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Increase Opportunities for Africa's Creative Youth 

We are the Africa Digital Media Foundation. We exist to give creatives on the African continent the resources and platform to tell new, future-facing positive stories about Africa on a truly global stage. 
 
 Africa is filled with talented, creative youth waiting to make their mark. There is a new generation of aspiring filmmakers, graphic designers, sounds engineers and digital marketers who are passionate about telling the untold stories of Africa.  Unfortunately, these youth do not have the necessary skills to get employed in the creative sector. In fact, Africa's youth are facing a massive unemployment crisis due to a mismatch between the jobs employers have available and the skills youth are getting from traditional university programs.  This is where we come in. At Africa Digital Media Foundation (ADMF), our mission is to provide youth with the necessary training and skills to grow a global hub for Africa's Creative Industries with the clout to build the next Pixar, produce the next Black Panther, and win the next Pulitzer.  Already our 700+ alumni are behind and in front of the camera in Oscar-nominated films and Netflix-commissioned projects telling vital new stories from across the continent.  We want to see millions of African youth entrepreneurs and professionals creating content for profit and impact. We need your help. To learn more about what we do  visit us at  admf.or.ke

Africa Digital Media Foundation (KE)

Preserves and shares stories of the Japanese American past to promote equity and justice today.

Densho's mission is to preserve the testimonies of Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II before their memories are extinguished. We offer these irreplaceable firsthand accounts, coupled with historical images and teacher resources, to explore principles of democracy and promote equal justice for all.

Densho

 To promote new artistic trends, and organize international events in contemporary arts

La Biennale di Venezia  was founded in  1895  and is now one of the most famous and prestigious cultural organizations in the world.  Paolo Baratta  has been its President since 2008 and before that from 1998 to 2001. La Biennale , who stands at the forefront of research and promotion of new contemporary art trends, organizes  exhibitions and research  in all its specific  departments : Arts (1895), Architecture (1980), Cinema (1932), Dance (1999), Music (1930), and Theatre (1934). Its history is documented at the  Historical Archives of Contemporary Arts (ASAC)  that has been completely renovated in recent years.

Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia (IT)

The Bollandist Society is a Jesuit research institute dedicated to the critical study of Greek, Latin, Oriental and vernacular hagiographic literature as well as to the history of the saints and their cults. Founded in the early 17th century this is one of the oldest scientific societies in the world. Our research, study, safeguard and promotion of this unique heritage is possible thanks to our specialized library of 500.000 volumes, that has become an indispensable point of reference in the study of critical hagiography world-wide. http://www.bollandistes.org/ All gifts to the Société des Bollandistes are fully  tax deductible  when made through the King Baudouin Foundation US.

Bollandist Society (BE)

Help preserve the Jewish cultural heritage in Portugal.

Your support will help establish the Jewish Museum of Lisbon  
 
 Association Hagada was created on July 25th 2019. Its objective is to promote and carry on the activities necessary for the creation, establishment and operation of an institution with museological functions in Lisbon - The Jewish Museum of Lisbon. Its objective is as well the enrichment and preservation of the associated cultural heritage, the disclosure of the Jewish experience and culture, telling the story of the participation of Portuguese Jews in the History of Lisbon and of Portugal as well as in the Diaspora. Association Hagada will perform the following main activities: - Creation and establishment of the Jewish Museum Lisbon; - Ensure that Jewish Museum Lisbon fulfils its role as a museum; - Promote, organize and publicise exhibitions, talks, debates and conferences; - Promote the collection and preservation of sources essential to the awareness of Portuguese Jewish history and of the Jewish cultural heritage existing in Portugal; - Promote actions intended to encourage citizenship and human rights; - Promote actions intended to combat all forms of discrimination, based in particular on race, ethnicity and religious intolerance and appreciating cultural and religious differences as the heritage of Humanity; - Promote actions intended to preserve the Jewish cultural heritage existing in Portugal; - Perform educational activities; - Support and encourage research and the development of Jewish studies in Portugal and about Portugal; - Promote publications related to Jewish cultural heritage.

Hagada Association (PT)

Music and arts that inspire action 
 
 MY Arts supports young artists and develops innovative events, focusing on synergies and 

Music and arts that inspire action 
 
 MY Arts supports young artists and develops innovative events, focusing on synergies and collaborations between music, art, applied arts, theater, dance etc, with the aim of opening-up new perspectives - listening to art and seeing music. "Friday Nights" and "Dreamland" projects were founded by Yury Revich and his team. The aim of our projects is the development of a new event format, combining a traditional classical music concert and an informal crossover concert, incorporating multiple media and focuses: the "Concert of Arts".   Our grounding concept is a synergistic and dialogical collaboration between music, art, applied arts, theater, dance, sensory experience and fashion, with the aim of opening-up new perspectives—listening to art and seeing music. "Friday Nights with Yury Revich" is the flagship project of MY ARTS, a registered non-profit association for cultural support, promoting and networking young creative potential across multiple disciplines and platforms at the local and international levels. Visit our website for more:  https://www.fnights.com/

MY Arts (AT)

 To serve as the testimony of our gratefulness towards all the G.I.s who, at the risk of their lives, gave us our freedom back.    

To create a truly unique space and experience. 
 
  Founded in 1994, the Remember Museum is one of the most interesting of its kind. It is housed in an old renovated barn and is comprised mainly of items abandoned by the American First Infantry Division soldiers who once enjoyed "R & R" at the Schmetz' s farm when Marcel was a young boy. The artifacts include personal items given by numerous WWII Veterans from various units. It is a museum with a human dimension, made great by its welcoming environment, its originality, its simplicity. The museum strives to serve as the testimony of our gratefulness towards all the G.I.s who, at the risk of their lives, gave us our freedom back. Because curators Marcel & Mathilde (M&M) are nearing retirement, the museum and its contents will be transferred to the King Baudouin Foundation and a board of directors will manage the future of this great endeavor, while keeping it warm and personal much like M&M themselves. Thank you for your donation!

Remember Museum 39-45 (BE)

Help Dutch museums collect the most amazing works of art for everyone to enjoy! 
 
 The Vereniging Rembrandt is an independent m

Help Dutch museums collect the most amazing works of art for everyone to enjoy! 
 
 The Vereniging Rembrandt is an independent membership-based organisation that supports art acquisitions for collections great and small, and with large and small gifts, too. It was founded in 1883 by a small number of art lovers who wanted to help save important works of art for the Netherlands. Today, the Vereniging Rembrandt has over 15.500 members, both domestic and abroad, and has helped acquire well-over two thousand works of art for over 120 museums. Among these acquisitions are true icons of art, such as Johannes Vermeer's  Milkmaid  in the Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt's  Self-portrait  in the Mauritshuis,   and Henri Matisse's perhaps finest paper cut-out  La perruche et la sirène  in Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.  If I were rich, I would have been an art patron. By being a member of the Vereniging Rembrandt, I feel like I kind of am . - Anonymous (member survey, 2017)  
 
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Vereniging Rembrandt (NL)

Explore the African origins of civilization, evolution, culture, and art. 
 
 The Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to provide a

Explore the African origins of civilization, evolution, culture, and art. 
 
 The Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to provide a site of memory and education on the original history, arts, and culture of Africa and people of African descent both virtually and physically in Ghana, West Africa. The Pan African Heritage Museum, registered as Pan African Heritage World Museum, was established in Ghana and launched virtually in September 2020. A brainchild of former Minister and Member of Parliament, Hon. Kojo Yankah, the organization is approved under Ghana laws as a Trust, with an International Board and an Executive Council.  The mission of the Museum is to build a museum complex on a 10acre space 45minutes away from the capital city Accra, westwards, that provides an environment for Africans and people of African descent, and others to educate and inspire themselves from the curation of the true history, arts, culture and civilization of Africa. The Museum has launched its digital version on May 5, 2022, in collaboration with UNESCO on Africa World Heritage Day. An international conference is planned for August 2022, during which the second part of the digital museum will also be launched. Meanwhile fundraising has been launched to raise capital for the physical museum scheduled to be completed in August 2023. Your support is vital and helps the museum share art collection and pieces of African history with the world. Visit our website:  https://pahmuseum.org/

Pan African Heritage World Museum (GH)

Join us to support and share two thousand years of history. 
 
 The musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme (mahJ) was opened in 1

Join us to support and share two thousand years of history. 
 
