FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Luxembourg
Address
13, zone industrielleCountry
City
MertzigProvince
(Canton of Diekirch)Mobile Phone
+352621787248Telephone
+352621787248Website
Click HereYear of Establishment
2024Contact Person1
Kosovare SallahuJob Title 1
SecretaryContact Person 2
Arza VatovciJob Title 2
TresoryOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Gender, Heritage, Human rights, International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
FATA a.s.b.l. is a non-profit organization based in Luxembourg, run by a core team of volunteers. While the association has no salaried staff, it collaborates with partner organizations, educators and artists. Annual budgets range between €5,000 and €10,000, depending on project-based funding from public and private sources. FATA operates through concrete actions such as educational workshops, cultural events, public readings, panel discussions, and school-based activities. The association focuses on empowering marginalized youth, especially young women from Balkan backgrounds, through inclusive and participatory formats. Key partners include Kufa a.s.b.l., BesaBesë a.s.b.l., Zentrum fir politesch Bildung (ZpB), Miele, Kachen, the University of Luxembourg, the Srebrenica Committee Luxembourg. FATA’s projects are interdisciplinary, with themes ranging from memory and genocide education to gender, migration and identity, fostering critical engagement and social participation.
Mission and Objectives
FATA a.s.b.l. aims to promote inclusion, education, and cultural participation among marginalized youth, particularly young women from Balkan diasporic backgrounds.
Its objectives are to:
-Empower young people, especially women, through culture, education and community engagement
-Amplify underrepresented voices and strengthen social participation
-Raise awareness on diversity, memory, mental health, and justice
-Foster intercultural dialogue and solidarity
-Develop inclusive educational and cultural formats in schools and public spaces
Main Projects / Activities
-Educational Workshops in schools on memory, migration, identity, and justice
-Cultural Events such as film screenings, literary readings, and exhibitions
-Community Dialogues around gender-based violence and post-conflict justice
-Youth Empowerment Initiatives with a focus on mental health and self-expression
In the coming future:
-International Collaborations in genocide education and human rights
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We can contribute to the Network in Luxembourg by providing expertise in inclusive education, memory work and post-conflict dialogue. With strong links to Balkan diaspora communities and a focus on intersectional perspectives (gender, migration), we offer valuable insights into underrepresented narratives and grassroots engagement. Through our experience in organizing cultural events, school workshops and public discussions, we can support the Network in reaching diverse audiences, particularly youth and marginalized groups. We also facilitate connections between educators, survivors, researchers and activists, promoting intergenerational learning. As a dynamic, volunteer-based organization, FATA brings flexibility, creativity, and a strong commitment to justice, remembrance and civic participation.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
Our NPO seeks to join the Anna Lindh Foundation Network to connect with like-minded actors across the Euro-Mediterranean region who believe in the transformative power of intercultural dialogue. As a grassroots organization rooted in the Balkan diaspora, we wish to contribute our experience in inclusive education, youth empowerment and memory work to a broader community of practice. We are eager to exchange methodologies, co-develop projects, and amplify underrepresented voices, especially those of young women and post-conflict communities. Being part of the ALF Network would allow us to grow through collaboration, learn from other initiatives, and extend our impact beyond Luxembourg, while actively promoting peace, mutual understanding, and social justice.