Greece

HellasEurope is a no profit organisation which aims to promote, both on a national and international level, the values of the European community and in particular the ones stated in the EU Lisbon treaty. In particular the association aims to support active citizenship on a European dimension, sustainable development, dissemination of European policies, as well as the exchange of experiences and practices, the sharing of cultural values, the endorsement of lifelong education.
These goals are achieved by means of networking with public and private entities in Greece and in other EU countries, thorough exchange activities with partners, seminars, by means of dissemination and sensitisation events, cooperation with local and international authorities, development and implementation of projects, marketing, media communication. A special attention is given to the marginalised population. The associates (doctor, lawyer, journalist, psychologist, social worker, teachers, researcher, academics) cover, with their expertise, all the above mentioned intervention areas of interest.

Mainly: The protection of human rights and civilians' freedom, in Greece. The uprising of public opinion, aiming to create an ambiance of respect to human rights. The support of civilians in exercising their rights. The study, information, education and sensibilization on legal, social, cultural matters, as well as on matters of health, environment and quality of life. Relative publicity. The contribution in the extinction of discrimination. The struggle against exploitation, marginalization, degrading and undermining the quality of life and social exclusion.The intervention, in or out of court, in cases of violation or undermining of human rights and freedom. The study of civilians' problems, in atomic and collective level, leading to proposals for their resolvement. The use of art and culture as a bridge between ethnicities and as a means to fight discrimination and racist mentalities.

Our mission is the eradication of poverty and social exclusion.
In order to achieve this, we try:
- To promote and enhance the effectiveness of actions to eradicate poverty and prevent social exclusion;
- To raise awareness around poverty and social exclusion
- To empower the people living in poverty and social exclusion
- To lobby for and with people and groups facing poverty and social exclusion.

The main objective of HAI and of its activities has been, since its creation, to raise awareness about the role that informatics can and should play in promoting young people’ and society members’ participation and active involvement in a broad spectrum of issues (of social, cultural, environmental, etc nature), in diffusing and distributing updated and reliable information and in encouraging the utilization of information for the shaping of virtuous and socially viable behaviors.
HAI is the only organization active in Greece promoting the ideal of social activation and involvement through the use of modern information technologies. We cooperate with many other stakeholders’ active in the research fields, but also in social and informatics related issues and we inform and involve our members in events, exhibitions, conferences and exchanges, either organized by us or in cooperation with other groups and associations.

The main objectives of EKEM, as defined in its founding law, are: conduct of scientific research in the field of European integration and policies and cooperation with other relevant institutions and organizations for the coordination of the results of research, contribution to foreign policy formation and support to the work of the Greek Ministry for Foreign Affairs, organization of activities for the rise of public awareness and the promotion of the European identity, support of public administration by offering know-how on European issues and dissemination of its work in the academic community and the wider public through its publications.

The Foundation offers lessons in the Greek language, organizes cultural events, publishes books and maintains public libraries in their branch offices.

ISRC & FNEC is a recognised member / accredited member of the following superstructures: GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION - ACCREDITED VOLUNTARY TEAMS OFFERING SOCIAL SERVICES - GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR ATHLETICS- GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCHES - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SAFETY AND SURVIVAL AT SEA - SEA RESCUE VOLUNTARY TEAM – MEMBER OF THE KEFALONIAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE The main activities of fnec are: Provide an informal environmental information centre - Promote environmental awareness -Promote conservation and environmental activities -Provide ambulance services and search and rescue services both on land and at sea - Encourage Youth exchanges between young people within the EU for the benefit of community development -Conduct marine research -Record marine mammal sightings -Promote marine conservation -FNEC is operated exclusively by volunteers including the members of the club and the board of committee. FNEC doesn’t have paid members or employs.

The Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy was founded in 25th March 2017  in Athens, Greece and is the first and only proposer of that idea in Greece. It aims to develop activities related to certain fields of Cultural Diplomacy such as:
• the creation and promotion of Hellenic culture in Greece and abroad.
• the enhancement of the image and public perception of the Cultural Diplomacy’s role
• the education and training of executives serving Cultural Diplomacy in every way.
• the research, documentation and public disclosure of cultural growth matters.
• the support and global promotion of the Hellenic cultural heritage.
• the organisation of conferences, seminars, discussions, exhibitions and other events, as well as the publication of theses and research projects.
• the collection and protection of historic documents, artefacts or other traces of Hellenic culture.
• the establishment and financial support of the promotion of creators and their works as well as other academic publications, in harmony with the Institute’s objectives.
• the establishment of prize and scholarships awards to persons and groups distinguished by their work in the fields of the Institute.
Some of the activities of the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy developing include inter alia:
• The creation of the Cultural Diplomacy Archives.
• The publication of academic papers, essays, researches and journals concerning the field of Cultural Diplomacy.
• The cultural documentation.
• The cultural education.
• The research on the structure and the propagation of the Hellenic cultural heritage, focusing on Diplomacy.
• The formation of research committees, working independently or in co-operation with other individuals or legal persons.
• The organisation of conferences, seminars, discussions, exhibitions and other events, and development of new ways of contact with the intellectual society and its representatives.
 
Sincerely
The President
 

IMEPO's mission is to research and understand the phenomenon of migration and conduct studies, which contribute to the design and implementation of a viable and realistic immigration policy within the European Union's framework.
In addition, it acts as the advisor of the Greek Government on migration policy issues.
To achieve its mission, IMEPO aims to:
Conduct scientific research
Prepare and assign specialised studies
Participate in research programs (Greece -abroad)
Design, supervise and implement operational programs in the context of migration policy
Organise public discussions, conferences and seminars
Build and maintain a library
Support and maintain a database on immigration issues
Publish relevant books,magazines, scientific studies
Design and implement a communication policy focused on sensitising the society on immigration issues
Maintain contacts and cooperate with International Organisations and governmental bodies active in the field of immigration
Cooperate with NGOs and Immigrants Organisations