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Educational Games as a Radical Tool A Project by Makouk The educational project proposed by the social enterprise Makouk, consists of two parts, the development of the card game and a workshop. By designing the card game Makouk aims to raise awareness on the activities that negatively impact our environment while re-imagining a different perspective on the relationship with the Earth. The workshop (in 3 governorates of Egypt) is intended to guide educators and community centres on how to use the game in the particular educational context. In Egypt, similarly to other parts of the Middle East, the idea of conservation and environmental activism is unknown and almost non-existent, despite pressing issues such as water shortages, extinction of species and environmental pollution, to name just a few. Not to mention the larger issues of marine degradation and the possibility of the entire Delta region being submerged under water due to rising sea levels as a direct result of global warming. The Middle East has a long history of living side-by-side and in cohesion with the environment. The Nile River gave ancient Egypt its life, creating a symbiotic relationship that was extremely fruitful. Modern Egypt is attempting to take control of that environment, but it is seeing devastating changes in both the environment and, more importantly, in people who believe they are the owners of the planet and animal life that surrounds them. In 2017, 40,000 Egyptians died because of pollution, the UN Environment Programme said. This progress, experts said, highlights the need to put the environment at the centre of the attention of the government and the general public. _++Outputs++_

3 day multi-purpose workshop with 6 experts from different disciplines including economics, environmental studies, political theory and anthropology

Reach: 6 experts 

Design and development of 500 card games in 20 days

2 game workshops in 2 international organizations

Reach: 10 participants

3 game workshops in 3 different community centers in 3 rural and urban governorates: Cairo, Alexandria, Giza

Reach: 30 facilitators in different community centers will be trained

_++Outcomes++_

Accessibility of an environmental awareness game in the market.

Environmental awareness of employees in the international organizations.

Game as a practical tool to raise environmental awareness for community centres.

Raising environmental awareness in the communities of 3 community centres in 3 different governorates of Egypt.

_++Impact++_

Create a chain of spreading awareness on environmental issues and concerns hopefully affecting the habits of individuals.

Encourage more educators to work in the field of environmental sustainability.

Give children (future generations) a tool that they can imagine and hopefully prepare for a better future scenario regarding planet earth.

Encourage entities to work and set goals for their carbon footprints.

Creating an understanding of the different environmental responsibilities as an individual, as a local system and global regulations. educators, community centers, international organizations, 12+ age group
Art Group 705 Next Generation Partnerships Art Group 705 was founded in Bishkek during the Tulip Revolution of 2005, when the oldest participants were 22 years old, and describe their mission as the integration of art into everyday life. The group’s name is deliberately meaningless, reflecting their interest in the theatre of the absurd, as well as the Kafkaesque situation they feel they find themselves in. Art Group 705 began as a group of theatre performers, performing on the street as well as in abandoned spaces such as parks and factories. Since 2010, the group has been developing animations in response to the Second Kyrgyz Revolution, and has become more involved in the local art scene. Since 2014 the group has co-organised the April Fools' Day, an artistic manifestation including artists from all over central Asia. Artists’ talks and discussions have become an important element in the activities of Group 705, and since 2016 they have expanded their field of interest to short film and children workshops. The group’s additional activities include a series of children’s workshops, and Olgon-Horhon, an annual festival of experimental cinema. development of an accessible interdisciplinary artistic language for comprehension of socio-political and personality processes through performances, animations and research for young artists.

● To support the artistic environment for youth in Central Asia in the field of contemporary and experimental art through the organization and holding of events such as exhibitions, film festivals, children's workshops, woodworking workshops.
Digitizing Cultural Magazines at the National Library of Yemen a project by Ramooz Foundation for the Arts and Cultural Development The Ramooz Foundation, based in Sanaa, Yemen, together with the National Library of Yemen, will count, catalogue and digitize the Library’s collection of ca. 30.000 Arts and Culture Magazines, dating back to the 1960s. This more contemporary heritage collection is currently under threat because of potential damage caused by the ongoing conflict situation in the country, and the poor conditions in which they are now kept. During this project, the staff of the National Library will be trained in scanning and digitization. Also, a website and database are developed to make the scanned documents available for the wider audience. This is particularly relevant, as the publication of these cultural magazines has stopped because of the conflict situation, and there is very little accessibility to this kind of information. Ramooz will also actively try to generate attention for this project and the collection through two organized seminars and talks, and a social media campaign. The project is contributing to the increase of accessibility of this historically and culturally relevant collection, and to the continuity of the availability of information on the arts and culture scene in Yemen. OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES

•	Ca. 3.000 volumes of cultural magazines counted, catalogued and digitized

•	Webpage and database on which the digitized volumes are accessible

•	2 organised talks and seminars

•	Social media campaign

•	Scanner available to the staff of the Library

•	Training on archiving and digitization for the staff of the National Library

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OUTCOMES

•	Wider accessibility to and awareness of a unique collection of cultural magazines, leading to a renewed interest in Yemeni culture.

