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Stichting cem
client
ACCR
category
Group project
Duration
4.5 years
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Cem Foundation was established over 20 years ago by the youth of the Alevi Cultural Center Rijnmond. Our mission is to strengthen cultural identity, promote educational initiatives, and enhance community bonds. We organize various activities, such as cultural workshops, lectures, and discussion panels, to increase knowledge and appreciation of Alevi culture. In doing so, we work closely with the senior board.
We also promote interfaith dialogue and aim to raise awareness about social issues, while enjoying celebrations of holidays and festivals together. I have been involved with Cem Foundation for four years, and during this time, I have worked to revitalize the Alevi (youth) community, especially since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, I served as a board member and graphic designer, but since 2024, I have had the honor of being the chairperson. Of course, all of this work is done on a voluntary basis.
Project description
In 2023, Stichting Cem was selected by the municipality of Schiedam for the "Schiedammer in het licht" campaign. We were one of the organizations from Schiedam that were highlighted and celebrated. During this time The lady in holding the sign was our chairlady until I took over in 2024.
On March 24, 2024, we finally opened the youth room, celebrating the occasion with a grand opening. Around 200 guests attended, including our senior board, representatives from the municipality of Schiedam and the mayor, as well as representatives from Dock, Heem, and other organizations. I had the honor of giving a speech and received an opening gift from the chairperson of our senior board. I also spoke with the mayor about the future of our association, and of course, we took a photo together. Finally, a group of young people and I performed to showcase one of the many ways the room can be used.
In 2022, we began the demolition and renovation of the youth room at the Alevi Cultureel Center Rijnmond. This space had been unused for many years. Thanks to a grant from the municipality of Schiedam, we received the financial support needed to purchase various necessities for the room. Here are some designs I created for the room's interior.
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