Anna Lindh Foundation

Czech-Arab Society, Brno

National Network

Czech Republic

Address

Vychodilova 12c61600 BrnoCzechia

Country

Czechia

City

Brno

Street address 2

Vychodilova 12c

Mobile Phone

+420 602 551 262

Telephone

+420 602 551 262

E-Mail

rostislav.tesar@centrum.cz

Year of Establishment

2000

Contact Person1

Ing. Rostislav Tesař

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Heritage

General Information

Czech–Arab Society is a non-governmental organisation which is directed by a presidium and has about 450 members, who are usually divided into sections according to their interest in Arabic countries. Its annual budget comes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Main projects are focused on acquainting Czech society, especially youth, with Arabic culture and are realised in cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Prague Municipality, Charles University in Prague (Czech Institute of Egyptology and Institute of Middle Eastern Studies), Czech-Arab Chamber of Commerce and embassies of Arabic states.

Mission and Objectives

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Main Projects / Activities

- 2005, 2006 Days of Arabic Culture: lectures, exhibitions, film, music and poetry festivals -2006 Arabic culture at secondary schools: lecturing, Grant of Prague Municipality - Annual Oriental Bazaar of oriental goods - Annual Oriental Workshop: pottery and painting for children and youth - 2006 Czech-Arab Economic Conference in coop. with Ministry of Commerce and Czech-Arab Chamber of Commerce