Greece

Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service at the American College of Thessaloniki

National Network
Greece
Address

PO Box 21021
55510
Pylea
Thessaloniki
Greece

Telephone
00302310-398233
E-Mail
markyria@act.edu
E-Mail (2)
drd@act.edu
Website
http://dukakis-center.act.edu/about/about-dukakis-center
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
The Dukakis Center provides undergraduate training leading to ACT's BA in International Relations, offers opportunities for experiential learning, and organizes events and public service initiatives. The Center is an administrative unit at the American College of Thessaloniki, a US-accredited (NEASC), private non-profit institution of tertiary learning. The Center is largely self-funded through an Endowment raised to support its activities and to provide discretionary financial aid to degree candidates at ACT. Its operational budget is roughly 20,000 euro per annum. A variable number of staff collaborate with the Center, directly as contract employees and indirectly as ACT faculty.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Dukakis Center is to provide a dynamic contemporary student-centered civic education, with a view toward inspiring young people to become involved in public affairs; train youth for leadership roles in regional and international affairs; and contribute meaningfully through academic instruction, applied research, and professional outreach to cooperation and peaceful co-existence in Greece, Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, and the larger Euro-Atlantic community.

Main Projects / Activities

Lectures and fellowships, annual diplomatic academy, citizenship education initiatives, and activities in the fields of Holocaust and genocide studies, gender, globalization, and giftedness.
Examples of internally funded research projects within the last four years: Women migrants in Northern Greece, engendering citizenships.
Workshops and seminars organised in the last two years: Political Reform in Greece in Comparative Perspective (2011), First annual ACT NGO Fair (2010)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Organisation of seminars, workshops, participation in research projects, dissemination of results in the broader community, cooperation with local and international partners,exchange of ideas, practices and visits.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that the mission and key fields of action of the ALF Network match our own areas of interest and activity and that we can both contribute much to the Network projects and enrich our own experience and benefit from the close contact with other ALF Network Members.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. David Wisner
Head of the organisation
Dr. David Wisner
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Maria Kyriakidou

Migrant Food Worlds in Ioannina

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Exploring Migrants’ Foods in Ioannina, The Mmm…. multicultural Cooking was held on April 26th, 2023, organised by the Municipality of Ioannina in memory of the late Ioannina Mayor Moises Elisaf. During the event, life stories and flavours from Syria, Sierra Leone, Iraq, Greece, and the Romaniote Jewish community in Ioannina, as well as questions about social inclusion and living together, were explored.

Those enjoying the dishes from countries and locations afar in space and time, yet meeting in Ioannina, from antiquity until today, reflected on the exchanges of recipes and ways of preparing food and on the food-related cultural knowledge they learned and passed along. The event brought together food makers, migrants, refugees and all residents of Ioannina to discuss the role of migration, routes and nodes, culinary history, crossings, and mixings.

In the framework of the EC AMIF EPIC, embark on a culinary journey that celebrates cultural exchange and migration through diverse flavors presented by Symbiosis.

