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#StandWithUkraine
War in Ukraine - We stand with Ukraine
Our offer to support Ukraine:
Please send us a short e-mail if you would like to connect with us and collaborate in supporting Ukraine: ed.eom-evitaitini%40dnatsrov
Due to our long-standing connections through various projects supporting civil society in Central and Eastern Europe, we have very direct and trustworthy contacts which we are happy to share.
If you want to support the general support for Ukraine financially, we recommend the donation appeal of our partner organisation MitOst e.V.:
www.mitost.org/ukraine
Donate for Ukraine
To get donations effectively to Ukraine and where it is needed, we work together with our friends from Solidarity in Action e.V.
Solidarity in Action e.V. is a network of friends that have met before the war when building an ecological community centre in central Ukraine. Now they are doing everything to support their friends and communities that have found themselves volunteering to save lifes and places since the war. By being in contact with their network constantly they have found an effective way to answer the direct needs of people in war regions with medical supply, first aid kits, protective gear and functional clothing. Visit their website: https://www.solidarityinaction.org.ua/de
Upcoming Events
Actual projects you can participate in
Actual
"Open Space Robotics" workshops for activists and less favored people
Within the next five years 500 activists and less favored people living in Berlin will receive trainings in 3D printing, robotics and coding.
As women, refugees and members of minorities are underrepresented in the tech scene, we especially want to motivate them to participate in our trainings.
Our Projects
Take a look on what we are doing
About InMOE
The Initiative Mittel- und Osteuropa e.V. (InMOE) is an international non-profit network that strengthens, unites, and inspires young civil society actors to effect positive change in their communities. Since 2008, we have conducted trainings, forums, and other events that empower individuals and foster international partnerships. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, we connect around 30 diverse member organizations from Belarus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine.
InMOE is a Berlin based NGO with the focus on Eastern and Central Europe consisting of natural and juridical members from Germany, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Poland and Romania.
The heart of InMOE is a value-based community organized by and for its members, allumni and partners of diverse backgrounds with shared interest for development of civil society in Central and Eastern Europe through local activities.
InMOE creates/provides space and opportunities for meaningful intercultural exchanges and encounters, value-based network in order to empower people to take action and bring change towards civil society
InMOE Values
These underlying values were identified in the time when the organization was created and are the basic values that are promoted by InMOE in its activities and working culture. Below is a short description of how we understand and practice them.
Diversity
We welcome different cultures / religions / sexual orientations / minorities, etc. by doing an active search for differences and inviting them into the room and into our activities.
Tolerance
We accept different opinions, ways of living and thinking, perceptions of the world. This excludes expressions of racism, xenophobia, sexism and other forms of discrimination.
Bottom-up approach
Decision-making in a non-hierarchical structure through consensus, taking into consideration votes and opinions of the civil society representatives, i.e. members of the organization and the network.
Sustainability: personal and environmental
We care about each other on a personal level as well as care about environment. It is practiced in our organizational culture and through behaviors that we encourage, like using our working operational principles (see below) and being mindful and aware of the role we play in looking after the environment.
Transparent and non-hierarchical governance
We are open about our activities, budgets and the ways how we operate. Although sometimes there is a project coordinator for our projects, as well as Head of the Board, we keep equal opportunities and equal value of the vote and opinion for all team members, using consensus as our main mean of interaction and decision-making. (Bodies only are implemented to maintain legal frames and working capability)
Solidarity
We show our support to discriminated groups / minorities and respond to their needs according to our capacities. We strive for a society where everyone has equal access to resources. We consider ourselves activists in the civil society.
We support the development of young civil society initiatives in the following spheres:
Civic Capacity-Building
Arts & Culture
Human Rights & Diversity
Environmental & Sustainability
Get involved
Participate in projectsInMOE organizes a great variety of projects every year. During the projects you will not only learn a lot of cool stuff about a certain topic, but you will also get to know many participants from other countries and gain an insight into the work we do at InMOE.
Member organizationIn case you are already part of a youth initiative, becoming a member organization of InMOE is a great chance to network with other active young Europeans. Your organization should be based in Central and Eastern Europe or be involved in this region.
Local volunteerWe are especially happy about people in Berlin willing to support us with public relations, translations, project management. The activities should reflect your preferences and skills. If you are interested please send a message to the board.
Supporting memberThis is suitable for everybody appreciating our work and intending to support it financially. Moreover, you will always be up to date about current projects and you are more than welcome to contribute your ideas as well. If you are interested please send a message to the board.
Our Team
Otari Glonti
1st Chairperson
Otari is currently the first chairperson of InMOE. He works as an IT consultant and software developer in the areas of test automation and IT security. Otari wants to empower young activists by giving them practical IT Know-How and Softskills to tackle social problems.
Timo Pfender
2st Chairperson
Timo holds a Bachelor degree in European Studies with a social science orientation and the geographical focus on Central- and Eastern Europe. At the moment he is studying social work.
Besides his interests in civil society development in Central- and Eastern Europe and Russia, Timo is passionate about communication, personal development and understanding societal conditions of social exclusion and discrimination and it´s consequences on the personality.
Fabian Melchers
Treasurer
In addition to his two years with InMOE, Fabian works as a project coordinator in the field of civil society funding for a German ministry. Before that, he was a volunteer at terre des hommes for four years and studied social sciences in Bochum, Bonn and Budapest. His professional interests include Hungary and the Western Balkans. Fabian will run the sessions on project management.
Alevtina Snihir
Associate
Alevtina studied intercultural communication, languages, and public relations. She has been involved with InMOE for nine years now, including second and first chairperson positions. She works in a Think Tank and focuses on civil society development in Belarus and other Central- and Eastern European countries. Alevtina is passionate about lifelong learning and believes that creating a proper learning environment opens different dimensions for development.
Sebastian Hasse
Associate
Sebastian studied computer science and is a certified mediator. He has been involved with InMOE for nine years now, three years as first chairperson. Sebastian loves stories and believes that paradoxes and contradictory perspectives are an essential part of human life.
Özlem Gündoğdu
Associate
Özlem has a Bachelor degree in European Studies and a Master degree in Eastern European Studies with a major in law. She is also an IPMA
Our Partners
Donate
InMOE is a non-profit organisation. The board and all members contribute voluntarily to keep InMOE running and organizing meaningful projects.
Your donation would help us to cover administrative costs and laverage our ability to impact society throw workshops and projects.
Initiative Mittel- und Osteuropa e.V.IBAN: DE80 3702 0500 0001 1107 00BIC: BFSWDE33XXX
As we are an officially registrated NGO, we are able to handle out a donation receipt.
Thanks a lot for your support.