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Belgium

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Belgium

The Belgian network of the Anna Lindh Foundation brings together organisations active in the fields of education, art, culture, migration, human rights and media, as well as universities and "think tanks". Youth and culture are strongly represented within the national network.

The Compagnie des Nouveaux Disparus coordinates the network which is composed of 102 member associations. The Belgian network works to create platforms, find ways of sharing and highlight international connections. The activities take the form of community tours, during which the meeting of members and the head of the network is essential. In addition, members are regularly invited to participate in voluntary events. An opportunity for an organisation to get their name out to a wider public at events organised by the Nouveaux Disparus.

The network is represented throughout Belgium and boasts Dutch, French, English and German-speaking members. The network is skilled in digital and technological aspects, has strong cultural connections with the Arab world and various organisations and institutions wishing to establish international and intercultural exchanges.

Internal Rules
Éducation
Villes
Média
Culture
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Bishara Khader

Belge d’origine palestinienne, Dr Bichara Khader est professeur émérite à l'Université catholique de Louvain et fondateur du Centre d'études et de recherche sur le monde arabe contemporain. Il a été membre du groupe des hauts experts sur la politique étrangère...

Education
Cities
Media
Culture
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Bishara Khader

Dr Bichara Khader is Belgian of Palestinian origin. He is Professor Emeritus at the Catholic University of Louvain and Founder of the Study and Research Centre on the Contemporary Arab World. He has been member of the Group of High...

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Education
Culture
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bodymapping

Body-mapping as a research method

Karin Hannes is a professor at the Faculty of Social Science of the Catholic University Leuven. Her article on Body Mapping appeared in Sociologie Magazine. Body-mapping is a data collection and analysis process in which research participants design a life-size...

Brussels African Art Center

National Network
بلجيكا
Address

Avenue Palmerstrom 2
1000 Brussels
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Telephone
+33 6 23 39 51 67
E-Mail
sandra.agbessi@baacenter.org
E-Mail (2)
project-coordinator@baacenter.org
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2021
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

BAAC is a non-profit association incorporated in 2022. The directors are Fabien Marie & Olivier Renson. The advisory committee is made up of 11 influential people (see brochure). Our annual budget is approximately EUR 100,000. Our sources of funding Sources of funding: subsidies, sponsorship, donations, recipes. Our methods of action are : Publishing, Research Centre, Documentations & Archives, Cultural Meditation, Young Ambassadors, Residencies, Events, Mentoring & Masterclasses. Our main partners are : InExca, SNCB, TETRA AFRICA, COCOF Commission Communautaire française, Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles, Minisistère de la Culture de la République Togolaise, Prométhéa, AAC55, Africa Film Festival, Claes Gallery, Inside_Out Gallery, LAB.AN, MUS Africa, Palais de Lomé, ASAKAN, ON ART, LE NOUVEAU REPORTER.

Mission and Objectives

Our aim is to explore the creative cross-fertilisation resulting from deep and complex interactions between individuals, cultures and values, in order to bring to the fore unique and hitherto unseen visual and visual works. The Brussels African Art Center is a protean contemporary art centre open to Africa and its influences. Various artistic projects and cultural programmes will be devised and offered to the public. Afro-descendant, Belgian, European and non-African artists who approach and question Africa through their artistic approach will also be invited and integrated into the Centre's programming.

In BAAC's view, the creation of an art center today (both its vision and its missions) must be approached in the light of societal and socio-cultural changes, as well as current economic and political mutations, all of which are synergistically upending the world of contemporary creation and the universe that surrounds it, modes of consumption and cultural usage. The art world is entering a new era, which represents a unique opportunity to re-imagine the territories of art. With this paradigm shift in mind, we have decided to revisit the concept of the art centre to create a resolutely new, agile structure of artistic representation, interconnected with globalised Africa and the rest of the world. A structure in tune with the needs of the pan-African creative scene, market players and audiences of all generations.