More information: https://symbiosis.org.gr/epic-borrowed-recipes-leaflet/

Borrowed Recipes - Leaflet.pdf

Milos Educational Womens Collacoration Mewcat

National Network
Greece
Address

Fylakopi GR 84800 Milos
Milos
Greece

Telephone
00302106728588
Fax
00302106728588
E-Mail
mewcat@otenet.gr
Mobile Phone
00306944836530
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1994
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
MEWCAT is a non- profit association of Civil Law, founded in 1991, targeting the support and development of innovative educational material tailored to specific user needs. Mewcat specializes in developing Language material for the less spoken language Modern Greek for specific target groups and adapted to specific needs. Mewcat has mainly been occupied with the development of innovative language learning material and informal language education for the target languages Modern Greek, whilst always focusing on the intercultural dialogue taking place between Greeks and visitors to the Greece. Itt has always been leading in applying new technology tools to certain language requirements, like for remote Greek islands, being the first to install info points with touch screens in Greece or providing a Greek Language course via mobile phones for the visitors of the Olympic Games in 2004. Mewcat’s aims are - language education, intercultural communication and informal language and vocational training - education through new technologies - improvement of services in tourism sector Within these aims Mewcat has been carrying out various EU funded projects since its foundation, many of them targeting Language Education or being focused on informal learning of Modern Greek. (YASSOU intercultural communication course 1991-1995/AD-HOC Mobile Language Learning Tool 2004/InLET Language via mobile phones 2006, ELM Estonian Language and Mind) It carries out Language Learning Seminars for learners of Modern Greek, tandem courses for the intercultural communication and Vocational Training Programs for target groups involved in the Tourism Sector. In the Project S&L Mewcat will be responsible for the development and adaptation for all material in and to the Greek language, for ensuring authenticity of language and for the evaluation of the product in all stages of it’s development. Mewcat will help to ensure the suitability of the Product for it’s application and use by young people in Greece, who due to various reasons want to acquire some language skills. It will also test the product with selected groups of foreign students at Greek Universities. Mewcat’s staff exists of language teachers and professionals in the Tourism Industry and free lancer staff is involved in various training activities. The director Yvonne von Beck Language Teacher for German, English and Greek specializes in language course development and Media production (various TV Courses, video courses, new technology applications). Ms von Beck is involved in National and European initiatives for the support, maintenance and facilitation of the learning of less spoken languages like Modern Greek. In general Mewcat’s role in the S&L project will be to test, evaluate, validate the newly developed product and to adapt strategies and technologies for the Greek language policies in close cooperation with decision makers in Greece and new technology providers for mobile communication.
Mission and Objectives

Intercultural Dialogue and understanding, sustainable development, youth educaton and support of disadvantaged regions

Main Projects / Activities

Environment protection and sustainable development
various EU funded projects since its foundation, many of them targeting Language Education or being focussed on informal learning of Modern Greek. (YASSOU intercultural communication course 1991-1995/AD-HOC Mobile Language Learning Tool 2004/InLET Language via mobile phones 2006, ELM Estonian Language and Mind) It carries out Language Learning Seminars for learners of Modern Greek, tandem courses for the intercultural communication and Vocational Training Programs for target groups involved in the Tourism Sector.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

enlarge network, promote network, apply strategies in remote Greek Islandswww.mewcat.gr

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To support Intercultural Dialogue, Mutual Understanding in the Mediterranean Region, to get in contact with other mediterranean Organisation with similar aims

Contact (1) Full Name
Yvonne von Beck
Head of the organisation
Yvonne von Beck
Contact (2) Full Name
Katerina Kanakari

MOm/The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal

National Network
Greece
Address

18 Solomou Str.
106 82
Athens
Greece

Telephone
0030 210 5222888
Fax
0030 210 5222450
E-Mail
m.xrisafi@mom.gr
E-Mail (2)
v.savvidou@mom.gr
Website
http://www.mom.gr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1988
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
•Structure of the organization, including number of staff employed and/or partners: MOm is administered by the Board of Directors, which according to Law and the Memorandum of the Association manages the affairs and the financial resources of the Society and implements the decisions of the General Assembly that meets regularly once a year. The Board of Directors administers the Director of MOm who is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the organisation’s strategy appointed by the Board. MOm’s main departments are responsible for the following activities: a)Research The collection of primary scientific data for the biology and behaviour of the species, the implementation of innovative technological methods and of MOm’s rescue and rehabilitation program. a)Conservation and Policy The creation and management of protected areas. b)Finance and Project management The efficient management of institutional projects as well as the auditing of MOm’s financial obligations. c)Development and Communication The implementation of educational and awareness campaigns and the fundraising from individual donors and corporations. The number of MOm’s full staff is 16. In addition MOm employs 6 part time seasonal staff and utilizes approximately 100 volunteers per year. •Budgetary resources available in 2009: The estimated amount of available resources is 1,000,000€. •Sources of funding: a)Membership fees and donations, b) sponsorships, c) institutional programs. Modalities of action (concrete projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships etc.): a) Research and monitoring actions, b) awareness raising campaigns, c) rescue and rehabilitation actions, d) management of protected areas, e) educational activities, f) participation in international scientific conferences. Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities: • University of Athens • WWF • Hellenic Ornithological Society • Fisheries Research Institute • International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) • Madera Natural Park (PNM) • Underwater Research Society-Mediterranean Seal Research Group (SAD-AFAG) • Fundacion para la Conservacion de la Biodiversidad y su Habitat (CBD)-Spain • University of Aberdeen • Erasmus University of Rotterdam • Veterinary School of Thessaloniki
Mission and Objectives

