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People with Passion and Projects Yearbook 2018 The book describes in one page the members, and opposite, their projects

Aladin Naksh Bandi, MBA

Aladin Naksh Bandi, MBA Completed a media, journalism and communication training in Austria,SMART Academy Vienna 20+ Years’ seasoned corporate communications, marketing and media professional and strategist with operational leadership and supervisory skills, crisis management experience, corporate social responsibility initiatives, brand standards and corporate identities guidelines. Demonstrated ability to synthesize and execute cohesive improvements strategies and plans despite operational and financial challenges. Resourceful and self-motivated with the ability to set up a complete PR and corporate communications department from infancy through maturity stage, achieve and exceed challenging targets and produce excellent work under pressure, possessing solid functional and behavioural competencies, in addition to highly developed communication, consultation, project management, analytical and systems skills. Specialties: Marketing, Branding and identity, communications, development, performance management, corporate excellence, interpretation, copy writing, translation, management, planning

Chairman - SMART Academy Vienna Plan and supervise the implementation of smarter Integration Strategy 2025 (SIS2025) Set up a research center in the field of excellence in performance, development and integration Build a Stakeholders Map and boost cooperation relations Liaise with NGOs, international organizations, Austrian government agencies to work on solutions to problems resulting from the economic, social and political impact of the migration and asylum movement in Europe

SMART Academy Die SMART Akademie wurde in der österreichischen Hauptstadt Wien am 29.06.2016 als Non- Profit-Organisation gemäß Beschlussnummer XV-13,094, Referenznummer 689293114, gegründet. Die Ziele der SMART Akademie im Rahmen der 17nachhaltigen Zielen der UN und Wien Strategie 2050 sind Ausbildung, Entwicklung und Förderung von Neuankömmlingen (Flüchtlinge, Asylberichtigte, Migranten usw.) in Österreich, um eine schnellere Integration in die Gesellschaft zuermöglichen, sowie gleichzeitig eine Kultur der exzellenten, innovativen und kreativen, wissenschaftlichen Forschung zufördern. Die SMART Akademie wird auf zwei Ebenen basieren – erstens: Bildung, Entwicklung und Ausbildung der Humanressourcen in der Gemeinschaft und zweitens: Wissenschaftlicher Forschung von MigrantInnen. Vision Eine der zehn weltbesten Organisationen in Bezug auf Entwicklung, wissenschaftliche Forschung und den wissenschaftlichen Kader zu sein. Mission Analyse der Stärken und Schwächen mittels SWOT-Analyse und anschließende Beratung die sowohl das Ergebnis miteinbezieht sowie auch die Kenntnisse über Chancen und Risiken, basierend auf diversen Studienergebnissen. Ressourcen sollen aktiviert werden um zur sozialen, politischen und wirtschaftlichen Stabilität der lokalen Umgebung beizutragen. Kommunikation und Interaktion mit der Gemeinschaft, Zielgruppe, den zuständigen Behörden und strategischen Partnern sowie Ausbildung, Entwicklung und Rehabilitationsprogramme sollen gefördert werden, um somit die Lücke zwischen den Bedürfnissen der Gesellschaft, Humanressourcen und den Entwicklungsprozessen zu schließen. Die Kommunikation erfolgt mit lokalen, regionalen und internationalen Organisationen, welche Konferenzen und Seminareabhalten, um sowohl exzellente Ergebnisse zu erzielen und soziale Verantwortung sowie UN Sustainable Development Goals zu fördern als auch an Wien Strategie 2050 teilzunehmen,

Annabella B Johnson

Accomplished professional offering a solid blend of expertise across technical innovation, team leadership, and business management

Diligent, solutions-oriented leader, deftly aligning budgets, resources, and staff to achieve on-time, on-target completion of ambitious projects and programs. Avid change agent with a keen eye for detail, finely-tuned analytical skills, and deep technical knowledge; committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to advance organizational mission and goals. Articulate and engaging with a natural ability to connect with diverse individuals. Thrive in international work environments requiring refined talents in active listening, consensus building, and relationship management.

Vienna Knowledge City

Vienna is the Most Admired Knowledge City 2015 and regularly among the most liveable cities in the world. Located in the centre of Europe, Vienna has always been at the forefront of cultures, playing a vital role as a political, economic and cultural hub for Europe and the world. It is host to the Knowledge for Development Partnership and the first city where knowledge.city activities have been launched under the leadership of KM-A and a knowledge partnership has been initiated in 2009. In 2016, Vienna was host city to the Knowledge City World Summit and to the K4D Summit, where the Agenda Knowledge for Development was initially presented to the public.

