Vijf Werelddelen 69
3071 PS Rotterdam
Netherlands
- International/Cultural relations
Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy Netherlands (HICD NL) is a scientific non-governmental organization which General Committee is formed by local development stakeholders and specialists from various sectors of the civil society and European Member States: academics, NGOs, development agents, association managers, civil servants and social economy companies, as well as European organizations for local development.
To fulfill our purposes, we develop various activities, for example
The organization of conferences and meetings at national and European level in education, training, culture, research and social innovation
Conduct dissemination campaigns on the results of the projects carried out by the Association
Creation and development of content, applications and digital services devoted to the areas mentioned in different languages.
Sources of funding: Participation in National, International and European projects
KEY PERSONS: Ms. Karvouna Christina Eirini, Chairman of HICD NL has years of experience in the field of EU project management and implementation. She is the manager of the deliverables of the projects and an expert in projects financial management. She is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the projects department, developing research proposals and designing the resource planning of the organizations. She conducts searches for partners and business opportunities via international tenders, implements EU funded projects and organizes workshops and training seminars. She holds Degrees of Business Marketing and Management and Shipbuilder Engineering deepening her study in Management of Marine Operations with the use of Remote Sensing for the Protection and Supervision of the Marine Environment.
Mr. Peter van Dam, Senior Project Manager - many years of experience in the field of EU project management. He has wide competences in group management, organization, problem solving and optimization of processes. General coordination in the projects H2020, ESA, Interreg, Regional and National Training Courses and research projects. He is an expert with a solid academic and professional background in Business Administration, European framework policy and financial management.
HICD NL mission is to consistently provide innovative high quality services that improve the economy of regions and the quality of life in urban and rural areas by supporting and promoting experience sharing between its members and partners for sustaining international cooperation, skillful networking and further progress and growth. Our organization’s goals and network come in support of fulfilling our mission.
Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy Netherlands (HICD NL) is a scientific non-governmental organization which General Committee is formed by local development stakeholders and specialists from various sectors of the civil society and European Member States: academics, NGOs, development agents, association managers, civil servants and social economy companies, as well as European organizations for local development.
HICD NL mission is to consistently provide innovative high quality services that improve the economy of regions and the quality of life in urban and rural areas by supporting and promoting experience sharing between its members and partners for sustaining international cooperation, skillful networking and further progress and growth. Our organization’s goals and network come in support of fulfilling our mission.
The main aim of the Institute is to highlight the values of culture, to promote cooperation and to build mutual trust with the ultimate goal of creating proximity with foreign people - relations that outlive changes in government.
The HICD NL wants to play a significant role in the spiritual and academic life, supporting new and talented artists, and creating a cultural background and mentality capable of motivation.
Our staff members are experienced in implementing local development actions in remote, marginalized and difficult accessed areas. We participate and lead global actions and initiatives that contribute to regional development across the globe.
We contribute to the integration of the whole areas in a more balanced way through economic, social, and environmentally beneficial initiatives in order to extensively increase the population’s quality of life.
HICD NL operates as a social player in collaboration with local and regional organizations and institutions in the fields of Culture, Environment, Entrepreneurship, Equality (Gender Equality), Cultural Diplomacy, Education through New Technologies activities. Specifically, it provides Non-formal/ Vocational education, ICT education and innovative educational activities Integration of educational solutions into mainstream curricula specialized education for specific groups.
HICD NL fights against the marginalization and discrimination of some special groups of people such as, immigrants, disabled people or patients and addresses their social inclusion. HICD NL aims to support these vulnerable groups through implementing European projects.
By engaging in research and developing the different fields of Cultural Diplomacy, the HICD NL aims to build bridges of trust and cooperation and foster dialogue between different cultures. This contributes to strengthen regional and multilateral diplomatic bonds, improves relations between nations and communicates universal values and principles that only culture can convey.
Is it of our great interest to join the ALF Network for expending our Network and connections and have the opportunity to receive and provide knowledge and experience through cooperation development.