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ClubtureHR (program exchange), Clubture’s regional initiative, internet portal www.kulturpunkt.hr, Clubture Forum&Festival

Our main projects and ativities are: 1. The Living Room mamagement - coordination with a common/joint programmes, services for visitors and Rojc organisations,  cultural and social events, educational programs and public meetings. 2. Open Platform Rojc coordination 3. Making Space for Active Community - partnership project with KaMatrix and Savez udruga Operacija Grad, Grad Zagreb i Grad Pula, financed from IPA 4. The Origin of Spaces - Erasmus + project in partnering with Darwin Eco Sistem, Bordeux, LX Factory, Lisbon, Borough of Lewisham, Capture Art and Crative Projcets, London and ZAWP, Bilbao 5. Social Etrepreneurship Generator - funded from ESF and realized in partnership with Molekula, Rijeka. 6. European Voluntary Service programe 7. Co-governance in The Rojc Coordination joint governing body

Zagrebi ! Festival
'talks about subject what is better to keep quiet. For now.'
Zagrebi ! festival is multidisciplinary festival with lectures, performing and visual art. Every year we choose other subject and building program in different media with common denominator. All subject we choose are provocative and touching our political and artistic establishment in open wounds.

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MOTEL TROGIR- campaign for the preservation of the mid 20th century architecture in ex Yugoslavia/Croatia
POLITICS OF FEELINGS/ECONOMIES OF LOVE- research and publication project aimed at analysis teh relation between ideology and creation of social emotions, reading group, performative programme, publications
CURATORIAL PLATFORM- informal educational platform for young art historians and everyone interested in curatorial practices

Roma Urbanism / Marginality The emergence of contemporary city with its rapid changes, constant mobility and strict division of labor increased frequency of marginality. The project explores the extent to which a particular communities are spatially marginalized, ghettoization of areas of the city in which they live, why did that happen and what is the real image of the city. First case study inquires spatial marginalization and ghettoization of Roma settlements within the city - marginalization and ghettoization of Roma community is an example par excellance, since Roma live in these areas for at least 700 years and there is no process of integration with majority population (according to some authors, they refuse integration) like there is with other minorities. The project aims to get a direct insight into the daily life of the Zagreb Roma community and to establish direct communication with the Roma population for the purpose of finding the proper solution to enhance Roma living conditions in Zagreb. Through implementation of project activities it aims to improve Roma housing integration by educating about the use of residential buildings and environment. Also, one of the expected results is the presentation of research results and workshop activities to general public through discursive gallery programs and publication that will be published in December 2015. This aims for cooperation with other civil society organizations in order to develop the project and disseminate activities. The project starts with research and assessment of the situation on the ground which includes review of the existing literature on this topic, visits to Roma settlements, photo material of the present situation, mapping architectural and urban data analysis, dialogue with the settlement members on life conditions and methods of current construction. Two series of workshops will be held in the settlements;  first one by anthropologist Bojan Mucko, which aims to open the interaction with Roma community and direct conversation about problems; and second one by ARCHIsquad group of architects that will address possible solutions and better use of available construction materials. In addition to that, round table will be held in the gallery premises with experts and general public as participants, which aims to present Roma housing problems and combat racial and other discrimination. At the beginning of 2016 publication that contains results of research and implemented activities will be printed out. Inappropriate Monuments  The regional platform Inappropriate Monuments was created to establish a framework for the long-term collaboration of organisations from the EU and the Western Balkans dealing with the revalorisation and protection of their anti-fascist heritage and monument heritage connected with the Peoples’ Liberation Struggle. Members of the platform include: Group of architects, Belgrade, The History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, Modern Gallery (MG+MSUM), Ljubljana