kormakitis
centre for
cooperation
About KCC
The Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation was inspired in 2018 by Mr Yiannakis Moussas, the Representative of the Maronite Community of Cyprus in the House of Commons. It was established under the auspices and support of the European Union with the participation of members from the Maronite, Greek and Turkish Cypriot Communities of Cyprus.
The Centre for Cooperation construction project is funded by the European Union, under EU-funded Local Infrastructure Facility (LIF), and implemented by UNDP. Officially opened in 2023, the Centre for Cooperation is a unique, multipurpose facility, located in the village of Kormakitis in the north-west part of Cyprus and has a mission to serve peace, reconciliation and coexistence of local communities in Cyprus and from abroad.
Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation, through its uniquely positioned modern building facilities, aims to become a truly multi-communal and multicultural hub, fostering education, culture and hospitality among ethnic, religious and cultural communities, in Cyprus and abroad.
The Centre provides a medium for organizations and individuals in Cyprus and internationally, to promote and implement projects, events and activities aimed at bringing together people with common beliefs and values. The Centre also covers the preschool and primary school needs of Kormakitis inhabitants. and other villages, under the auspices of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth.
our Mission
To serve the reconciliation and coexistence of Cyprus multicommunal landscape, aiming to a unified European country, looking forward into the future for progress, development and collaboration.
our Objectives
- To serve the peace, reconciliation and coexistence on the island of Cyprus and beyond.
- Develop into a cross-road of Cyprus cultures within the wider EU family.
- Promote Cyprus’ diversification, multiculturalism and historical richness.
- To focus on the Young Generation of Cyprus needs for Collaboration, Culture and Education and to become a meeting and innovation nest.
- Develop the wider geographical area of Kormakitis peninsular and integrate its people, nature, history and future.
- Develop into an educational institution providing and enabling a variety of general interest subjects including and not limited to, Elementary School Education, languages, ICT, nature preservation, arts & , sports etc
Our Goals
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To serve primary educational needs of the residents of Kormakitis, Karpasia and when conditions permiting, Asomatos & Agia Marina villages
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To provide a nest of meeting and creation, for the New Generations of Cyprus and beyond
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To develop the wider geographical area of the Kormakitis peninsula and connect its people, nature, history, heritage and future.
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To serve peace, reconciliation and coexistence on the island of Cyprus and beyond.
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To highlight the diversity and historical wealth of Cyprus
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To become a cross-cultural connection hub of the Middle East, Europe and the wider region.