The Amadeu Antonio Foundation is an independent nonprofit foundation. Its goal is to reinforce a democratic civil society that promotes pluralism and human rights while opposing right-wing extremism, racism and antisemitism.

We

• SUPPORT victims of antisemitic, racist, and right-wing violence – for example, through the CURA Victim Fund. Additionally, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation works to ensure that the perspectives of those affected remain a priority – whether on the streets or in the German Bundestag.

• FUND nationwide projects that advocate for a democratic civil society, with a particular focus on rural areas.

• RESEARCH and MONITOR issues related to right-wing extremism, racism, and antisemitism. This expertise is reflected in studies, publications, and consultations, and also informs concrete political demands we develop.

• ENSURE that these topics stay in the public eye: through press work, social media, and articles on Belltower.News, our own journalistic platform, as well as educational efforts and professional development for multipliers.

• Funded more than 2,100 local initiatives since its founding in 1998.

• Established a nationwide network of centers to counsel victims of right-wing violence.

• Advises initiatives, municipalities and individuals on effective strategies to combat right-wing violence.

• Provides financial support to victims of right-wing violence and their families, helping them manage the physical, emotional, and psychological aftermath of such attacks.

• Organizes public events such as discussions and concerts to raise awareness about the ongoing threat of right-wing violence.

• Supports initiatives throughout Germany that promote a democratic culture and protect minority rights.

• Guides schools, youth centers and municipalities on preventive measures against hate, encouraging them to promote inclusion and human rights.

• Raises awareness of historical and present-day forms of antisemitism through nationwide campaigns and other projects.

• Adopts a gender-conscious approach to the prevention of right-wing extremism.

• Promotes the expansion of and provides networking opportunities for a digital civil society dedicated to countering online hate speech.