Netherlands

ACLI

National Network
Netherlands
Address

-
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
+31(0)643819391
E-Mail
yassine@a-cli.nl
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
ACLI, and Yassine Boussaid, mainly focuses on the relation between local cultural activities and international programs. For every project, ACLI works with different partners. Mr. Boussaid is always looking for interesting partnerships and networks.
Mission and Objectives

To initiate a variety of international cultural exchange.

Main Projects / Activities

Studio West: To link the link community centers, the cooperation with art schools, the production of performances and events are the main activities.
Media4Me: Media4Me is a national program where different stakeholders across the Netherlands worked on a media program in order to improve the use of media. ACLI developed different programs in Amsterdam Nieuw-West.
Code Culturele Diversity: The Code Cultural Diversity is a publication. The aim is to foster cultural diversity on different levels: organizational structure, outreach audience/visitors and cooperation between the institutions.
Brouhaha International: This festival organizes an annual parade (approximately 800 participants) with different international partners.The aim is to work out a program for 72 international artists during a week of workshops with local talents and institutions and a parade with around 700 participants. As an executive producer ACLI is responsible for logistics, planning and monitoring (film) of the process.

Contact (1) Full Name
Yassine Boussaid

ACLI, Advisory: Culture, Learning trajectories and International

National Network
Netherlands
Address

N/A
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
+31(0)643819391
E-Mail
yassine@a-cli.nl
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Yassine Boussaid is the founder of ACLI (Advisory: Culture, Learning trajectories and International). As a cultural consultant he mainly focuses on the relation between local cultural activities and international programs.
Mission and Objectives

As a cultural consultant Boussaid mainly focuses on the relation between local cultural activities and international programs. He initiates a variety of international cultural exchanges. Finding new partners and networks and the development of cultural concepts are part of his daily practices.

Main Projects / Activities

Secondary activities:
- Consultant Board International at the Performing Arts Fund
- Member supervisory board at the theatre Meervaart
- Committee board at the Jong RAST
- Member of Anna Lindh Foundation NL Network
- Member of the Medina network
- Strategic advisor at Amsterdam Andulusian Orchestra, meaning:
- Bookings and event planning in theaters- Recording T-mobile commercial
- Promotion
- Yassine Boussaid is also active as executive project manager at Imagine IC, which is a contemporary heritage institution. He is responsible for several projects such as Female Hip Hip Experience, Mijn God and Panna’s en Akka’s.

Contact (1) Full Name
Yassine Boussaid
Head of the organisation
Yassine Boussaid

African Regional Youth Initiative (ARYI Nigeria)

National Network
Netherlands
Address

NUGALAKE, 2ND FLOOR, Olatunji House,299, Ikorodu Road, Idiroko, Maryland, P.O.Box 2965, Somolu, Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
Albania

Telephone
+23480-56310336
Telephone (other)
+23480-56310336
E-Mail
aryinigeria@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
sesanolukoya@yahoo.com
Website
http://www.africaninitiative.org/af
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
16 staff members we get money from our programmes donors and patrons sponsorship Modalities of action are concrete projects, exchanges, seminars, scholarships etc.
Mission and Objectives

The African Regional Youth Initiative (ARYI) as an organization was formed in December 2003. ARYI Nigeria is an arm of the global ARYI. It works with hundreds of youth and community-based organizations across Africa addressing development issues outlined in the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals- namely, poverty and hunger eradication, HIV/AIDS and malaria, primary education, gender equity, child mortality, maternal health, and environmental sustainability. The work of ARYI is based on action plans developed by ARYI country and regional teams.
OBJECTIVES:
To addressing developmental issues outlined in the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals.
To empower individuals and communities in the African continent.
To nurtures the exchange of knowledge and capacity between entities through programmatic partnerships with regional organizations and networks.
To direct community engagement and support mechanisms ensuring both sustainability and quality programming set ARYI’s work apart.

Main Projects / Activities

Our focus at ARYI Nigeria are addressing major issues on youth development, and empowerment by organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, summits, expert group meetings, lectures and youth oriented programmes in an effort to better the lots of the youth in our part of the world. We also intend to network with other NGOS within the region and at the international level.

