We believe everyone can be a changemaker. Our work is focused on building and empowering local communities of changemakers to take action in creating more just, sustainable, and welcoming societies.

Our focus areas

Human rights defenders & Security

Migration & Human rights

The change makers we work with

Mpanzu, an all-rounder activist

Karski & Beyond, inspiring change through the power of street art

Make a change in your community

Juvie, using documentation as a tool against injustice in the Philippines

Advocate for indigenous communities

Sylvain, advocating for disability rights in the DRC

Empower disability rights defenders

Our latest news

25-06-2025

Public statement for peace & resilience ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit

We urge equal and sustained attention and investment in the long-term work of building resilient, inclusive, and just societies.

23-06-2025

Shelter Cities break open advocacy spaces for human rights defenders across Europe

Cross-border collaborations for climate justice: partner organizations and Shelter City global network members strengthen their alliance for greater local impact.

17-06-2025

Storytelling, art, and solidarity in the Hague: Justice & Peace events in June 2025

From outdoor exhibitions to engaging films and dynamic lectures, we join a city-wide dialogue on activism, solidarity and stories of hope for the future.

22-05-2025

Poetic Justice: Spoken word & music for social change with Artists’ Safe Haven resident, Willie Oeba

How can art empower and amplify movements against injustice, corruption, and discrimination? Join us on 5 June at The Grey Space in the Middle for an evening full of raw honesty and lyrical power.

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