The project Empowering Migrants through Cultural Activities aims to respond to these challenges and is based on the previous collaboration of its partners. Project EMCA combines and improves already well established activity ([fjúžn] festival) with new tools for cultural awareness raising as well as advocacy for migration issues (joining International Cities of Refuge Network, advancing [fjúžn] on the road).
The support from EEA grants would enable us to host first ICORN artist and pilot the whole program in Slovakia, Bratislava. Another important activity of our project are next two editions of [fjúžn] festival, the biggest cultural event in Slovakia focusing on migration and life and culture of foreigners in our country. In 2020 we will celebrate its 15th year and with the support from EEA grants we would like to cofinance its 16th and 17th edition. This year we have also organized tour around Slovakia with [fjúžn] festival and therefore included as one of the main activities of the EMCA project also [fjúžn] on the road. These activities should help us to intervene in the public space of various towns around Slovakia in order to highlight the position and role of the new minorities as regular inhabitants of the respective places using different forms of artistic tools and other means in order to reach out to wide public
Summary of bilateral results
The EMCA project greatly benefited from its partnership with donors and international collaborators. Key bilateral contributions included:
• Knowledge sharing and capacity building: The involvement of partners facilitated the exchange of best practices in cultural programming and inclusion efforts, enriching the project's approach.
• Sustainability and strategy development: The donor partners played a vital role in refining the communication strategy, ensuring the project's legacy and its ability to secure diverse funding streams.
• Strengthened networks: Collaboration expanded connections between Slovak and international cultural organizations, setting a foundation for future cooperative efforts. Plans for continued cooperation include extending the reach of the [fjúžn] festival, further developing communication strategies, and engaging donors and international experts to maintain momentum in fostering inclusion through culture.
Project details
Project info
Project grant
Grant financing
182130.00€
Final project cost
197433.12€