KRE-AKT (Creative Activism) support program, which took place for the second time this year with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Turkey Office and the execution of Impact Hub Istanbul, aims to contribute to existing or new projects that can be developed within the framework of the main theme of reducing polarization and discrimination, to build impact-oriented and sustainable models through creative methods.
IN COOPERATION WITH THE FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION
Creative Activism
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application process has ended
The application period of the KRE-AKT Programme between 28 September – 15 October has ended. If you are interested in applying for the next round of the program, please fill out the form below so that we can keep you informed.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Focus Areas
The second phase of the program, aims to contribute to existing or new projects that can be developed within the framework of the main theme of reducing polarization and discrimination to build impact-oriented and sustainable models through creative methods.
In the first phase of the program, the focus was on supporting the potential of using digital tools for egalitarian and inclusive ideas against the use of digital tools in the production of content based on discrimination, marginalization, hatred, polarization, violence and abuse.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Offered supports
To 12 projects to be selected under the program,
– Trainings and workshops on developing creative impact models and advocacy activities
– 2-day physical bootcamp process where ideas will be projected and modeled
– Network development support: Opportunity to join the networks of Impact Hub Istanbul and Friedrich Naumann Foundation
– Visibility support (podcast channels etc.)
– Network support (bringing together people, organizations and experts who will increase the impact)
– Enterprise support for the implementation phase up to 50 thousand TL per project to 2 teams to be selected at the closing event.
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Who can apply?
The program is open to applications from all individuals or teams who are interested in making the problems of polarization and discrimination visible and what they can do to contribute to the solution of this problem.
The program is open to everyone however, it aims to reach,
✓ Employees of the media and communication sector,
✓ Workers in the creative field (independents, artists, etc.)
✓ To activists,
✓ Communities, initiatives,
✓ Civil society organizations.
Impact of the program
In its second term, KRE-AKT has received 180 applications and 22 projects have been supported so far. The 10 projects supported in the first phase of the program received training on developing advocacy and activism strategies in creative industries, communication and the use of digital communication tools within the framework of a social impact-oriented and participatory approach within a 3-week training process.
180
NUMBER OF APPLICATION
17
NUMBER OF SUPPORTED PROJECTS
First Term Winners
UBIQ Collective, aims to contribute to the formation of the memory of the movement by conveying the history of struggle, culture and language of the LGBTI+ movement in the context of LGBTI+ rights and freedom of expression through a board game.
Kız Başına Art Gallery, utilizes the power of art to contribute to ending gender inequality in the art world and to draw attention to other areas of inequality.
