New Acropolis builds solid bridges of collaboration with other institutions for its volunteer, social, humanitarian, and environmental aid projects. As highlighted by the 2030 agenda, it is necessary to join efforts, build alliances, and work together for the common good.
Annually, we have recorded more than 1,000 partnerships for the development of our local projects. The needs of those suffering from the world’s crises make collaborative and effective work increasingly urgent, and therefore it is essential to unite efforts at both local and global levels. Some examples below:
Partnerships for International Mother Earth Day
In 2022, 147 partnerships were established in 27 countries to celebrate International Mother Earth Day within the framework of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. In over a dozen countries, New Acropolis coordinated efforts between the public and private sectors to manage the resources for the activities carried out, as it is known that by joining efforts, we can achieve more. In most countries (61%), there was support from municipal governments, and in 34% of countries, there was collaboration with private entities or companies committed to World Earth Day. In 5% of countries, support was received from prominent environmental figures. We highlight one of the dozens of partnerships that took place in this context.
Partnerships for the Creation of an Urban Pond (Australia)
New Acropolis Australia, in partnership with Resilience Aspiring Women (RAW), built an ecological pond. RAW is a community movement that reaches out to all women, both local and national. Its purpose is to honor their diversity, uniqueness, and all their multicultural aspirations. The pond not only serves to restore the ecosystem but also provides an urban space of peace and tranquility for women.
Partnerships for the Promotion of Philosophy and Art (India)
New Acropolis in Mumbai collaborated with the National Gallery of Modern Art, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for a talk titled “Exploring the Meaning of Life through Symbols.” His Excellency, the Ambassador of India to UNESCO, Vishal V. Sharma, shared a video message of support, highlighting the role of philosophy in developing tolerant, aware, and informed communities.
Partnerships for the Promotion of Ethics and Strong Institutions (El Salvador)
During the inauguration of Ethics Week 2022, titled “Ethics and Integrity in Public Service,” the Cultural Association Nueva Acrópolis of El Salvador was honored with the “Friends of Ethics” award for its valuable contribution and collaboration with the Government Ethics Tribunal.
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Partnerships to Prevent Violence Against Women (Italy)
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022, Nueva Acrópolis of Verona organized an initiative titled “The Visible and the Invisible: The Importance of Education.” Domenico Grillo presented his new book “Violence Against Women: Educating Men for Non-Violence Against Women. Is it Necessary and Possible?” The aim of the presentation was to inform, provoke reflection, and engage in dialogue with both women and men about the meaning of violence, its forms, and why it is so deeply rooted in our society. The event was held in collaboration with the Le Fate Onlus Association and the Municipality of Verona.
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Collaboration and Participation in International Events
United Nations
Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum 2022 (Brazil)
As an entity with consultative status before the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Nueva Acrópolis Brazil organized a side event during the High-Level Political Forum held in July 2022. The event was titled “Challenges and Lessons Learned in Public-Private Partnerships to Achieve SDG 4 to Help Build Back Better After COVID-19 – The Value of Applied Philosophy for Building Global Citizenship.” During this event, they presented the results of their “Children for Good” project, which has multiple public and private donors. Additionally, the event showcased statistics on OINA’s contributions to SDG 4 Quality Education. At this United Nations event, Nueva Acrópolis El Salvador, also with consultative status, presented and circulated a written statement on how to better rebuild education post-pandemic and recommendations for advancing education for sustainable development.
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Union of International Associations
European Round Table
In November 2022, OINA participated in the 16th Round Table of the Union of International Associations (UIA) in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The UIA is an independent research institute that brings together a wide variety of international associations. The event focused on the challenges and opportunities faced by international associations, such as youth inclusion, increased use of technology, and the sustainability of international entities.
