About Here and There

Migrant networks form a vibrant and indispensable part of European civil society. Additionally, many of them have also become transnational actors who contribute substantially to development and peacebuilding in their regions of origin, or are engaged in knowledge transfer and cultural exchange. The role of transnational civil society organisations as bridge-builders between "here and there" is gradually receiving some public recognition. However, actual cooperation with European actors in the fields of development, conflict resolution and research remains far and between.
 

Here And There's foremost aim is therefore to narrow the gap between transnational migrant organisations and European/international stakeholders. It strives to empower migrant organisations to contribute to the knowledge on topics related to challenges faced by their communities, be they integration or cultural dialogue; human rights issues, conflict resolution, or development. At the same time Here and There also wants to provide a platform for NGOs, researchers and government organisations to engage more directly with transnational community organisations and to listen to and benefit from each others expertise.

The research leading to Here-There.org received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2011) under grant agreement n° 210615.