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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Naomi van Kleef: Rooted in Rituals: research lab
Naomi initiated a research-based project to explore interreligious encounters and the meanings of rituals in contemporary society. Her motivation arose from daily experiences with misconceptions, stereotypes, and discomfort around religion, both in her personal life and in broader social contexts. With tensions around faith often simmering below the surface, she asked herself: What conditions are needed to make space for open, curious, and brave interreligious dialogue? To begin answering this, she created a zine titled Ritual Letters, a personal and poetic reflection on rituals. This later expanded into a collaborative research lab at Buitenplaats Brienenoord, where she engaged artists, makers, and thinkers in exploring how rituals shape identity, memory, and community.
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Zoé Stylios - Colonialism in French Education: A Forgotten Topic
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Who Is That Muslim Woman?
Maryam Abdelalim observed how Islamophobia has been rising in the political atmosphere of the Netherlands and particularly how hijabi's were being unjustly censorsed and stereotyped. In response, she created a safe space for women to share their own stories. Her Action Project culminated in the event Who Is The Muslim Woman?, held at Pakhuis de Zwijger as part of the Diaspora Dialogues Series.
