Conference “Promoting intercultural dialogue: how to overcome ethnic discrimination and racism in the Balkan region” European perpectives in the fight against discrimination Ann De Mol – King Baudouin Foundation Skopje, 14 – 15 October 2010

King Baudouin Foundation Working together for a better society

Mission Independent, pluralistic public benefit foundation Pursuing sustainable ways to foster: - justice - democracy - respect for diversity Working together for a better society

Toolbox of working methods for having an impact and making a difference

A European foundation in Belgium Active At regional level - Flemish Community/Flemish Region - French Community/Walloon Region - Brussels Capital Region - German-speaking Community At federal level At European level (focus on the Balkans) At international level (focus on sub-Saharan Africa)

Budget Operating budget: 35 million euros in 2009 Where does the money come from? External funding (including annual grant from the National Lottery) Own funds (including own capital) Capital of the 200+ Funds we manage

Financial support for third-party projects On average each year: 100 calls for projects focusing on a particular theme 5,000 dossiers submitted Independent juries select 2,000 projects for financial support Everyone Financial support: for projects and individuals For whom?

Partnership Nike – KBF since – 2008 : Nike Fund Belgium Support of more than 100 local projects ‘Sport as a tool for social cohesion’ Initiatives about training & employment of low skilled youngsters in sport 2005 – 2010 : Stand UP – Speak Up - Europe Support of 238 projects in Europe about the fight against racism in football … : Nike (RED) - global Fight against HIV/AIDS by using football

Stand Up Speak Up ● history ● campaign to empower football fans to voice opposition to racism in football ● Europe : Ireland and UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia ● + 10 call for projects ● cooperation with FARE - Balkaniade: International Youth tournaments in the Balkans Football Unites Workshops - Anti-racism activities with national football associations and clubs - FARE Action Week in October - International FairPlay Youth tournaments: Vienna meets Balkan

Results and impact support of 238 projects : -raising awareness and influencing behaviour -network and partnership development -new initiatives -reached thousands -role models - advocacy international conference - Manchester

Stand Up Speak Up 2010 last call for projects – extra funding criteria : prejudice based on issues of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs; innovative approaches, European projects, … 22 selected projects examples

Examples establish a women league for disadvantaged girls and women; promote and support mental, social health – Yorkshire region – UK local football programme combining with coaching sessions for the ethnic minority communities (Asian, Somalian, Irish, Polish and Afro Caribbean) – Leicester – UK development of a regional football network to engage and empower Asian and ethnic minority communities to give access opportunities in football and society – Bristol – UK celebrate cultural diversity, teach skills of citizenship, raise awareness of racism in sport and support community cohesion in an area with high gang culture and criminal activity – West Midlands – UK organise street football activities and respect workshops in an European context (the Netherlands, France, UK, Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, Austria)

Examples create a portable women’s football exhibition in combination with artwork and writing from school boys and girls – UK include Gypsy, Roma and Traveller groups in mainstream football – UK ‘Fair Friends 2010’ : educational football project prior to UEFA Football Championship 2010 Poland/Ukraine with 16 school classes from Berlin (Germany) and Kolobrzeg (Poland) create a dvd with positive messages of diversity and include famous football players with their positive experiences – Belgium provide immigrant youngsters (African, Latin American, Eastern Europe) access opportunities to sport grounds – Madrid - Spain

Other initiatives Football in the community - premier league football clubs are acting as a social stakeholder in their community - in partnership with local authorities, governing bodies, schools, associations, health centres, …. - use the power of football and sport to engage individuals, and have a positive impact on the lives of young people - work with disadvantaged and socially excludes groups in society - projects on social inclusion, crime-reduction, health, employment opportunities, disability, education ….

Other initiatives FARE Action in Belgium - positive message : All Different All Equal - initiative ex-players and musicians - in cooperation with FA Belgium - think tank ‘diversity’ - brochure ‘football & diversity’ - facebook group Homeless World Cup - football tournament for homeless people

Recommendations - diversity is a reality in every society in every competition - an issue for all partners : clubs, federations, players, children & youngsters, parents, fans, community, neighbourhood, schools, local authority, … - involve migrant people in the management of the club - good communication with the parents - professional players as a role model - role of a community manager - develop projects in longer term perspective - sanction misbehaviour

Democracy in the Balkans Minority rights (until 2009) Student mobility Victims of human trafficking European integration:- European Policy Centre - European Fund for the Balkans

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