Contact
Anna Lindh Foundation
P.O. Box 732
El Mansheia
Alexandria 21111
Egypt
Fon +20 3 4820 342
Fax +20 3 4820 471
Anna Lindh Foundation
Purpose/Activities
The Anna Lindh Foundation is the first institution of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership based on the Barcelona Conference in 1995. Its network established by the 25 states of the European Union together with Turkey, Israel and the Arabian countries Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Palestinian Authority, Syria and Lebanon.
The main objective is the promotion of the dialog in the economic, social and cultural fields between the countries – especially Europe, the Mediterranean region and the Middle East – and to transform the Mediterranean basin into a common area of peace, stability and prosperity.
It supports:
bringing people and organisations together through practical experiences of co-operation across borders;
spreading knowledge and cultural awareness about the area, its peoples, history and civilizations;
promoting a continuous cultural debate through multi-media instruments as well as cooperation with journalists, writers, artists and filmmakers throughout the region;
establishing and maintaining a close and regular dialogue between cultural circles otherwise often kept outside the main diplomatic and cultural exchanges;
organising workshops aimed at enhancing skills of self-expression;
encouraging network partners to organise and participate in music or theatre festivals, exhibitions, seminars and debates;
inviting governments to encourage youth cultural tourism;
identifying and furthering common cultural aspects among the people of the partner countries by encouraging initiatives aimed at eradicating xenophobia and racism;
enhancing the visibility of the Barcelona process as an essential instrument for promoting mutual understanding and respect;
establishing a Euromed label as recognition for all projects in which the foundation plays a role and the values it promotes are manifested.
The foundation would like to bring people and organisations from both shores of the Mediterranean closer to each other and to help bridging the gap between them. Particular importance is given to the development of the youth exchange.
