Projects

The "Competence centre against antiziganism" (KogA) project of the Lower Saxony Memorials Foundation is part of the Cooperation Network against Antiziganism. The KogA project and the network are funded by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth as part of the Federal Program "Living Democracy!". KogA has been part of the foundation for 10 years and has been active nationwide through the cooperation network since 2025.

One focus is on the critical examination of historical and current forms of antiziganism and the development of appropriate skills. KogA therefore qualifies, advises and supports employees from various professional groups in state and civil society institutions. The aim is to train participants to become multiplicators for prejudice-conscious and racism-critical action in order to counteract institutional antiziganism. The aim is to break down barriers to the societal participation of Sinti* and Roma*.

Another focus is on nationwide educational and networking work in the context of Nazi memorials and the culture of remembrance. To this end, KogA has been coordinating the "Network of historical-political education work on the history of persecution of Sinti* and Roma* under National Socialism" since 2025. Network meetings and education work are aimed at promoting criticism of antiziganism and supporting the participation and perspectives of Sinti* and Roma* and making them visible.

Find out more on the website of the Competence centre against antiziganism

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The FERMAN project promoted the examination of genocides and systems of injustice as part of historical and political education work. The aim is to develop and strengthen a global perspective on mass crimes that focuses on historical lines of continuity from post-colonial nation states to genocide as well as the culture of remembrance(s).

The project has developed a Collection with database indexing for various sources and materials on the genocide of the Yezides. In addition, information and biographies have been and continue to be communicated to various target groups through lectures and event series, as well as educational materials and a website. An important role in the FERMAN project was also played by the work with Yazidi survivors and their confrontation with the persecution experience.

Find out more on the project website