The workshop aims to support creative ideas for defending freedom of assembly. Twenty participants will be selected from the applications and invited to a two-day meeting in Istanbul in January 2026. Ten participants will be from Istanbul and ten from other cities. Travel and accommodation expenses for participants coming from outside Istanbul will be covered.
Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to develop their ideas, either individually or in groups, using collaborative production methods. Experts from different disciplines will mentor the process. At the end of the workshop, a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 projects will be selected to receive support from a total budget of 45,000 euros.
The Memory Center will accompany the projects that qualify for support throughout the implementation process for one year; it will oversee budget management and work with project owners on content production.
Who can apply?
- Non-profit civil society organizations established in Turkey,
- Civil initiatives, networks, and platforms,
- Independent activists with experience in the field of freedom of assembly can apply.
Important dates
- Application period: September 18 – October 31, 2025
- Information meeting: October 2025 (exact date to be announced)
- Evaluation process: November 1 – December 15, 2025
- Workshop date: January 2026 (exact date to be announced)