Think, Talk, Do.
Empower society through citizen engagement and better governance
The Foundation identifies new ways to improve democratic processes and the role of culture in allowing them to flourish. We engage in constructive conversation with experts and citizens to form policy-oriented solutions, and drive them forward to ensure lasting change.
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THE ORBIS PROJECT
What Makes Us Feel Safe Today? A Collective Dialogue on Security in Changing Times
Join here to watch a short video about what makes us feel safe and provide your feedback in real time. This video is based on what people feel is more important.
Results will be presented and discussed in a public, online event. Citizens will see how their contributions have shaped the outcomes and will have a last opportunity to provide feedback.
Meet the 2025 Kofi Annan NextGen Winner
Together with the Kofi Annan Foundation, we are excited to announce the winner of the 2025 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize, Julián Sastoque.
Julián joined us at the Athens Democracy Forum, to share about their work and meet previous winners, Namatai Kwekweza and Omar van Reenen.
THE ATHENS DEMOCRACY FORUM
The 2025 Athens Democracy Forum took place September 30 - October 3 in Athens, where we confronted the mixed legacy of the 'year of elections,' the turbulence of our times, and the binding forces of hope that can renew democracy.
ART FOR TOMORROW
Since 2015, Art for Tomorrow has been exploring how culture can be a catalyst for social and economic development in conjunction with the promotion of democratic values. Every year, in different host cities, Art for Tomorrow explores the interplay of politics and culture, the rise of technology, the fallout from the climate crisis, the rise in inequalities, the role of institutions and the overarching social impact of the arts.
