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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The Refugees
Humanity in Action Senior Fellow Sara Ridder collaborates with young refugees living in Denmark to tell their story.
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Radio Transit
The Radio Transit is a tool for free expression that connects refugees inside camps and hosting facilities with the rest of the world.
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To Those Who Die at Our Borders
A photo series, embedded in an online-project, that raises awareness for the continuing humanitarian crisis at the EU-borders
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Conflict Kitchen (Kuchnia Konfliktu)
Conflict Kitchen (Kuchnia Konfliktu) is a socially-involved restaurant co-created with refugees which serves dishes from those regions which are currently in the midst of war.
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Queer Iftar
Queer Muslim Berliners/refugees came together to break fast during Ramadan, as a moment of oneness and community.
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Hands of Gold
Refugee widows held sewing classes for the beneficiaries of the Gaziantep Care and Rehabilitation Center for Syrian Widows
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Democracy Day, EU and the Refugee Crisis
Senior Fellow Madeeha Mehmood took what she learned from her John Lewis Fellowship and created educational simulations for high school students back in Denmark, enlightening them about democracy, compromise, and the power of media and activists. She strives to light a "fire in their eyes."
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ROMA – A Discussion of Diversity and the Treatment of Minorities
Senior Fellow Sahra Josephine Hjorth created ROMA – A Discussion of Diversity and the Treatment of Minorities, which is an online course that teaches about structural racism and contemporary discrimination of Roma people in Europe as well as about the dreams and expectations of Roma youth.