MOm’s mission is the conservation of the marine and coastal environment, through the protection of the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal. Tools to accomplish the latter include design and activation of an institutional framework as well as information and public awareness campaigns. MOm’s objectives are:
•The conservation of the marine and coastal environment through research projects to help gaining further knowledge for the appropriate measures for its protection.
•The protection of the monk seal which is an indicator of a healthy marine environment.
•The raise of public awareness concerning ways of protecting and maintaining the marine and coastal environment as well as ways of being friendlier toward wild animals in need such as the monk seal.
•The effective operations of educational programmes in the effort το inform and teach young children regarding the protection of the environment and the importance of rare species.

Main Projects / Activities

MOm operates different kind of projects in the fields of its activities. Indicative current projects are mentioned below:
Research
•The operation of the Rescue & Information Network (RINT).
•Necropsies of dead seals so as to collect data and information for the behavior of the species.
•In-situ research in species habitats.
•In-situ research with fishermen for the mitigation of the conflict between fisheries’ activities and the protection of the monk seal.
•The rehabilitation of Artemis, an orphaned pup founded injured, in the Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre of Alonissos.
Conservation and Policy
•Participation in the Management Bodies of Marine Protected Areas of Alonissos and Karpathos.
Development & Communication
•Educational programs through presentations and special interactive activities.
•Awareness raising campaigns.
•Design of informative and educational materials such as CD-Rom, books, brochures, websites.

Contact (1) Full Name
Maria Xrisafi, Financial and Funding Manager
Head of the organisation
Evagelos Paravas, President of the Board of Directors
Contact (2) Full Name
Valia Savvidou, Project Management

Movement of active citizens of Kalamaria

National Network
Greece
Address

Poliviou 45
55132 Thessaloniki
Greece

Telephone
2310447523
E-Mail
kinisienergonpolitonkalamarias@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
dkpkal@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
anixi07@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
kalamaria2006@yahoo.gr
Mobile Phone
6993137277
Website
https://dimotikikinisi.blogspot.com/
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information

Structure of the organization:structure of direct democracy
Νumber of partners:45
Sources of funding: from members
Our actions:
1. SPARE MARKET
2. “ KOI . NO ”
SERVICE AND PRODUCT EXCHANGE NETWORK
(transactions with social units, no money)
3. AGRICULTURAL GROCERY
(direct distribution of products from producers to consumers)
4. SOLIDARITY FUND
( for assistance to those facing emergencies )
5. TUTORIAL COURSES
(for all students)
6. NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
(we support creativity , cultural-intellectual cultivation and self-education, for ourselves but also for our fellow citizens)

Mission and Objectives

Who we are:
We are an independent citizens' movement, which in our foundation (2006), we were concerned with improving the quality of life of residents, respect for the environment, social welfare, control of the operation of the municipality, and gave culture the importance it deserves.
Since the beginning of the most serious post-war crisis that Greece is experiencing, we are developing actions at local and supra-local level, with the aim of supporting citizens and society as a whole, as well as organizing resistance to war declared by the international financial system.
The basic principles of national independence, popular sovereignty, and social justice are once again in demand.
It is now imperative that the productive reconstruction of the country on a new basis and the replacement of all the structures of the state that are collapsing today, with institutions that will support participation, self-organization, transparency and decentralization.
In this struggle, the we with all our strength.