 The musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme (mahJ) was opened in 1998 in the magnificent 17 th -Century Hotel of Saint-Aignan in the heart Paris. The museum presents one of the most beautiful collections of artworks and objects illustrating the heritage of Jewish culture in Europe and around the Mediterranean, from Antiquity to the present day. It is a the largest French museum devoted to Jewish art and culture, a point of reference for education, the promotion of cultural diversity and the fight against prejudice and discrimination, for people of all backgrounds. You can actively contribute to the mission of the mahJ, its exhibitions, educational activities and the enrichment of its collections through our American friends fund. mahJ.org

Fondation Pro mahJ (FR) - the Jewish museum in Paris

Democratizing cinema in Dakar, Senegal 
 
 Centre Yennenga's missions cover cinematographic training in post-production, creatio

Democratizing cinema in Dakar, Senegal 
 
 Centre Yennenga's missions cover cinematographic training in post-production, creation, distribution and diffusion. It is the first hub dedicated to cinema based in Dakar, Senegal. It also has a socio-cultural mission by democratizing cinema and raising awareness on how images can shape our visions to the world. By creating the first post-production studio in Dakar and the first free training program dedicated to post-production jobs, the Yennenga Center gives filmmakers the opportunity to produce their films from A to Z on the continent and thus address the crucial issues of self-narration. Post-producing films in Dakar is therefore also a way to reduce the production costs of a film and we can imagine that this will eventually contribute to boosting independent film production on the continent, without it being dependent on external funds that only allow the onerous costs associated with post-production of films abroad.  Visit our website:  https://www.centreyennenga.com/

Centre Yennenga (SN)

Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica (BPH) or The Ritman Library, founded by Joost Ritman in 1984. The library holds more than 28,

Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica (BPH) or The Ritman Library, founded by Joost Ritman in 1984. The library holds more than 28,000 volumes on Hermetica, Rosicrucianism, Alchemy, Mysticism, Gnosis & Esotericism and Comparative Religion, and has great scientific and artistic value. The library is situated in museum Embassy of the Free Mind in the House with the Heads (Keizersgracht 123) in Amsterdam and is a non profit organisation.  www.ritmanlibrary.com

Ritman Library - Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica (NL)

Wham is a nonprofit organization focused on arts, culture, or humanities. It is based in Surprise, AZ. It received its nonprofit status in 2012.

Wham

Promoting and safeguarding Roberto Longhi's intellectual heritage 
 
 The Roberto Longhi Foundation was founded in 1971 under th

Promoting and safeguarding Roberto Longhi's intellectual heritage 
 
 The Roberto Longhi Foundation was founded in 1971 under the terms established in Roberto Longhi's will which is to promote the education of young art historians. Roberto Longhi was an Italian academic, art historian, and curator. This mission has been carried out ever since by Anna Banti, Longhi's writer and widow, whose papers are also housed in the foundation's archive, until her death in 1985. Ulrich Middeldorf directed the scholarship's academic activities for several years, followed by Guglielmina Gregori, a student of Longhi, who was president of the foundation from 1985 until 2020 when she became honorary president. From 1971 to today, 470 scholars have benefited from scholarships funded by the foundation. The foundation also sponsors publications, seminars and book presentations.  The Roberto Longhi Foundation consists of the library, the papers, the photographic archive, and the scholar's art collection and is housed in the small villa where he lived. 10-12 scholarships are awarded every year. Visit our website for more:  https://www.fondazionelonghi.it/

Fondazione Roberto Longhi (IT)

Outstanding natural history museum in Argentina 
 
 Fundación Museo de La Plata (FMLP) was created on April 2, 1987, to support 

Outstanding natural history museum in Argentina 
 
 Fundación Museo de La Plata (FMLP) was created on April 2, 1987, to support the Museo de La Plata economically and financially. its objective is the economic and cultural support of the Museo de La Plata, a natural history museum in La Plata, Argentina, which is part of the Natural Sciences School of the National University of La Plata. In its 35 years of life, FMLP has participated in the remodeling of the museum's rooms, restoration of artworks, organization of seminars and workshops, exhibitions, granting of scholarships to students of the School of Natural Sciences and Museum, etc. FMLP also is responsible for printing the museum's magazine, as well as numerous books and publications to disseminate scientific knowledge.  The museum has a neoclassical style building that was recognized, in 1997, as a National Historical Monument. It was founded in 1884 and was the first museum in the city. It has a valuable collection with more than 3 and a half million objects. The permanent exhibition is organized into twenty rooms that invite you to take a journey through time: from the origin of the Universe to man. Visitors can see a wide variety of objects from rocks and minerals, fossil animal skeletons, insects, mammals, birds as well as ceramics from pre-Columbian cultures. In addition, this Museum is an important research center for natural sciences. Visit our website:  https://fundacionmuseo.org.ar/

Fundacion Museo de La Plata "Francisco Pascasio Moreno" (AR)

Training a new generation of professionals in conservation and cultural heritage

LEARN, PRESERVE, RESTORE 
 
 The POMPEII SUSTAINABLE PRESERVATION PROJECT (PSPP) is an association of renowned European research institutions from the fields of monument conservation and restoration, under the direction of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. These institutions include CNR, ICCROM, the Technical University of Cologne and with the support of the Department of Ancient Civilisations of the University of Pisa. PSPP is based at the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP) outside of Munich. Its emphases are education and research related to the preservation of archaeological sites. PSPP's specialists preserve endangered cultural heritage while training the restorers of tomorrow. PSPP's annual Conservation Academy supports the training of young restorers who, while learning and practicing state-of-the-art techniques, make an important contribution to the preservation of world cultural heritage. PSPP teaches complex restoration methods and applies them directly to ancient buildings, with the work of young restorers assisted or supervised by seasoned experts. The challenges posed by a changing world are being met by young professionals affiliated with PSPP who are expertly trained in cultural heritage. PSPP believes education is a responsibility that is equal in importance to the actual conservation interventions being performed on the monuments.  PSPP's Conservation Academy is an eight-week-long experience in one iconic archeological site. Conservation Academy participants are already experienced and are eager to learn new skills and techniques. A critical part of the Conservation Academy experience is for the young professionals to exchange ideas and discuss cutting-edge methodologies with their peers—throughout Europe, and in other parts of the world. PSPP trains promising young talents in conservation, archaeology, and architecture as a means of creating a worldwide network of Cultural Heritage professionals who can continue to carry out this delicate work in the future, in every corner of the planet. To date, PSPP has trained young conservators from several countries, among which we count Germany, Italy, Croatia, Syria, Switzerland, Spain.Through your generous support, we hope be able to welcome one or more individuals from the United States to the Conservation Academy in 2020. 
 
 Alternative ways to give 
 
 For gifts by check: Address your check to KBFUS, write "Friends of the Pompeii Sustainable Preservation Project" in the memo section of the check, and send it to KBFUS, 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10176. Gifts by wire transfer or to contribute other types of property: Email KBFUS at: info@kbfus.org or phone (212) 713 7660.

Pompeii Sustainable Preservation Project (DE)

An organization that promotes culture and education through dance.

Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China, a ritual dance of some 5,000 years ago. In 1973, choreographer LIN Hwai-min adopted this classical name for the first contemporary dance company in any Chinese speaking community: Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. Cloud Gate Culture and Arts Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 1988 that organizes, oversees, and presents over 200 performances & outreach programs annually for Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan (1973), Cloud Gate 2 (1999), and Cloud Gate Theater (2015). Cloud Gate also conducts scholarship programs for young talents.

Cloud Gate Culture and Arts Foundation

A vast community collective and globally recognised art movement 
 
 Afrika Burns Creative Projects exists to advance a culture 

A vast community collective and globally recognised art movement 
 
 Afrika Burns Creative Projects exists to advance a culture of creativity: upholding and promoting freedom and diversity of expression, inclusive community building and volunteerism with the aim of fostering positive social change, which: 
 Creates a blank canvas to actualise and promote a wide spectrum of arts and culture in South Africa at and through the annual AfrikaBurn and other events; 
 Implements developmental, creative social outreach projects that uplift and include the marginalised and underprivileged;  
 Innovates and collaborates with local and international partners to foster cultural, skills and knowledge exchange in the AfrikaBurn community, the Burning Man Regional Network and beyond;  
 Implements and supports projects which enrich education, provide bursary support, preserve and regenerate the planet and protect non-human life from abuse and degradation. 
 AfrikaBurn was established in 2007 as a Non-Profit Company. It serves to strategically propel the culture of a the BMRN, which is underpinned by the principles of: participation, radical inclusion, decommodification, communal effort,  immediacy, radical self reliance, gifting, civic responsibility, leaving no trace, radical self expression and each one teach one. It's a chance to invent the world anew. Visit our website:  http://www.afrikaburn.com/

Afrika Burns Creative Projects NPC (ZA)

support the preservation of the world’s most endangered modern houses of unique architectural importance.

