Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education (FECE) is a non-profit organisation, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in January 2014. Its mission is to promote, assist and support the development of culture, education, innovation and the entrepreneurial qualities of young people and people with fewer opportunities. FECE promotes freedom of cultural expression, encourages and organizes creative initiatives in different fields of art, culture, media and education in an independent and creative nature. Our vision is to empower different communities and target audiences through arts, culture and education. FECE stands for preserving cultural heritage between generations and the development of intercultural dialogue among different layers of society. FECE provides support for the organisation and implementation of cultural events, seminars, research and conferences. FECE is focused on working with young people, e.g. those with fewer opportunities. Through different initiatives, the team has already implemented notable national and international training courses and youth exchanges covering topics such as social and cultural entrepreneurship, environmental awareness and protection, sport, intercultural communications, cultural heritage, common human values and active citizenship. Through its art programmes, the team provides an opportunity for young and emerging artists to develop and present their artworks on a national level. In those activities, FECE explores new forms of cultural expression, the intersections between digital and traditional arts, and the effects of new media on cultural consumption.
Entrepreneurship and Social Economy Group (EKO) is a non-profit organisation seated in Athens, Greece, working in the field of youth empowerment, human rights & social inclusion, intercultural dialogue & solidarity, promotion of youth & women entrepreneurship and Innovation, and green growth & sustainability.
EKO’s primary mission is to contribute to creating an inclusive society, free from prejudice and discrimination. Thus, developing and growing a sustainable living environment.
Over the years, EKO has developed its expertise and know-how within the area of European projects, empowering intercultural dialogue among European youth and citizens.
EUROSUD is an NGO, a group of young people and professionals who believe in the possibility of making our community and territory grow, starting with young people and creating a generation of active European citizens. Hence the decision to found the non-profit association of social utility is bringing Europe to the south of Italy by growing together, inventing the present and building the future. In this regard, EUROSUD sees the importance of connecting youth with different backgrounds, promoting dialogue between diverse groups of people and helping develop an independent, progressive and upgraded civil society. EUROSUD is located in Triggiano, a small city in the rural area of Bari.
People in Focus (PIF) was established in 2014 by a group of active people based in Tirana, Albania. The organisation aims to support and represent developing communities in human rights issues, gender equality and social progress. The scope of PIF’s work is to assess and monitor the social conditions of different vulnerable groups, followed by analysis and studies to give an overview of the situation. Also, organizing activities to enhance different target groups’ participation, designing awareness campaigns on diverse social topics, realizing surveys and preparation of several studies through well-defined methodology is other focuses of the organisations work.
East and West Center for Sustainable Development (WE Center) is an NGO, established in 2008. WE Center’s vision is to contribute to building a Jordanian and International society that flourishes with peace, respect and dialogues and owns tools of change by creative youth hands. WE Center’s mission is to work for building institutional and individuals’ capacity and empower them to make positive changes in their societies and develop their social, economic, health and political life based on the values of human respect, partnership and integration among individuals and society.
Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights (MAAT) was established in 2005 as a non-partisan, non-profit civil society organisation. MAAT is in Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council and is the Northern Africa Coordinator in the UN ECOSOC High-Level Political Level Forum, the Foundation was the Head of National Network of the Euro-Mediterranean Anna Lindh for the Dialogue Between Cultures, as well as being a founder and member of a broad number of local, international and regional networks and coalitions. MAAT’s vision is based on citizens being aware of their rights, a homeland based on human rights, respect and good governance practices, and a genuine global partnership for peace and sustainable development.
Association Euro-Med EVE TUNISIA is a cultural NGO whose objectives are to increase the knowledge of youth and children and better develop their cultural level so that they get involved in rebuilding the country and society as a whole. The association also works to strengthen the relationships between Tunisian and Euro-Mediterranean youth through establishing youth exchange programmes and travels, enhancing volunteerism, planning and organizing cultural youth events on the national and international levels.
