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Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy

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The Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy (H.I.C.D.) is a greek scientific non-governmental company, established on March 25th, 2017 in Athens, Greece, by Peter D. Kapsaskis and is the first -and only so far- body of research, study and spread of information about Cultural Diplomacy in Greece. The Institute acts in cooperation with private and public bodies, academic foundations and scientific institutes in Greece and abroad, as well. It has representative offices in different towns in Greece and other countries which hold a range of cultural activities in accordance with the central administration in Athens. The H.I.C.D. uses studies, scientific research and different aspects of Cultural Diplomacy, in order to help communities comunicate better with each other and strengthen ties between different nations. Exchanging knowledge about their different cultures is the key-point for developing fruitful relationships among them. The Institute is member of the Erasmus+ programm and offers traineeships to students. Moreover, there is an online journal[3] on Cultural Diplomacy within the website of the Institute.

Vision

The main aim of the Institute is to highlight the values of Culture, to promote cooperation and to build mutal trust with the ultimate goal of creating emotional proximity with foreign people - relations that outleave changes in government.

Purposes

As the only proponent of Cultural Diplomacy in Greece, we aim to develop activities, such as research and raising awareness, in order to further the principles of the discipline, within the different fields of Cultural Diplomacy.To further this purpose we develop and deliver activities that advance culture in Greece and abroad, with a special focus on the Greek diaspora. We also provide consultancy services for the promotion of culture and the support for the most vulnerable social groups.

· Developing and delivering activities that aim to serve and advance culture in Greece and abroad

· Raising awareness regarding the image and the role of cultural diplomacy

· Educating and supporting the professional development of individuals within the cultural diplomacy discipline

· Researching cases of cultural development and supporting their publicity and visibility

· Supporting Greek cultural heritage and promoting it internationally

· Organising of conferences, seminars, public discussions, publications, exhibitions and research related to the Institute’s aims.

· Collecting, preserving and protecting historical archives, works and monuments of Greek culture

· Establishing grants for the support and promotion of Greek culture creators and their work, as well as setting up funds to finance research that’s in line with the Institute’s aims

· Granting Soft Power Awards and scholarships to individuals, groups, or bodies whose distinguishing work in service of the Institute’s aims has earned them recognition

Activities

The activities of the Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy are developed as follows:

· The creation of a Cultural Diplomacy archive

· Publication of books, essays, studies, journals (printed and electronic) on the cultural diplomacy and its potential.

· Cultural documentation

· General training

· The study of the organisation of the Hellenic cultural heritage from the perspective of dissemination with emphasis on the potential of diplomacy.

· The establishment of study committees, independent research or collaboration with other legal and natural bodies.

· The organization of events, seminars, discussions, speeches, etc, and the development of new ways of contacting academics in this field and its representatives.

· The publication and distribution of printed matter, brochures, magazines, books, etc.

· The production and showing of cinematographic films, videos, DVDs etc., as well as the use of any electronic and audiovisual media and material.

Branches

Europe 

· Athens: President and Founder - Peter D. Kapsaskis

· Nicosia: Head - Elias Papadopoulos

· Paris: Head - Georgia Kouvela-Piquet

· Sicilia: Head - Stella Kalisperatou

· Brussels: Head - Maria Nerantzaki

· Ancona: Head - Haris Koudounas

· Copenhagen: Head - George Liassas

· Rotterdam: Head - Christina Irene Karvouna

USA 

· Nashville: Head - Dee Gee Lester

United Kingdom 

· London: Head - Chris Andriopoulos

Africa 

· Egypt: Head - Suleiman Mohammed Ahmed

AGORA Cultural Diplomacy Youth Forum

The Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy aims to bring the key issues of Greek Identity to the public debate, this time giving young people the floor. Young people who think critically and are concerned. In this concept, the Institute is very pleased to announce the creation of the first Cultural Diplomacy Forum in Greece entitled «AGORA Cultural Diplomacy Youth Forum».

The theme of the event is to introduce students and young people to the core of Cultural Diplomacy by examining its aspects in the frame of the use of social media. Through an interaction, young people will have the opportunity to express their views and shape the flow of the discussion within an ”AGORA” (public square/marketplace) .

The forerunner of the previous venture is that the speech will move from the podium to the square, where participants will speak, for 1 minute placement on the subject, which will be introduced by the four-member panel. In this way it is designed for the listener not to be a passive recipient of information but an active interlocutor who would engage creatively in the dialogue.

The target audience ranges from 18 to 30 years of age, and is not excluded by anyone of any other age.

Category:Cultural diplomacy Category:Greece Category:Culture