Iconic Houses  provides a forum for architecturally significant modern houses and artists' homes and studios worldwide that are open to the public, by sharing best practices about the conservation, policy, programming and management of house museums and significant private houses. Member sites include Antoni Gaudí's La Pedrera (Spain), Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye (France), and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater (USA), among circa 150 other masterpieces and hidden gems around the world. At this time over 50 of the world's most iconic modern houses, especially those from the second half of 20th century, are threatened due a lack of legal protection, deferred maintenance or other issues associated with development pressures. We need to act now, or risk losing them forever. What can be done to save them? Icons at Risk sets out to answer that question.  "Icons at Risk" is an international initiative by the Iconic Houses network to preserve the world's most endangered modern houses of unique architectural importance. We will achieve this by raising public awareness, advocacy, and supporting homeowners to take action themselves through a "Toolkit for Owners of Modern Homes".  We thank you in advance for your support! www.iconichouses.org

Iconic Houses (NL)

Preserving cultural heritage in the archaeological heart of Rome 
 
 The Parco archeologico del Colosseo was established with th

Preserving cultural heritage in the archaeological heart of Rome 
 
 The Parco archeologico del Colosseo was established with the purpose of creating an institution endowed with special autonomy to ensure protection and valorisation of the central archaeological area of Rome. The territory within the remit of the Park contains both areas and monuments of direct state competence (Colosseum, Domus Aurea, Arch of Constantine and Meta Sudans, the Roman Forum and the Palatine), both in Rome (Circus Maximus, Imperial Forums), as well as the rich ecclesiastical patrimony consisting of the churches that stand on Via dei Fori Imperiali and on the Palatine and its slopes (such as the basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano, San Bonaventura and Sant'Anastasia al Palatino), owned by various organisations (Fondo Edifici di Culto of the Ministry of the Interior, Vicariate of Rome and others). The mission of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo is a constant work of education to memory, expressed in its relationship with an extremely varied public and a commitment to establishing a continuous relationship with the new generations, so relating the origins of our history to the future through the connection with Rome's whole cultural system. Visit our website for more:  https://parcocolosseo.it/

Parco archeologico del Colosseo (IT)

The largest museum of modern and contemporary art and design in the Netherlands.  www.stedelijk.nl/en MISSION 
 The Stedelijk M

The largest museum of modern and contemporary art and design in the Netherlands.  www.stedelijk.nl/en MISSION 
 The Stedelijk Museum enriches people's lives with modern and contemporary art and design. 
 
 VISION  The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is the place where everyone can discover and experience modern and contemporary visual art and design. Our collection, exhibitions, publications, research and educational programmes offer unique and compelling insights into today's world, reflecting on broader social issues, as well as those that influence our individual lives. In creating interactions between audiences and art, we draw inspiration from dialogues with artists. We explore the complex issues of past, present and future – as defined by artists and signalled by ourselves – to deliver a programme that inspires. These activities are led by our active approach to sharing, caring for and renewing our renowned collection. Within the Netherlands, we continually adapt and refine our role of pioneer in the field of art and design; internationally, our distinguished collection and exhibition programme enables us to act as a catalyst. We investigate and help to shape new directions and debate conventions rather than uphold them. The Stedelijk has always been, and remains, an advocate of fresh ideas and experimentation, encouraging critical discourse and a better understanding of the present through art and design.   
 HISTORY  
 The Stedelijk Museum was founded in 1874 by a group of private citizens in Amsterdam, led by C.P. van Eeghen, who donated funds and their art collections to establish a museum in the capital of the Netherlands that would be devoted to modern art. The collection, housed at first at the Rijksmuseum, was moved in 1895 into the Museum's own building, designed by A.W. Weissman. For its first decades, the Stedelijk maintained a diverse collection, which included works of contemporary Dutch and French masters but also period rooms and even the banners of citizens' militias. Beginning around 1920, however, the collection was culled and the focus concentrated more rigorously on modern and contemporary art, including pioneering collections and exhibitions of design and photography. Already known to visitors from around the world because of its paintings by Vincent van Gogh (many of them later transferred to the Van Gogh Museum upon its creation), the Stedelijk began its rise to international prominence after 1945, when curator and designer Willem Sandberg became the Director. In addition to expanding the collection and working directly with many artists, Sandberg initiated an ambitious and far­sighted exhibition program that put the Stedelijk at the forefront of contemporary art institutions—a program that continued under Edy de Wilde (Director 1963– 1985), Wim Beeren (1985–1993), Rudi Fuchs (1993–2003) and Gijs van Tuyl (2005–2009) and that contributed greatly to the development of the Stedelijk's collection.

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (NL)

The Musée de l'Elysée is one of the world's leading museums entirely dedicated to photography. Since its establishment in 1985, 

The Musée de l'Elysée is one of the world's leading museums entirely dedicated to photography. Since its establishment in 1985, it has improved public understanding of photography through innovative exhibitions, key publications and engaging events. Recognised as a centre of expertise in the field of conservation and enhancement of visual heritage, it holds a unique collection including more than 170'000 positive prints, 800'000 negatives on glass and flexible supports, more than 100'000 plates and slides, around 1'000 albums and portfolios, more than a dozen Collections and full Archives including those of Charles Chaplin, René Burri, Nicolas Bouvier, Ella Maillart. By supporting young photographers, offering new perspectives on the masters and confronting photography with other art forms, the Musée de l'Elysée experiments with the image.  Based in Switzerland, it presents four major exhibitions in Lausanne each year and an average of fifteen in prestigious museums and festivals around the world. Regional by character and international in scope, it seeks to constantly develop new and exciting ways to interact with audiences and collaborate with other institutions. http://www.elysee.ch/en/homepage/

Musee de l'Elysee (CH)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand and Oceania

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is New Zealand’s foremost visual arts museum and a cultural leader in the Asia-Pacific region. We hold the world’s premier collection of New Zealand art and the country’s most significant collection of international contemporary art. Our purpose is to be a place for art and a catalyst for ideas. We create experiences that strengthen and enrich our communities, and we value collaboration and dialogue. 
 
 
 
 An exhibition programme of excellence relies on philanthropic support. The Gallery’s public funding has over recent times been significantly reduced. We are now more than ever needing the support of people who believe in the important role art plays in contemporary culture. We seek support to build our collection, tour New Zealand art to the world and bring the best art in the world to New Zealand.
 
 
 
 As a bi-cultural organisation we make a major contribution to the cultural life of Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand by collaborating with communities to offer inspiring art experiences that engage and challenge diverse audiences. We are the largest and most inspiring visual arts experience in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our collection and loan collections currently number more than 17,000 artworks. Together, they include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art. Alongside outstanding works by Māori and Pacific artists, they represent significant international painting and print collections. We are committed to bringing the great art of the world to New Zealand and to touring our unique New Zealand collection internationally.

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

A place of remembrance, history and education.

The Mémoire des Enfants Cachés et des Justes (AMECJ) is a nonprofit organization, was set up in 2010 in Chambon-sur-Lignon, France and is aimed at conveying to the young generation the exceptional history of Chambon. During WWII its inhabitants welcomed, sheltered and saved Jewish refugees, among them many children. The AMECJ was a participant in the creation of the venue for remembrance in June 2013 and supports its actions and development. http://afchambon.us/ Contribute to the American Friends of the Chambon via credit card by clicking above. 
 
 For gifts by check : Write your check to KBFUS, write "Le Chambon-Sur-Lignon Memorial" in the memo section of the check, and send it to KBFUS, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 16 th  Floor, New York, NY 10020. 
 
 For gifts by wire transfer or to contribute other types of property : Contact KBFUS at: email  info@kbfus.org , phone (212) 713 7660. 
 
 
 The donation is fully tax deductible .

Chambon Memorial (FR)

Improve athletes' training conditions and socioeconomic position 
 
 The Finnish Olympic Committee Support Foundation (Olympic F

Improve athletes' training conditions and socioeconomic position 
 
 The Finnish Olympic Committee Support Foundation (Olympic Fund) was established in 2018. The new Olympic Fund provides promising athletes with genuine opportunities to achieve international success.The fund proceeds are used to improve athletes' training conditions and socioeconomic position and support coaching activities.Internationally competitive sports academies offer an environment where athletes can focus on what matters.  The Olympic Fund provides businesses with an entirely new way of supporting Finnish top level sports. The sums donated by businesses increase the fund's capital, and the returns on invested capital are used to coach promising athletes and improving their training conditions. The fund's basic capital will never be directly used, so the donation will provide a permanent benefit. The added support ensures that athletes have the opportunity to reach the very top of their respective sports. Finland needs internationally competitive athletes, as they serve as role models for young people. International success in sports also fosters a sense of unity and confidence in the future among the Finnish population. A donation to the Olympic Fund is a gift to the future of Finnish sports and society at large.

