Introduction

European and North American Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (EFUCA) is an international non-governmental organization, a regional branch of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations (WFUCA).

The aims of EFUCA are as follows:

To promote the ideals, objectives and programs of UNESCO;

To reinforce and develop, in liaison with WFUCA, the movement of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations within the Europe Region;

To promote the cooperation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations within the Europe Region through joint programs and projects in a spirit of international understanding and solidarity,particularly in the following areas:

Human Rights, Democracy, Justice and Peace;

Education and Culture;

Inter-cultural dialogue;

Development and Environment;

Communication;

Natural and Cultural Heritage (both tangible and intangible);

Science and Technology;

To participate in the coordination of the programs and actions of WFUCA in the Europe Region and facilitate their implementation;

To participate in lifelong education and training of active citizens for a Europe of cooperation, democracy, solidarity and peace.