Czech Republic

BARAKA: Center for Cultures of North Africa and Middle East

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Slatinice 122
78342 Slatinice
Czechia

Telephone
+420 607582739
E-Mail
podzim@hotmail.com
E-Mail (2)
verahruska@email.cz
E-Mail (3)
oldrich.vondruska@email.cz
E-Mail (4)
marketka.jarosova@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

Cultures and societies of the MENA countries

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to contribute to the mutual dialogue between Europe and North Africa / Middle East and thus eliminating prejudices and misunderstandings within and between our societies. Objectives: - Dissemination of knowledge about Middle Eastern cultures among Czech public - Involvement of young people in projects aimed at understanding of Middle Eastern countries - Providing travel information for people endeavouring for a first-hand experience from Middle Eastern countries - Assistance for people interested in the study of Middle Eastern languages

Main Projects / Activities

Exhibition of Arab artists on themes of democracy and human rights, Facilitation of exchange between the NGO in MENA and Czech Republic.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Baraka is one of the founding members of the Czech ALF network, therefore we contribute with our traditional commitment to the Euro-Med cooperation.

 

Contact (1) Full Name
Pavla Strnadova (Zacalova)
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Pavla Začalová
Contact (2) Full Name
Markéta Jarošová
Job Title (2)
Vice-director
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Career and Development Institute

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Zaorálkova
25263 Roztoky
Czechia

Telephone
00420723625454
E-Mail
katerina@karierko.cz
E-Mail (2)
info@karierko.cz
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2019
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

The Career and Development Institute is a nonprofit organization focusing on career and personal development projects, starting with elementary school students at the end of their studies (8th and 9th grades) but focused mainly on the high school students over the whole Czech Republic.

Mission and Objectives

Our ambition is for early age students to make their own career choices – consciously and based on their interests and talents and to encourage them to aim high and reach long in their career growth, through positive reinforcement, critical thinking, and professional support. In this way, we also help to ensure that more young adults contribute to the economic, civic, and social vitality of the Czech Republic.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main project is Kariérko.cz. An online learning platform designed primarily for students. The platform contains descriptions of different professions, motivational videos, podcasts, articles from experts, and students. All of it is completed by information about current career and self-development opportunities (development projects, scholarship programs, excursions and internships, study abroad, etc.) shred at the social media. We are dedicated to providing them opportunities to participate in quality educational events and meet professionals in the field from whom they can learn. The aim of the platform is to inspire and motivate young people – especially students – to be proactive, pursue their interests and talents in their own careers, to show them the opportunities they have, and to inspire them. As one of the focuses of our organization is to develop effective cross-sectorial co-operation, we are also trying to make young people think critically about the content that they are receiving, find their way in their confusing small worlds and empower them.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We offer a partnership and cooperation with other NGOs and companies.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to be a part of the network, share the knowledge, participate in the movement and empower others.

Contact (1) Full Name
Kateřina Solmaz
Head of the organisation
Katerina Solmaz
Contact (2) Full Name
Kateřina Solmaz
Job Title (2)
Leading Manager

Career and Development Institute

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Zaoralkova 591
25263 Roztoky
Czechia

Telephone
00420723625454
E-Mail
katerina@karierko.cz
E-Mail (2)
info@karierko.cz
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2019
Fields of Activity
  1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  2. Youth and education
General Information

The Career and Development Institute is a nonprofit organization focusing on career and personal development projects, starting with elementary school students at the end of their studies (8th and 9th grades) but focused mainly on high school students over the whole Czech Republic.

 

Mission and Objectives

Our ambition is for early age students to make their own career choices – consciously and based on their interests and talents and to encourage them to aim high and reach long in their career growth, through positive reinforcement, critical thinking and professional support. In this way, we also help to ensure that more young adults contribute to the economic, civic, and social vitality of the Czech Republic.

 

Main Projects / Activities

Our main project is Kariérko.cz. An online learning platform designed primarily for students. The platform contains descriptions of different professions, motivational videos, podcasts, and articles from experts and students. All of it is completed by information about current career and self-development opportunities (development projects, scholarship programs, excursions, and internships, study abroad, etc.) shared on social media and in a private Facebook group for active students. We provide them with opportunities to participate in quality educational events and meet professionals in the field from whom they can learn. The aim of the platform is to inspire and motivate young people – especially students – to be proactive, pursue their interests and talents in their own careers, show them the opportunities they have, and inspire them. As one of the focuses of our organization is to develop effective cross-sectorial cooperation, we are also trying to make young people think critically about the content that they are receiving, find their way in their confusing small worlds, and empower them.

