In the framework of Celebrating Our Diversity programme, the Anna Lindh Foundation network in Sweden launched the second edition of Actions for Diversity funding opportunity to its network members to implement actions that promote intercultural dialogue, diversity and more inclusive societies.
During the open call, we received 22 proposals from 21 network members and 1 application from the non-member organisation Nema Problema. Three proposals oulinted a joint collaboration with other network members.
The following organisations received the support:
1. bMECTE* (Simrishamn)
Activity: What now?! Life Action Role Playing Game with youth
Two workshops with school children and youth, who will take part in a simulated game where they play as refugees. Starting with them having successfully navigated a long and treacherous path, they have finally arrived in Greece and need to find a place to settle down. But what is the best option? What way is safest? And how do you actually move through Europe to get where you hope to get?
City: Simrishamn and Malmö
Amount: 10,000 SEK
* Collaboration with Department of Cultura and Leisure, Simrishamn municipality
2. Ungdomsfronten (Södertälja)
Activity: Deliberation workshop for students at Umeå University
A workshop for youth to reflect on important social and cultural issues. The workshop aims to encourage dialogue and understanding between students from different backgrounds, allowing them to think critically and contribute to building more inclusive and respectful communities.
City: Umeå
Amount: 10,000 SEK
3. Proqvi (Ekeby)
Activity: Come, Join, Lead!
A series of workshops for second generation migrant youth on culture planning and administration.
City: Helsingborg
Dates: 15, 16, 22 and 23 March
Amount: 12,000 SEK
4. Well-being Lab (Malmö)
Activity: Urban Oasis: Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body in the Heart of Malmö
A series of workshops designed to restore balance and promote self-care, including guided meditation, journaling, heartfulness practices, holistic embodiment techniques, and a special session on burnout prevention.
City: Malmö
Date: 10 - 11 March. Free entrance.
Amount: 8,000 SEK
5. Creative Insights Studio (Helsingborg)
Activity: Middle Ground: Diversity & Inclusion in work space
A 1-day seminar addressing systemic barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplaces in Helsingborg, that aims to create meaningful dialogue among key stakeholders by connecting civil society organizations, businesses, recruiters, and policymakers. Researchers and experts from business and civil society will discuss challenges and best practices for creating inclusive workplaces and participants will be encouraged to discuss and co-create recommendations for diversity and inclusion strategies.
City: Helsingborg
Date: 13 March
Amount: 12,000 SEK
6. Roteract Club Malmö-Lund International
Activity: Stories That Unite
The event will address themes of migration, diversity, and inclusion through the screening of a film that is centred around these topics. Participants will then be encouraged to share their reflections and discuss how the film’s themes relate to their own experiences. This event will foster greater understanding and empathy among participants from different cultural backgrounds and will help strengthen connections between community members and local organizations.
City: Malmö
Date: 6 March at 16.00. Free entrance.
Amount: 8,000 SEK
7. Assyrian Monitor for Human Rights (Norrköping)
Activity: Concert from the Middle East
An oriental music event in Motala focusing on Middle Eastern music and singing (Assyrian, Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish, Armenian). A band of five musicians and singers will perform a number of songs that the audience will be encouraged to dance to.
City: Motala
Date: 30 March 2025. Free entrance.
Amount: 12,000 SEK
8. Ögonblicksteatern
Activity: Tillsammans mot ofrivillig ensamhet (Together against involuntary loneliness)
A lecture and workshop focusing on youth loneliness. In collaboration with BRIS, Ögonblicksteatern will develop methods for engaging young people. They will then incorporate their experiences into a theatre production premiering in October 2025.
City: Umeå
Date: 27 March at 09.00 - 15.00 CET
Amount: 9,000 SEK
9. Världen finns här (Göteborg) & LärOlika (Stockholm)
Activity: Bridging Worlds for Better Learning
Världen finns här and LärOlika are collaborating to facillitate workshops and meetings between employees and SFI (Swedish for immigrants) students in order to promote meaningful exchanges that enhance communication and broaden perspectives. Through workshops with Kivra and Impact Hub, they aim to incorporate diverse perspectives into design and social innovation, creating lasting model for inclusive, collaborative learning.
City: Gothenburg and Stockholm
Date: 1 February (workshop with Impact Hub)
Amount: 11,000 SEK
10. Support Group Network* (Vännersborg)
Activity: Kulturmuren
City: Gothenburg
Dates: Language circles on 16, 19 and 23 February at 18.00. Wellbeing sessions with Zeina Coaching company on 20 and 26 February. Visit to the Natural History Museum on 15 February. Cultural event on 9 March.
Amount: 12,000 SEK
* collaboration with Zeina Coaching Company
11. Transeuropa Halles - International Resource Office (Lund)
Activity: training for cultural actors in Lund with focus on diversity
A workshop on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for cultural organisations in Lund based on the Cultural Transformation Movement (CTM) project and in collaboration with Lund Municipality's Culture Department. By addressing key DEI topics like anti-racism, accessibility, and policy design, this initiative aims to initiate a long-term process for strengthening DEI in Lund's cultural sector.
City: Lund
Date: 26 March at 09 - 12 CET
Amount: 10,000 SEK
12. Fryshuset, Tillsammans för Sverige (Stockholm)
Activity: LIVEPODD Unga frågor Sveriges religiösa företrädare. Tro och samhälle
City: Stockholm
Dates: 24 February at 18.00 - 20.00 CET, 10 March at 18.00 - 20.00, and 24 March at 18.00 - 20.00.
Amount: 12,000 SEK
Note: dates of each activity will be announced before mid-February
For queries, please contact the ALF Swedish network coordinator Rasha Shaaban.
This call is financed by the Swedish Ministry of Culture, Anna Lindh Foundation and the European Commission.
(photo by Amer Kapetanovic)