Czech Republic

Czech Institute of Egyptology, Faculty of Philosophy and Arts - Charles University in Prague - (Český egyptologický ústav FF UK)

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Celetna 20, 116 38 Prague 1, CZ
Prague
Czechia

Telephone
+420 224491394
Telephone (other)
+420 224491418
Fax
+420 224491628
E-Mail
Jirina.ruzova@ff.cuni.cz
E-Mail (2)
Frantisek.ondras@ff.cuni.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 605229850
Mobile Phone (other)
+420 604992634 (+420603452940
Website
http://www.egyptologie.ff.cuni.cz
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1985
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Religion
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Czech Institute of Egyptology in Prague and Cairo (CIE) and Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) are 2 Dpts. of Faculty of Arts, one of 17 faculties of The Charles University. They are financed through the Czech government (via Ministry of Education and Universities) and also from research grants (the largest one is for years 2005-2011).Czech Institute of Egyptology was established in the year 1958 and since 1960 is active at the archaeological concesion at Abusir, Egypt.The departments regularly organise workshops, seminars and conferences, have teaching commitments, are involved in the academic exchange and have a number of academic (e.g. Czech Academy of Sciences, Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt), governmental and non governmental partners.
Mission and Objectives

Educational and research
CIE Egyptology, IMES Arabic and other language education
CIE excavations activities in Egypt
Both: cooperation with Mediterranean countries (cooperation and exchange programs with Egyptian and Tunisian universities and the ALECSO)

Main Projects / Activities

CIE :
From 1960 : excavations at Abusir:
Several archaeological sites
2000-2004 Scientific Research
Program (MSM 0021620826),
2000-2004 The National Centre for
Egyptology (MSM LN 00A064)
2005-2011 Scientific Research Program
2003-2005 Excavations at Hajez

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Jirina Ruzova ,Czech Institute of Egyptology
Head of the organisation
Ass.Prof. Dr. Ladislav Bare?, CSc.
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Frantisek Ondras, Eng. Jiri Luhan, Institute of Middle Eastern Studies

Czech Regional Annual Meeting

Submitted by Czech Republic on Mon, 09/01/2023 - 22:48
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The next annual meeting of Czech network members will be held in a beautiful museum of Vyškov. Alois Musil, Czech Catholic priest, orientalist, biblical scholar, traveller, ethnographer and writer, was born nearby Vyškov. He is considered one of the greatest Orientalists and Arabists of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

https://www.muzeum-vyskovska.cz/

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Czech Republic

Czech Network

The Anna Lindh Foundation National Network in the Czech Republic connects civil society organisations and citizens to build trust and improve mutual understanding. The Head of the National Network is the Institute of International Relations (IIR), which works in the field of international relations, including the area of the Balkans, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and North Africa as well as the Sub-Saharan Africa. These areas are studied mainly in relation to the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy.

As an independent institution originally founded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IIR also provides policy analysis and recommendations. It also forms a link between the academic world, the public, and international political practice. 

The ALF in the Czech Republic is a network of several dozens of organisations united under the umbrella of intercultural dialogue, which is also reflected in initiatives in the fields of climate change, culture and the empowerment of women and youth. The Czech Network is remarkably diverse and includes cultural and community associations, academic institutions, youth organisations and individuals.

The main goals of the Network include promoting dialogue between different cultures, bringing important issues into academic and public debate, and involving communities in public life. Given the regional differences in the perception of diverse cultures, the Czech Network needs to support initiatives in places other than the capital. This is mainly done through cultural events of various sizes. In the Czech Republic, ALF offers its members free training on a relevant topic every year, supports the promotion of members' events, provides the opportunity to participate in joint projects and promotes the exchange of exciting exhibitions, educational materials and event spaces.

In the future, the Czech Network should get more involved in cross-border projects and take inspiration from best practices of other ALF National Networks in its events and activities. In this respect, cross-border exchange is also an opportunity to disseminate Czech experience and knowledge. Due to its composition, the Czech Network, with its strong academic and cultural background, can strive for projects that combine these two spheres and thus bring new perspectives to the topic of intercultural dialogue.

