About us
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.
We support the development of young civil society initiatives in the following spheres:
Together, we aim to foster a sustainable network of civil society actors and organizations founded on the values of tolerance, intercultural understanding, and democratic governance.
Goals
- To strengthen the civil capacity of our members, participants & volunteers
- To connect civic actors in Central & Eastern Europe
- To inspire & support new projects
Methods
- International workshops, seminars & forums
- Youth exchanges
- Organizational meetings
- Round tables
Values
- Diversity & tolerance
- “Bottom-up” activism
- Transparent & non-hierarchical governance
- Sustainability
Our Team
Timo Pfender
2nd Chairperson
Timo Pfender is involved with the InMOE since 2014, when he joined the board, first in the role of the treasurer, later as an associate and this year [...]
Angela Starovoytova
Associate
Angela Starovoytova is involved with InMOE since 2008-2009 through establishing a partnership with the Network when was still the Head of INGO 'Foundations for Freedom' in Ukraine. Since then [...]
Patrycja Pociecha
Associate
Online education specialist. My job is a perfect combinations of the things I enjoy: asking creative questions, bringing clarity, [...]
Otari Glonti
Associate
My name is Otari and I am a true child of the 90s! I was born in Georgia with Georgian, Russian, Polish, Jewish and Ukrainien roots but grown up since early childhood in Germany [...]
© Photos: Anna Braghis