•	Built capacity of the staff of the Library to digitally archive material

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Open Call for Proposals: Promotion and Preservation of Haitian Arts & Culture In collaboration with Cultural Heritage and Art Protection in Haiti Fund - Fondation des Fondateurs **The Prince Claus Fund announces an Open Call for proposals specifically aimed at cultural initiatives that foster, preserve and promote Haitian culture, in its broadest sense, with, where possible, a specific focus on Vodou art and culture. We invite individual artists, collectives or cultural organisations living, registered and working in Haiti, to present their ideas that seek preservation, appreciation and production of cultural works in Haiti.**

In a world where media plays an important role of shaping public’s perception of foreign countries, Haiti is often portrayed in association with poverty and disasters. This limited view of the country hides other diverse aspects of its society and communities. The everyday life of Haitians, their cultural practices and religious traditions often go unnoticed or untold. The Prince Claus Fund believes that culture and the arts of a country give a more nuanced picture of a place and its people. In Haiti, culture and arts have been a major player in showcasing the diversity of the country, its people and its cultural heritage.

Projects would be selected based on their quality, innovation, expected social impact and their relevance to the context. We especially encourage projects that give focus to the themes of Vodou practice, arts and culture.

**The Prince Claus Fund will support initiatives within the financial range of €15.000 – €20.000.**

The support will be allocated through an open call for proposals by the Prince Claus Fund, which will accept applications on a rolling basis. · Offer different perspectives on Haitian culture and Vodou than those usually shown in the media

· Encourage out of the box cultural projects by artists and cultural practitioners that re-interpret common (mis)conceptions within Haiti, and create space for multiple points of view;

· Stimulate and inspire communities to actively engage with cultural heritage;

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Damage Assessment Mission in Ghazni and Ningarhar Province a project by the Bureau for Reconstruction and Development As natural and man-made disasters come together in Afghanistan, there is no shortage of cultural heritage under threat. Recent fighting in Ghazni province (Central Afghanistan) and Ningarhar Province (East Afghanistan) has not only affected the cultural heritage , but has also made the sites difficult to access. The Taliban (Ghazni and Ningarhar) and the ISKP/ISIS (Ningarhar) control several areas and fighting with the Afghan government, supported by international forces, continues. The situation has become quite urgent, as many cultural heritage sites in the affected areas are on the verge of collapsing, such as the ancient towers of Ghazni City. The sites are important to the local community and have great architectural and historic value. An assessment of the damage done to the heritage and the value of the heritage to the local communities is needed. The Damage Assessment mission will undertake the following activities:

· Assess the cultural heritage affected by conflict or natural heritage, insofar as they are in safe and secure areas 

o This includes Ghazni City and the city of Jalalabad, as well as the Behsood and Surkhrod Districts

· The assessment will follow these criteria:

o The importance of the site to the community

o The level of damage and risk to the site

o Feasibility of reparation

o Community willingness and support for protection of local authorities
Response to Cultural Emergency – Torah Protection A project by Revival of Kurd’s Heritage Foundation (RKHO) The Revival of Kurd’s Heritage Foundation (RKHO), working in close coordination with the Sulaymaniyah Directorate of Antiquities, will carry out a project for the preservation of 25 Torah parchments dating approximately between the 17th and the 19th Century AD. These parchments, which are currently preserved at the Sulaymaniyah Museum in precarious storage conditions, represent valuable relics of the religious and cultural life of the Jewish community that inhabited Iraqi Kurdistan until the mid 20th Century. Humidity and insects, coupled with recurring earthquakes in the wider region, pose a threat to the preservation of these documents. Over the course of four months, RKHO’s staff will receive tailored training on disaster preparedness; will design and manufacture custom-made boxes; and will prepare and safely store the parchments in a dedicated space. - Train members of RKHO staff on Cultural Emergency Response and capacity building;