Suomen Olympiakomitean tukisäätiö sr. (FI)

The Pinacoteca, situated in the centre of Milan just minutes from the Teatro della Scala, is one of Italy's most important natio

The Pinacoteca, situated in the centre of Milan just minutes from the Teatro della Scala, is one of Italy's most important national museums. Its collection includes masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Titian, Veronese, Piero della Francesca, Raphaël, Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Founded by Napoleon in 1809, the museum was recently granted operational autonomy as part of the revitalization of the country's major museums.  http://www.pinacotecabrera.org

Pinacoteca di Brera (IT)

Dresden State Art Collections – SKD 
 
 The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections – SKD) belong to t

Dresden State Art Collections – SKD 
 
 The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections – SKD) belong to the most renowned and oldest museum institutions in the world. A total of 15 museums offer a thematic diversity that is exceptional for its kind.  http://www.skd.museum/en/ History:The museums originated in the collections of the Saxon electors, several of whom were also kings of Poland. Historical sources show that August I, Elector of Saxony, founded the electoral Kunstkammer (literally "art chamber") in the Residenzschloss Dresden (Dresden Royal Palace) in 1560. August the Strong and his son, August III, King of Poland, were important patrons and remarkable connoisseurs. They developed their art collections in a systematic fashion; in the process, they not only provided a foundation of extraordinary masterpieces for the SKD, but also made these works accessible to select circles in their own time. To the present day, the organisers of the collections consider it their duty to preserve tradition while developing their visions and helping to shape the future.  Today, the SKD consist of the following museums: the Grünes Gewölbe (Green Vault), the Kupferstich-Kabinett (Collection of Prints, Drawings and Photographs), the Münzkabinett (Coin Cabinet), the Rüstkammer (Armoury), the Staatliche Ethnographische Sammlungen Sachsen (State Ethnographical Collections) with locations in Dresden, Leipzig and Herrnhut, the Porzellansammlung (Porcelain Collection), the Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon (Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments), the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters Picture Gallery), the Skulpturensammlung (Sculpture Collection), the Galerie Neue Meister (Modern Masters Gallery), the Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung (Museum of Saxon Folk Art with Puppet Theatre Collection) as well as the Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts). Moreover, the Kunstbibliothek (Art Library), the Kunstfonds (Art Fund) and the Gerhard Richter Archiv (Gerhard Richter Archive) are parts of the museum institution as well as the Saxon State Office for Museum Affairs and since December 2016 the Archive of the 20th-century Avantgarde. The Organisation: The association of 15 museums (SKD) is directly subordinate to the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry for Higher Education, Research and the Arts – SMWK) and has been operating as a state-owned enterprise since January 1, 2009.

Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (DE)

Restoration of Joseph Kosuth's 'The Material of Ornament'

Fondazione Querini Stampalia (FQS)  was established in 1869 by Count Giovanni Querini, the last descendant of the Querini Stampalia family, and is the only institution in Venice that holds the entire heritage of an ancient and noble Venetian family. It has been serving the community and providing access to knowledge, arts, architecture and history for more than 150 years, in particular thanks to the Library, the Museum and cultural events. Inside this Renaissance palace you can experience the emotion of art and beauty. You can see important works of art by Giovanni Bellini, Antonio Canova, Pietro Longhi, Giambattista Tiepolo and Canaletto, as well as consult modern and ancient books, the family archives, ancient maps, manuscripts, engravings. The libray has become a study centre open at weekends and during many holidays to give students and scholars from Italy and abroad the opportunity to access the collections and to study in the historical reading rooms in as wide a timeframe as possible.  The Fondazione is also very active in the field of contemporary art through the project  Conserving the future . Contemporary artists such as Joseph Kosuth, Kiki Smith, Jimmie Durham are invited to perform their research in a dialogue with the spaces and the artistic and bibliograhic collections of the Querini Stampalia, in the belief that the artists' gaze can help not only to understand the present time, but also to see past history in a different way, and to open new perspectives of meanings and interpretations. The building itself hosts different architectural layers, where the 16 th  century building is renovated and reinterpreted through the profound and elegant work of important contemporary architects such as Carlo Scarpa, Mario Botta and Michele De Lucchi. Goals Restoration of Joseph Kosuth's 'The Material of Ornament' It was 1997 when Joseph Kosuth realized and installed on the façade of Palazzo Querini Stampalia 'The Material of Ornament'. The site-specific work was conceived and created by the artist in compliance with the Ars Aevi Association's proposal to found a contemporary art museum in Sarajevo, then still smoking in ashes of a cruel war, with works donated by artists of international prestige. "Illuminating the Venetian night with a light for peace, a message of civilization" as Giorgio Busetto, the then director of Querini Stampalia, noted. The work consists of 12 neon elements taken from the book  The Stones of Venice  written at the end of the 19 th  century by the British critic John Ruskin. The categories applied by Ruskin to describe and catalogue the decoration and ornamentation of Gothic and Renaissance architecture in Venice are reused by Kosuth in a conceptual game in which language becomes a visual operation that causes the visitor to stop and consider the entire architecture of the Palazzo. Today, 'The Material of Ornament' is, undoubtedly, one of the most interesting contemporary works in the lagoon. This has arisen the question of its maintenance, which initially imagined only temporary, must be guaranteed continuously and safely. Restoration and digitization of ancient maps and portolans The patrician library of the Querini Stampalia hosts an ancient and interesting collection of cartographic materials, composed of about 400 pieces, including manuscript and engraved maps, atlases, land registers, handwritten and printed portolans. The documents cover a time span that goes from the 15th to the 19th century. Of particular interest, the ancient parchment portolans, which were the books of sailing directions with charts and descriptions of harbours and coasts. Dating back to the 17th century and finely decorated, they convey to the present a valuable information about the geographical knowledge in past centuries as well as a vision and description of the world as it was then known. To preserve this extraordinary cultural inheritance and make it accessible to all, the Fondazione has conceived a project of restoration and digitization of these items, to conserve their physical support and decoration while creating a new way of accessing the cultural content. Restoration of Carlo Scarpa's Garden Carlo Scarpa's garden, realised in 1959-1963 during his restoration of the ground floor of the Fondazione, is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of 20 th  century. The contemporary architectural elements such as marble, concrete, glass, metal, juxtaposed to recovered ancient marble artifacts, the choice of botanical essences, which bloom in sequence during the spring, the murmur of the water from the fountains designed by the great architect are all elements that come together to create a place of incomparable beauty and harmony. The complexity of this work, that combines art, meditation and nature, requires a constant care and maintenance.

Fondazione Scientifica Querini Stampalia onlus (IT)

We are run by artists and architects to promote appreciation, understanding, and practice of art.

Support Art and Artists in London 
 
 The Royal Academy of Arts has existed to champion art and artists for over 250 years. We are run by artists and architects to promote appreciation, understanding and practice of art. We are independent and do not receive any funding from government. The Royal Academy's charitable objects are:  The promotion of the arts of design; The education of the public in the creation, enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of the arts, through exhibitions, educational programs and debate by all charitable means as the members of Council may think fit. Current year objectives: To enable the Royal Academy to continue to meet its charitable objectives, in February 2013, the Royal Academy devised a new Strategic Plan. The final year of this five year plan was 2018, which culminated in our 250th anniversary year. This is therefore the last time that we are reporting by reference to the 2013-18 Strategic Plan, as we move forward with devising our new Strategic Plan, which we expect to publish in the first half of 2020. The 2013-18 Strategic Plan set out to achieve five principal objectives, as follows: 1. To inspire and engage a wider public 2. To engage scholars and nurture the artists of the future 3. To establish spaces fit for a 21st century Academy 4. To realise the full potential of our members and staff 5. To fulfil our objectives and safeguard our future 
 
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 For gifts by check: Write your check to KBFUS, write " Royal Academy America Fund " in the memo section of the check, and send it to KBFUS, 551 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10176. Gifts by wire transfer or to contribute other types of property: Email KBFUS at:  info@kbfus.org  or phone (212) 713 7660.