Historical Background of your Network

From its beginning, the Czech network has been under the auspices of the Institute of International Relations and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It gradually brought together more than 40 non-profit organisations, cultural associations, universities, youth organisations, and other initiatives whose activities aim to inspire intercultural openness and dialogue. They work on culturally and politically relevant topics concerning the intercultural dialogue between Euro-Mediterranean countries to enhance public discussion. The headquarter of the Czech ALF Networkis based in Prague.

Network Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/annalindhCZ/

Czech Youth Program the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Thunovska 18, 118 00
Prague
Czechia

Telephone
+420 251 104 137
Telephone (other)
+420 251 104 134
Fax
+420 251 104 250
E-Mail
award@volny.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 721 119 209
Mobile Phone (other)
+420 720 239 127
Website
http://www.edie.cz
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
General Information
1.Structure : Executive committee Revision commission Executive Director 2. Budget: approximately 1 000 000, CZK per year 3. Sources: Sponsors, Ministry of Education, EU funds 4. International project hosted: 2004 „The role of sport and outdoor activities in Team building“, Youth Action 1 2005 Contact making Seminar „Voluteers management“ 2006 „UNITED COLORS“ Euromed Youth Action 1 5. Partners: International Award Association, International Award for Young people Netherlands, El Hassan Youth Jordan, SDA Egypt, The President’s Award –Malta, Euro med movement Malta, Jordan Youth Exchange Group
Mission and Objectives

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary self-improvement Programme supporting personality development and leisure-time activities for young people between the ages of 14 and 25.
There are four parts to the Program; the young person learns or improves a recreational sport, develops his/her practical skills, assists others less fortunate and undertakes a joint expedition as part of a team...
The participants gradually attain the three levels of the Program (Bronze, Silver and Gold). During their journey to achieve their goals, our leaders provide them with a helping hand.
The Program is open to all organizations and groups working with children and young people.

Main Projects / Activities

Youth leaders trainings and systematic support
Fundraising activities
International cooperation – youth exchanges , seminars, trainings,
summer schools

Contact (1) Full Name
Tomas Fajkus
Head of the organisation
Ivan Chadima

Czech – Arab Society, Brno Branch

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Vychodilova 12c
61600 Brno
Czechia

Telephone
+420 602 551 262
E-Mail
rostislav.tesar@centrum.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 602 551 262
Website
/www.czech-arab.org/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
  2. International/Cultural relations
General Information

Czech–Arab Society is a non-governmental organisation which is directed by a presidium and has about 450 members, who are usually divided into sections according to their interest in Arabic countries. Its annual budget comes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Main projects are focused on acquainting Czech society, especially youth, with Arabic culture and are realised in cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Prague Municipality, Charles University in Prague (Czech Institute of Egyptology and Institute of Middle Eastern Studies), Czech-Arab Chamber of Commerce and embassies of Arabic states.

 

Mission and Objectives

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Main Projects / Activities

- 2005, 2006 Days of Arabic Culture: lectures, exhibitions, film, music and poetry festivals -2006 Arabic culture at secondary schools: lecturing, Grant of Prague Municipality - Annual Oriental Bazaar of oriental goods - Annual Oriental Workshop: pottery and painting for children and youth - 2006 Czech-Arab Economic Conference in coop. with Ministry of Commerce and Czech-Arab Chamber of Commerce

 

Contact (1) Full Name
Ing. Rostislav Tesař
Head of the organisation
Rostislav Tesař

Czech-Arab Society, Prague (CAS) - (Společnost česko arabská)

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

Bochovská 623/2
15800 Prague
Czechia

Telephone
00420 603500575
Telephone (other)
00420 602379864
E-Mail
info@czech-arab.org
E-Mail (2)
Regner@seznam.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 603 500 575
Website
http://www.czech-arab.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1990
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Gender
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Religion
  7. Youth and education
General Information

Czech–Arab Society is a non-governmental organisation which was established in 1990. To its members belong orientalists, scientists and businessmen as well as everybody who is interested in Orient. The Society is directed by a presidium and has about 450 members, who are usually divided into sections according to their interest in Arabic countries. Its annual budget is about 4000 Euro and comes from the grants. Incomes from member fees are trivial. Main projects are focused on acquainting Czech society, especially youth, with Arabic culture and are realised in cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Prague Municipality, and Charles University in Prague (Department of Middle Eastern Studies), Czech Institute of Egyptology, Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Science and embassies of Arabic states in our country.