Main Projects / Activities

OUR ACTIONS:

1. SPARE MARKET
2. “ KOI . NO ”
SERVICE AND PRODUCT EXCHANGE NETWORK
(transactions with social units, no money)
3. AGRICULTURAL GROCERY
(direct distribution of products from producers to consumers)
4. SOLIDARITY FUND
( for assistance to those facing emergencies )
5. TUTORIAL COURSES
(for all students)
6. NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
(we support creativity , cultural-intellectual cultivation and self-education, for ourselves but also for our fellow citizens)

Contact (1) Full Name
Panagiotidis Michail
Job Title
Professor of humangeography
Head of the organisation
Panagiotidis Michail

Mr.

National Network
Greece
Address

14, D. Vernardaki str.
81100 Mitilini
Greece

Telephone
+46 7 61 11 18 15
Telephone (other)
+30 6984983197
E-Mail
jb@drapenihavet.no
E-Mail (2)
fania@drapenihavet.no
E-Mail (3)
despina@drapenihavet.no
Website
https://www.drapenihavet.no/en/a-drop-in-the-ocean/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information

Dråpen i Havet is a voluntary humanitarian organization established in 2015 and runs activities designed to help restore a sense of normality and dignity and to help build resilience and practical skills for displaced persons. Its headquarters are situated in Oslo and in Greece it has 15 employees, 20 International Volunteers and 60 resident volunteers, who are for most young adults residing in refugee camps, whom we support with specific capacity building projects preparing them for integrating in European society. Our mission would not be achieved without the financial contribution of private donors, sponsors and support from individuals. Dråpen i Havet Stagona collaborates with volunteer field workers, with established aid organisations in each location such as UN agencies, international organisations, local NGOs and with the Greek authorities.

Mission and Objectives

Dråpen i Havet Stagona runs activities designed to help restore a sense of normality and dignity and to help build resilience and practical skills for displaced persons.  The organisations’s vision is a world that respects the human rights and dignity of displaced people and its values are respect, loyalty, understanding and vigilance for these people. Our main objective is to support and promote the integration of the asylum seekers in Greece.

Main Projects / Activities

We have four programmes directing all our activities: 1. Community Empowerment Mobilisation: Our various activities are directed at children, youth, women, and men, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups such as women, children, and unaccompanied minors. We use a community-based approach, involving beneficiaries in our programmes as much as possible in the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of activities. This helps us to better develop activities according to needs and increase ownership of activities and strengthen community networks. 2.Integration: Our aim is to support displaced persons’ integration in Greek society and improve their professional development. With increased knowledge about Greek society, more people can access resources and training, and find work and housing. We organise employability workshops and coordinate with relevant actors, connecting beneficiaries to already existing employment-related programmes. Our activities are: Info Hub, Interview Preparation and Employability Support 3.Non-formal Education: We aim to support displaced persons in accessing formal education and to promote their employability and integration in their host society. Our activities are: English classes, Greek classes and Computer classes 4.Humanitarian Aid: We work to ensure that displaced persons’ needs are met in a dignified manner. We assess the situation on each site and act according to demand. Our teams distribute and improve access to food, clothing, winter equipment, and hygiene items, and contribute to better health and well-being through activities both inside and outside refugee camps. Our activities are: Baby pack distribution, Diaper distribution, Food distribution, Open access to hygiene and sexual and reproductive health items, Seasonal clothes distribution, Emergency response distributions, Laundry services.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The objectives of the organization align with the objectives of Anna Lindh Foundation. As a member, we want to promote the voluntareer oriented activities of our organisation to an increased amount of young people from our local community in order to raise awareness about asylum seekers and promote participation and solidarity among the local people. Our long term goal is to encourage ethnic diversity, solidarity, tolerance for asylum seekers, equality and cultural understanding. As a member of the Foundation, we would like to share information and experiences and strengthen the intercultural dialogue and the foundations of the civil society while serving core European values of unity and diversity.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Being part of an international network like Anna Lindh Foundation, will give us the opportunity to broaden our collaborations and take common action with other participating members in joint activities.

