Our Global Work
We are present in 45 countries, where we build communities that fight injustice, poverty and discrimination.
We have a wide range of projects in the Global South, where we collaborate with young activists in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Through our Global Platforms and our local partners we fight to strengthen human rights, combat poverty, promote democracy and secure emergency aid when disaster strikes.
In these three regions millions og people live in extreme poverty, inequality, and war. In recent years these areas also felt the consequences of the West's massive CO2 footprint.
In Denmark we seek to combat discrimination and achieve a fair refugee policy. We want Denmark to recognize the West's impact on climate changes, and we want a government that tackles the climate crises and keeps its international promises.
A Selection of Our Partner Countries
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, we empower the youth with knowledge so they can demand equality and climate justice.We focus particularly on adapting agriculture to climate change and ensuring access to clean drinking water. We work on youth-led capacity building in the world's largest refugee camp, the Cox's Bazar camp, so the youth can provide emergency aid and assist the refugees. Since 2016, we have trained activists in "Young Feminist Leadership" so that young women can demand their rights and fight child marriages.
Myanmar
Myanmar
In Myanmar, we train young activists in youth leadership and activism to fight for women's and the broader civilian population's democratic rights.Thousands of girls are still forced into child marriages. The Muslim minority known as the Rohingyas are facing serious human rights violations such as being displaced from their homes and targeted because of their ethnicity. We are present to equip young people to fight for women's rights and to support the thousands of Rohingyas with emergency and psychological aid. The Rohingyas have suffered persecution, ethnic cleansing, and genocide committed by the military in Myanmar for several years. We are present in the Cox's Bazar camp in Bangladesh - the world's largest refugee camp.
Palestine
Palestine
In Gaza and the West Bank, we train young Palestinians to document human rights violations and breaches of humanitarian law. We provide emergency aid when bombs destroy homes and lives.Together with our local partners, we support the civil Palestinians' right to self-determination and the development of a civil society so they can claim and document their rights. Since 1967, the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank have been illegally occupied by Israel. The blockade in Gaza deprives Palestinian civilians of basic human rights. Half of Gaza's population are children. Following Israel's retaliation against Hamas' terror attack on October 7, the need for emergency aid and rebuilding efforts has never been greater.
Syria
Syria
In Syria, we help build communities that are resilient to disasters. We train young activists to document human rights violations and torture, and we provide emergency aid when disaster strikes.In February 2023, a deadly earthquake hit Syria and Turkey. In collaboration with our local partners in Syria, we distributed emergency and psychological assistance. Altogether, we reached 197,211 victims of the devastating earthquake.
The Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa
In the Horn of Africa, we fight for climate justice. Since 2010, extreme drought has ravaged the Horn of Africa. Over 26 million people, half of whom are children, are in life-threatening need of water.We deliver emergency aid such as food, water, and hygiene items, but we also work on long-term solutions. In collaboration with local partners, we strive to make local communities resilient to drought. We also support youth climate activism, so they can call out the countries and actors responsible for the climate crisis.
Uganda
Uganda
In Uganda, we work to strengthen young women's right to political participation and to combat corruption and human rights violations.We support young people in documenting state violations of human rights and tax injustice. Uganda is one of 36 countries in Africa where it is illegal to be LGBT+. LGBT+ individuals face persecution, assault, and, in the worst cases, death penalty. We are present to help LGBT+ activists find safety, secure medical assistance, and support them in claiming their rights.
Ukraine
Ukraine
Since the war broke out in February 2022, we have been present in Ukraine. In collaboration with local organizations, we distribute emergency aid when bombs strike, and we offer safe spaces and psychological support.Following Russia's military invasion, eight million Ukrainians have fled to other European countries. Around 40,000 fled to Denmark. Together with the organization Friends of Ukraine, we have created safe spaces, hosted dinner events so they can meet others in similar situations, and offered English lessons. In January 2024 we launched a project aiming to empower young people to strengthen civil society, rebuild what has been destroyed in the war, and secure democratic institutions.
Zambia
Zambia
In Zambia, we empower young people, especially women and marginalized groups, to create systematic change in climate justice, women's rights, and civil engagement.Through leadership development and projects that strengthen social cohesion, we support youth-led initiatives that hold the Zambian government accountable and promote sustainable, fair societies. In 2024, Zambia experienced the driest agricultural season in more than 40 years, resulting in significant crop losses, livelihoods, and worsening poverty. We focus on increasing youth engagement in climate challenges, so that young people can play an active role in improving resilience in climate-vulnerable areas and transition to sustainable ways of farming.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, we equip young people with knowledge about their social and economic rights and empower them to fight for women's educational opportunities.Due to limited educational opportunities for women, they are at risk of being married off at a young age and becoming homemakers. We influence decision-makers to ensure education and free menstrual products for all women and girls, and we establish safe spaces for women who have experienced sexual violence.