Deadline: December 4, 2026
Applications are invited for the Erase Indifference Challenge 2026. The Erase Indifference Challenge is a global initiative to recognize and reward initiatives that have been implemented in practice and have demonstrated tangible results and impact in addressing indifference to discrimination. This may include different forms of discrimination, such as racism, antisemitism, religious discrimination, misogyny, or discrimination against migrants, refugees and LGBTQ+ people.
The Challenge aims to highlight effective, innovative and measurable initiatives that demonstrate real impact, inspire others, and contribute to reducing indifference, fostering empathy and promoting greater appreciation of diversity. As its name suggests, the focus is on addressing indifference to discrimination, which may not always be immediately obvious. While many initiatives address discrimination directly, the Challenge emphasizes initiatives that tackle indifference itself—showing practical ways to engage communities, change behaviors and inspire action against social passivity.
Awards
€90,000 distributed among winners
- 1 × €20,000 – main award
- 7 × €10,000 – additional awards
Eligibility
- The Challenge is open to NGOs, startups, companies and public institutions from all over the world.
- However, certain types of entities are not eligible to apply. They cannot accept your application if you are:
- financed by or in any way related to political entities;
- implementing, or having previously implemented, activities or initiatives that are contrary to the mission of the Auschwitz Pledge Foundation;
- focused exclusively on commercial profit-making without social impact, academic research without practical bystander application, or proselytizing or religious activities.
Application
Ready to make an impact? Submit your project before December 4, 2026 and join creators from around the world tackling indifference.
For more information, visit Erase Indifference Challenge.