Additional Information
Registration to the Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum.pdf
Letter of Support fm UNICEF_Lesvos.pdf
Contact (1) Full Name
Jean-Baptiste Metz
Job Title
Head of Operation / Programs Greece
Head of the organisation
Jean-Baptiste Metz
Contact (2) Full Name
Fania Zouni
Job Title (2)
Head of Finance

Municipal Cultural Center of Thermi

National Network
Greece
Address

K.Hapsa & Karaoli-Dimitriou, 57001 Thermi
THERMI THESSALONIKI
Greece

Telephone
0030 2310 463423
Telephone (other)
0030 2310 464166
Fax
0030 2310 464423
E-Mail
sfamellos@thermi.gr
E-Mail (2)
politistiko@dimosthermis.gr
Mobile Phone
0030 6977 702889
Website
http://www.themi.gr
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1984
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
Municipal Cultural Centre of Thermi is the public organisation that realise the cultural policy of the Municipality of Thermi in cooperation with the Municipal Enterprise of Cultural Development. The main activities are the operation of the art schools in all the villages of the municipality and the organisation of cultural events and festivals. The main financial source of the organisation is the Municipality of Thermi with an annual income close to 1.400.000 euros while the annual financial balance for the Municipal Enterprise arises close to 2.000.000 euros. 20 employees support the administrative structure of the Cultural Enterprise while the art schools cooperate with 120 teachers in annual basis.
Mission and Objectives

Main mission of the Cultural Centre of Thermi is the support of the cultural policy in all the villages of the Municipality (Thermi, Triadi, Risio, Raidestos, Tagarades) and specially
1. the operation of the art schools for close to 2.500 students in 5 cultural municipal buildings and
2. the organisation of the cultural and art events in all the sectors of culture.
Events and festival are organised in annual basis such as: “Thermis Dromena” festival in August and September, Festival of choirs in June, Festival of Youth folklore dancing groups in May, Grapes Festival of Risio in September, Environmental and Culture festival of Tagarades in June, Students Theatre festival in May, Synthermia – International Contest of music conductors in April, Street Happenings “Stars in Streets” in December with the dancing schools, etc.

Main Projects / Activities

- Municipal Conservatoire of Thermi (Youth Orchestra “Con Fuoco”, Saxophone Orchestra “KuKluxSax”, ensemble “Idee Fix”, Classic youth orchestra “Thermosimfono”, etc.)
- Municipal Dance School of Thermi
- Theatre School and Laboratory
- School of Modern Art, Painting and Photography
- Choirs of Thermi, Raidestos, Risio & Tagarades
- Municipal Libraries of Thermi, Raidestos, Risio & Tagarades
- Folklore dancing groups of Triadi, Raidestos, Risio and Tagarades
- Philharmonic Orchestra of Thermi

Contact (1) Full Name
Platia Georgia, vice President
Head of the organisation
Famellos Sokratis, President of the Board
Contact (2) Full Name
Konstantinidou Vasiliki, Director

Municipal Organization for Culture , youth and Sports KILKIS

National Network
Greece
Address

GEORGIOU KAPETA 17, Str.
KILKIS
Greece

Telephone
3.02E+11
Telephone (other)
+302341039160, +302341023530
Fax
+302341039159, +302341023530
E-Mail
youth-center@dhmoskilkis.gr
Website
http://www.dhmoskilkis.gr
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Our organisation is a legal person of public right. The board of council consists of 3 city counsellors and 4 citizens. It has 2 persons as permanent staff and 15 as temporary personnel (according to the project). Sources of funding are the annual budget that the Municipality of Kilkis used to give and the income from the activities. Main partners of the organisation are local, national and international associations, foundations and authorities. Concrete activities are the leisure time activities, information of youth, International Puppet and Mime Festival etc
Mission and Objectives

Mission of our organisation is: 1) the cultural development of events and activities in the town of Kilkis 2) to organise and develop an art (visual, musical etc) department 3) the protection of the environment 4) the occupation of the inhabitants with sports 5) the co-operation with the local associations and other authorities.

