Cyprus: Focus Friends of the Earth Cyprus 2

Funding is in many ways the most difficult problem we face. As an independant, non-profit organization of volunteers, we rely on contributions and donations to support our operational expenses and also to implement or campaigns. We welcome contributions which can be project specific or not.

The Cyprus government gives us a small annual contribution of about EU800, and  we also get funding for projects such as the European Community Centers, a two year project which aims at strengthenening the role of the citizen in developing the Civil Society. Throughout the year we also sponsor fundraising activities, while a modest income is generated from the sale of eco products.

Structure

FoE Cyprus is governed by its Articles of Association and its bylaws and operates under the laws of the Republic of Cyprus. The Annual General Meeting of the members elects the Administrative Council of the Organization, which consists of the Chairperson, the Secretary, the Treasurer and four members. FoE Cyprus employs a full time office secretary, who is assisted by a team of volunteer professionals and activists.

A library of materials on environmental subjects and a database is available to members as well as to interested non-members at the organization’s Headquarters.

Publications

FoE Cyprus publishes EARTHLINES, a bilingual (Greek /English) magazine, available free of charge to members and by subscription to non-members. The magazine features topics and news on International, European and local environmental matters and campaigns. FoE also publishes the LINK Newsletter quarterly, for members only.