Solidarity in Action

The exhibition combines documentation, art, and interaction.

Authentic objects, artistic works, and dialogical formats reveal what solidarity means in everyday life. Visitors are invited to reflect on responsibility, the causes of flight, and social engagement—and to discover their own scope for action.

The focus is on two perspectives:
On the one hand, Project Elpida documents the work of partner organizations in Athens, Thessaloniki, Kavala, and Samos—places where refugees and initiatives are fighting together for dignity, safety, and prospects. On the other hand, the exhibition focuses on solidarity in Germany: How can humanity be lived here?

“With Solidarity in Action, we want to show in challenging times that solidarity is not an abstract ideal, but an attitude that begins in everyday life,” says Levin Schmidt, first chairman of Project Elpida e. V.
The festive highlight will take place on December 5 at 6 p.m. Project Elpida invites visitors, supporters, and partner organizations to an evening of encounter—as a sign of gratitude and encouragement to continue their commitment.

The exhibition was curated on a voluntary basis under the direction of Carolina Hanke (outreach curator), together with Levin Schmidt, Lorenz Schmidt, and Gianni Manzella (project management).
The poster for the exhibition, designed by Dirk Kesseler, interprets the central themes artistically.


About Project Elpida e. V.
The non-profit association has been supporting refugees in Greece since 2021. Together with 16 partner organizations, Project Elpida provides humanitarian aid, promotes education, legal advice, and social solidarity.