Frequent Questions

What do I need to become a member?

In order to participate in our cultural and volunteer activities you only need to approach your nearest New Acropolis Office or providing you email to the web page closer to your place of residence.

Those who feel interested in joining us and sharing the values we promote can register to an introductory workshop which compares eastern and western wisdom. These workshops are provided periodically by our national chapters. This workshop provides the necessary knowledge about the principles and operations of our institution as well as its philosophy. Becoming a member allows you to participate in a program that adapts to all types of needs and does not require previous studies or academic studies. We do not intend to achieve any theoretical level in our students but to teach useful skills and perspectives to improve your quality of life. Our members are integrated to society and their families since our activities are planned to be useful in daily life and not in an isolated manner.

How much do I have to pay?

Each chapter of New Acropolis establishes the exact amount of their fees depending on their location and the socio-economical situation of their members.

How do you obtain the funding for your activities?

New Acropolis has developed a decentralized economy with periodic external audits. The four pillars of our financial sustainability and income are:

1. Social entrepreneurship. Paid workshops and courses as well as sales of cultural products produced in our different offices.
2. Membership fees. Participation fees paid monthly by our members, this feee allow them to participate in all our activities and have access to the international network of cultural centers around the world.
3. Lean administration and volunteer support. We have a small number of paid and highly effective staff as well as a large number of volunteers that support most of our activities.
4. Sponsorship and Private Donations. Support and sponsorship from private entities to our activities and corporate social responsibilities.

Are you linked to any religious or mystical organization?

No. Our founding charter establishes respect for all religious creeds and institutionalized religions.

We are convinced that ignorance and fanatism only generate violence and hatred “in the name of God”. That is why we invite to a careful comparative study that allows creating bridges instead of walls among human beings, union instead of separation. We believe in God and respect all forms of religious ideas of our own members; this is why New Acropolis is present in variety of countries with different religious traditions such as Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, etc.

Is New Acropolis a leftists or a rightist organization?

The study of historical cycles and philosophical principles for justice in society are part of our study program. Just as with religion, we believe that fanatic positions only generate violence and separation. Study and profound reflection, on the contrary, promote tolerance and understating among citizen of a society. Our modern societies lack citizens eager to work together for common good beyond any political differences.

Is New Acropolis legally registered?

Yes. Not only at an international level but at a local level in every country we are working. Each of our national chapters is registered according to local laws and respects all the legal requirements of its country. We promote in our members and social networks respect for the rule of law.

Furthermore, New Acropolis as a non-profit –international-organization is registered in Belgium by Royal Decree dated February 12, 1990. No. 3/12-941/s.

How can I help if I am not a member?

You can easily and freely collaborate in any of pour volunteer programs and activities, cultural, environmental and social. Join us in any of our locations around the world and learn more about our principles and activities.

I have hear/read criticism that pretend to discredit New Acropolis. What is your answer towards those critics?

We understand that those who feel threatened by our authentic respect for diversity have attacked us. We respect and learn from external and internal criticism we know we are definitely not perfect. However we denounce and reject the dishonest use of internet mass media to manipulate our image. Our response to these attacks has always been our work in favor of education and freedom of thought in more than fifty countries and keeping our doors open to those who want to know who we are.