European Cultural Foundation

Riots in the UK show what demonization of migration and unregulated social media leads to. For the past weeks, the UK has seen its biggest riots since at least 2011, if not the 1970s. Violent, hooligan incidents have taken place in more than a dozen cities in England, mainly in the north of the country, but also in London, Bristol, Plymouth and Belfast in Northern Ireland. Find more in this piece by our partners Krytyka Polityczna written by Jakub Majmurek https://lnkd.in/edTbWQZE

The Europe Challenge empowers libraries like the Ipswich County Library in the UK to collaborate with community groups, addressing pressing social issues through innovative local projects. This year, their "Outreach to the Romanian Community" initiative partners with local residents and civic groups to support the Romanian community through targeted education and cultural integration. The initiative aims to break down barriers by offering Romanian language resources, cultural events, and educational programs. This will help the Romanian community feel more connected and supported, promoting a more inclusive and informed community. The Europe Challenge is an annual programme that brings together teams from libraries and communities across Europe to address social isolation, inequality, disinformation, climate crises, and other local challenges by developing, sharing, and implementing creative solutions with support from our Foundation and its partners. Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDHzqnea #theeuropechallenge

Summer invasion: The European tourist season is in full swing and the massive influx of holidaymakers to the most popular areas is a subject of concern. What used to be seen as a positive phenomenon is now often experienced as a nuisance by residents. Check out: https://lnkd.in/eVC67zvf Voxeurop

#Opportunity: Our call for proposals for the Democracy Resilience edition of our Culture of Solidarity Fund is still open. The submission deadline for proposals is Tuesday, 17 September, 13.00 CEST. Click the link below to learn more and apply.

At least 381,000 people in the European Union have no official nationality, depriving them of fundamental rights. While conventions exist to combat statelessness, gaining official recognition is still a struggle in many countries. How does being stateless mean living without rights? Find more: https://lnkd.in/enPvaURf

🌟 ᴇᴍᴇʀɢɪɴɢ ᴀʀᴛɪꜱᴛꜱ: ʟᴇᴛ'ꜱ ᴍᴇᴇᴛ ᴜᴘ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛ ᴏɴ ꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ 6 ꜱᴇᴘᴛᴇᴍʙᴇʀ! 🔊 Are you an emerging artist or creative? Do you want to expand your international horizon? On 6 September, DutchCulture's Lotte Geeven and Simon de Leeuw will meet you at the creative community of Kunstlicht in Amsterdam-Noord, to tell you everything about international opportunities and artists residencies. 🍹🍝 Afterwards, you can enjoy a networking drink and dinner on the roof terrace. Don't miss out! 📅Friday 6 September ⏲️17:30-20:00 📍Kunstlicht, Amsterdam 👉sign up and read more: https://lnkd.in/gwV_Kbws Kunstlicht

The Europe Challenge empowers libraries like Bibliotheek Hoogeveen / Verhalenwerf to collaborate with community groups, addressing pressing social issues through innovative local projects. Their "Painting Murals, Breaking Down Walls" initiative partners with Urban Unity to foster social cohesion and community engagement through public art. The initiative aims to enhance community spirit by offering programs that engage young people in creating vibrant murals in at-risk neighbourhoods. This initiative seeks to inspire residents to take pride in their surroundings and work together to break down barriers, promoting a more united and inclusive community. The Europe Challenge is an annual programme that brings together teams from libraries and communities across Europe to address social isolation, inequality, disinformation, climate crises, and other local challenges by developing, sharing, and implementing creative solutions with support from our Foundation and its partners. Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDHzqnea #theeuropechallenge

In an era marked by deepening polarisation, fractured communities, and escalating distrust, it is imperative now more than ever that we closely examine these challenges and develop viable solutions. Join us for #KoneKtor2024 as we dive into “Dialogue, Democracy and Diversity” in Prague, Czechia, on 23-25 September, hosted by Porticus. Register now! https://bit.ly/3zi6d4D

The Europe Challenge empowers libraries like Primary School No. 2 – Jan Walery Jędrzejewicz School Library to collaborate with community groups, tackling pressing social issues through innovative local projects. Their "School Library Activities for Sustainable Development" initiative partners with the Senior+ Club to engage both young people and adults in meaningful environmental activities. This project focuses on ecological education through a range of library activities, including reading with seniors, writing ecological fairy tales, hosting ecology workshops, and creating school gardens. By fostering environmental awareness and community cohesion, this initiative is making a lasting impact on the local community. The Europe Challenge is an annual program that connects libraries and communities across Europe to address challenges like social isolation, inequality, and climate crises. Together, we develop, share, and implement creative solutions with the support of our Foundation and partners. Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edfnUmfg #TheEuropeChallenge

The "Sense of Safety" exhibition, organized by our friends at the Anti-war Coalition and the YermilovCentre in Kharkiv, brings together 31 artists from over 10 countries to explore safety in times of crisis. Running from 29 Aug - 17 Nov 2024, this powerful international collaboration fosters resilience, unity, and a global network of solidarity. Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4cn6mlm