Anna Lindh Foundation

BARAKA Center for Cultures of North Africa and Middle East

National Network

Czech Republic

Address

Slatinice 12278342 SlatiniceCzechia

Country

Czechia

City

Slatinice

Street address 2

Slatinice 122

Telephone

+420 607582739

E-Mail

podzim@hotmail.com

E-Mail (2)

verahruska@email.cz

E-Mail (3)

oldrich.vondruska@email.cz

E-Mail (4)

marketka.jarosova@gmail.com

Year of Establishment

2007

Contact Person1

Pavla Strnadova (Zacalova)

Job Title 1

Director

Contact Person 2

Markéta Jarošová

Job Title 2

Vice-director

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

Cultures and societies of the MENA countries

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to contribute to the mutual dialogue between Europe and North Africa / Middle East and thus eliminating prejudices and misunderstandings within and between our societies. Objectives: - Dissemination of knowledge about Middle Eastern cultures among Czech public - Involvement of young people in projects aimed at understanding of Middle Eastern countries - Providing travel information for people endeavouring for a first-hand experience from Middle Eastern countries - Assistance for people interested in the study of Middle Eastern languages

Main Projects / Activities

Exhibition of Arab artists on themes of democracy and human rights, Facilitation of exchange between the NGO in MENA and Czech Republic.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Baraka is one of the founding members of the Czech ALF network, therefore we contribute with our traditional commitment to the Euro-Med cooperation.