and Social Fringe: interesting untold stories (SF:ius), Zagreb. With the collapse of Yugoslavia the interest in this heritage practically disappeared and the status of the monuments became the subject of controversy and a target of revisionism. Protection is inadequate; there are no clearly developed criteria for their restoration or strategies for revalorisation. Many of the monuments are partially or permanently destroyed, and others are neglected and left to ruin. Research made in the successor countries are not integrated and difficult to access – there has never been a complete register of the monuments. Initiatives aimed at the protection of NOB monuments have, until now, mainly emerged outside of official channels, for example under the initiative of individuals. These individuals then face a number of difficulties including their own shortcomings and the lack of interest from legislators in supporting them. The goals of the platform are to connect institutions and independent organisations to strengthen their capacity and distribute the results of research projects in order to advocate for a regulated international strategy regarding anti-fascist heritage. Through activities carried out by the platform including: research and mapping heritage monuments, interviewing people and representatives of the institutions responsible for their erection and maintenance, holding workshops for students, conferences for experts and exhibitions and art conferences, the platform will examine the economic, political and ideological conditions surrounding the emergence of monuments, monument complexes and memorial complexes. It will also examine their contemporary reception and the conditions under which this occurs. Considering the growing interest and fetishisation of NOB monuments in western countries, and socialist heritage in general, the platform is seeking possible models of revitalisation and methods of management. Through a comparative analysis of the situation in former Yugoslavia, the platform aims to draw parallels between the transitional periods of the members of the former state and the treatment of heritage monuments connected to NOB and the anti-fascist struggle, thereby showing that these processes can only be explained through interactive research. The web-portal, inapropriatemonuments.org is conceived as an on-line database for the activities of the platform and its members and as a virtual archive of documents and photographs.    Institutions of Memory Project sets up a framework for high school students to critically examine ideological, daily functioning of institutions of memory and their creation of historical narrative. The importance of memory institutions in the contemporary social and political context is demonstrated through their construction of collective memory and presentations of ‘official history’ which they use to occupy a crucial role in the symbolic center of the nation. Post- conflict and post- socialist context of Croatia contributed to enhance intolerance, hatred and misunderstanding towards memory of past polities, social and political governance organization and minority social groups. Influenced by the works of historian Pierre Nora, sociologist Maurice Halbwachs and anthropologist Paul Connerton we look at history and collective memory as one of the most important elements in construction and homogenization of modern democratic communities and also in negotiation of collective identities. Collective memory is established through the assumption that each social group develops the memory of its own past, it emphasizes the uniqueness of this community and achieves its own identity and image to be transmitted to future generations. Institutions of memory such as museums, archives, schools or public service media are seen as places of gathering, storing, reinterpretation and dissemination of public knowledge about past events and they are, as Pierre Nora would say, physical or imaginary spaces that can always be visited or re-visited in search of history and memory. Given the absence of courses that deal with these questions, IM forwards democratic constructions of memory by promoting inclusiveness and equality, as opposed to hegemonic, one-sided and 'useful' narratives. The project aims to STRENGTHEN students for an active democratic participation, EDUCATE them about multiple process of construction of collective memory and history in post-conflict societies, RAISE AWARENESS about marginalized social groups, collective amnesia i the effacement of minority histories from dominant narratives. By connecting institutions and organizations the project develops a long-term and sustainable cooperation network between teachers, scientists and other professionals who approach the education of youth about questions and problems of social memory in an engaged and critical way.

