Description
NGO that aims at contributing to the integrated development of the region of Epirus through innovative activities.
The founding objectives of the Foundation are:
• the support of the Arts and Letters and the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of Epirus,
• the promotion of advanced communication networks through the use of new technologies in the areas of telecommunications, information technologies and transport,
• the rational exploitation of the natural and human resources of the area.
Competence and Expertise Offered
The Foundation participates in Projects which are funded by European Union Programs and promotes activities involving advanced information technologies and telecommunications networks, the use of alternative sources of energy, inter-border collaboration, the promotion and recordation of the cultural heritage, alternative, eco-agro tourism initiatives, the support to the crafts sector etc.
The Foundation was the host the International Secretariat of the World Crafts Council from 2002-2004.