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The House of Traditional Medicine Ixchel

This text is written by our Allianz Foundation Fellow, Anuscheh Amir-Khalili. She shares insights from her travels as part of the fellowship and visits to her partner projects. Her second journey took her to Mexico, to the House of Ixchel—a place dedicated to traditional medicine and indigenous wisdom.

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EuropePeopleSociety

CORRECTIV.Europe: “I’m always cold”

According to an analysis by our funded project CORRECTIV.Europe 47 million people in Europe cannot afford to heat their homes in the winter. Millions are also affected in Germany. Experts warn this may lead to social conflict. Read this year’s first major investigation by the newly established media network and get to know their work.

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EnvironmentPlanetEurope

HouseEurope! Transformation instead of demolition

With its recent exhibition ‘FIX IT!’, the European Citizens' Initiative ‘HouseEurope!’ promotes the ongoing discourse on reconstruction and advocates for the duty to reuse. The exhibition is touring Germany, showcasing best practices in conversion houses and highlighting the importance of avoiding demolition and promoting conversion to protect the climate. At the same time, signatures are being collected for the European Citizens' Initiative.

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ArtsPeople

The Polling Booth of the Future: Now available for rent

Democracy thrives on dialogue - and this is exactly what our interactive Polling Booth of the Future aims to foster. This mobile installation encourages people to engage in conversations, exchange ideas and explore new perspectives. It can now be rented out for free.

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ApplyPeoplePlanetSocietyRisktakers

Fixing what’s broken: Our funding projects 2024

Twelve new projects in this year’s funding program – 'Fixing what's broken. Together!' – started in September. This season we are specifically supporting cooperation projects that address social divisions and ecological crises. Their work stands for solidarity, community spirit, and respect. Get to know the funded projects here.

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EuropeApplySocietyRisktakers

Media Forward Fund: supporting public interest journalism

Democracies require independent, long-term, and sustainably financed journalism, which is crucial for publishing trustworthy content. The Media Forward Fund was launched with this objective in July 2024. The first funding partners have now been announced.

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PeopleEuropeFellows

ROSA on the move: A truckload of hope for women in crisis

Our Allianz Foundation Fellow Anuscheh Amir-Khalili will be writing for us in the coming months. She will be reporting on her travels as part of the Fellowship and her visits to her partner projects. She starts with a report on ROSA, a self-organized NGO from Germany, that provides safe spaces for women on the move.

Regenerative Building Alliance: Transforming the way we build
EnvironmentPlanet

Regenerative Building Alliance: Transforming the way we build

The way that we live has become a question of prosperity and justice. It poses a major challenge to our social cohesion and democracy. That is why the Regenerative Building Alliance is supporting the sustainable development of the construction and housing industry. Read an interview with Luisa Seiler, who leads the project, here.

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ArtsFellowsPeople

Exploring Afro-European Identities at Les Rencontres d’Arles 2024

In 2024 Institute Contemporary presented its inaugural exhibition, "On the Vastness of our Identities", at Les Rencontres d’Arles, featuring diverse perspectives on Afro-European identities through photography. Here you can find some impressions from the exhibition.

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EnvironmentPlanet

ARCH+: Renegotiating the Future of Our Urban Space

The construction industry is one of the key contributors to the climate crisis. Although more and more is being built, many people can no longer afford housing or cultural spaces. Against this backdrop, our new funding project by ARCH+ shows what potential can be found in the transformation of existing buildings and the renegotiation of spaces.