Drawing from the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Fellows’ goals range from closing the digital divide and empowering migrant care workers, to finding new ways for people to talk about politics and current affairs.
The final projects - selected, through a rigorous interview process, from a pool of more than 260 applicants - each endeavour to create social justice and fairer societies, giving individuals and communities an opportunity for a better quality of life through digital, physical, educational and social methods.
Over the course of a year, Fellows will be provided financial support, guidance and training to increase their individual impact on political discourses, policy making and social realities.
Adam, from the US, is the Executive Director of Libraries Without Borders. His project aims to raise awareness around the digital divide by sharing stories of people who have limited access.
Asha is a Fellow at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago. She is developing a multicultural interpretation of Raisin in the Sun to inspire discourse on identity and migration.
Boglarka is an Activist, Campaigner and Facilitator currently based in Budapest. She is launching a talk show series, offering people who face discrimination an opportunity to share their perspectives.
Catherine is a Journalist and Politics Live Editor at The Telegraph. She is creating an online platform that brings people from different backgrounds together to discuss current events, such as COVID-19.
DeLesslin is a queer Artist, Researcher, and Organizer from the US. His project supports the creation of opensource software that can be used by native communities to address their (digital) needs.
Erica, from the US, is a Researcher and Social Systems Choreographer. She is developing ‘Relational Places Residency Program’, to connect individuals living in different economic and geographical contexts.
Flavia is an Architect in Austria. She is empowering Romanian care-workers in Austria by strengthening their networks and providing them with tools to self-organize and mobilize.
Iason, from Greece, is a Field Coordinator at Mediterranea Saving Humans. His project aims to increase search and rescue efforts and raise awareness of human rights violations in the Mediterranean Sea.
Ireen, from the Netherlands, is a Consultant. She is raising awareness among international business leaders about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the societal consequences of COVID-19.
Jeanette is a System Change Leader and a Social Justice and Gender Equality Advocate. She is launching several political initiatives for migrant first-generation students in East Germany.
Laura is a Speech Writer and Leadership Communications Consultant from Scotland. She is developing a Speech Writing School to support young people from diverse backgrounds.
Lena, from Poland, is a certified Wen-Do Trainer, Human Rights Educator and the Founder of HerStory Foundation. She aims to connect human rights activists with people experiencing discrimination.
Nikolaos, from Sweden, is an Assistant Researcher of Social Sustainability of Alternative Housing Models. His project aims to resolve housing options for relocated refugees from the Greek islands.
Currently living in France, Noufel is a Writer and Artist from North Africa. He’s creating #PremiereLigne, an online platform, sharing the stories of 'everyday #COVID-19 heroes residing in the banlieue in Paris.
Reshma is a Portfolio Manager at the US International Rescue Committee. She is supporting the South Queens Women’s March by organizing events for those who have issues exacerbated by COVID-19.
Sharon, from New York, is Executive Director and Founder of Create Sanctum. She is gathering artists to create artworks that disrupt though-patterns and remind individuals that their voice matters.
Thomas Arnold, from Germany, is an Assistant Professor Philosophy. He’s creating a Public Philosophy Program to train individuals to notice (ir)rationality in public discourse and behavior.
Tomasz, from Poland, is a Genealogist and Founder of POLINTRAVEL. He is developing learning modules to enable students to study local history and heritage sites across Poland.
Vincent is a Nigerian-German Scientist. He is establishing a grassroots network of BIPoC scientists to showcase existing diversity via podcasts and YouTube to inspire youth.
Vlad, from Romania, is a Program Manager at the Civil Society Development Foundation. Their project aims to encourage local youth groups to participate in politics and society nation-wide.