Royal Academy of Arts (UK)

Fostering appreciation and growth of artistic and intellectual creativity in Africa 
 
 Based in Dakar, Senegal, RAW Material Co

Fostering appreciation and growth of artistic and intellectual creativity in Africa 
 
 Based in Dakar, Senegal, RAW Material Company is a center for art, knowledge and society.  It is an initiative involved with curatorial practice, artistic education, residencies, knowledge production, and archiving of theory and criticism on art. It works to foster appreciation and growth of artistic and intellectual creativity in Africa. The programme is trans-disciplinary and is equally informed by literature, film, architecture, politics, fashion, cuisine and diaspora. RAW Material Company is made of:  - RAW Base, a resource centre specialized in contemporary art;  - RAW Académie, an experimental study programme for artistic thinking and production  - Ker Issa, residencies and studios for artists, curators, authors and researchers.  Visit our website:  http://www.rawmaterialcompany.org/

RAW Material Company (SN)

The highest French distinction  
 
 The Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honor, founded by Napoleon in 1802, administers the Legi

The highest French distinction  
 
 The Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honor, founded by Napoleon in 1802, administers the Legion of Honor, the highest French distinction, as well as other national awards. It also manages two schools and the Museum of the Legion of Honor. It performs three public service missions, all governed by the Code of the Legion of Honor: - To administer the four highest French honors (Legion of Honor, Military Medal, Order of Merit, National Medal of Recognition for Victims of Terrorism). - To run two top class public boarding schools (the maisons d'éducation of the Legion of Honor), also created by Napoleon in 1805, and to this day open exclusively to the female descendants of the honorees of France's three highest decorations.  - To manage the Museum of the Legion of Honor and Orders of Chivalry, founded after the First World War. The Museum is a worldwide reference in its field and contributes to spreading knowledge of French and foreign awards. These three important missions lead to a fourth: the conservation and restoration of the Legion of Honor's heritage, including not only historical buildings, but also works of art and archives. The Legion of Honor owns and is responsible for the upkeep of several prestigious historical buildings. These include the 18th century Palace of the Legion of Honor in Paris and the former Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis, next to the Basilica which contains the necropolis of the Kings of France. Both of these buildings figure on the French National Register of Historic Places. Philanthropy plays a vital role in financing their renovation, modernization and upgrading. Only basic maintenance costs are covered by the French State. Visit our website:  https://www.legiondhonneur.fr/fr

Grande Chancellerie de la Legion d'honneur (FR)

Preserving Belarusian-Jewish cultural heritage 
 
 The Belarusian-Jewish Cultural Heritage Center promotes awareness of the rich

Preserving Belarusian-Jewish cultural heritage 
 
 The Belarusian-Jewish Cultural Heritage Center promotes awareness of the rich Belarusian-Jewish cultural heritage within the national and global context, preserves and enhances this heritage, aiming at the creation of the Jewish Museum of Belarus. Mission To raise awareness of the rich Belarusian-Jewish cultural heritage and assist the more comprehensive and objective presentation of the Jewish heritage in Belarus within the national and the global context. To create the Jewish Museum of Belarus as a complete and contemporary platform including a museum exposition and a cultural, research and educational centers. The center conducts complex work that includes popularization of the Belarusian-Jewish heritage by organizing various projects and events, development of universal solutions for the future museum exposition, and collaboration with local and foreign experts and organizations developing a research and partnership network. Visit our website:  https://bjch.center/eng

Belarusian-Jewish Cultural Heritage Center (LV)

To inspire action for a healthy and sustainable future.

Working with art as the key to open hearts, minds and imagination to inspire action for a better tomorrow. 
 
 ART 2030 works with art as the key to achieve the UN Global Goals by opening people's hearts, minds and imagination - to inspire action for a healthy and sustainable future. Working with world renowned artists and international partners, we facilitate exciting art projects connected to the UN Global Goals - including public events, art experiences, multi-platform communication, and educational activities - for all to engage with the UN's plan for people, planet and prosperity. ART 2030 is a non-profit organization uniting art with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Global Goals.  www.art2030.org

ART 2030 (DK)

Help to preserve, research and convey cultural heritage in Germany 
 
 The Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural 

Help to preserve, research and convey cultural heritage in Germany 
 
 The Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) is an internationally renowned cultural institution. It includes museums, libraries, archives, and research institutes. Its collections have a universal character. They document the evolution of human culture from its beginnings to the present in Europe and on other continents. They began in Brandenburg and Prussia and have grown encyclopedically. Today the Foundation is contributing crucially to the redesign of Berlin's historical center. Berlin Museum Island, which is part of the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.  Five institutions are united under the Foundation's roof: the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (National Museums in Berlin), the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (Berlin State Library), the Geheimes Staatsarchiv Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Secret State Archives), the Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut (Ibero-American Institute) and the Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung (State Institute for Music Research). All aspects of cultural tradition are represented within the Foundation. The Foundation preserves, cultivates, and adds to its extensive collections. It conveys them to the public through exhibitions, publications, events, and diverse forms of access to the holdings of its libraries and archives. Moreover, all its institutions conduct independent research. They take part in numerous national and international networks, cooperations, and projects. With around 2,000 employees, the Foundation is the largest employer in the cultural field in Germany.  It is a foundation directly responsible to the German government and is shaped by Germany's federal structure. The federal government and all sixteen states of Germany support and finance it jointly. The seat of the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz and all its institutions is Berlin. The Foundation's name reflects the cultural heritage entrusted to it. It was founded in 1957 to preserve the collections of the Prussian state, which was dissolved after the war, as heritage for all of Germany. Since that time, the Prussian cultural heritage has evolved a far-reaching appeal that is felt well beyond Germany's borders. The Foundation often plays a central role in cultural tasks of national interest. Visit our website:  http://www.preussischer-kulturbesitz.de/

Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (DE)

Join us to restore, preserve and make available to all our universal heritage  
 
 The Bibliothèque nationale de France  (BnF) is France's oldest cultural organization, originating in 1368 as the Royal Library of Charles V. It has grown over the ensuing 650 years into one of the world's largest, most prestigious, and most digitally accessible libraries.  The BnF is a leading custodian of a world heritage. Its encyclopedic collections are unique: all disciplines, whether intellectual, artistic or scientific, are represented in a comprehensive way. The BnF preserves over 44 million documents. In addition, the BnF's digital library, Gallica, provides free access to 10 million documents, for people from around the world to use for reading and learning. The BnF strives to provide educational, cultural and social enrichment to all.   Projects to support There is a wide variety of projects to support at the BnF: digitization, acquisition, research activities, scholarships, etc. We selected 2 specific projects you may be interested to support:   

 The Breviary of Charles V acquisition Emergency restoration - salle des Vélins 
   Please, click on the dedicated tabs below to find more information about them. If you wish to find another project to support, feel free to contact us. bnf.fr

Bibliothèque Nationale de France (FR)

Help promote the musical heritage of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris 
 
 The association  Musique Sacrée à Notre-Dame de Pa

Help promote the musical heritage of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris 
 
 The association  Musique Sacrée à Notre-Dame de Paris  was created in 1991 by the joint will of the French Ministry of Culture, the City of Paris and the Diocesan Association of Paris. This decision was based on the ambition to consolidate the excellence of the secular musical practice attached to this high place of French history which is the  Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris . The association promotes the transmission of the musical heritage of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris through the training of singers (students from 5 to 30 years old), the organization of concerts, and the liturgic animation of the Cathedral. Musique Sacrée à Notre-Dame de Paris is in charge of coordinating all the musical activities of the Cathedral, both artistically and administratively. In this capacity, it ensures the following main missions: -  Specialized artistic teaching :  Maîtrise , training of singers - The musical animation of the  Cathedral's celebrations - The organization of  concerts and auditions  in France and abroad - The creation and diffusion of  new repertoires -  Musicological research  on the Cathedral's heritage and promotion of this heritage - The realization of  productions and recordings Visit our website:  https://www.musique-sacree-notredamedeparis.fr/

Musique Sacree a Notre-Dame de Paris (FR)

To support projects related to the creation and performance of musical works, as well as to music education and research

