Armenian Progressive Youth NGO Info-Pack "Where Does Hate Come From?" | Page 3

THE ORGANIZERS Armenian Progressive Youth NGO (Armenia) was founded in 2009 by a group of young people in order to promote personal and professional growth of young people in Armenia and supporting the Civil Society development. Today it counts 10 employees, local and international volunteers, hundreds of members and followers, thousands of direct and indirect beneficiaries from Armenia and all over the European continent. The organization has already 6 years of experience in the fields of non-formal education, youth policies, volunteerism, human rights, gender equality, active citizenship and participation. The mission of APY is to promote active citizenship and active participation of young people in civic life, to increase the activism of young people and contribute to the development of civil society in Armenia. Active Ukrainians in Europe (Sweden) is a non-governmental organization. Its aim is to promote academic, cultural and political exchange, to participate in discussion about European citizenship, and to serve as a platform for meaningful collaboration between Ukrainian and international actors. AUE’s current activities focus on establishing and deepening dialogue about definition and principles of democracy, as well as its practical application in those states that are in transition. Ukraine and other transition states in Eastern Europe are of particular interest.