B.A.A.C's missions are focused and coherent. They revolve around the current and future needs of artists, audiences and market players; three inseparable and permanent components of contemporary artistic creation :

1) Propulsor of Artists & Creators
To transform the pan-African artistic fabric by developing a tailor-made support service for established artists and young creators.
This offer will enable them to benefit from high-quality advice, training, mentoring, networking, operational support, promotion and dissemination, enabling them to make a lasting impact on the global artistic landscape. This offer will enable them to benefit from high-quality advice, training, mentoring, networking, operational support, promotion and dissemination, enabling them to make a lasting impact on the global artistic landscape.

2) Cultural Mediation & Archiving
To encourage dialogue between artists, their works and audiences by setting up specific cultural mediation programmes aimed at raising awareness and forging knowledge of Pan-African contemporary creation on a large scale. This work will be made possible thanks to (1) the conservation of documentary resources relating to B.A.A.C's exhibitions and artistic projects, including archival sources, and (2) free access for all.

3) Facilitator
To create bridges between artists - creators, curators, gallery owners, collectors, buyers and all other players from the private and public sectors. To open up the art market and become a genuine interface of facilitation and trust for all parties.

Main Projects / Activities

We have 8 departments: Publishing, Research Centre, Documentation & Archives, Cultural Meditation, Young Ambassadors, Residencies, Events, Mentoring & Masterclasses (see brochure for details).
These are our next projects:
- Unveiling, B.A.A.C's inaugural evening and publication of Gopal Dagnogo's book.
- Capture(s)" by Derrick Ofosu Boateng (2023), Viewing Room #02
- Faces & Tales" by Nù Barreto, Solo show & programme
- Mwézé', Tribute to film-maker Dieudonné Mwézé Ngangura
- Une recherche sans fin" by Jorge Luis Álvarez Pupo (2024), Viewing Room #03
- Restore" by Jean-Pierre Muller & Aimé Mpané, Biennale de Dakar't 2024
- Africa +" Xpo - Sale in aid of Unitlife, sponsored by Philippe Douste Blazy, Cannes May 2024
- Confrontations", Sadikou Oukpedjo, Nù Barreto, Monica Musoni & Luc Vleugels, Venice 2024
- Lita Cerqueira, Solo show in collaboration with Ricardo Fernandes, guest curator
- Résidence 0 + guests , Restitution, presentation, meetings, talks, debates and screenings
- African Elections" by Abel Brutus, Viewing Room #04
- "Design + Africa" Kossi Aguessy, Kool Koor, Ola-dele Kuku & Hicham Lahlou
- "Multitudes", Panorama of contemporary African creation, guest curator: Catherine Goffeau

The most important projects are our presence at the two biennials in Venice and Dakar.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can serve as active supporters of the ALF's activities, promoting them among our network and beyond.
Our willingness to initiate and lead collaborative projects will add value to the ALF Network in Belgium, fostering intercultural dialogue through joint efforts. Acting as a bridge between Belgian cultural organizations and partners from the Mediterranean, we aim to facilitate cross-cultural exchanges and connections, strengthening the network's regional reach. With an extensive network of partners, professional artists, scientists, and talents, we can provide valuable resources and expertise to contribute to the success of the network's initiatives. In addition to ideas and connections, we offer tangible support by providing logistical assistance, including space, materials, curation, documentation, and archives for the efficient execution of ALF Network activities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are genuinely aligned with the values and mission of the ALF, making it a natural fit for our organization's goals and principles.
Our strong interest in collaborative opportunities with like-minded organizations is driven by the belief that working together can achieve more significant and lasting impacts. We are confident that our dynamic approach, ongoing projects, and unwavering passion for intercultural dialogue will be a valuable addition to the ALF, aligning seamlessly with its mission and objectives. We are interested in ALF programmes and grants, particularly those related to artists' mobility and youth engagement, which will enable us to expand our intercultural dialogue initiatives. As a young organization, our membership in the ALF Network represents a scalable approach for growth and underscores our long-term commitment to intercultural dialogue through art. One of our exciting new initiatives, the Young Ambassadors Programme, is designed to flourish during our mandate within the ALF, making this a strategic partnership for its development and impact.

