Presentation

The Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity brings together associations from both sides of the Mediterranean. It was founded in 1998 on the SPF's initiative and its goal is to enable members of the Network to think together, to share their experiences on the ground, to promote cooperation between Southern partners, to develop alliances between Northern NGOs to act towards the South and to be more responsive in case of emergency situations in the Mediterranean region.

In this approach of dialogue between both sides of the Mediterranean, the Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity sees itself as a complement to governmental work, playing the role of goad for public institutions.

Structure

The Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity is a "de facto" network, bringing together 22 members and partners from the South and the North. It is structured with a board made up of two Southern partners and two Northern partners.
This board is coordinated by a President, elected for 3 years (renewable term of office) by the General Assembly.

During the last General Assembly in June 2011 in Istanbul, Dr Ismaïl HASSOUNEH (Secours populaire français) was re-elected as President of the Network.

Objectives

The Euro Mediterranean Network of Solidarity has several goals :

• To develop humanitarian projects and to give them the means to act as quickly as possible in case of emergency situations (armed conflicts, natural disasters…),
• To consult each other in order to initiate and support development projects of the associations working in countries of the South Mediterranean,
• To encourage meetings and intercultural exchanges among young people from different countries of the region,
• To communicate with other networks and with the various European and national institutions in each country, in order to consolidate the basis of our network and to strengthen our capacity of action in the euro Mediterranean region,
• To goad public institutions into action,
• To globalize solidarity.
  

Themes

The working themes of our Network are the objectives of the member associations who work to support the most vulnerable people and families :

• Fight against exclusion, misery and racism
• Access to education and culture
• Women's, men's and children's rights
• Sustainable development
• Environnement
• Culture of peace
• Intercultural exchanges