Contact (1) Full Name
Olusesan Olukoya
Head of the organisation
Neema Mgana
Contact (2) Full Name
Samson Afolabi

Ammar Duba

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Vogezen
80
1567KC ASSENDELFT
Netherlands

Telephone
+31616295066
E-Mail
ammar@ammardaba.com
E-Mail (2)
ammar.daba@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+31616295066
Website
https://ammardaba.com/
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2020
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

I am a Syrian stand up comedian, writer, podcaster and actor. I am based in The Netherlands, but I have been performing Arabic stand up comedy allover Europe for the last 3 years. I also have 2 podcasts which have produced over than 150 episodes combined. I also teach stand up comedy, and my comedy workshops have helped 49 comedians to start their careers in Arabic stand up comedy in Europe. I am independent with no sources of funding. in 2023, I want to continue with my podcasts, my comedy school and my comedy tour to help create an Arabic comedy scene in Europe.

Mission and Objectives

I have given Arabic comedy workshops in 4 European cities; Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels and Cologne. The plan for 2023 is to expand the network of comedy workshops and increase the number of Arabic working comedians and create an Arabic stand up comedy scene. Continue producing my podcasts "Tak Tak podcast" and "Qatch wa Lahch" which bring a new spontaneous flavour to the Arabic podcast sphere. Tour more European cities with my Arabic comedy shows to help open conversations about liberal ideas and concepts.

Main Projects / Activities

"Ab-Normal" Arabic stand up comedy tour Ammar Daba Arabic stand up comedy school Podcast Tak Tak Podcast Qatch wa Lahch

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As a multi lingual Syrian, I can help build bridges and fill gaps between Arab and European communities. Help Arabs and European to understand the value of creating rich and proactively positive hybrid to enrich European and Arab societies.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Meet, connect and learn from individuals and organisations that have and are contributing to the well being of their societies, and exchange ideas with like-minded people.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ammar Duba
Head of the organisation
Ammar Duba

Arabesk Cultural Foundation

National Network
Netherlands
Address

V. MUSSCHENBROEKSTRAAT 1A H
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
020 8852412
Telephone (other)
020 4702744
Fax
020 6970 530
E-Mail
info@arabesculture.com
E-Mail (2)
arabesk@orange.nl
Mobile Phone
06 20 66 10 55
Mobile Phone (other)
06 40 53 50 91
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Media
  3. Youth and education
General Information
1- A small cultural organization, but with experienced people working in the field since 1992 as (The Egyptian Cultural Center - Amsterdam), Staff: 5 (volunteers), Partners: 3 organizations (in Holland) 2- Around 20.000 Euros 3- from activities and donations. 4- The Euromediterranean Cultural Festival; An online Dutch-Arabic site to inform about language, culture, habits, traditions etc..; Publishing of translated works of young writers / artists etc. 5- EMCEMO Amsterdam. (but we are moving to get more organization to cooperate with us)
Mission and Objectives

We aim to promote and improve intercultural contacts between Mediterranean migrants and local people in Europe from one side and between Mediterranean Arts/ Artists (in all fields but specially music) and European Arts / Artists by means of organizing the Euromediterranean Cultural Festival to be held every year in a different Euro-Mediterranean country.
The objective is to improve the contacts on public level and have better understanding between people (especially Moslem Arabs) and the people in Europe.

Main Projects / Activities

The Euromediterranean Cultural Festival (see above) and individual participations by artists / groups to be invited to perform in another country.
We are working on a project to get different professional musicians from different Euromed countries to perform one act with all their different music types/ rhythms/ structures etc.. (symbolic for our aims).
Produce Media projects serving the same objective and later establishing an Internet TV/ Radio Broadcasting.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ibrahim Farouk
Head of the organisation
Ibrahim Farouk
Contact (2) Full Name
Barbara Povel

Arabische Lente Forum (Arab Spring Forum)

National Network
Netherlands
Address

P.O. Box 94397
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
06-87470690
E-Mail
info@arabischelenteforum.nl
E-Mail (2)
i.farouk@arabischelenteforum.nl
Mobile Phone
06-87470691
Mobile Phone (other)
06-87470692
Website
http://www.arabischelenteforum.nl
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
A union of organizations acting in the same fields in the MENA region. 5 members representing Egypt. Libya and Tunisia. +/- 10.000 Euro. Dutch Government and other NGO Organizations. Actions: Arabische Culturen Festival Date and time : 23-10-2013, 14.00 – 24.00 Place: Amsterdam, EYE building
Mission and Objectives

