Anna Lindh Foundation

The House of Europe in Rhodes

National Network

Greece

Address

P.O. BOX RHODES 226, 85100 Rhodes Greece

Country

Greece

City

Rhodes

Street address 2

P.O. BOX RHODES 226, 85100

Mobile Phone

0030 6946 667736

Telephone

0030.22410.95 918

Telephone (other)

0030 6946 686885

E-Mail

info@houseofeurope-rhodes.eu

E-Mail (2)

m.sokianou@houseofeurope-rhodes.eu

Year of Establishment

1999

Contact Person1

Anna Charitou

Contact Person 2

Maria-Eleni Sokianou

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

1. Non governmental non profitable. No staff employed, only volunteers 2. around 15.000 € per year 3. member fees and registration fees (200 members)- income from cultural and entertainment events- governmental grants-donations 4. information of our members and the public of Rhodes on mainly European issues by organizing conferences, lectures, conventions, cultural events (music recitals, excursions and visits with archaeological and historical interest), prizes and scholarships (expenses for young professional and students for further formation and participation in youth programs and conferences). 5. Municipality, Prefecture, Local Archaeological Services and Institutes, University of the Aegean, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Institute of International and European Relations (ELIAMEP), Greek Centre of European Studies (EKEM), Association Interregionale de Guidance et de Sante Belge (A.I.G.S.), Special Schools for Handicapped Children.

Mission and Objectives

1. Contribution to the expansion of the European Idea and information of our co-citizens on European political, economical and social issues within the E.U. in order to promote not only the Government aspect but also the citizens’ opinion. 2. Promotion and encouragement of the acquaintance of the European Populations by the means of communication and cultural expressions in order to promote and to consolidate their understanding and mutual respect. 3. Strengthening of the interest of our co-citizens for our own cultural heritage.

Main Projects / Activities

Activities programmed for the year 2007: 1. Conference on the occasion of the 50 Years since the Rome Treaty in March 2. Partnership in the E.U. project “Waves of Democracy”= Youth Conference, by the end of September 3. Conference: “Migration and xenophobia” in November.