معلومات إضافية
Contact (1) Full Name
Sandra Agbessi
Job Title
Co-founder
Head of the organisation
Sandra Agbessi
Contact (2) Full Name
Léa Hetz
Job Title (2)
Collaborator

Catholic University College Limburg/Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg dept SAW

National Network
بلجيكا
Address

Agoralaan Gebouw B, bus 7, 3590 Diepenbeek
Hasselt
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Telephone
0032 11288270
Fax
0032 11288279
E-Mail
Gerard.gielen@khlim.be
E-Mail (2)
gerardgielen@telenet.be
Mobile Phone
0032 476217042
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Research
  3. Youth and education
General Information
1. We are an university of professional education, university college called. The department is social-agogical work. We are situated in a rural area but we have an expertise in the training of social educators (university of professional education). The students are going to work with disabled people, with youth at risk and with immigrants. We have some students with special needs in our school (deaf student, student with spina bifida) and are focusing explicit to students with immigrant backgrounds. At this moment we have 3 adult immigrant students (in the adult Stuwerproject)and 9 immigrant students in the ordinary education. 2. We have a budget for university for about 6000 students and 600 staff members. In our department 700 students and 53 staff members 3. We receive funding from the national government ministry of education. 4. We have a lot of experience with European Grundtvig projecten
Mission and Objectives

Higher education (bachelor degree) for social educators.

Main Projects / Activities

University activities in training and education and in surveys and investigation about several topics i.c. multicultural topics
Ex: http://www.gelijkekansenhogeronderwijs.behttp://www.huwelijkenmigratie…

Contact (1) Full Name
Gerard Gielen
Head of the organisation
Dr. Joke Maes

CCJM (centre de la culture judéo-marocaine)

National Network
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Address

127 rue Franz Merjay
1050 Brussels
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Telephone
+32477291043
E-Mail
prdahan@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. Religion
General Information
The CCJM, located Brussels, has been created in 2006. The CCJM is the result of a work of twenty years collecting an exceptional historical heritage, from the point of view of a reflection constantly deepened and renewed over experiences lived by its founder Paul Dahan, psychoanalyst. The CCJM is an non-profit organization composed of a museum (located now in the Jewish Museum of Belgium, a library and a photo library. The Center organizes activities among professionals and other people interested in intercultural dialogue. The members of the board of directors are Paul Dahan (president) and Christophe Sokal (administrateur) and his children Maxime Dahan, Clara Dahan, Alicia Dahan (administrateur). The seat of the association is 127 rue Franz Merjay 1150, Brussels, Belgium.
Mission and Objectives

The Center has been organizing exhibitions and other events, in Belgium and all over Europe, focusing on the historical and cultural experience of the Jews of Morocco, which has been forged during two thousand of years in a particular context of multiculturalism.
We also participated to exhibitions in recent years all over the world (in Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Paris, Limoges, Rabat, Lisbon, ...) as well as to studies and conferences on the culture of Jews in Morocco and Jewish-Muslim relations addressed to a wide audience, including schools and universities. The impact of these events, among people and in the media in Belgium, Morocco, France and the Netherlands, encourage us to intensify such activities, whether in cooperation with other institutions or autonomously. For this work of awareness, illustration and interpretation, the Center has a museum, a library and a photo library. An Internet site makes it possible to visualize the collection of objects, bibliographical information and archival documents.

Main Projects / Activities

The CCJM is currently preparing at the Jewish Museum in Brussels an exhibition for minimum 2 years on the topic of "Plural Identities, the example of cohabitation of Jewish and Muslim communities in Morocco". The project is arising at a time when the question of identities in a country is strongly influenced by its multicultural components. The exhibition which will take place from May 2019 will expose the steps of life in the two large communities living in Morocco (birth, integration / ritual passage, wedding and death). The objective is to give answers to questions from the young generation especially, by creating relationship to their roots, culture, and citizenship. This project is part of a continuation of actions already undertaken by the CCJM. Our activities now extend in collaboration with the Jewish Museum of Brussels, which our Center has integrated as a permanent partner. Our Hirsch-Dahan collections will be used to continue our cultural and educational mission.