The upcoming Vienna.Knowledge.Week is focused on Knowledge Business for Development. Programme: Vienna Knowledge Week PDF Vienna Knowledge Week

16 – 20 October 2017

Essentials Course in Knowledge, Learning and InnovationKnowledge for Development Partnership (K4DP) on Knowledge Business for DevelopmentKnowledge Café on Knowledge, Learning and Innovation

The Vienna Knowledge Week is addressing companies, organisations, public administration and individuals, who want to get fit for the Knowledge Economy and who want to co-create better Knowledge Societies in Vienna, in Europe, and in the world. http://vienna.knowledge.city

Christian Akrap…..

Christian Akrap

Christian Akrap Geschäftsführer

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Company NameSelbständig

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Dates EmployedJul 2008 – Present

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Employment Duration9 yrs 7 mos

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LocationWien

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Logistics Manager for Austrian market leading a team of twelve people and managing five warehouses.

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Handling the supply chain transition from local warehouses to centralized warehouse.

The story so far….

Espressobar Akrap

A learning module on coffee for people ( expats, lokals, tourists ) on a creative cafe crawl …. Differnt routes, people meet up and crawl from cafe to cafe as below on my page….

Elena Šešelgytė

www.elenaseselgyte.com

Elena is a international trained musician with the a lot of experience as a teacher, concert pianist and artistic events organiser. She loves to bring music and arts to the non-traditional places, such as mental hospitals, elderly houses, children day centers. She is passionate about yoga and alpinism. A pianist feels a special connection with the wild nature, where she goes to become inspired for music and inner peace. She adores challenges, both spiritual and physical, that is why she chooses those different and from the first sight incompatible activities to be the basis of her life. Music – as a source of happiness As a pianist I don’t want to limit myself of playing the concerts only in the prestigious concert halls. I truly believe the importance of music for every personality, but mostly for people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease[1]. Also, for elderly people, children development and coping with stress[2], which is experienced by every human being nowadays. The concept of this project is as follows: 1. I am coming to the hospital/elderly house/day centers/ mental hospitals and propose the repertoire I want to play. 2. I ask to make a list of the patients favourite pieces (pop, rock, classical) which I would include to the repertoire. The list should be done at least a week before. 3. Music here could be considered as medicines, it means it should have a certain purpose for certain group of people. If people are stressed and overwhelmed I would offer simple and uncomplicated harmony music. For people who suffers from depression and anxiety – I would offer meditative, calm and bright music. For children – music, with which it would be easy to dance, sing and move. 4. Concerts and events in the unusual places. In the parks, forests, in the mountains, small villages, nature. People should feel the connection with the beauty through all sensesvision, hearing, smell, touch…

Music and the mood Soothing jangled nerves is one thing; raising sagging spirits, another. Bright, cheerful music can make people of all ages feel happy, energetic, and alert, and music even has a role in lifting the mood of people with depressive illnesses. An authoritative review of research performed between 1994 and 1999 reported that in four trials, music therapy reduced symptoms of depression, while a fifth study found no benefit. A 2006 study of 60 adults with chronic pain found that music was able to reduce pain, depression, and disability. And a 2009 meta-analysis found that music-assisted relaxation can improve the quality of sleep in patients with sleep disorders.[3] Music as medicine What if music could help you manage pain and treat anxiety? As it turns out, this is not idle fantasy but something that scientists, doctors, and artists at the cutting edges of their fields are putting into practice. The connection between music and the brain and the very real possibility that music is part of the solution to intractable problems like chronic pain and cancer. The researchers found that listening to and playing music increase the body's production of the antibody immunoglobulin A and natural killer cells — the cells that attack invading viruses and boost the immune system's effectiveness. Music also reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol. "This is one reason why music is associated with relaxation," Levitin says.[4] Concerts, too? But there was also an unexpected finding: attendance at cultural events had a surprisingly powerful effect on mortality. In all, people who attended concerts and plays rarely or never were 1.57 times more likely to die during the study period than people who attended frequently. Occasional concertgoers were in between. The apparent protection conferred by cultural events was not explained by differences in income, social networks, or education. The investigators speculate that music may stimulate specific regions of the brain, causing favorable changes in hormone levels or immune function. Or perhaps concertgoers have their own version of a religious experience as they take in what Shakespeare called "music from the spheres." Even now, however, people who like to go to cultural events may get a little extra pleasure from the hope that something enjoyable may actually be healthful.[5]

[1] https://www.huffingtonpost.com/rebecca-strong/music-as-medicine-why-a-n_b_10198550.html) [2] http://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/11/music.aspx By Amy Novotney [3] Music as Medicine: The impact of healing harmonies Longwood Seminars, April 14, 2015 Content provided by Harvard Health Publications health.harvard.edu [4] Music as Medicine: The impact of healing harmonies Longwood Seminars, April 14, 2015 Content provided by Harvard Health Publications health.harvard.edu [5] Music as Medicine: The impact of healing harmonies Longwood Seminars, April 14, 2015 Content provided by Harvard Health Publications health.harvard.edu

Kiril Savovski

Managing Director of Brainobrain Austria, Founder, Board Member, Lecturer, 15,000 followers Brainobrain Genius Kids GmbH

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Brainobrain is one of the world’s leading Children Institutes for Self Empowerment.

