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

From July 1st to September 29th, 2024, Institute Contemporary presents its inaugural exhibition, "On the Vastness of our Identities", at Les Rencontres d’Arles, featuring diverse perspectives on Afro-European identities through photography. Join us for the accompanying panel discussion with the artists and our Allianz Foundation network.

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PeopleSocietyArts

For all Islanders: The Chios Music Festival 2024

The summer edition of the Chios Music Festival returned for the eighth consecutive year from July 31st to August 13th 2024 to connect the cultural heritage of the greek island Chios with sounds from around the world. During the festival unseen sites of Chios were the natural backdrop for the festival’s concerts.

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Society

From words to actions: Launch of the "Vereint für Demokratie" fund

Allianz Foundation and ProjectTogether have launched the "Vereint für Demokratie" ("United for Democracy") fund, which aims to support organizations operating at regional, national, and online levels with a fund of 840,000 euros. The broad coalition of contributors is now extending invitations to additional companies and donors in Germany to join this collaborative effort for democracy.

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EuropePeople

Culture of Solidarity Fund: Empowering Democratic Resilience in Europe

The European Parliament elections 2024 represent a crucial test for democracy and international cooperation. This year, the Culture of Solidarity Fund, co-financed by the European Cultural Foundation, Allianz Foundation, Evens Foundation, and partners, is actively supporting initiatives aimed at mobilizing voters and strengthening democracy.

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RisktakersPeopleSociety

Reframing climate justice: A BIPOC-led speaker series

The climate crisis impacts marginalized communities, including Black, indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) in Europe now, not just in the future. Systemic Justice's speaker series sheds light on this, presenting BIPOC perspectives and community-led actions against racial, social, and economic injustices.

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EuropeHubsRisktakersArts

Earthquake Solidarity Fund: first selected projects in Turkey

On the first anniversary of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in 2023 the Allianz Foundation, together with its Hubs partner Postane, launched the "Earthquake Solidarity Fund". The fund supports eight projects in the earthquake-affected regions of southeast Turkey, aiming to promote long-term reconstruction, incorporate cultural aspects, and support women and the next generations.

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EnvironmentEuropePlanet

Empowering EU Climate Action: Insights from Forum Energii & ECCO

An insight into the analysis of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), carried out by ECCO in Italy and Forum Energii in Poland. Discover how these think tanks evaluate the implementation of EU climate goals and identify challenges in their country – an important glimpse into how civil society actors shape current EU climate policy.

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EuropeHubsSocietyArts

Recyclart: our Hub in Brussels

Recyclart: where art, social economy, and urban coexistence converge. Based in a former industrial site in the densely inhabited Molenbeek district of Brussels, the multidisciplinary arts center focuses on experimental, underground, and socially engaged forms of artistic expression. Recyclart Fabrik offers job experiences to people facing challenges in its workshops for wood, metal and upcycling. Bar Recyclart brings people together under the motto “Veggie, vegan or halal, we are all sitting at the same table”.

A person is hoding a selmade protest slogan on which "For Future" is written.
PlanetStudyPeopleSocietyRisktakersEurope

European Future Labs Explore Paths Towards More Active Citizenship

Between February 24 and March 15, 2023, the Allianz Foundation held seven Future Labs in seven European cities. The Future Labs are a place of networking, peer learning and exchange for Risktakers from across Europe and the Mediterranean.

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PeopleRisktakersSocietyEurope

The Risktakers Part One: Sonia, Doug and the REFOCUS students

Allianz Foundation supports Risktakers. We would like to introduce to you courageous individuals who actively fight for social justice, open societies and a livable planet. They are committed to a better future for the next generations. Here ist part one about Sonia, Doug and their students. Produced by Çiğdem Mater.