Contact (1) Full Name
Paul Dahan
Job Title
President of CCJM
Head of the organisation
Paul Dahan
Contact (2) Full Name
Christophe Sokal
Job Title (2)
Administrator of CCJM

CEJI - A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe

National Network
بلجيكا
Address

Bruxelles
Brussels
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Telephone
+32 2 344 3444
Fax
+32 2 344 6735
E-Mail
ceji@ceji.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1991
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Religion
  5. Youth and education
General Information
1. Board, Director + 5 staff + 1/2 voluneteers 2. 466.000€ 3. Sources of fund: EU, Ford Foundation, the Dutch Jewish Humanitarian Fund, the Hanadiv Charitable Foundation, Private donors, Membership fees (members of General Assembly) 5. Partners include: The Belgian branch of the International League of Jewish Women, Islam and Citizenship, Netherlands. The Multifaith Centre, Derby UK, Islamic Christian Study Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark , Partners Bulgaria Foundation.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: CEJI - A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe stands with individuals and organisations of all religions, cultures and backgrounds to promote a diverse and inclusive Europe. Objectives: Delivering diversity education, facilitating and contributing to networks, enhancing inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue, advocacy at a European level and facilitating Jewish participation.

Main Projects / Activities

CEJI delivers diversity education to empower people to fight prejudice and discrimination, and provides education and training to develop respect for diversity and skills needed to succeed in a multicultural Europe. CEJI works through national and European networks to address the needs of schools, youth and public authorities. CEJI assists and contributes to networks to combat all forms of discrimination by facilitating ACODDEN (A Classroom of Difference™ Diversity Education Network) and plays a supporting role in the youth network EPTO (European Peer Training Organisation). By coordinating and guiding the European Platform for Jewish Muslim Cooperation, CEJI enhances interfaith and intercultural dialogue and understanding between Muslim and Jewish communities. CEJI actively contributes to European policy-making processes dealing with antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination and diversity education through lobbying at European level Facilitating the involvement of Jewish communities CEJI empower local Jewish organisations to become more interculturally and internationally active.

Contact (1) Full Name
Stefanie Lecesne
Head of the organisation
Robin Sclafani

CEMO

National Network
بلجيكا
Address

Rue de Parme 86
Saint Gilles
1060 Bruxelles
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Telephone
+32(0)2 533 05 60
E-Mail
cemo@cemoasbl.be
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1978
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

L’Aide à la Jeunesse organise une aide spécialisée sous différentes formes qui est supplétive à l’aide générale. C’est-à-dire qu’elle vient s’ajouter à l’aide générale apportée par exemple par les CPAS, qu’elle vient en plus.

Les services AMO (Actions en Milieu Ouvert) s’inscrivent dans une logique préventive, c’est-à-dire qu’au lieu de se concentrer sur les manifestations des difficultés, l’AMO s’attache à découvrir le contexte de ces manifestations afin de prévenir des problématiques comparables ou l’aggravation de telles situations. Cette aide se réalise principalement au travers de deux axes d’intervention, l’axe individuel et l’axe communautaire, dans le cadre de l’application du décret du 4 mars 1991.Des actions collectives sont également développées ponctuellement.

Cette politique de prévention a pour objectif de donner le droit à chacun de vivre dignement, de promouvoir la réinsertion du jeune dans la société, d’éviter le placement et d’éviter la judiciarisation dans la mesure du possible.

Mission and Objectives

- des entretiens individuels et familiaux à la maison, au CEMO ou ailleurs ;
- la réalisation d’un bilan de la situation et l’évaluation des difficultés ;
- la création ou la dynamisation du réseau autour du jeune ;
- l’aide apportée à la famille pour que l’enfant puisse sortir d’institution ;
- des informations sur les droits et sur les services sociaux pour que jeunes et familles puissent se défendre ;
- des interpellations et des conseils généraux aux pouvoirs politiques et administratifs pour que les choses changent.

Main Projects / Activities

- Service Jeunesse - CPAS
- Aides individuelles : L’une des missions est de recevoir tout type de demande, de l’analyser et de la traiter, voire de l’orienter. Le travail d’accompagnement individuel peut se faire au sein des bureaux du CEMO. Pour nous rendre le plus accessible possible, nous travaillons également dans différents milieux de vie du jeune : à la maison, à l’école, dans son institution, etc.
- Les Actions collectives et communautaires
- Projets communautaires

Contact (1) Full Name
Olivier Gatti
Job Title
Directeur
Head of the organisation
Olivier Gatti