Taking on this challenge, the European Practitioners Network Against Antisemitism (EPNA) serves as a platform designed to unite institutions and individuals actively engaged in developing and implementing concrete measures to fight antisemitism across Europe.

EPNA’s core mission is to enable and support bilateral and multilateral collaboration. Practitioners from all over Europe come together to share ideas, develop innovative strategies, and empower each other in the fight against antisemitism.

EPNA functions as a practical action and learning platform for experts. The network is characterized by its diversity: it is a collaborative hub for professionals from a wide range of backgrounds—including antiracist organizations, Jewish institutions, researchers and memorial sites. Building on this, it promotes the exchange of practical anti-discrimination work between practitioners and academia. The effectiveness of the network results from the contributions made by each member.

EPNA is part of DialoguePerspectives. Discussing Religions and Worldviews e.V., a Berlin-based European platform committed to shaping Europe’s present and future by strengthening plurality and democracy. EPNA is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

• Build a Strong Network: The goal is to create a resilient and sustainable support system for collaboration and resource sharing across Europe.
• Learn and Understand: EPNA aims to deepen our understanding of the challenges faced by those combating antisemitism, learning from shared experiences and expertise.
• Identify Future Practices: Through the collaborative process, practitioners identify effective strategies for countering antisemitism and evaluate their applicability in future contexts.
• Enhance Visibility: While emphasizing internal communication, efforts are also made to enhance the public visibility of all our members, with elected spokespersons and media formats like podcasts playing a vital role.

Our network employs various strategies to drive meaningful change:

• Check-Ins: Regular check-ins via zoom will facilitate open communication among its members. These meetings will allow us to share updates, progress, and challenges, fostering a strong sense of community.
• Working Groups: To facilitate focused discussions and collaboration, we will organise working groups dedicated to specific topics related to combating antisemitism. These groups will provide an opportunity for in-depth exploration of challenges, exchange of expertise, and the fostering of collaboration.
• Workshops: We will organise a total of five workshops across Europe, providing valuable insights, tools, and resources to enhance our individual and collective efforts against antisemitism. Travel expenses may be partially or fully covered by our travel fund.
• European Alliance Programme: Network members are provided with support and funding for innovative projects and initiatives that foster bilateral and multilateral cooperation to counter antisemitism.
• Conference: At our conference in spring 2025 we will bring together our network members with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, European decision makers and journalists to present and discuss our findings.

Your active participation and contribution are integral to the success of the European Practitioners Network against Antisemitism. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Attend Meetings: You could engage in our regular check-ins and participate in our working groups, workshops, and conference to share your insights, experiences, and strategies for combating antisemitism.
• Supply Information: Help create a better understanding of the social and political challenges you face in your work. Sharing information about your experiences will enrich our collective knowledge and inform our strategies.
• Become Part of the European Alliance Programme: Participate in our programme and develop projects that promote bi- and multilateral cooperation among network members.