- Measure and store 25 Torah parchments in custom-made, labelled, and organized boxes at the Sulaymaniyah museum;

- Make the local community aware of the value and significance of the parchments in relation to the history of the region
GlobalGirl Media Digital Media Training Academy a project by Glasswing International GlobalGirl Media Digital Media Training Academy is a joint project by Glasswing Internationl and GlobalGirl Media, which is designed to give 4 weeks of digital media journalism training to young women, between ages 14-22, in Guatemala. Young participants will gain technical skills of creating content, as well as media literacy in order to learn ways of sharing their stories through digital media. Guatemala has one of the highest rates of femicide. Especially during the Civil War, 1960-1996, state driven sexual crime has been at high stake and its legacy still continues in today’s society. There are about 10,000 cases of reported rape per year, but the total number is likely much higher because of under-reporting due to social stigma. According to UN Women, the rate of impunity for femicide remains at around 98 percent and as Gabriela Torres - independent advisor - states, indigenous women like Mayan people suffer more from such social injustice and poverty and sexual harassment in public spaces.

Furthermore, the influence of media on political, social and economic life are undeniable and it has strong influence on establishing gender perspectives. The relationship between media and political parties was portrayed in 2015 by the report _Financiamiento de la Política en Guatemala_ (Financing of Politics in Guatemala) prepared by the _Comisión Contra la Impunidad en Guatemala_ (Commission Against Corruption in Guatemala - CICIG). This report highlights the importance of media in molding public opinion. In different sections, the document emphasises that radio and television have had more weight than print and digital media. ++Outputs:++ 

§ Digital Media Training for 15-20 girls, between ages 14-22. 

§ 4 weeks of training

§ Media professionals and journalists will be invited for mentoring and training

++Outcomes: ++

§ to increase the confidence of young women to discover their potential

§ to encourage young women for becoming leaders and active citizens in their communities

§ to represent young women better

§ to empower young women to act against violence and inequality in society, workplace and media

§ to train young women to become new GlobalGirl Media reporters and continue sharing content within a global media network. 

++Impact:++ 

§ to challenge mainstream media and the gender inequality in the industry. 

§ to change the formation of knowledge by media that stereotypes women and forms gender gaps within the society

§ to reduce vulnerabilities of women, the violence and the inequality they experience on a daily basis 15-20 girls and young women, ages 16-22
Documentary for Social Change a project by Kibrom Berhane, Furtuna Kahsay & Tesfagebriel Tekola Three journalists and professors from the Mekelle University hope to share the stories and knowledge gained from successful environmental conservation carried out by local farmers and environmentalists in the Tigray region. By training a team of journalists and journalism students to produce documentaries and short videos that engage with these case studies, the project looks to ensure the sustainability of their practices and educate their wider communities. Studies have suggested that the Tigray region of Ethiopia is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. In recent years, however, the region has boasted several exemplary land rehabilitation projects that have made significant progress in restoring degraded lands and improving food and water security. Despite this, the national media agenda does not consider the issue of the environment as a priority - a reason for this is in part due to a greater focus being placed on other socio-political issues but also due to a general lack of thorough environmental understanding among journalists in the region. This project aims to challenge that by ensuring stories, knowledge and skills from these indigenous conservation projects are shared and awareness is amplified by creating a pool of journalists, environmentalists, and students that are equipped to tell stories that can positively impact local communities through documentaries, blogs, and online campaigns. _++Outputs++_

3 training sessions on environmental documentary production and environmental discourses. Reach: 10 professional journalists and 15 student journalists (of whom 10 will be females)

Four 25 minute documentary films and five short videos produced by the project coordinators and trainees which show exemplary accomplishments of local environmentalists.

Reach: 1000+ community members of four provinces in Tigray through screenings

Blog dedicated to environmental issues that will publish one article a week over the course of the year from regular contributions from writers, student-journalists, and professional journalists.

Bi-monthly commentaries on environment-related issues written by the project coordinators for local mainstream media over the course of the year.

_++Outcomes++_

Increased environmental awareness amongst local communities, including the efficiency of local knowledge and skills for environmental conservation.

Increased communication regarding environmental topics on online media platforms and both the blog and social channels.

