Bryansk Regional Public Organization "Erica"
began functioning as a non-formal group in 1993. It was officially registered as a
public organization December 21, 1994. In 1995 Erica entered the international
organization "Social ecological Union"(SECU). At present Erica has 11 permanent employees,
29 active members and more than 300 specialists, who get assigned to different
projects.
Erica comprises teachers of high schools and higher
educational institutions, students and post-graduate students, doctors, engineers and specialists in the
field of culture. Most of the members have higher education, four have a degree of candidate of
science. Average age of the members of the organization is 32 years.
Sphere of interests:
Distribution of information presenting public
interest outside from political and commercial
conjuncture;
Ecological and civic education and
enlightenment;
Preservation of biological variety;
Support of public initiatives and development of social activity of associations and targeted
groups.