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The Brainobrain Abacus Skills Development method enables children to use both brain hemispheres equally, enhancing their rational capabilities and developing their true potential. The courses aim to develop some of the foundation skills for learning such as: This m

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http://centarzaprocena.mk/

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Dates EmployedFeb 2012 – Present

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Employment Duration8 yrs

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Macedonian Business Group is network of professionals who are operating within Republic of

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Brainobrain is one of the leading children’s institutions which has been successfully transforming the lives of more than one million children around the world for more than 15 years. Brainobrain operates in 900 successful franchise centers in 32 countries, such as India, UK, Norway, USA, Canada, Australia, Morocco, Yemen, Ireland, Slovenia, Poland, Macedonia, Libya, UAE, Denmark, France, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Kosovo, Oman, Qatar, Croatia, Nigeria, New Zealand, Zambia, Bosnia, Egypt, Cyprus, Austria, Czech Republic, Bulgaria & Malaysia.

Brainobrain Europe is the Master-Franchisor of the World Children’s Academy – Brainobrain in Europe that possesses the ISO 9001:2015 certificate.

Brainobrain Genius Kids GmbH is the Master-Franchisor of the World Children’s Academy – Brainobrain in Republic of Austria.

GOAL Our goal is that children understand and use all of their mental skills and abilities, intellectual capacity, and emotional intelligence.

OUR MISSION Our mission is that children become responsible for their own lives with self-awareness in their activities and behaviour as future citizens and leaders of this world.

VISION The education that we create for the children is based on the real human values: love, honesty, respect and happiness.

Our desire is a better world, where people live in love, peace and mutual respect.

Rita https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaisiba/ Background Image Rita Isiba Rita Isiba 1st degree connection1st Balancing the line between Africa-Europe Engagement and Relations Aphropean Partners - AP Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Austria area 500+ 500+ connections

An unconventional suggestion to tackle unemployment ●

Published on September 16, 2017 -

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unconventional-suggestion-tackle-unemployment-rita-isiba/

Rita Isiba ● It's incredible how high the unemployment rates have persisted in the Mediterranean basin. Without an end in sight, the percentage of those out of work has steadily gone up, despite the opportunities for growth in the agricultural sector. Particularly, countries rich in biodiversity, including Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Cyprus have untapped potential to make their agricultural output great again. Instead of crafting work relief programs, these countries are misguided through desperate actions of claiming loans to fund more debt and social welfare initiatives. Do not get me wrong; I believe that social welfare is useful for those not able to work and in danger of falling into the poverty trap. However, a nation-wide work relief program would be more beneficial in the long run for the individual and society. Millions of long-term unemployed Mediterranean would preserve their dignity and working skills. In order to address this unfortunate economic phenomenon, the high-performing corporations could exercise impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs across geographical borders. By joining forces with the public sector of countries plagued with high unemployment rates, CSR programs can be designed to establish long-term work- and skills development projects, particularly in the fields of sustainable agribusiness and GreenTech. Perhaps the European Commission and its member-states could mandate an incentive-driven program for enterprises of all sizes to create employment and stem a tide of societal degeneration? I know the cynics reading this would scream this proposal as a breeding ground for fraud and corruption. But realise this: Corruption is a byproduct of Public-Private Partnership (PPP), and only behavioural reform and possibly technology can banish fraudulent activities. Your argument is welcomed in this respect. A work relief program initiated by CSR and powered through PPP may force high initial investments with no immediate returns, but in the long run, the benefits include high national output, healthy competition, greater consumer spending, preserved self-respect for those out of work, and more. Just a thought. #APHROPEANVIEWS

Nigel Stonham https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelstonham/

Format for getting from A to B â€‹https://nigelstonham.wordpress.com/coaching/a-b-c/ Describe A, outline B as Goal, list three objectives, then three strategies, then three tactics

Goal - move from 7 to 8 on Happiness scale. Double income by end 2018, get from level B1 to B2 in next 3 months.. Objectives 1 2 3

Oh, & - Choose to be happy nowâ€Ś!!!

