Sponsors and funders

Here is a list of our most valued sponsors and funders without whom StrangerFestival would not be happening

EYID - European Commission
StrangerFestival is one of 7 flagship projects of the European Commission's The European Year of Intercultural Dialogue EYID 2008. EYID recognises that Europe’s great cultural diversity presents a unique advantage. EYID will encourage all those living in Europe to explore the benefits of Europe's rich cultural heritage and opportunities to learn from different cultural traditions.

Europafonds
The Europafonds of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Netherlands) wants to stimulate social institutions and organisations to inform and involve different and diverse Dutch target groups in the discussion on the European Union.

Helsingin Sanomat Foundation
The Helsingin Sanomat Foundation advances and support excellence in research as a means of ensuring the broad base, independence, and continuity of Finnish scientific work. The fields of particular interest for the Foundation are communications, the communications industry, and future research.

VandenEnde Foundation
VandenEnde Foundation aims to give both talented young people and established artists development opportunities, to encourage participation in culture and the arts and to stimulate cultural enterprises.

Wij Amsterdammers is an Amsterdam city council initiative for Amsterdam residents, focusing on integration and connection between ‘Amsterdammers’ of different cultural and social backgrounds.

Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung / German Federal Agency for Civic Education
The work done by the Federal Agency for Civic Education — Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (BPB) — centres on promoting awareness for democracy and participation in politics.

Fritt Ord Foundation
The paramount object of the Freedom of Expression Foundation, Oslo, is to protect and promote freedom of expression and the environment for freedom of expression in Norway, particularly by encouraging lively debate and the dauntless use of the free word.

Evens Foundation
The Evens Foundation supports sustainable projects that contribute to a deeper respect for the cultural and social diversity in Europe.