Description
Barcelona is a city very rich in terms of youth associations, but there is a lack of youth organisations working together against racism. The project aims at addressing this need. The objective of the project is to contribute to the reduction of racism with the creation of a network of youth organizations in Barcelona. Specific objectives: - Promote associative participation as a tool for social change and advocacy - Incorporate the values of anti-racism in the thinking of youth associations - Put on social and political agenda the fight against racism and for equal rights The challenges will be addressed by lots of activities and campaigns during 15 months amongst others: - The creation of the antiracist stamp, with a communication campaign and training programs about racism in Barcelona and the power of youth organizations - Training program of Communicative action and of anti-racism and human rights - Advocacy actions - Creation of a resources bank of anti-racism, to be used by the youth organizations
Summary of project results
The Aixada Antirracista is a platform of youth organisations theat joines their efforts to combat racism and xenophobia at a moment when the presence of racist ideas and discourses where increasing. It is a unique youth movement that for the first time has articulated several ways to advocate for the eauqlity between the human beeings. This project has supported the beginning of an already consolidated and known movement in the anti-racism area. More than 50 youth associations have joined the platform, and they liberated their spaces from racism managing to involve the entities to participate in demonstrations and alike for the equality in the access to rights. It has also given information and resources to the youngsters that in many cases are not aware of their closest environment that affect them and that they can help to improve. Currently the network is growing,a dn new spaces outside Barcelona have been liberated.
Summary of bilateral results