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Happy Hour Program Meet others in Happiness Hotspots and share a smile…. See the program of times and venues here In collaboration with Happy Cafes - Happy Ltd - Happy Socks logo

https://www.facebook.com/addictedtorockbar/ Getreidemarkt 11 1060 Vienna, Austria store.addicted.at

holehere with borer

Jellinek Ottobauer gasse

Espressobar Akrap

Lemon Tree GumpendorferStrasse

Brass Monkey Cafe Gumpendorferstrasse

MIchele Mariahilfestrasse 17

Dublin Cafe Gumoendorfer Strasse

Cafe Sperl Gumpendorfer Strasse

Freiraum

Savoy

https://www.facebook.com/freiraum117/ Mariahilfer Straße 117,

G’shamster Diener Stumpergasse

Schrnk Ottobauer gasse

All day Cafe by bus stop where 12a 14a 13a 57a intersect - and a prize for those who find it !!! and the art show of Happy Beans in the Window….

And a special happy hour at http://www.viennacoffeefestival.cc/ write me on facebook here in the vh cc vienna group here :- https://www.facebook.com/groups/184846268927626/ find this page online for a limited time ( January ) at viennahub.wordpress.com/events under Jan 31 Also, working on a special pop up happy hour in the UN on March 20 for International Happiness Day, and in Ruby Marie, with an art piece “Flow of Happiness in Orange” Shareable link here https://docs.google.com/document/d/18T-d-Dk8kVC0TxAn5gItKvz3f-luTg9S4ExJZPNeZNY/edit?usp=sharing

Steve Hartley

Experienced Kids’ Camp Director Explorer Summer Kids’ Camps, Lake Bohinj, Slovenia

Every summer parents and children alike are faced with a problem – finding an experience that is not only fun, challenging, unique and exciting but also educational, multi-cultural and life changing. I and my summer camps are the tools that bring this all together. I help families discover the advantages of active learning in English throughout the summer, and demonstrate the importance of learning and growing Real-Life skills that support children in building for the future. In addition to this, I consider myself to be the key that helps children unlock their own inner confidence and happiness, self-belief, maturity and personal responsibility. At present I am based at Lake Bohinj, Slovenia with Explorer Summer Kids' Camps, where I lead a team of native English speakers in delivering an extremely professionally run outdoors experience for children from around the world aged 6 – 17.

Experience Explorer Summer Kids’ Camp Director Dates Employed Aug 2015 – Present. ● Planning, arranging, and organising summer program for over 120 campers in the age range from 6 to 17 years of age for a week to 2 week long summer overnight camps at Lake Bohinj, Slovenia.

● Training, overseeing, and leading a small team of staff members in the day-to-day function of camps. ● Developing, and implementing core business plan including marketing, brand expansion and social media strategy.

● Establishing, and enhancing positive communication with parents by creating a multitude of channels through which honest discussions occur.

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Empowering campers to build their Emotional Intelligence. Increased registration by 120% in 3 years. Created formal partnerships with agencies in Russia, Croatia, Ukraine and Poland. Supported in achieving a 81% return rate of campers. Reached campers from more than 17 different countries

Explorer Summer Kidsâ€™ Camps is an international summer English camp at Lake Bohinj, Slovenia for children aged 7 â€“ 17 with a Junior and Senior program. We focus on building real-life skills through a vast array of outdoor and indoor activities and games completely run by native English speakers. No books. No classrooms. No lectures. No boredom. No phones! Just real-life English in real-life situations with real-life FUN! All campers are challenged to step outside their comfort zones and realise their full potential. To do this, Explorer Camps creates a warm, welcoming environment where campers can be themselves without fear of judgment. We call it a camper-centred program, the 81% of returning campers call it the best summer ever! Activities Explorer Camps offer more than 30 outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, zip lining, biking, hiking, stand up paddling, summer tobogganing, survival courses, raft games, archery, water games, team building, rock climbing, slackline course and orienteering. What makes these activities especially unique is that they are run them through task based teaching, an approach that builds camper independence, organisational and thinking skills amongst others. There's a reason Explorer Camps has a 81% return rate of campers ..... Building Life Skills Did you know over 20% of young people today in Europe are unemployed with 1 in 3 large companies believing this to be due to a lack of effective employment skills? Or that experts believe that stress levels of children are the same as psychiatric patients from the 1950s? Or that Emotional Intelligence is actually a better indicator of success than IQ? Our Life Skills Program tackles these issues by building essential life skills based on 21st Century Skills that are needed for both academic success and future employment by engaging campers in fun and challenging activities. It helps camps focus on building Real-Life Skills, Real-Life Growth and Real-Life Experiences. Family Focused and Experienced Staff Our camp team boasts English native speaker counsellors from around the world who share the samegoal: to make a positive and long-lasting effect on every single camper. Each staff member brings years of experience and maturity to Explorer Camps with all of them being over the age of 30 and having worked with children for much of their adult lives. There is a camper to counsellor ratio of a maximum 6:1 which ensures that staff can provide a very personal experience for all campers.