Non-Profit Organization
Acronym
USB
Founded in
2008
Address
Alamanas 9, Agios Pavlos , Thessaloniki 55438
Phone number
2310 215 629
Webpage
Organization's page in other social networks
https://www.facebook.com/usbngo
https://www.instagram.com/usb_ngo
Description of the organization
Balkans and Eastern Europe are geographical regions with many cultural features which offer a broad spectrum of actions and youth involvement initiatives. The organization was created as a respond to the pressure of constant changes in the Balkan and Eastern European region and under the need for the creation of a better social environment. Key areas of the organization's activities concern the defense of human rights, the organization of youth exchanges and training courses, which will bring young people from Balkans and Europe together, the organization of local educational seminars and multimedia production, as well as promotion of volunteerism at local and international level. In addition, the design and implementation of research and new methods and tools related to education and action, cooperation with other civil society actors, as well as the involvement with state organizations to achieve the objectives of the organization are key goals of United Societies of Balkans. Finally, a crucial aim is to inform and raise awareness among young people on various social issues, as well as to strengthen and support them in the creation of a healthier and more integrated, thinking and active citizen.
Actions that the organisation has organised or in which it has actively participated
"United Societies of Balkans"organise a variety of activities and programs at local, regional and international level, which includes: Training programs and seminars Conferences and festivals Voluntary and internship programs Vocational education and training programs Arts and development of skills workshops Creation of local actions based on youth initiatives at local level Surveys Information and awareness campaigns Creating manuals and guides Creation of audiovisual products Structured dialogue activities."
Video link from actions of the organization
https://www.youtube.com/user/ngoUSB
Volunteering opportunities provided by the organization.
"United Societies of the Balkans" always had at the core of their creation, the vision to give time and space to young people and anxious citizens, to express themselves, to speak, to activate. The authority of the organization is to offer all the means to help the process of empowering young people and supporting their integration to healthy citizens. The needs of our target group are our priority and the basis of these needs is to design our moves. For this reason, the organization systematically designs and implements a range of activities according to the needs of the period. Such activities are: educational programs and training courses, festivals, research activities, production of audiovisual material, information and awareness raising campaigns, exhibitions and art workshops. These actions are aimed at all people who want to be involved in the whole process. To maximize positive results, the organization seeks to work with local authorities and other civil society actors.
Meetings with Volunteers: Every Wednesday,Al.Delmouzou 8, multi-space Balkan Heart at 17:00.
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