Action Projects
Action Projects are civic ventures led by Humanity in Action Fellows designed to drive change in their communities.
Action Projects are a core and required component of a Humanity in Action Fellowship. Each Action Project transforms Fellowship insights into tangible community impact and embodies three core tenets—facilitating dialogue, cultivating understanding, and inspiring action. They are implemented in communities across Europe, the United States, and beyond, addressing local challenges with global perspectives. The projects span diverse focus areas—from educational initiatives and artistic interventions to policy advocacy and community organizing—reflecting Fellows’ unique expertise and local needs. Humanity in Action equips Fellows with project development mentorship and networking opportunities through a dedicated support program. A completed Action Project is the entry point to the Humanity in Action Senior Fellows network.
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Mapping the Global Anti-Gender Movement
Joshua's Action Project aims to historically situate a new wave of anti-gender politics and contest its increasingly hegemonic political claims.
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People’s Advocacy Network
The People’s Advocacy Network (PAN) emerged in response to systemic inequality within legal systems, particularly the lack of access to legal knowledge and representation for marginalized communities. PAN addresses this gap by creating an accessible, community-rooted digital platform that empowers individuals to understand and navigate legal systems through shared knowledge, peer support, and storytelling.
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Somali Sonic Archive
The Somali Sonic Archive, is a digital initiative to preserve and share Somali oral heritage by converting cassette tapes into accessible online recordings.
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Opening a Cooperative Supermarket
Sem is working to establish a Cooperative Supermarket. This supermarket will be owned and operated by its members with the aim of creating a sustainable and community-driven alternative to conventional supermarkets.
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Kabul-Warsaw History Project
For her Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Kinga is developing a canon based on the dialogue between the Kabul and Warsaw cultures and develop accompanying, unique learning materials.
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The Words: On Memory, Temporalities, and Exile
As part of their Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Zain is archiving narratives of political imprisonment and exile within Syria and the diaspora. They begin by tracing moments of exile within their family, which unfold into a continuum of experiences.
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Border Space of Violence and Struggle. Mapping the Polish-Belarusian Border
For her Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Inga is mapping both tangible and elusive examples of the current violence and struggles happening on the Polish-Belarusian border.
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Minority Voices - Rätten Till Berättelsen
For her Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Moa is creating workshop-circles in safe spaces for Swedish minorities to explore memories and thoughts through storytelling and other forms of social arts, like singing.