To support music education and research 
 
  Created in 2014 "El Pasito's" main action has been to purchase modern musical string instruments to be able to loan them to talented young musicians. The Association "El Pasito" is a non profit organization created by Anne and Daniel Postel-Vinay in the aim to develop more philanthropic activities in addition to the actions supported by the Académie musicale de Villecroze. https://www.academie-villecroze.com/fr  The first instrument purchased by El Pasito was a cello Moes&Moes. It was played for an inaugural concert by the great cellist Yo-Yo Ma.  Up to now, "El Pasito" has ordered 4 violins, 3 violas, 5 cellos and 2 bows. Four of these instruments are built specifically to make a string instrument quartet.  The violin makers who built some instruments for El Pasito are French, German ... USA; Moes&Moes, Frank Ravatin, Jurgen Manthey, Charles Coquet, Samuel Zygmuntowicz, Patrick Robin, Francis Kuttner ... and the bow maker Edwin Clément. For the loan, a contract is signed between El Pasito and the musician. Here are some of the young musicians who have been helped by El Pasito : - Marc-Gérard Garcia from the Zadig Trio plays a cello from Frank Ravatin http://triozadig.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/PrésentationPresse-ZADIG.pdf - Anastasia Kobekina uses a bow form Edwin Clement https://www.kobekina.info/about - Hugues Girard, first violin of the Girard quartet plays a violin from Charles Coquet http://www.quatuorgirard.com/#/fr/biographie - Natanael Ferreira plays a viola from Jurgen Manthey https://www.natanaelferreira.com - Raphael Jouan plays a celle built by Frank Ravatin https://www.raphaeljouan.com Frequently these young musicians have been appreciated and remarked during a Master Class at the Académie musicale de Villecroze.  The instruments are loaned to young musicians beginning their career. Since string players need time adapt their playing to the instrument and guet the best sound out of it, the loan is provided for several years. To be able to propose various kind of instruments to young musicians and accompany them in different steps of their career, "El Pasito" (which means "little step" in Spanish) is considering the project of buying several "old instruments". The price of those instrument being much higher than modern instruments, it could take several years to have enough money to buy each instrument.  On the 10 next years El Pasito hopes to be able to buy 2 to 4 "old instruments", depending on the price and on the opportunity.

Association El Pasito (FR)

To stimulate and encourage creation in all its forms

The Institut de France is a French learned society, grouping five académies, including the Académie française. The Institute, located in Paris, manages approximately 1,000 foundations, as well as museums and châteaux open for visit. It also awards prizes and subsidies, which amounted to a total of over €27 million per year in 2017. Most of these prizes are awarded by the Institute on the recommendation of the académies. History The building was originally constructed as the Collège des Quatre-Nations by Cardinal Mazarin, as a school for students from new provinces attached to France under Louis XIV. The Institut de France was established on 25 October 1795, by the French government. In 2017, Xavier Darcos was named the Institut de France's chancellor. Académies Académie française (French Academy, concerning the French language) – initiated 1635, suppressed 1793, restored 1803 as a division of the institute. Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres (Academy of Humanities) – initiated 1663. Académie des sciences (Academy of Sciences) – initiated 1666. Académie des beaux-arts (Academy of Fine Arts) – created 1816 as the merger of the - Académie de peinture et de sculpture (Academy of Painting and Sculpture, initiated 1648) - Académie de musique (Academy of Music, initiated 1669) and - Académie d'architecture (Academy of Architecture, initiated 1671) Académie des sciences morales et politiques (Academy of Moral and Political Sciences) – initiated 1795, suppressed 1803, reestablished 1832.

Institut de France (FR)

Presentation of contemporary Jewish culture from Israel and Diaspora in Krakow's Jewish quarter. 
 
 Jewish Culture Festival Ass

Presentation of contemporary Jewish culture from Israel and Diaspora in Krakow's Jewish quarter. 
 
 Jewish Culture Festival Association in Krakow (Stowarzyszenie Festiwal Kultury Zydowskiej) , established in 1988, is the largest presentation of contemporary Jewish culture from Israel and the entire Diaspora, held in Kazimierz - Jewish quarter of the city.   From small local event, the festival has grown into the largest and most famous presentation of contemporary Jewish Culture from Israel and the entire Diaspora. Every year more than 30,000 people from all over the globe are coming to Kazimierz to experience more than 100 various artistic and educational events, that include: concerts, DJ-parties, performances, lectures, discussions, visual art events, guided tours, workshops, special programs for kids and for the senior citizens. The key event of each edition of the festival, a symbol or trade mark of our festival is 7-hours long, open-air concert under the title Shalom on Szeroka Street. Recorded and broadcast by Polish Television it has been one the most popular concert in Poland, that attracts some 15,000 people in the audience. The mission of the festival is to reintroduce Jewish culture to Poland - once home for flourishing Jewish population. On one hand, we educate non-Jews and fight with prejudice, ignorance and any forms of anti-Semitism and hatred towards Jews by giving them a unique authentic 'Jewish experience'; on the other hand - we support growing Jewish community of Poland in finding and developing new Jewish identity and keep them in touch with Israel and the Jewish Diaspora worldwide.  As the first NGO in Poland, we launched an all year round program for volunteers called The Machers. Our volunteers not only help us in organization of the festival, but we also help them to get knowledge in many other fields (incl. cultural management, fundraising, etc.), offering them many workshops, lectures, study tours and other events. Since 2013 we have worked with volunteers from abroad and from 2017 - with senior volunteers. Every year we work with a group of 60 - 80 volunteers.  Visit our website for more info:  http://jewishfestival.pl/

Jewish Culture Festival Association (PL)

The New Leonardo da Vinci Galleries. Make it happen! The National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci is the larg

The New Leonardo da Vinci Galleries. Make it happen! The National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci is the largest science museum in Italy, a leader in STEM education and a reference for the worldwide dissemination of the cultural values connected with Leonardo da Vinci's work. For 2019, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Museum plans to open the New Leonardo da Vinci Galleries, a unique permanent exhibition dedicated to Leonardo and to the legacy of his working method in contemporary society. 
 Leonardo da Vinci from past to future 
 Since its opening, the Museum has placed Leonardo da Vinci at the centre of its identity and mission, a symbol of the unity of knowledge and the close relationship between art, science and technology. The Museum owns the world's largest collection of historical models made from interpreting Leonardo da Vinci's drawings. An innovative concept of education The Museum offers itself into a place of learning and development of 21st century skills thanks to the adoption of new STEM learning methodologies, supported by the constant Research-Action carried out by CREI (the Museum's Research Centre for Informal Education founded in 2009). Through its specific educational methodologies the Museum aims to involve different audiences in innovative and creative ways. Take a drone tour of the Museum!

Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci (IT)

Your gift expands media literacy and journalism education opportunities for youth 

Our work News Decoder is a nonprofit global educational news service for young people. Our mission is to help young people connect the dots to understand complex international issues and become informed, solutions-focused global citizens.  We partner with 21 schools in 17 countries around the world to teach journalistic and media literacy skills through storytelling workshops, global webinars, E-Learning courses, podcasts and mentoring from professional journalists. Our programs foster critical thinking, communication, empathy and respect for diversity. Our goal Tackling the multiple, interconnected challenges of the 21st century requires savvy, informed and responsible global citizens. News Decoder approaches this in a unique way: we use journalism training and news literacy to nurture the skills, knowledge and values that students need to cooperate in resolving the great global challenges of our time, including conflict, poverty, sustainability and climate change. Our latest campaign — "BEYOND THE STORY: Putting Knowledge to Work" — celebrates the impact we've had, and continue to have, on young people's lives.  We're showcasing some of our talented alumni and their experiences and achievements since working with News Decoder.  These former students and staff are already making an impressive impact in  academia, the nonprofit sector, communications and public policy.  Go beyond the story in the the video above to hear from one of our remarkable alumni from Liberia. Meet another alumna from Zambia  here . We are proud of them and pleased that so many acknowledge the  contribution that News Decoder has made to their ongoing  professional and personal development. Learn more about our campaign and alumni  here . Your support By supporting our campaign, you'll help nurture the active, capable global citizens of tomorrow. News Decoder is the educational services unit of Nouvelles-Découvertes, a registered French nonprofit. News Decoder's global expansion strategy depends on the generosity of our donors. Donations help cover the costs of partnering with schools of limited means and support the development of open access journalistic and media literacy skill-building resources available to all.  Thank you.

News Decoder (FR)

Support literacy and health in Mozambique. 
 
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Support literacy and health in Mozambique. 
 
