The aims of FILIA are:

• the intercultural contacts between Greeks, Germans and people from third countries living in Berlin

• the support of intercultural communication and dynamics of learning.

• the promotion of a Europe without barriers, racism and xenophobia

• to offer young people the possibility to join educational, professional and mobility programs.

• the promotion of innovative youth pilot projects.

Services offered:

Counselling

The accents are set on educational, professional and military service issues. Additional advice on courses of german language, general social advisory and personal counselling are also offered.

Education

Our centre organises exhibitions, cultural and educational events as well as educational trips and international youth exchange visits within the frame of the european programme "Youth for Europe". In addition to these events, FILIA organises three more projects outside its own basis:

• "Greek Cinema Days", every November.

• Multilateral Youth exchange visits within the framework of "Youth for Europe", all year round.

• European Volunteer services within the framework of "Youth for Europe" (as host and sending project for volunteers from EU countries.

Financing

The counselling sessions and the monthly cultural events in the centre are made possible by the financial support from the state of Berlin (social services-delegate for foreigners of the state (Land) of Berlin). Educational and cultural projects are financed by the Commission of the european union and the secretary general for issues concerning the greek diaspora at the greek ministry of culture as well as private sponsoring. FILIA is also financially contributing through donations and membership fees.

Structure