Application of Security Council resolution # 1325 For the MENA region

Main Projects / Activities

Helping/ Supporting projects/ processes of democratization and minority rights in the MENA region starting from the (above mentioned) Arab Spring Countries.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are open to all kinds of cooperation to achieve our goals and willing to assist other in achieving their goals. We are representatives of migrant organizations from the mentioned countries, we know the culture and speak the language but we also know Europe as we live their and are a perfect partners to transfer knowledge and experiences, separately or in cooperation with European partners. Instead of uploading files, you can download our study about "Female Political Participation in the MENA region" from the website. It is in 3 languages (Arabic/English/French)

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To Find local partners and change experiences but also finding reliable counterparts.

Contact (1) Full Name
I.A. Farouk
Head of the organisation
I. A. Farouk
Contact (2) Full Name
K. Al Shabaki

Atelier Kunstgras

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Jacob Geelstraat 8
3532 TS
Utrecht
Netherlands

Telephone
+31 30 299 24 37
E-Mail
info@atelierkunstgras.nl
Website
http://www.atelierkunstgras.nl
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
"Atelier Kunstgras" (www.atelierkunstgras.nl) is a small cultural organisation. Painting is its core activity. It has one staff member and cooperates with different partners depending on the type of project. Funding comes from workshops and courses, artwork, and subsidies for specific projects. "Atelier Kunstgras" offers workshops and courses on painting and organises small-scale, concrete projects in cooperation and exchange with others. Partners involved so far include the Municipality of Utrecht, Stichting de Vrolijkheid at the centre for asylumseekers in Utrecht, schools, parents, a community health centre, an art museum, and artists from different disciplines and backgrounds.
Mission and Objectives

"Atelier Kunstgras" seeks to create place and space for anyone who would like to explore the world by painting and invites people to look across 'borders'. The main objective is to stimulate people, in particular children, to discover their own language of expression by encouraging everybody's talents taking paint, imagination and freedom as a starting point. "Atelier Kunstgras" has a special interest in languages, textiles and the Middle East.

Main Projects / Activities

The core activity is painting - in a broad sense. There are regular workshops and courses around different themes for children and adults, combined with expositions. Special small scale projects are organised with children from various backgrounds including refugee children.
The project "A fly in an Airplane" was carried out in cooperation with a Dutch primary school.
The project "Kids Art" gave children from the asylum-seekers centre and children from the neighbourhood the opportunity to express themselves in their own 'secret language'.
The project "Design your own Grass Carpet" was organised in the open air at the occasion of the Dutch Day of the Park and resulted in a multicoloured grass carpet.
The project "Art at the Hairdressers - Exchanging Looks" is scheduled for the end of 2009 in a multicultural neighbourhood.

Contact (1) Full Name
Anne Marie Kuijpers
Head of the organisation
Anne Marie Kuijpers

Atlas Geopolitical Affairs

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Eemhoeve 22
3742DJ Baarn
Netherlands

Telephone
0625288970
E-Mail
drsejprins@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
info@atlasgeopoliticalaffairs.com
Website
https://atlasgeopoliticalaffairs.com/
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2016
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
General Information

Atlas Geopolitical Affairs is an organization that focuses on backgrounds and analyzes of international relations at the intersection of science, politics and journalism. Atlas Geopolitical Affairs focuses mainly on the Middle East and North Africa. Regions with enormous diversity in culture, where the Orient and the Avondland meet. A cradle of ancient civilizations (Mesopotamians, Byzantines and Egyptians) and of the three great monotheistic (Abrahamic) religions.

Mission and Objectives

Backgrounds and analyzes of international relations at the intersection of science, politics and journalism.

Main Projects / Activities

Consultancy, Essays and articles, Lectures, Talks.

Contact (1) Full Name
Erik J. Prins
Job Title
Geopolitical analist
Head of the organisation
Atlas Geopolitical Affairs

Bijna Management

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Douglashout 68
5621DE Eindhoven
Netherlands

Telephone
0644236969
E-Mail
info@bijna-management.nl
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2022
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information

Bijna Management is a consultancy based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, specialising in facilitating partnerships between non-profit organizations in Europe and the MENA region for cross-cultural collaboration and sustainable impact. Our team so far comprises of one permanant staff members and 5 consultants. Our budgetary resources are fluid and depend on the partnerships we facilitate. Being relevantly new we estimate our yearly budget to be around 50,000 euros. Our funding primarily comes from service fees, partnerships, and grants. We operate through a variety of modalities, including project coordination, exchange programs, and customized solutions for our clients.

