INTRODUCTION FORM

This form is designed for (a) Greek NGOs that are interested in developing cooperation with NGOs and/or eligible entities from the Donor states (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and (b) NGOs and other entities from the Donor states that are interested in developing cooperation with Greek NGOs. Once filled out, it should offer a concise description of the nature and basic operation of the NGO (or other entity from the Donor states). Please, fill out and send this form to .

Basic information

Name of organisation/entity: Hellenic Rescue Team Attica

Country of location:GreeceYear of establishment:1999

Physical address:10-12 Agonaridou st., Neos Kosmos 11744

Correspondence address:

Telephone:210-3613320 (Wed: 20.00-22.00)Fax:210-3613320Email address:

Website: (Greek) and in English

Contact person

Name:Stavros

Surname:Boglou

Position in the organisation/entity: Grants coordinator (Volunteer)

Email address: nguages spoken:Greek & English

  1. Which one or more of the following expected outcomes of the Programme “We are all Citizens” are you interested in?

Provision of welfare and basic services to defined target groups increased

Advocacy and watchdog role developed√

Democratic values, including human rights, promoted √

Strengthened capacity of NGOs and an enabling environment for the sector promoted √

  1. What is the main scope of your organisation/entity? (e.g. combat gender violence, promote human rights, support persons with special needs, etc.)

 To provide Aid to our fellow humans during emergencies.

 To confront all kind of natural and man-made disasters. \

  • Be pro-active during prevention times, and be well prepared to assist on time during such events and after help our fellow citizens during the recovery and rebuilding time.
  1. What are the target groups your organisation/entity focuses on?(e.g. migrants, children, socially vulnerable groups, etc.)

All fellow humans in danger in the outdoors or after an earthquake/tsunami.

  1. What kind of projects has your organisation/entity implemented in the past 3 years?(e.g. advocacy, education activities, shelters, etc.)

Volunteers Capacity Building, mainly by restructuring our training program.

Evolve the team’s foundation structures to make things function better and easier.

Strengthen relationships with the official authorities for Search and Rescue (SAR); Hellenic Fire Department Special Forces.

Organized a national earthquake drill for Urban SAR teams in Athens, with a huge success. (Nov.2012)

  1. What is approximately the annual budget of your organisation?

Based on 2013, estimate for 2014: €7K annual expenses (including rent) and €7-8K income. Our income isbased only on the financial support of: our members, in the form of annual subscriptions and sponsorships from sensitized citizens. And about €12K in material donations of special rescue equipment.

  1. Have you cooperated with partners from abroad? Ifyes, please, provide further information (e.g. organisation, project, etc.). How would you describe the partnership?

We cannot say partnership but we have cooperated for training with another volunteer Search and Rescue Team, Patter dale Mountain Rescue UK, and BASICS again from UK for First Aid training. It went very good and we are still in contact and sharing knowledge.

  1. What are you looking for in a potential partnership this time? Would you be interested in a specific project?

We need more special rescue equipment, and more funds to cover the expenses during training, real life incidents that we are requested to assist, and the monthly bills mandatory for the team.

Know how.

Training procedures, and exercises with certifiedteamsso as to evolve and maybe get certified as well by a foreign organization. FYIin Greece no agency/organization certifies any volunteer in SAR.

  1. Would you like to add any further information?

Our team is made and run since 1999, by 100% volunteers. No one gets paid for their time and services; instead we “give” so as to help our fellow citizens in need.