The InBáze, z.s. spot "Democracy Through My Eyes" reached nearly 679,000 people.

On September 15, 2022, the final seminar for the "Democracy Through My Eyes" project was held at the Scout Institute in Old Town Square. Representatives from Prague-based non-profit organizations gathered to present the results of two years of work on the project, which culminated in an animated video that won awards at the Prague Film Suitcase festival and the national Czech Vision film showcase. Speakers at the seminar included Jan Látal from the Družina creative group, as well as Markéta Novotná, project manager at InBáze; Kateřina Knappová, head of the Aniděti animation club and studio; and Jana Follprechtová, who managed the social media campaign that reached over 58,000 users.

The "Democracy Through My Eyes" video spot, created by 12 children of both migrant and Czech backgrounds, aims to inform the public about the experiences of foreigners arriving in the Czech Republic. It also addresses issues related to xenophobia and violence. Its goal is to foster positive attitudes among Czech children and youth and to prevent intolerance toward migrants. The project was featured on Czech Television and Czech Radio, reaching nearly 679,000 people.

Throughout the project, the animated spot has become an integral part of the educational programs that InBáze implements in primary schools. "We presented the video at more than 12 schools, and it was met with great interest not only from the children but also from the teachers, who praised the original content. The discussions and workshops that followed the screening often surprised me, not only with how creative the children were, but also with how they perceive freedom and democracy, and what helping those in need means to them," says Kateřina Knappová.

The video, which can be viewed freely on the InBáze YouTube channel, is available in three Czech versions tailored to different age groups, as well as one version with English subtitles.

Full Czech version: https://youtu.be/SeqrNdIodxY

Full Czech version with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/_Ze-u0DuJ1I

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About InBáze, z.s.

InBáze is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping migrants and their families build their lives in the Czech Republic. It creates a safe and open space for mutual learning and understanding between Czech citizens and people of other nationalities and cultures. Its history dates back to 2005, when the volunteer association Berkat was founded. InBáze currently employs over 60 staff members (both internal and external) across its Social and Legal, Integration of Children and Pupils with Different Mother Tongues, Multicultural Education, and Intercultural and Community Work departments. InBáze also operates the social enterprise Ethno Catering. The organization’s annual public event is the RefuFest festival, which was held for the 16th time this year. The director is Alexandr Zpěvák.