                                                                               www.mozlibraryproject.org Vision : The AJUNTOS Moz Library Project helps illiterate youth close the achievement gap by providing access to supplemental education opportunities, learning resources, and community health knowledge, through building and managing Ile's first public library. The  Value  of Literacy: Learning how to read and write can change lives. Literacy increases employment opportunities. Literate individuals earn 64% more than their illiterate counterparts. Literacy has been linked to increasing lifespans. A child born to a mother who can read in a developing country is 50% more likely to survive past the age of 5 years old. Literacy is also linked to public health. Individuals with little or no education are 2.2 times more likely to contract HIV as those who have completed primary education. Identifying the  Need  in Mozambique: According to a 2016 study, Mozambique's youth literacy rate is 68%, compared to the 90% global average. Furthermore, only 37% of the Mozambican population has a comprehensive knowledge of HIV. Increasing literacy rates has been linked to increasing HIV prevention and improving health and wellbeing. The ability to read and write can change lives. Project  History : Courtney Johnson was a Peace Corps volunteer from 2015-2017 and worked as a teacher in Ile, Mozambique. She observed that about 5% her high school students could not read or write. But it was not for lack of effort. Many of her students who were illiterate went to school every day. However, those students turned in tests with only strings of letters and consonants. Illiteracy was a topic of conversation among teachers and community members. However, there was an acute lack of resources that prevented the existing institutions from tackling this issue. In 2015, Courtney began to work with community members to develop a program that would work alongside the existing education system providing supplemental literacy education. The  Mission : The AJUNTOS Moz Library Program is run by a group of community members who are teachers and activists with the shared vision to bring a library to Ile. The library provides both instructional support and resources. Teachers trained in the literacy curriculum will offer lessons with an emphasis on interactive learning strategies. Equally as important, the library will provide resources that may be otherwise unavailable like paper, pens, and electricity to study after dark.  To accomplish the vision of the AJUNTOS Moz Library Project, the mission is threefold: 1) Design a Safe Space 
 Support construction efforts to provide a safe and secure space. 
 Establish access to electricity providing the ability to study after dark. 
 Create a hygienic space with a well for access to water and clean bathrooms. 
 2) Coordinate Library Resources 
 Provide the community with access to resources including tables, chairs, books, pencils, paper, electricity, and computers. 
 Establish a simple, replicable, and interactive literacy curriculum that serves a diversity of learning styles and individualized attention. 
 Train teachers in Curriculum Workshops and train teachers and librarians to use and maintain resources to create a sustainable program. 
 3) Inform Community Health Leverage opportunities to disseminate public health information through classes, murals, and public theater plays. About  Ile, Mozambique : The library is in Mozambique, a country which sits on the southeast coastline of Africa sharing a boarder with South Africa to the south and Tanzania to the north. Ile is a medium-small town with a population of approximately 15,000 people. Ile has 5 elementary schools, 1 high school, a soccer field, a hospital, several stores, and an open-air market. It is primarily an agricultural town with oranges, rice, and beans as the principle crops. The coordinates of the library are 16"02"15"S and 37"10"35"E. October 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 January 2021 Impact of  COVID-19 : With the onset of COVID-19, the AJUNTOS Moz Library Project stopped classes and focused efforts on a campaign to slow the spread of COVID-19. Using the library to organize volunteer activists and supplies, AJUNTOS distributed soap and masks to over 300 families. June 2020 June 2020 November 2020 February 2019  February 2019 November 2018 November 2017 October 2017 October 2017  June 2017

Moz Library Project (MZ)

To help the ultra poor in underserved communities in the remotest areas of Bangladesh. 
 
 Founded in 2006, Friendship Luxembour

To help the ultra poor in underserved communities in the remotest areas of Bangladesh. 
 
 Founded in 2006, Friendship Luxembourg is the first of the Friendship International entities to come into being (followed by the Netherlands, France, the UK and Belgium).   This European platform allows Friendship Bangladesh to connect with potential donors and provides it with a support structure in terms of human resources, research & development and fundraising, Friendship works with vulnerable people in remote communities of Bangladesh in the fields of Health, Education, Income Generation, Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Management, Inclusive Citizenship as well as Cultural Preservation.   The support of Friendship Luxembourg is far from being limited to financial support.   Over the years, a multidimensional partnership has been developed, combining technical assistance, skills sponsorship, volunteering and exchanges of best practices with various Luxembourg companies.

Friendship Luxembourg a.s.b.l. (LU)

It takes a village to raise a child 
 
 Founded in 2008, The Ju/'hoansi Development Fund in Namibia is committed to improving ac

It takes a village to raise a child 
 
 Founded in 2008, The Ju/'hoansi Development Fund in Namibia is committed to improving access to quality, mother-tongue, culturally-sensitive primary education for San children by improving school facilities, training teachers, and developing educational materials. From the beginning, the JDF focused on individuals and groups of children to provide them with basic school supplies and assist with supplementary food. Soon the need for well-trained and qualified teachers became an additional focus and the JDF began supporting local teachers to improve their skills and attend the Teacher Training College. Since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2018, we have been able to reach many more learners with support, and to help 10 teachers to reach their final year of studies towards a diploma in Education. We have also just completed construction of the first Village School and it opened to children and the teachers in January of 2022. Two school gardens have been established and the newly trained caretakers are already harvesting vegetables with the children alongside them learning all the way.  Our long term plans are to complete our mission of improving access to quality, mother-tongue, culturally sensitive education by completing all of the 5 total schools. The JDF also recognizes that our current scope of support to Early Childhood Education in Grades 1 to 3 does not fully address the needs for a holistic solution to this historical problem. We are already engaged in the strategic planning necessary to expand into pre-primary, upper primary and secondary school support to leverage the knowledge and influence we have gained in working with all our stakeholders.  Visit our website:  https://www.villageschoolsnamibia.com/

Ju/'hoansi Development Fund (NA)

American Friends of the Green Kids Museum Kenya

A new place for young eco changemakers in Kenya 
 
 Anzania will be the first children's museum in East Africa. It will be a fun and interactive exploratorium all about our planet, our environment, and living sustainably. Our mission is to educate, engage and empower children in environmental conservation and strengthen their role as eco stewards through child-friendly, interactive exhibits. We believe learning can be fun. Anzania offers children a unique recreational experience while simultaneously offering strong educational insights. This blend of education and entertainment is a way of engaging children with climate change and conservation challenges in a fun way, and to promote their role in taking care of our planet. Transformative and memorable eco-themed learning experiences  Anzania is designed as a curated journey through a museum cross park where different environmentally themed pavilions are interconnected by pathways that through a forest and garden. With over 1500 sqm of in & outdoor exhibits, playscapes and training spaces, children can pursue their curiosity and explore the wonder of the world around them. With play-based learning methods we show children that everything on our planet is interconnected - even them!  The overriding message will be how each child is able to make a positive difference to the world. Strengthening the youth voice Today's children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. The youth of today will experience the full impact of climate change. Children are the real stakeholders in this crisis but yet it seems their voice is not heard. Africa has 200 million people aged between 15 and 24 making it the youngest population in the world Kenya has the largest percentage of young people in East Africa, with close to 40% of its nearly 54 million inhabitants being under 14 years of age. It is imperative, especially in Africa, that young people become involved and learn how to alleviate its impact. To maximize our potential and value – we need to call out to the youth. To empower the youth is to empower a nation. More information on the project can be found at :  www.greenkidsmuseumkenya.com

Anzania- A Green Kids' Museum Kenya

supports music therapy research for children with autism in the US.

The American Friends of the Papageno Foundation is established to support music therapy research for children with autism in the US.  Music therapy is a well-established professional health discipline that uses music as a the therapeutic stimulus to achieve non-musical treatment and goals. When Aaltje van Zweden-van Buuren and her husband, conductor Jaap van Zweden's, child was born with autism, this had and continues to have a huge impact on the family. In 1997, the couple established the Papageno Foundation. Now, 20 years later, Papageno has made a name for itself in the Netherlands. The Foundation has developed into a multi-faceted organisation which, through all sorts of initiatives and activities, focuses on the development of children and young people with autism: 
 Music therapy:  a national network of 25 qualified music therapists, who provide therapy to children in their homes. 
 Papageno Huis: this centre offers respite and support to children with autism. For the youngsters it is a place to work, to live and to  participate in the community.  
 Research: research of music therapy on autism and into the possibilities of early diagnosis and treatment. 
 Develop advanced funding opportunities to support autism programs 
 https://www.papageno.nl/en/

American Friends of the Papageno Foundation (NL)

Together, we must preserve the future of pluralism. 

