Why Join

Seven Reasons to Join the Anna Lindh Foundation Network

Increase your impact in the EU-MENA region!

1

Share the Mission and Vision

Promote peace and justice through cooperation and coalition-building, together with the Anna Lindh Foundation. You believe in trust, security, dialogue and connection as essential tools for resolving conflicts.

2

Join a Network of 4,530 Civil Society Partners

Across all 27 EU countries and 16 South-West Asian and North African (MENA) countries, active in education, arts and culture, peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, human rights, democracy, gender equality, media and more. Gain visibility, networking opportunities and new collaborations, and create a strong (inter)national impact.

3

Build and Strengthen Cooperation

Get support in working with organisations in the Netherlands and the Euro-Mediterranean region. Already involved in Dutch dialogue projects with EU-MENA countries? Joining helps you extend that dialogue across the region.

4

Influence Policymakers

Benefit from opportunities to influence policymakers, in line with the ALF’s mission and vision.

5

Take Part in Projects and Internships

Participate in (online) educational projects and internships in the EU-MENA region. The focus is mainly on youth, but older participants are welcome too.

6

Engage in Intergenerational Dialogue

The network includes experienced older members who are eager to share their knowledge with younger participants.

7

Apply for Calls for Proposals

Take advantage of periodic calls for proposals issued by the Anna Lindh Foundation. Accepted proposals may be eligible for funding, always promoting dialogue with multiple partners across the EU-MENA region.

Membership

One Network, Two Ways to Join

Join as an organisation or as an individual. You get the same benefits. The only difference is voting rights.

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* An organisation often represents many people. To keep decisions balanced, voting rights are reserved for member organisations.

Is This Network Right for You? Become a Member

Membership is free, but requires agreement with the mission and vision of the Anna Lindh Foundation.

  1. Carefully read the mission and vision documents.
  2. If you identify with them, register on the Anna Lindh Foundation website.
  3. Select the Netherlands as your national network.
  4. As a Dutch member, also complete an additional form so that we know which themes you are most interested in.

We warmly welcome you and look forward to a pleasant and productive collaboration!