 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We want to cooperate and interact with other NGOs and companies focused on education, career and self-development, employment of youth etc.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to be part of the movement and strong network, to share knowledge and make a difference together. We are open to being a partner of the V4 or Erasmus project.

Contact (1) Full Name
Katerina Solmaz
Job Title
Leading Manager
Head of the organisation
Katerina Solmaz
Contact (2) Full Name
Lucie Mairychová
Job Title (2)
Co - Founder

CARITAS - College of Social Work Olomouc

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Nám. Republiky 3
779 00 Olomouc
Czechia

Telephone
+420 585 209 020
E-Mail
skola@caritas-vos.cz
E-Mail (2)
Eva.kubickova@caritas-vos.cz
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1995
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Religion
  7. Research
  8. Youth and education
General Information

CARITAS – College of Social Work Olomouc is a church catholic vocational college founded by the Archbishop of Olomouc in 1995. CARITAS offers 2 study programmes: Social Work and Humanitarian Work. Both study programmes are jointly accredited  as  3-year Bachelor’s degree study programmes in the cooperation with Sts. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology of Palacky University in Olomouc. Currently,  appr. 400 students study at the College; 260 are full-time students and 140 are part-time students.It runs Educational and Training Centre that organizes further education for social work professionals, and Practical Education Centre that organizes work placements for students. The College cooperates with wide range of organizations including 90 local NGOs, 50 foreign social and humanitarian NGOs  in more than 40 countries, Brescia University in Kentucky, USA, Katholische Stiftungsfachhochschule München and Katholische Stiftungsfachhochschule Benediktbeuern in Germany, and many others.

Mission and Objectives

CARITAS aims to provide qualified and practically oriented education to future social work and humanitarian work professionals in order to work effectively and professionaly. It strives to teach students (1) to work with respect to basic human needs (physical, psychological, social and spiritual), (2) to develop skills and personality of service users, (3) critical thinking.

The inventive study programme was conceived on the grounds of an analysis of certain trends in social issues and current needs on the part of employers. It responds to a calling from humanitarian organisations for special and systematic preparation of humanitarian workers and the needs of institutions providing assistance to minority groups, migrants and immigrants.
Graduates are prepared for work in various types of organisations and institutions providing assistance to immigrants and minorities in the Czech Republic as well as abroad within the frame of humanitarian assistance. They are equipped with both theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills, including stress management, necessary for the performance of these demanding professions.

Main Projects / Activities

Studying at CARITAS – College of Social Work Olomouc has an international dimension manifested in different areas – student internships abroad, teacher exchanges, attendance and participation of pedagogues at international conferences, foreign guest lectures at the college, exchange and transfer of know-how and innovations. The College cooperates with organizations in more than 40 countries across 4 continents.
CARITAS has a long term cooperation with a couple of academic partners abroad – for example Brescia University in Kentucky, USA, Bar Ilan University, Israel, Katholische Stiftungsfachhochschule München, Germany, Tbilisi State University, Georgia, etc.
The College is implementing a number of projects within the framework of international cooperation that help to finance its activities such as Erasmus+, and other projects including smaller grant projects and bilateral/multilateral agreements between organizations.
Members of staff, especially the faculty also have the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge abroad. Employees are offered internships in countries of the EU as well as other continents and teaching stays in countries of the EU as well as other continents. The College arranges participation or provide information about conferences, workshops, training seminars and European and international projects related to social and humanitarian work.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

CARITAS – College of Social Work Olomouc aims to educate its students in promoting inter-cultural dialogue, peaceful coexistence and respect between cultures. The students then pass on their knowledge and experience gained during the internships by means of public presentations which help to raise awarness of problems in other countries among general public.

Our students have been very involved in the crises of the last few years - whether it be during the covid pandemic or in helping people from Ukraine who have fled to the Czech Republic to escape the war. Students are also often involved outside of school in support of migrants, foreigners or minorities. The underlying objective of all of these activities is the peaceful coexistence and respect between cultures.

