Anna Lindh Foundation

MEDITERRANEAN SOS Network

National Network

Greece

Address

Mamai 3A, Str. Athens Greece

Country

Greece

City

Athens

Street address 2

Mamai 3A, Str.

Telephone

+30 210 8228795

E-Mail

info@medsos.gr

E-Mail (2)

events@medsos.gr

Year of Establishment

1990

Contact Person1

Mrs Myrsini Koukiasa, Actions & Events Coordinator

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development

General Information

National-level non-profitable, registered NGO, comprised/ administered by its Members' General Assembly and a 7-members' Administrative Board. At present, MedSOS employs 7 permanent collaborators/ staff while a network of Supporting Members and external partners is involved in projects in part-time or voluntary basis. Sources of funding include members’ subscription fees, private donations and public (national and international) project grants Modalities of action include information campaigns, production of print, audiovisual and multimedia material, organization of cultural events, environmental education & training (seminars, conferences) activities, youth volunteer work and exchanges, networking with NGOs and public agencies at local, national, regional level, media work

Mission and Objectives

MEDITERRANEAN SOS is a Greek environmental and social NGO, active since 1990, for the protection of the natural and cultural heritage and the promotion of sustainable development of the Mediterranean Sea area, for the dialogue between the peoples of the region. Aims: Raising public awareness and encouraging changes in citizens' -especially youth- everyday behavior that impact on the environment Advocating, lobbying and promoting cooperation among social partners, stakeholders amp policy-makers Promoting active public participation in sustainable development strategies and demonstrating alternative solutions in local communities Promoting intercultural exchanges and balanced international cooperation among European - Mediterranean partners

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects are activities focus around issues of: • Marine environment & coastal zones • Water Resources • Natural protected areas, local communities, urban environment • Energy and Climate Change • Euro Med cooperation • Civil Society and Intercultural Dialogue • International NGO Networking For complete details of recent projects and activities, please visit:http://www.medsos.gr/content/view/188/90