Mission and Objectives

Bijna Management's mission is to foster cross-cultural collaboration and sustainable impact by connecting non-profit organizations with partners and resources that align with their missions and objectives. Our main objectives are to bridge the gap between organizations in Europe and the MENA region, enabling them to work together to address pressing global issues, such as education, youth empowerment, and climate challenges. We aim to facilitate meaningful partnerships, customized solutions, and knowledge sharing, creating a network that empowers organizations to achieve their goals and maximize their impact. Bijna Management seeks to create an interconnected, empowered world where organizations can drive positive change and reach their full potential.

Main Projects / Activities

Bijna Management is currently in the process of developing several projects and activities in collaboration with reputable organizations like Oxfam, Aflatoun International, KIT, among others. While these projects are still in the proposal stage, they reflect our commitment to fostering cross-cultural collaboration, sustainable impact, and knowledge sharing.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Bijna Management can contribute to the Anna Lindh Foundation Network by leveraging our expertise in cross-cultural collaboration and fostering partnerships, particularly in the context of the Euromed region. We have a deep understanding of the MENA region and its development dynamics, having facilitated collaborations in areas such as education, youth empowerment, and sustainability. We can bring this knowledge to the Network to help establish and strengthen connections between Dutch and MENA-based development practitioners.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Bijna Management aims to join the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Network to actively contribute to and benefit from the diverse collaborative opportunities and resources it offers. Our core mission is to facilitate partnerships that drive positive change, particularly in the Euromed region. By becoming a part of the ALF Network, we can broaden our horizons and work towards fostering intercultural dialogue, understanding, and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Contact (1) Full Name
Nada Baraka
Head of the organisation
Nada Baraka

Bijna Management

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Douglashout 68
5621DE Eindhoven
Netherlands

Telephone
0644236969
E-Mail
info@bijna-management.nl
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2022
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

Bijna Management is a consultancy based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, specialising in facilitating partnerships between non-profit organizations in Europe and the MENA region for cross-cultural collaboration and sustainable impact. Our budgetary resources are fluid and depend on the partnerships we facilitate.. Our funding primarily comes from service fees, partnerships, and grants. We operate through a variety of modalities, including project coordination, exchange programs, and customized solutions for our clients.

Mission and Objectives

Bijna Management's mission is to foster cross-cultural collaboration and sustainable impact by connecting non-profit organizations with partners and resources that align with their missions and objectives. Our main objectives are to bridge the gap between organizations in Europe and the MENA region, enabling them to work together to address pressing global issues, such as education, youth empowerment, and climate challenges. We aim to facilitate meaningful partnerships, customized solutions, and knowledge sharing, creating a network that empowers organizations to achieve their goals and maximize their impact. Bijna Management seeks to create an interconnected, empowered world where organizations can drive positive change and reach their full potential.

Main Projects / Activities

Our commitment to bridging gaps and promoting cross-cultural understanding is at the heart of all our endeavors. We actively work on designing initiatives and partnerships that will serve as catalysts for positive change and collaboration. Our projects bring together individuals, organizations, and communities from Europe and the Middle East, fostering a sense of unity and shared goals. We aspire to create opportunities for impactful dialogue, social innovation, and problem-solving that transcends geographical boundaries.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By leveraging our expertise in cross-cultural collaboration and fostering partnerships, particularly in the context of the Euromed region. We have a deep understanding of the MENA region and its development dynamics, having facilitated collaborations in areas such as education, youth empowerment, and sustainability. We can bring this knowledge to the Network to help establish and strengthen connections between Dutch and MENA-based development practitioners.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Bijna Management aims to join the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Network to actively contribute to and benefit from the diverse collaborative opportunities and resources it offers. Our core mission is to facilitate partnerships that drive positive change, particularly in the Euromed region. By becoming a part of the ALF Network, we can broaden our horizons and work towards fostering intercultural dialogue, understanding, and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Contact (1) Full Name
Nada Baraka
Job Title
Founder and Managing Director
Head of the organisation
Nada Baraka