The contribution of CARITAS to the Network in the Czech Republic can be seen in offering a new dimension of intercultural dialogue based on its specialization of Humanitarian and Social Work. The College can also provide premises and experts from the field of development and human rights for initiatives, trainings and similar events organised by ALF. CARITAS can be the source of information for other NGOs in the Network, it can offer attractive premises right in the center of Olomouc for trainings, workshops or meeting of ALF and its members, it can share the experience and capacities gained in international mobility projects etc

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

CARITAS – College of Social Work would like to be part of the Network which promotes the inter-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding of the Euro-Mediterranean Region and which bridges the gaps in mutual perceptions, as well as promotes diversity and coexistence since these are goals and values the College and the ALF Network share. It would also provide a unique opportunity to take part in projects, workshops and meetings with representatives of various institutions across Euro-Mediterranean Region which would expand the school’s horizons and positively effect not only its students, and staff but also the general public in Olomouc Region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Eva Kubíčková
Job Title
Deputy Director for Quality, Developement and International Cooperation
Head of the organisation
Eva Kubíčková
Contact (2) Full Name
Kateřina Opatrná
Job Title (2)
Head of Communication Department

cats2cats z.s.

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Bořivojova 35
13000 Praha 3
Czechia

Telephone
+420 777287405
E-Mail
info@cats2cats.org
E-Mail (2)
petra.kubalek@gamil.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
General Information
cats2cats is a non-governmental organization which initiates dialogues among,  about, and for women and promote networking and contacts.  We bring together interesting women who have a wealth of experience and knowledge in equal gender opportunities.  Our aim is to strengthen the position of women in the  Czech  Republic.    Our network of women represents a variety of areas and companies including NGOs,  businesses, and freelancers.  cats2cats was founded with the sole purpose of promoting the need, importance, and advantages to our society of women empowerment in the Czech  Republic.  
Mission and Objectives

Structure of the organization, including the number of staff employed and/or partners:
Board - 3 persons, 12 volunteering persons, partners: 1 company
Budgetary resources available in a year:
Budget 3 000 EUR/per year
Sources of funding:
70%  private donors, 20 % company donors, 5 % government, 5 % services
Modalities of action (concrete projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships etc.)
Mentoring program, a networking program, seminars, and training, watchdog, lobbying
Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities
It depends at activities and projects

Main Projects / Activities

Mentoring program - every month we provide 1 event with some inspiring and interesting women. The goal of the events is to share experience, knowledge, information, contacts and to support audience in their projects and dreams.
We also help women with their new projects trough connection and references. We are giving them contacts, support their brand building and offers some basic services to start with the business. (Projekt WomenUP).
Our members are also a part of the government´s working groups (not paid members) for the cooperation of a creating a new law supporting human rights (labor market, work-life balance, anti-discrimination, gender pay gap. etc.). 
We moderate and participate in a public discussion at social media in the area of humans right, gender equality and non-discrimination.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We have already strong voice position with several contacts to media. We use our contact information, social media, and public speaking opportunities.
We organize networking events.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are looking for some new partners abroad to bring some inspiration and build more diverse discussion here in the Czech Republic.

Contact (1) Full Name
Petra Kubálková
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Petra Kubalkova

Centre for Middle Eastern Studies - CMES

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Metropolitan University Prague: Dubečská 900/10, Prague 100 31
Prague
Czechia

Telephone
+ 420 274 821 235
Telephone (other)
420ˇ725485470
Fax
+ 420 274 817 190
E-Mail
beranek@mup.cz
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Media
  2. Research
  3. Youth and education
General Information
1 CMES WAS SET UP IN OCT. 2005 AS PART OF THE DEPT. OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND EUROPEAN STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PRAGUE. IT IS CURRENTLY MADE OF 2 STAFF 2/3 CMES IS FINANCED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY FUNDS, A NON PROFIT ORGANISATION, AND ALSO RESEARCH GRANTS 4 CMES ACTIVITIES ARE: ACADEMIC COURSES, ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND SPEACIALISED LIBRARY SECTION. ALL ISSUES DEAL WITH CURRENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ISSUES IN MENA
Mission and Objectives

6 CMES WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND ITS ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE REASEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT EVENTS IN MENA
THE PRINCIPLE MISSION OF THE CMES IS TO ENHANCE THE AWARENEDD OF MENA AFFAIRS, ITS DIVERSE CULTURES AND PEOPLES OF THE REGION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE BUILDING AND EXCHANGE, ACADEMIC COURSES AND PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

Main Projects / Activities

3 PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS EVERY ACADEMIC SEMESTER
1 ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN THE SUMMER ACADEMIC SEMESTER
FOR BOTH THE ABOVE SEE WWW.VSVSVMV.CZ/CMES
PUBLICATION OF CMES CONFERENCE BOOK
CMES LIBRARY SECTION
OUTREACH PROGRAMMES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Ondřej Beránek
Contact (2) Full Name
Mr. Mitchell A. Belfer