FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Austria
Address
GrinzingCountry
City
ViennaMobile Phone
+355694427111Telephone
-Year of Establishment
2025Contact Person1
Mariza CaniJob Title 1
PresidentContact Person 2
Irena MelbingerOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Gender, Human rights, International/Cultural relations, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Gemeinsam Impakt is legally established in Vienna, Austria and recognized by authorities in April 2025, by a group of experienced youth workers and youngsters that want to drive the change into the community through actions.
The association’s activities focus on the following pillars, which also define its objectives:
1. Implementing measures to strengthen human rights through advocacy, engagement, awareness-raising, and cooperation with other stakeholders.
2. Strengthening communities – especially youth – through capacity-building and skills development measures.
3. Promoting green initiatives and the circular economy in the fields of environment, climate, and energy.
4. Implementing measures on media and digital literacy, as well as on communication, democracy, and peacebuilding.
Mission and Objectives
a. The vision of Gemeinsam IMPAKT is to contribute to a just, empowered, and developed society based on solidarity, democratic values, the rule of law, and ecological, economic, and social development.
b. The mission of the association is to promote EU values, engage in effective civil society activism in line with the principles of law, advocate for sustainable development, empowerment through capacity building, promotion of values, protection of human dignity and personality, and commitment to the well-being of the community and its members (with a special focus on vulnerable groups), fostering creativity, and increasing civil society awareness on issues affecting society.
Main Projects / Activities
The fields of activity of Gemeinsam IMPAKT will focus on:
a. Promotion of EU values.
b. Youth participation and civic activism in the community; political, social, economic, and digital actions.
c. Advocacy and awareness-raising on human rights.
d. Media literacy actions.
e. Development of sports activities that promote social values and community well-being.
f. Promotion of digital competence.
g. Support of green sustainable policies in the areas of climate, energy, and environment, as well as economic and social development.
h. Promotion of cultural, artistic, traditional, creative, solidarity-based, and historical values.
i. Promotion of inclusion, diversity, well-being, and unity.
j. Awareness-raising on mental, physical, and emotional health.
k. Empowerment through capacity building and skills improvement.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Our contribution to the Network in our country will focus on creating meaningful bridges between communities, institutions, and international partners. Given that most of our team comes from an emigrant background, we bring with us unique values such as adaptability, resilience, intercultural sensitivity, and a strong sense of solidarity. These experiences allow us to better understand the challenges of integration, diversity, and inclusion, while also appreciating the importance of cross-border cooperation.
We will contribute by:
1. Promoting intercultural dialogue: Leveraging our own lived experiences of migration to foster understanding and cooperation between diverse groups in society.
2. Bringing a global perspective: Our international exposure enriches the Network with innovative ideas, comparative approaches, and knowledge of best practices from other contexts.
3.Empowering vulnerable groups: With a particular focus on youth and marginalized communities, we will design initiatives that encourage participation, resilience, and active citizenship.
4. Strengthening European values: By connecting local realities with European ideals of democracy, solidarity, and social justice, we ensure that the Network’s activities resonate widely and inclusively.
Our team’s emigrant background is not just part of our identity—it is an asset that allows us to act as cultural connectors, enrich the Network with diverse perspectives, and promote unity through diversity.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We want to join the ALF Network because it represents a unique platform that connects civil society actors across cultures, fostering dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding between Europe and the Southern Mediterranean. By becoming part of this Network, we will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, collaborate on projects, and amplify our impact in promoting social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable development.
Given our team’s emigrant background, we strongly value the Network’s mission of building bridges across societies. Our participation will allow us not only to share the perspectives and experiences of our community but also to learn from the diverse practices and innovations of other members. We see the ALF Network as a catalyst for building stronger partnerships, increasing the visibility of our work, and reinforcing shared values such as solidarity, diversity, and active citizenship.