mobility, inclusion, sustainable use of materials and biodiversity.

You can contact HOGENT International Office before the 24th of November by sending a mail to internationalweek@hogent.be. More info soon on www.hogent.be