 

Mission and Objectives

To contribute to mutual understanding and cultural dialogue

 

Main Projects / Activities

- Since 2013 – 2023 – Ten years of an annual project: The Czechs get to know the Arab world - Arabs life in the Czech Republic, Grant of the Municipality of the Capital City Prague

- 2006 Czech-Arab Economic Conference in coop. with Ministry of Commerce and Czech-Arab Chamber of Commerce

-2006 Arabic culture at secondary schools: lecturing, Grant of Prague Municipality

- 2005, 2006 Nursing in multicultural societies in EU. Grant of EU

- 2005, 2006 Days of Arabic Culture: lectures, exhibitions, film, music and poetry festivals

- 2005, 2006 Multicultural dimension of Southern Moravia: seminar for Czech and Slovak young orientalists. Grant of EU, Program. Youth

- 1994 organization of Conference on Czech-Arab Trade Relation, in cooperation with the Presidency of the Government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, the Council of Ambassadors of Arab Countries in Prague, with the participation of Czech companies.

- Annual – organization of lectures and exhibitions focused on the Czech-Arab relations and cooperation in the field of science and culture. 

- Annual – organization or participation on festivals and cultural events focused on the Middle East and north Africa countries

- Annual Oriental Bazaar of oriental goods

- Annual Oriental Workshop: pottery and painting for children and youth

 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Contribute to the development of international cooperation through the experience of the association's leaders, who have experience of working in the Middle East and North Africa and studying the languages and culture of these areas.

Contact (1) Full Name
Josef Regner
Job Title
Chairman
Head of the organisation
Mr. Josef Regner
Contact (2) Full Name
Miroslav Houska
Job Title (2)
Vice-Chairman

Czechs get to know the Arab world

Submitted by Czech Republic on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 14:15
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At the University of International and Public Relations in Prague, the opening of the exhibition "Czechs get to know the Arab world/Arab life in the Czech Republic/Orientalists/Arabists" took place. The Czech Arab Society, Arabists Professor Gombár and Miroslav Houska, publishing house Dar Ibn Rush, Jiří Fleissif, publishing house Babylon, poet Jawahiri, Arabist Zdena Samarraiová and Nataša Al Radi Cimbálová participated in the opening and exhibition.

           

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Dafa Puppet Theater s.r.o.

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

​Simackova 908/17
17000 Prague 7
Czechia

Telephone
+420608381484
E-Mail
dafapuppettheatre@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
turosikmarek@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
deakrekaposta@gmail.com
Website
http://www.facebook.com/DafaPuppetTheatre/
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information
Dafa Puppet Theater s.r.o. is registered in 2015 in Czech Republic as a limited company. Dafa has 1 employee and 2 part time workers. The staff is always hired for particular projects. The budget and financing sources are covered mostly from grants, participating in festivals, training and artistic services. Our projects: cultural and social projects: theatre productions, co-productions, workshops, art residencies and networking.  Our partners: Qattan Foundation (Palestine), Academy of Performing Arts (CR), Babu Association (RO), UNIMA Kanguru (France), CDC Zarqa camp (JO), OWA Baqaá camp (JO), School of Speech and Dramatic Arts (Bahrain), Grenland Friteater (Norway), Wels Puppet Festival (Austria), Arabic Oasis (Germany), Flying Freedom Festival (CR), Indifinte Articles (UK), Bruno Leone Academy (Italy),  Radio b138 (Austria)
Mission and Objectives