Advancing Pluralism to Enhance the Future  of Our Global Community Our Impact Building a world where understanding, pluralism, and free circulation of knowledge are the source of progress towards more inclusive and sustainable societies.   In today's world, surging illiberalism threatens democracy throughout the Global North and South. A backsliding of progress is only possible if we lay a renewed foundation for mutual respect, diversity, and global thriving. Together, we must preserve the future of pluralism.   We must build an ecosystem that supports fundamental freedoms of speech and discovery, promotes the unfettered pursuit of knowledge, and safeguards inherent rights of justice and equity. Our Mission Over the last sixty years , Fondation Maison des sciences de l'homme (FMSH) has cultivated pluralistic progress by advancing collaboration across the social sciences and humanities – forging new cooperation and understanding across boundaries. Founded in 1963 by the renowned historians Fernand Braudel and Clemens Heller, from the start, the FMSH has been a transatlantic project supported by transformative American philanthropies. Since its inception, our foundation was standed out with an unique positioning on particularly innovative and "risky" research themes. We achieve this through our commitment to: 
 Evidence-based dialogue across disciplinary, cultural, and national boundaries 
 Developing scientific research and implementing strategies to counteract discrimination and disinformation 
 
 Valorizing inherent human rights and imperatives of social justice including open, rational and critical thinking 
 Our history positions us as a vital crossroads to gather leading and emerging intellectuals who will help chart the future global path of pluralism. 
 Our Campaign Facing the decline of pluralism and democracy, we are launching a campaign to lay the foundation for global progress. Our 3-year, $5 million campaign will create tools and develop new avenues for cross-cultural work through our four program pillars: 
 
 Promoting the Freedom of Expression and Discovery  – A fellowship program targeting scholars in life-threatening contexts who need safe locations to pursue their work.   
 
 
 Accelerating Cooperation, Digital Dissemination & the Fight Against Disinformation –  Expand the use of digital tools and create platforms through cross-disciplinary and cross-border connections on topics crucial to global security and progress. 
 
 Expanding Collections to Circulate Knowledge Beyond Borders  -  Translating collections of academic works from Africa, Asia, North and South America, the Middle East, Slavic countries, and Central
Asia, and brings attention to unseen academics and other traditionnally excluded groups. 
 
 Strengthening the Capacity of NextGen Humanities & Social Sciences  Scholars  – FMSH Young Scholar Academy: Equipping junior researchers with critical skills to practice social sciences and humanities. 
 Our ambitious agenda  for the future of the global community can only be realized through partnerships. Together we can strengthen pluralism in all corners of the world by building more resilient, vibrant, and informed communities across the globe. Please consider joining us as a Friend and champion of the Fondation Maison des sciences de l'homme. To donate : please click on the button "Donate" at the top of the page.

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We Build Creative Confidence To Ensure All Children Have The Opportunity To Fulfill Their Potential 
 
 With our unique & multi-award-winning methodology, students in the primary class, university students, and vocational/technical secondary students co-create a Dream Machine invented by the children. 
	 Whether you want to solve a challenge in your job or neighbourhood, create something fun, start your own company or whether you want to come up with a solution for something personal or a global issue,  all require the creative confidence to express your ideas and bring them to life. This is where (in the words of Harvard University) MyMachine delivers the "I can do that" perspective to all participants. 
 
	 
	 
 
	 In MyMachine: 
 
	 
 students  learn that having ideas is important. That you shouldn't be afraid to express your ideas -even if they sound a bit weird or challenging in the beginning. They learn what it takes to bring an idea to life; and that you can do it by respecting each other's talents, co-create, collaborating and not giving up; 
 
	 
 teachers and professors  experience the power of project-based learning. They participate in an open education process that proves to students that what happens in a classroom can impact the -and has a link to- the real world. That's the pivotal moment they realise that MyMachine – and thus education – brings them skills they can use for life. 
 
	And the best part of it: it's crazy fun!
 
	 
 
	 Our unique and multi-award winning methodology: 
 
	 in one school year: 
 
	 STEP 1. PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN INVENT THEIR DREAM MACHINE (IDEA) 
	 Anything goes: from a machine that helps you to put peanut butter on a sandwich, a machine to learn to make friends, to a machine to clean up the ocean. The main criterion is that it is relevant for the child-inventor who really, really wants it.
 
	 STEP 2. UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DESIGN THE IDEA (CONCEPT) 
	 With the help of University Students (product designers, game design students, engineers, architect students, art students etc.), the children design the idea into a concept.
 
	 STEP 3. TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SECONDARY STUDENTS BUILD A WORKING PROTOTYPE: 
	With the help of the Technical/Vocational Secondary Level Students, the children build a real working prototype of those dream machines. 
	     
 Invented by kids: 
 The-Making-People-Happy-Again-Machine 
	 The Revolving Bunk-Bed (The-Never-Discuss-Anymore-Who-Gets-To-Sleep-On-Top-Machine) 
	 The-Giving-Compliments-Machine 
	 The-Homework-Making-Machine 
	 The-Soccer-Buddy 
	 The-Candy-Making-Machine 
	 The-Do-All-Machine 
	 The-Belgian-Fries-Shooting-Cannon 
	 The Chase-Away-Bad-Ghosts-Machine 
 
	 ...and many, many more. Discover them here:  http://dreamsdrop.mymachine-global.org 
 
	 So, what is your dream machine? 
 
	 Your kind support will make a lasting difference in helping us achieve our goal of bringing our powerful model to as many students as possible, worldwide.  
 With over 1,3 Million Student-Hours of impact, over 17,000 students have already learned that they can also contribute to society, rather than just be a consumer of society. Read About MyMachine in   FORBES .     
 
	 AWARDS 
	 
 
	 Inducted in the HundrED Hall of Fame 
 Reimagine Education Presence Learning Silver Award 2023 HundrED Innovator 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 
 United Nations World Summit Award 2009 
 Recognised by FAST Company as World Changing Idea 2021 
 Creativity Award Lego Foundation & HundrED 2021 
 Education Innovator Of The Year 2021 by the HundrED Academy 
	 Shortlisted for the prestigious Wise 2020 Global Education Awards , Qatar Foundation MyMachine nominated for what Reuters refers to as the "Nobel Prize for Sustainability": Katerva 2020 Awards. Reimagine Education Presence Learning Gold Winner 2018 Award 
	 Designmanagement Europe Award 
	 Lern Award 
 
	 ENDORSEMENTS BY 
	 
 
	 Sir Ken Robinson, Author, Creativity Expert (most viewed TED-Talk worldwide) (UK, USA) 
	 Hank Nourse, SVP at The New York Academy of Sciences (USA) 
	 Tom Vander Ark, Getting Smart (USA) 
	 Harvard School of Education (USA) 
 WISE (Qatar Foundation) 
 Fast Company  
 Forbes 
 Lego Foundation 
 QS 
	 Sir Richard Branson, Entrepreneur (UK) 
	 Peter Gamwell, Author, Creativity Expert (CANADA) 
	 Agoria, Federation for the Belgian Technology Industry (BELGIUM) 
	 Voka, Chamber of Commerce (BELGIUM) 
 
	     
 What others say about MyMachine: 
	Listen to how Tom Vander Ark -  Getting Smart  - looks at MyMachine:
 
 
	 Listen to how dr. Christina Smiraglia -  Harvard Univ ersity  - looks at MyMachine:
 
 
	 Read more in our book: available worldwide 
 
	 
	 
 
	 Introduction to our book by Sir Ken Robinson: 
 
 
	All details about the book here:  https://mymachine-global.org/what-is-your-dream-machine-the-book/ 
 
	 OUR CORE VALUES 
 
	 #  21ST-CENTURY SKILLS  #  CREATIVITY #   ENTREPRENEURIALISM  #  INTER GENERATIONAL CO-CREATION 
	 #  EMPOWERMENT  #  EMPATHY DESIGN  #  DESIGN THINKING  #  STE(A)M 
	 #  JOY AND WONDER  #  MAKER-CENTERED LEARNING 
 
	 #  PROJECT-BASED LEARNING  #  OPEN KNOWLEDGE 
 
	 #  SUSTAINABILITY  #  LEARNING TO BRING IDEAS TO LIFE 
 
	 ABOUT THE MYMACHINE GLOBAL FOUNDATION 
 
	MyMachine is a non-profit organisation acting worldwide, created by  Filip Meuris (Co-Founder), Jan Despiegelaere (Co-Founder) and  Piet Grymonprez  (Co-Founder & Managing Director).
 
	 
	Read more here:
 
	 www.mymachine-global.org

MyMachine - American Friends Fund

Developing solutions to meet tomorrow's major societal challenges.

To have an impact on the future of the world and stimulate the changes necessary to build a new society. 
 
 Sorbonne University is a multidisciplinary and research-intensive university with world-famous origins. Continuing the humanist tradition of the Sorbonne, it is devoted to meeting the scientific challenges of the 21st century and spreading the knowledge created in its laboratories by its research teams and transmitted to its students and to society as a whole. Sorbonne University's three faculties in humanities, medicine and science each with the wide-ranging autonomy necessary to conduct its ambitious programs in both research and education The University's  55,300 students, 6,700 professor-researchers and researchers and 4,900 administrative and technical staff members  who help it run every day contribute to a University that is diverse, creative, innovative, and with a global outlook.

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