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Can Creativity Change the World? We know. We have been asking this question a few times already 😇 But we have never made a video about it before! Last week, in partnership with Freethink, we launched a short documentary on The Big Think, one of the most thoughtful and influential YouTube channel to date. Hear from freedom fighter Justice Albie Sachs, our CEO Adama Sanneh, Marta Foresti from LAGO-COLLECTIVE, Kikelomo Oludemi from Oroko Radio, Charlotte Groen from Circus Zambia , Shila Bhatta from Freedom Studio, Natalie Perez Rego from Escuela de Teatro Musical de Petare, Nana Akosua Hanson from Moongirls, and Steve Happy from Jail Time Records. Let’s change the way we build our collective future! A big shoutout to the team involved Erik Spink Blair Milam Nadia Laroussi Michael Melrose Tyler Tronson Elena Korzhenevich Daniele Carlini #creativityforsocialchange #creativitypionners #creativityoioneersfund

Every year, the Creativity Pioneers Fund Open Call offers a unique insight into the Creativity for Social Change sector. In 2024, the over 2100 applications tell us, louder than ever, that this sector is both essential and dramatically underfunded. The non-profit Organizations that applied are taking care of the planet's most urgent issues despite the significant struggles they confront, such as high risk of burnout, access to funding, lack of infrastructures, political instability, and lack of visibility. Dig into the data and meet the Creativity Pioneers selected this year on the Creativity Pioneers Fund website - creativitypioneersfund.org Moleskine BIC Cherry Bank BASE Milano Hawthornden Foundation Fondazione Marcegaglia Porticus Community Arts Network Healthy Food Healthy Planet Fondazione CON IL SUD Open Society Foundations MANE King Baudouin Foundation Nirox Sculpture Park Allianz Foundation The DOEN Foundation KAOSPILOT Social Enterprise Open Camp Isola.Catania Fondazione OELLE Mediterraneo Antico Fondazione Pietro Pittini Istituto Marangoni British Council European Cultural Foundation FROM – Moltiplichiamo valore pubblico ODI Global LAGO-COLLECTIVE #CreativityForSocialChange #CreativityPioneers #CreativityPioneersFund

'African cities, global voices' at the World Cities Culture Summit.   The World Cities Culture Summit 2024 opened last week at the historic Al Shindagha Museum in Dubai with a powerful reminder: culture is a vital engine for economic growth and human potential. This set the stage for the 'African Cities, Global Voices' panel, co-curated with World Cities Culture Forum, the Africa-Europe Mayors’ Dialogue, ODI Global, LAGO Collective, and Moleskine Foundation, which brought together city and cultural leaders to discuss the relevance and global influence of African creative cities.    The session started with the screening of ‘On Freedom of Movement' (wi de muv) directed by artist Julianknxx. Manja Kargbo from Freetown, Vydia TAMBY from Dakar and Rita Agyen Takyi from Accra discussed the potential for job creation in the creative sectors, retaining young talent and investment in African cities, and the opportunities and challenges of supporting local and diverse communities. African cities are essential voices on the global stage, with youth engagement driving new opportunities and pushing the boundaries of cultural innovation.   We were joined by Adama Sanneh of Moleskine Foundation and Moky Makura of Africa No Filter in conversation with our founder, Marta Foresti who highlighted the  pivotal role of cultural diplomacy and storytelling in fostering strong regional and international bonds. Their insights underscored the importance of representation, showing that African cities bring distinct narratives and approaches that broaden our collective understanding of the future of the ‘creative city.’   Culture can help bridge geographical divides and address shared challenges, and cities are leading the way. Special thanks to Justine Simons OBE, Laia Gasch Isabella V. Tom Gill Ella Kenny Katherine Thornton Anika Ali, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and Robert Bosch Stiftung for the support.

‼ ANNOUNCING THE CREATIVITY PIONEERS 2024 ‼ We couldn't be more excited to announce the 50 new Creativity Pioneers, who were selected from over 2,100 applications from 136 countries. From Rwanda to Norway, from South Africa to Argentina, this new cohort of Creativity Pioneers is addressing the world's most pressing challenges through creativity and culture in the most imaginative and impactful ways. Thank you once again to the group of partners, experts, and Creativity Pioneers from the previous cohort who reviewed all the applications received. Thank you to our incredible coalition of partners believing in creativity for social change. Moleskine BIC Cherry Bank BASE Milano Hawthornden Foundation Fondazione Marcegaglia Porticus Community Arts Network Healthy Food Healthy Planet Fondazione CON IL SUD Open Society Foundations MANE King Baudouin Foundation Nirox Sculpture Park Allianz Foundation The DOEN Foundation KAOSPILOT Social Enterprise Open Camp Isola.Catania Fondazione OELLE Mediterraneo Antico Fondazione Pietro Pittini Istituto Marangoni British Council European Cultural Foundation FROM – Moltiplichiamo valore pubblico ODI LAGO-COLLECTIVE Community Arts Network #creativitypioneers #creativitypioneersfund #creativityforsocialchange #cohort2024

For creativity to truly drive social change, we need smart and sustainable financial solutions. Philanthropy—through initiatives like our Creativity Pioneers Fund and the work of Fondation de Luxembourg—creates meaningful local impact, generating momentum and building essential infrastructure. However, impact investing holds the potential to scale these efforts, transforming them into lasting, widespread change. Initiatives like Laura Callanan’s Upstart Co-Lab and Fran Sanderson’s Figurative are paving the way with innovative models and real-world experiences. Yet, we still need a significant push, along with bold action from private investors and the public sector. There's a lot of work ahead, but this conference was definitely a step in the right direction. Thank you Adriano Picinati di Torcello for inviting me to speak and to my fellow panelists Anders Petterson Tonika Hirdman and Rainer Kern for their insightful contributions. Let's keep on pushing! #DeloitteArtFinance #DeloitteLU #creativityforsocialchange #creativitypioneers Deloitte Moleskine Foundation Photo credit: ©Blitz Agency

Can Creativity Change the World? What we learned at the Unconference 2024 is that creativity, when understood beyond its staid formulas, binaries, and theories, is a dynamic, mutable, and abundant force in the world. It is available to the courageous who live outside the canon and who are not afraid to find their way by getting lost. And those who, when they merge hearts and minds, reshape the world. That is what creativity can do. We are full of gratitude to the Creativity Pioneers, who last week filled BASE Milano with imagination, wonder, courage, and love. Thank you to the coalition behind the Creativity Pioneers Fund, our events partner, and the hundreds of people who came to understand what creativity can do to make the world a better place. See you next year! #ACreativityRevival #Unconference #CreativityPioneers #CreativityPioneersFund Moleskine BIC Cherry Bank BASE Milano Hawthornden Foundation Fondazione Marcegaglia Porticus Community Arts Network Healthy Food Healthy PlanetFondazione CON IL SUD Open Society Foundations MANE King Baudouin Foundation Nirox Sculpture Park Allianz FoundationThe DOEN Foundation KAOSPILOT Social Enterprise Open Camp Isola.Catania Fondazione OELLE Mediterraneo Antico Fondazione Pietro Pittini Istituto Marangoni British Council European Cultural Foundation FROM – Moltiplichiamo valore pubblico ODI LAGO-COLLECTIVE Community Arts Network Ford FoundationFondazione Cariplo Chiomenti Campari Group Freeda Media We Don't Have Time

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