Right-wing extremism in Germany has not abated. On the contrary: the number of right-wing and racist attacks has increased during the past years. In many regions in the eastern part of the country, but also in a growing number of towns in the western part, right-wing violence is an omnipresent threat for everyone who is of non-German ethnic origin. Neo-Nazis and other right-wing gangs have designed numerous areas as “no-go zones” for immigrants, Jews, gays, the handicapped and homeless people or for those who demonstrate their affiliation to an alternative youth culture. Wearing a hip-hop outfit or listening to rap music can be hazardous to your health in certain neighbourhoods.

Since its inception the Amadeu Antonio Foundation has been able to support a growing movement of democratic grass-roots initiatives. These initiatives are essential to challenge the dominant right-wing culture in many towns and communities. However, these grass-roots groups do not only face potential harassment from right-wing organisations. On many levels government authorities still deny the seriousness of the problem. In recent years and months many projects have suffered severe funding cuts by the government.

You want to make a change by supporting young and committed initiatives to stand against racism and neo-Nazism? Why not make a donation to the Amadeu Antonio Foundation?