Inspiring Creativity, Empowering Change

In a world surrounded with conflict and exclusion of many forms, HUB Nicosia aspires to take part in actions that improve individual lives, enhance social inclusion and inspire hope. The Hub Nicosia Ltd (Hub Nicosia) is a non-Governmental organization that operates as an educational centre and a co-working space for individuals and organisations with cultural, educational, environmental and social aims. It is located near Nicosia’s buffer zone and welcomes people from different communities and ethnic backgrounds.

SARAJEVO SUSRET KULTURA (SMOC) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2012 with an aim to promote the diverse culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina within and beyond its borders. By promoting the city of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina as a place where tolerance, peace and coexistence of different cultures meet, SMOC engages in activities that put effort into promoting the country as a place of multiculturalism and openness.

KMOP is a non- profit organisation based in Athens, Greece. KMOP with more than 40 years of experience in the sustainable development, social growth, human rights protection, social inclusion and policy research, brings to the partnership significant managerial and technical capacity that will contribute to the successful implementation of the project. KMOP has wide expertise in social welfare, health, employability and human rights protection, scientific research and the development of know-how in social policy issues. Promoting migrants’ rights is among the core values of KMOP. The organisation focuses on building migrants’ resilience, combatting inequalities and supporting inclusive and sustainable growth by developing and implementing a variety of innovative tools, programmes and policies.

The University of Gloucestershire (UOG) is a diverse, vibrant community of 9,000 undergraduate students, 1,000 postgraduate students, 40,000 alumni and 1,000 staff from all across the world. UOG has excellent credentials to contribute to the ABT project. With a long-standing interest in the themes of migration and supporting migrants and refugees, the University actively engages with migrant and refugee community members, as well as using arts and visual communication to communicate about the benefits of belonging to a diverse community.

Artit (www.artit.net) is a Software as a Service (SaaS) arts & culture organization founded upon the belief that art is a powerful educational tool that facilitates self-expression and triggers change. Fusing arts and culture with education, we bring forth new ways to address today’s global challenges of ecology and society. We use arts as a means to educate and raise awareness on today’s global challenges, on issues around sustainability, social inclusion, entrepreneurship, as well as mental health, creativity and wellbeing. In this spirit, transnational collaborative partnerships are a key way that Artit stays socially engaged and practices its commitment to inclusive, thriving societies. Artit has adopted a multi-stakeholder partnerships approach, working with organizations in the public and private sectors, as well as with creators around the globe, to design and implement futureproof and creative actions that are essential to drive social change, for a more inclusive, creative, and sustainable world. To do so, we design and implements innovative projects at both national and international level. Our areas of expertise include: Creativity & Entrepreneurship: focusing on reskilling & upskilling and social entrepreneurship through arts as a means to foster people’s creativity and sense of initiative. Social Inclusion: supporting marginalized groups to integrate into society, including migrants, refugees, victims of violence, trafficking, and other vulnerable populations. Sustainability: creating educational tools to address climate change and raise awareness on the importance of green living. Mental Health & Wellbeing: promoting mental health, empowerment, and wellness.