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National Network
Cyprus
Address
7, Anexartisias St.Country
City
NicosiaStreet address 2
GeriMobile Phone
+35799567148Telephone
+35799567148E-Mail (2)
karatziasant@gmail.comE-Mail (3)
karatziasant@gmail.comE-Mail (4)
karatziasant@gmail.comWebsite
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2017Contact Person1
Antonis KaradjiasJob Title 1
Director of Strategic DevelopmentContact Person 2
Avgoustinos KaratziasJob Title 2
CEOOrganisation Type
Private CompanyFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Gender, Heritage, Human rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International/Cultural relations, Media, Research, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Breezageri (Breez) is a Cyprus-based organization established in 2017 in the threefold of
- Social Research,
- Training and Development and
- Communication (Media Relations and Dissemination)
The organization works with civil society organizations, educational institutions, media organizations, local authorities, informal groups and community actors in Cyprus and across Europe, focusing on themes such as civic participation, democracy, intercultural dialogue, education, inclusion, youth empowerment, media literacy, culture, social innovation and community engagement. Its work combines project design, partnership-building, training, dissemination, awareness-raising, research, public events and dialogue activities.
A central part of Breez’s work is helping transform ideas into practical projects with social and European added value. The organization supports the creation of partnerships, the design of activities, the development of communication strategies and the implementation of actions that bring together people, organizations and communities addressing European finding programs such as Erasmus+, CERV, Creative Europe, Horizon, AMIF and other frameworks.
Mission and Objectives
We aim to bring people, organizations and communities together in order to exchange ideas, learn from each other, address common social challenges and transform dialogue into practical action.
Our main objectives are:
To promote active citizenship, democratic participation and community engagement in Cyprus and across Europe.
To support intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding among people from different cultural, social, generational and professional backgrounds.
To design and implement European projects that contribute to inclusion, equality, social cohesion, education, culture, youth empowerment and lifelong learning.
To strengthen cooperation between civil society organizations, educational institutions, media organizations, local authorities, informal groups and community actors.
To use media, storytelling, public dialogue, research, training and cultural activities as tools for awareness-raising, learning and social impact.
To help organizations and communities transform ideas into concrete projects, partnerships and sustainable actions with local, European and Euro-Mediterranean added value.
Main Projects / Activities
Breez is active in the design, development and implementation of European cooperation projects in the fields of civil society, education, culture, media, democracy, inclusion, youth participation and community engagement.
Our main activities include project development, partnership-building, training, dissemination, awareness-raising campaigns, public events, research, community workshops and the facilitation of dialogue among different stakeholders. We work with civil society organizations, educational institutions, media organisations, local authorities, informal groups and community actors in Cyprus and across Europe.
Breez has been involved in initiatives related to participatory democracy, citizens’ assemblies, affordable housing, media literacy, active citizenship, social inclusion, gender equality, youth empowerment, sport and inclusion, environmental awareness, cultural storytelling and intercultural cooperation.
A list of our recent work includes :
- Intersectional Citizen's Assembly organization in Cyprus, program EU - Ciembly (Horizon Democracy)
- Organization of Oral History Exhibition
- Project Design Facilitation for a Private School in Larnaca
- Innovation Development training and facilitation in a Media Group
- Personal Development Training for a Service Organization of 300 employees
- Escape the Room Game Design
- Educational Program Design "Humor and Well Being"
- Leadership Development Program Delivery and Coaching Services for a large Tour Operator
- Training Program Design on Entrepreneurship Skills for Sub-Saharan Africa Capacity Building Program
- Implementation of WASAS project, subject "Sports and mental Health", workshops in Crete
- Implementation of EARTH project, subject "Regeneration Agriculture and mental Health", workshops in Madrid and Cyprus
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We would like to contribute actively to the Anna Lindh Foundation Cyprus Network by bringing our experience in European cooperation projects, intercultural dialogue, participatory democracy, media literacy, civil society engagement and community-based learning.
Our added value lies in helping ideas become concrete actions: designing fundable projects, building partnerships, facilitating dialogue processes, supporting dissemination, and connecting Cyprus-based organizations with wider Euro-Mediterranean and European networks.
Particularly, we can contribute through practical workshops on EU funding opportunities, project-development clinics for members, support in consortium-building, facilitation of intercultural dialogue activities, and the development of initiatives around youth participation, democratic engagement, cultural storytelling, media literacy, inclusion and social cohesion.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We want to join the Anna Lindh Foundation Cyprus Network because we believe that intercultural dialogue, civic participation and Euro-Mediterranean cooperation are essential for addressing today’s social, cultural and democratic challenges in the area and in Europe.
Through our experience in European projects, education, media, inclusion, youth participation and civil society engagement, we can contribute practical skills in project design, partnership-building, dissemination, training and participatory dialogue.
At the same time, we wish to learn from and collaborate with other members of the network in Cyprus and the wider Euro-Mediterranean region.
We see ALF as a valuable space for developing common initiatives, strengthening civil society cooperation and transforming dialogue into concrete action with local and regional impact. This is at the core of the existence of our organization.
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