Main Projects / Activities

Our organization developed:
1. Leisure time artistic activities with support from Ministry of Culture (www.culture.gr). During the year, 600 people learn:
• Painting
• Iconography
• Pottery
• Guitar lessons.
• Photography
• Theater
• Percussion instruments.
• Chess lessons
2. International Puppet and Mime Festival: Member of Domain of Culture and with support of foreign institutions. (www.kilkis-festival.org)
3.Youth: A youth center (member of Eurodesk (www.eurodesk.org) network) for generalist information and Youth Council support the activities of youngsters.
4.Athletic Department. Activities such scratch race and classes for gym in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports. There is cooperation with athletic teams.
A Film Festival, Musical and Theatrical Festival, events in cooperation with local associations, youth exchanges, Grundvig projects etc are some of our activities.

Contact (1) Full Name
GRIGORIS KIRIAKOU
Head of the organisation
CHRISTOS SPIGKOS

Municipal Organization for Culture and Sports of Rhodes (DOPAR) – International Writers and Translators’ Center of Rhodes (IWTCR)

National Network
Greece
Address

10A, A. LASKOU STREET, 851 00 RHODES
RHODES
Greece

Telephone
0030 22410 32510
Telephone (other)
0030 22410 32520
Fax
0030 22410 32455
E-Mail
info@writerscenter.gr
Website
http://www.writerscenter.gr
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
The IWTCR is headed by a President and governed by a Board of Trustees. There are nine employees working in the Center. The Center is financed by the Municipality of Rhodes. The IWTCR is structured at three levels: a) accommodation of writers and translators from all over the world at the guesthouse of the Center, b) educational programmes for schoolchildren and c) it organizes different events, such as public readings, translation and creative writing workshops, tributes to writers, publications, literary and translation meetings, school contests etc. The IWTCR has partners at local level (other Municipalities, Medieval Town, Municipal and Regional Theatre, House of Europe in Rhodes etc), at national level (National Book Centre, Hellenic Authors' Society, Museum of Cycladic Art, Benaki Museum, Ministry of Culture etc) and at European level (HALMA-European network of literary centres, University of Granada, University of Pisa, Municipality of Akanthous-Cyprus etc).
Mission and Objectives

The IWTCR intends to sensitize the citizens in cultural matters, to give them incentives to come near other cultures and to contribute to the dissemination of multiculturalism.
The objective of the IWTCR is the actual interactive contact between writers,translators and civilians and the fertile cultural feedback among them.
Besides, the Center lays stress on the cultural education of children and young people through educational activities: acquaintance of children with literature, with environmentally friendly attitude, with other religions, with foreign customs and manners etc.

Main Projects / Activities

The IWTCR intends to fill the gap in the area of the intercultural contact and communication. Taking literature, translation and education as the main pillars, the Center is organizing a wide range of events and its ongoing project is a festival where people and intellectuals will have a creative communication. This can be achieved through:
- literary events (e.g. presentation of writers, readings)
- theatrical events (e.g. dramatized performances based on theatrical plays)
- musical events (e.g. poetry set to music)
- educational events (e.g. visits of writers to schools, literary and translation contests)
- scientific events (e.g. meetings, seminars, workshops)
- book fairs and painting events

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Savvas Diakostamatiou
Head of the organisation
Mr. Savvas Diakostamatiou