THE ST. PETERSBURG SCHOOL OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY

Charity in Russia:
Concepts and Experiences of Charity Investment and Sponsorship

St. Petersburg, 16-18 June 2006, Russia

Aims of the conference

beginning of a public discussion about aims and kinds of charity in modern Russian society

exchange of experiences and opinions of professionals, scientists and representatives of different religions

lobbying interests through representatives of the city administration, government and mass media by informing them about needs and opportunities of charity in modern Russia

Speakers and participants

local government administration
business persons and welfare practitioners
scientists and academics
managers of charity/investments organizations
representatives of different religions
journalists
other interested in experiences of charity in different spheres

Themes

motivation for charity (personal, financial, religious)
ways and rules of fund raising
criteria of selection and implementation for charity projects
long-term development, self-repayment, profitability and sustainability
management and education for charity organizations
charity exhibitions
6 charity objects visited to give a practical understanding of charity investments
6 round tables for discussions about practice of charity and sponsorship in:
science & education, culture & religion, legislation & state, management in charity organizations, NGOs, mass media

Registration fee
150 USD - Please send your applications for participation to charity-rus@srph.ru
For small groups of 6 persons we offer a discount of 10% and for Russian/CIS scientists there are grants for participation available on request.

The proceeds from the charity exhibitions venues will go for charitable purposes. The names of conference sponsors will be publicized in mass media and in the accompanied materials of the conference, in both Russian and in English.

Contacts
For any questions please contact:
Institute St. Petersburg School of Religion and Philosophy
Saint-Petersburg, Bolshaya Morskaya 19, office 4C, tel/fax: +7 (812) 703 7279, +7 (812) 327 3416 charity-rus@srph.ru, http://www.srph.ru/en/news.html