Mission:
To reach, inspire communities, provide safe platforms for self-expression and communication, use puppet theatre to implement solutions to the effects of war and poverty.
Vision:
Theatre as a public practice, an invitation to dream, hope and act for the betterment of the communities. As a program, Dafa derives its philosophy from theatre as a public practice and a tool for self-expression and communication to reach the communities. Dafa invites members of the community, after giving them the techniques and tools to address authentically issues and concerns facing their community. Theatre then becomes not about entertainment only, but a way of self-expression and the glue that binds the community together.
Objectives:
To spread puppet art and promote theatre in education and awareness through:
1- Initiating artistic projects in multidisciplinary fields.
2- Developing interactive methods to reach the communities.
3- Networking with local and international organizations.
To bridge the gap between theatre and public in Jordan:
1- Realizing high quality artistic productions and emphasizing on touring theatre.
2- Supporting the cultural and professional development of amateur artists.
3- Networking between local and international artists from different cultures.
4- Establishing theatre festival.
To challenge stereotypes, communicate to public worldwide:
1- Creating visual productions without language barrier.
2- Supporting international artistic collaborations.
3- Initiating projects and methods to reach the communities.

Main Projects / Activities

1- Artistic/Performing Arts:
- Create puppet and theatre productions for children and adults.
- Co-produce theatre performances for children and adults.
- Collaborate with artists and professionals from a multidisciplinary fields to explore new possibilities in the 
  art and craft of object/puppet theatre.
- Explore new methods in the field and support the professional development of artists and amateur
  puppeteers connected to puppetry.
 
2- Art for Social change:
 
- Design and deliver specialized workshops and art residencies.
- Establish puppet theatre groups of children, youth and adults.
- Provide skills and specialized programs for social activists and educators and assist the educational
   sector.
- Produce publications and material on the subject of puppetry in the Arab world and Europe.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Husam Abed
Job Title
Art Director
Head of the organisation
Mr. Husam Abed
Contact (2) Full Name
Marek Turosik
Job Title (2)
Dramaturge

Department of Classical Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno

National Network
Czech Republic
Address

A. Nováka 1
60200 Brno
Czechia

Telephone
+420 549 497 773
E-Mail
petrovic@phil.muni.cz
E-Mail (2)
jana.mikulova@mail.muni.cz
Mobile Phone
+420 604 510 916
Website
https://classics.phil.muni.cz/en
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1919
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Research
  3. Youth and education
General Information

The history of the Department of Classical Studies dates back to the beginnings of Masaryk University in the 1920s. Apart from concentrating on the quality of the courses taught across a number of degree programmes, the Department focuses on research in a wide range of scholarly topics in the fields of Classical and Modern Philology, Medieval Studies, as well as Ancient History and Prehistoric Archaeology. Our department employs about twenty teachers and scholars, there are about 120 students here. We are part of the university, so we are financed from public funding. We take part in various research projects and organize scholarly conferences. Our key research areas are John Hus and his Latin works; Latin and Greek Defixiones, Ancient and Christian Amulets, and magic gems; direct speech in Latin, or peoples migrations. We cooperate with other Classics departments and institutes at universities or the Academy of Sciences. We take part in the ERASMUS+ programme. Apart from regular academic classes, we organize summer schools for children and teenagers, education for secondary school teachers and various other popularizing events.

Mission and Objectives

Our main concern is to find partners for student exchange and cooperation, both, scholarly (educational and research cooperation) and cultural in a broader sense. We also would like to find organizations ready to share experiences and co-organize various social events (or at least take part in them) etc.

Main Projects / Activities

Regular academic courses (B. A., M. A., PhD.), special courses in cooperation with foreign universities (coil, blended), research projects (both, long term and short term), popularizing camps and events for children, teenagers, teachers, and the public. Scholarly meetings, workshops, conferences.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can take part in various events, we can invite the partners to take part in, or even co-organize our events. We can welcome students from other universities in exchange programmes.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to establish contacts with the various organizations all over the Mediterranean to support possibilities for our students to get foreign experience, intensify our research, bring our knowledge and experience to the other organizations and vice versa learn the best from them. We would also like to get some support for our social activities so that we can raise the awareness of our Department, and especially the unique study programme encompassing literature and language studies of both Mediterranean traditions, western and eastern (Roman, Greek, and Arabic).

Contact (1) Full Name
Katarina Petrovićová
Job Title
Head of Department
Head of the organisation
Irena Radová, Faculty of Arts Dean
Contact (2) Full Name
Jana Mikulova
Job Title (2)
Deputy Head of Department