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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European Future of BiH - Deconstructing the Accession process of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The “European Future of BiH” project addresses the need for clearer and factual information about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European Union accession process, especially for young citizens.
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Instilling Empathy: Healing and Justice in Post-Genocide Rwanda
As her Action Project, Rebecca Mironko created a digital exhibition exploring empathy and justice after the 1994 Rwandan genocide through historical and intergenerational lenses.
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Pleasure talks Guff-Gaff series
As her Action Project, Anukriti provides space for Nepali youths to talk all about sex, pleasure, politics, and Nepali culture.
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AwareBnb: From Tourist Hotspots to Quiet Corners
For their Humanity in Action Project, Varisa Tanti and Maja Bogojevic explored the impact of short-term accommodation rentals.
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Chicago in Motion: The Past, Present, and Future of Transit Equity in Chicago
William's project dives into the transit (in)equity in Chicago, using mapping, data, and storytelling to envision a brighter transit future.
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STREE: South Asians Talking About Reproductive Education and Empowerment
STREE offered an intergenerational virtual conversation space for dialogue about issues at the intersection of South Asian identity and womanhood.
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Crip Poetry in Bed
Crip Poetry in Bed is a series of (written in bed) poetry readings discussing themes of chronic pain and illness, disability, and the medical-industrial complex.
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Romani Lil: Roma Language Mini Dictionary
This project focuses on creating a mini dictionary of the Romani language, complete with translations into the BHS (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian) languages. By documenting and sharing the rich linguistic heritage of the Roma people, Bosnia and Herzegovina's largest national minority, the aim is to challenge stereotypes, raise awareness, and promote greater social inclusion.