SOS Rijeka – centar za nenasilje i ljudska prava/SOS Rijeka – Center for Nonviolence and Human Rights is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation situated in Rijeka, Croatia which provides help for victims of violence and other people in need for over 25 years. The organization achieves its goals through three interconnected and intertwined program areas: 1. Direct work with victims of violence and other persons in crisis situations, which includes providing psychosocial assistance, support and free legal aid to victims of violence. Most of our users are victims of gender based violence (women), but we provide help for all victims (regardless of sex, gender, age etc.) of all types of violence. 2. Education and prevention of violence which includes cooperation with educational institutions and educational courses and workshops for young people. We believe that the causes of violence and preventive work should be systematic, especially with young people, so we strive to, through education, prevent victimization and transfer of violent patterns to the next generation. Depending on the project, we also carry out educational programs for other members of the society / public (volunteers, adults, professionals). 3. Public awareness and advocacy The problem of violence cannot be solved without continuously informing the public about its causes, occurrences and consequences, about protecting and supporting victims of violence, about condemning violence and about the (un)effectiveness of the system. Therefore, through activities such as publicly celebrating important dates (for example, National and International Day against Violence against Women), organizing exhibitions and various other events, we strive to contribute to raising awareness of (non) violence SOS Rijeka is also running a volunteering program which is recognized by volunteers and other organisations as of quality and important for our community. In its latest strategic plan, SOS Rijeka has focused its capacities towards education for working with victims of sexual violence and launching a special section within our Counseling Center. In Croatia, there is currently only one center for victims of sexual violence (in Zagreb, the capital), which is not enough. To achieve its objectives, the Association shall engage in the following activities: - organising and providing various social services and providing social, free legal and humanitarian aid and support to victims of all types of violence and persons in crisis situations (counselling and assistance, psychosocial assistance, stay, accommodation, organised housing, prevention of violence, professional assistance and support, primary legal aid, short stay, playrooms, workshops, clubs, psychosocial assistance in crisis situations, improving quality of life and health of socially excluded persons) - organising and holding lectures, gatherings, schools, congresses, workshops, seminars, presentations, public discussions, round tables and other forms of informing and transferring of knowledge and skills - preparing, creating and distributing expert, scientific, educational, informational and promotional materials and publications using information and communication technologies - preventing violence and promoting nonviolence, preventing and protecting against discrimination - promoting and developing volunteering, and organising various volunteering activities and activities related to volunteer management - informing the public, participating in the media, creating media content, following public policies, public lobbying and advocacy for change and encouraging participatory democracy - promoting the development of local community through the development of civil society and good management, and encouraging social solidarity - international and intercultural cooperation and development - education and care of children and youth, and the implementation of extra-institutional activities for children and youth for the purpose of educating them to actively participate in the development of democratic culture, to protect and promote human rights, as well as healthy lifestyles and sustainable development - encouraging, developing, establishing and directing social entrepreneurship - activities including preventive action to improve and protect health and enhance the quality of life. Since 2008, we are continuously conducting the program « Savjetovalište za žrtve nasilja u obitelji« (Counseling Center for Victims of Domestic Violence) funded primarily by the Croatian Ministry of Demography, Family, Youth and Social Policy. Within the program, we provide free psychological assistance, free legal aid (since 2016) as well as others forms of assistance (e.g. assistance with employment search, exercising social rights and other forms of integration activities) to all victims of domestic violence in the wider area of Primorje-Gorski kotar and Lika-Senj county. This program is supported and expanded with several smaller projects which are focusing on other victims of violence (outside of domestic environment, e.g. violence in shorter-lasting relationships that are not considered to be domestic violence, mobbing, bullying). In its latest strategic plan, SOS Rijeka has focused its capacities towards education for working with victims of sexual violence and launching a special section within our Counseling Center. In Croatia, there is currently only one center for victims of sexual violence (in Zagreb, the capital), which is not enough. SOS Rijeka has wide experience in developing and implementing projects and programs combating violence from different angles. Apart from working directly with victims of violence, we are involved in numerous projects that aim to prevent violence and promote non-violence among children and youngsters. In this regard, we would highlight the following projects: „Ljubav voli, a ne boli“ (Love loves, not hurts; funded by the Ministry of Science and Education), the project is focused on education and workshops with young people on the topic of violence in relationships defining and recognising violence and different types of violence, identifying signs of bullying and informing young people about institutions and other places where they can get help and support if faced with violence. „Operacija mladi - #OM“ (Operation Youngsters, funded by the Ministry of Science and Education and the Ministry of Demography, Family, Youth and Social Policy) aimed at preventing violence and hate speech as well as raising awareness of human rights among young people. The program provided psychological and legal counselling and support for youth faced with violence. „Humano obrazovanje - odgovornije društvo“ (Human Education – Responsible Society, SOS Rijeka is one of the partners, ESF) Overall objective of this project is to improve the knowledge and skills of the students of the University of Rijeka for active civic participation in the area of gender equality and related human rights in the sense of building a more humane society. „RI CONNECT“ (funded by the Ministry of Demography, Family, Youth and Social Policy; SOS Rijeka is one of the partners) is a youth club which has seven programs that give young people from Rijeka the chance to educate, inform, consult, make new friendships, show their creativity as well as develop and discover their interests.

Horse therapy, bowling, art and music workshops.

Culture of Change's theatre production is associated with t&TD Theatre, the only theatre in Croatia that is equally opened to young artists as it is to theatre experts. &TD explores various theatre forms and ways of expression. Musical program is focused on alternative, indie music, experimental and free jazz, ethno, rock and experimental electronic music, besides its regular monthly concert prgrammes, we organize international Music festivals such as Not Only Jazz Festival, The Thirsty Ear festival, Zg Ethno festival. Visual arts program includes exhibitions, performances, and installations. Film activities basically focused in the SC’s Multimedia Center (MM Center) whose basic goal is to present contemporary media art, primarily avant-garde film and video. Radio activities are focused on internet radio station Radio SC. Its basic goals are exploration of journalism, radio production, performative radio situations and actions. Culture of Change also co-produces many festivals and all kinds of interesting projects.