_Impact _

In the long term this project hopes to foster new generation of journalists who are educated and prepared to take on environmental issues in their journalistic practice, making it a part of the dominant Ethiopian media discourse and ensuring local communities’ work is recognised and inspires others. student and professional journalists, rural communities in the Tigray region
CRIA, Asociacion Creando Redes Independientes y Artisticas Prince Claus Fund Network Partners CRIA – Asociacion Creando Redes Independientes y Artisticas (members: Grupo Etcetera (the International Errorist Movement), SubCoop, HEKHT Libros, Cumbiemos el Mundo, Milena Caserola, Experiencia Hiedra, among others).

CRIA is a collective of collectives / a transdisciplinary non-profit association. Through this network partnership CRIA aims to develop an educational network of cultural organizations through the creation of a temporary trans-disciplinary educational platform (CRIATURA 2017) based on the defence of fundamental rights and the arts. Through this network partnership CRIA proposes to develop an educational network of cultural organizations through the creation of a temporary trans-disciplinary educational platform based on the defense of fundamental rights and the arts, called CREATURA 2017.
Sin 349 a project by Abel Gonzalez Fernandez SIN 349 is a documentary series of short videos (between 3 and 5 minutes each) promoting cultural rights in the young and emerging scene of the artistic and cultural field in Cuba. It takes as its starting point a letter signed by more than 150 artists, mainly young people, in opposition to Decree 349, and attempts to show recent productions in tension with Cuba's cultural policy. Decree 349 was signed into law by new Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel in April 2018, and came into effect in December of that year. The law institutionalises the control of independent (non-state funded) art and culture and establishes violations for artistic services that are not regulated and recognised by the official cultural institutions in Cuba. The project takes as its starting point an open letter of the same name signed by 150 Cuban artists, mostly young people. This project will in part serve as a record of this and a way of communicating the situation of young Cuban artists to Cubans outside the cultural sphere, as well as to the rest of the world. _++Outputs++__ – 40 video interviews published (one per week) on the digital platform Vimeo, starting in September 2019. _

_++Outcomes++__ – to produce a shared audiovisual archive of young intellectuals and artists working in Cuba today. _

_++Impact++__ – to contribute to the advance of cultural freedom and freedom of expression in Cuba._ young artists in Cuba and abroad
Sustainable Environmental Education Project A project by EnvaTechs EnvaTechs wants to make Jordanian youth more aware of environmental problems facing the region and their potential future impact through the use of innovative learning methods and immersive technologies. VR headsets will allow teachers, students and other stakeholders such as educators and specialists from NGOs, educational institutes and ministries in Amman to view high-quality visualizations that will encourage personal behaviour changes towards the environment. Energy and water supply, desertification, waste management and the loss of biodiversity are some of the most pressing environmental concerns facing Jordan today. In a region that already suffers from a severe scarcity of natural resources, climate change is also directly affecting the water and agricultural sectors. There are notable wrong practices by locals that harm the environment but also a lot of potential to enact change in the current poor environmental situation. Seeing environmental education as an untapped resource in combating environmental challenges in the region, EnvaTechs hopes to increase the awareness of the local population - in particular the younger generation - about such issues in order to foster the development of positive environmental conservation behaviour changes. _++Outputs++_

The EnvaTechs team will host 10-18 workshops (one per school) that showcase an environmental VR experience for students in formal schools in Amman.

Reach: Each workshop will host 20 students.

20-36 number of teachers (two per school) will be provided with training in order to guide the VR experience.

A cloud platform will be created for schools to access all materials associated with the VR experience.

EnvaTechs will work with 20 students on a school competition initiative that aims to create a new positive change toward the environment.

EnvaTechs will also hold 25 VR sessions for other local stakeholders, including educators and specialists from NGOs, educational institutes and ministries.

_Outcomes_

The VR experience will improve behaviour towards the environment in the students who participate.

Within 3 months of the workshop implementation, at least 25% of the students will develop a deeper sense of social responsibility.

Teachers' skills and abilities will be developed through using interactive pedagogy.

_Impact_

New patterns of behaviour towards the environment in individuals, groups, and society as a whole in Jordan, with a focus on protecting and preserving the environment through practices at school, home and in local neighbourhoods.

Active participation and increased emotional intelligence, cognitive skills, efficacy and responsibility of students towards the environment and society. students, teachers, NGOs and ministries