Action Projects - USA
Our community takes action to defend democratic values around the world. Explore our Fellows' Action Projects here.
In the 11 months following the on-site Fellowship program, our Fellows work on their Action Project: an independent venture focused on promoting democratic values in their own communities. Action Projects are as diverse as Humanity in Action Fellows. Fellows apply their new knowledge and perspectives to the communities they impact—in whatever format they find meaningful. The Humanity in Action community is a great resource for getting support—be it with contacts, experience or good advice. Click here for short films featuring a selection of our Senior Fellows' Action Projects.
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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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Soulful Seeds: Cultivating Community Through Food and Film
For her Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Brittany is presenting a transformative project that cultivates community connections through agriculture, food, and film.
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Chronicles of the Perfect Fascist Village
For his Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Héctor is opening up an intergenerational conversation about the past, about the unstable quality of history and memory.
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Beyond 48
For his Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Cruz is producing podcast conversations on post-1950 Black British history, seeking to better understand the inherited Black legacies to provide insight into Blackness in modern Britain.
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Fighting Falsehoods, Breaking Barriers, & Building Bridges from Coast-to-Coast
For his Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Mohammed is connecting fellows of Abrahamic House across faith through two in-person gatherings in Washington DC following the 2024 US elections.
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YAN YANA: Creating Participatory Spaces for Remembrance, Music and Culture
For her Democracy Fellowship Action Project, Melissa is transforming the successful festival concept into a sustainable organization, creating enduring structures.
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Loneliness and Politically Conscious Youth: How Young People Find Support and Community While Tackling Societal Issues
This initiative is focused on addressing the challenges of loneliness and isolation among politically conscious youth. Through research, dialogue, and creative outreach, the project aims to raise awareness, provide valuable resources, and foster meaningful connections. It offers insights into the impacts of loneliness within activist spaces and beyond while encouraging empathy, solidarity, and emotional resilience.
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Srebrenica Flower, Part of Our Heritage
'Srebrenica Flower, Part of Our Heritage' is a project dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Using the symbol of the Srebrenica Flower, it explores personal and collective experiences of loss, resilience, and remembrance.