Eastern Initiative Institute (Instytut Wschodnich Inicjatyw)

The Institute of Eastern Initiatives is based on the promotion of the idea of cooperation and understanding, development of contacts between organizations and societies from Europe and Asia. The activities of the Association are aimed at:

• cooperation with scientific, educational and cultural centers, state institutions and bodies as well as non-governmental organizations in the country and abroad;
• creating an international network of cooperation between organizations and institutions dealing with the eastern issues;
• sharing experiences between societies and using it for their local development;
• creating a system of information flow about the scientific, artistic and cultural activities of Eastern and European countries;
• promoting democratic values and development of civil societies;
• supporting various levels of education, development and equal rights of both sexes as well as local communities;
• conducting trainings, seminars, scientific conferences and cultural events;

By acting, implementing specific projects, organizing trainings, cooperating with other NGOs, IWI strives to achieve long-term intercultural contact. The association promotes promotion and widely disseminates information about Russia, the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. We fight with stereotypes.