Home for Cooperation

03/10/2026

🌟Pinned, Camera Obscura - Visit the installation and workshop TODAY 12:00-15:00!

25/09/2026

On 20 September, we came together at the Home for Cooperation for International Day of Peace — a day of dialogue, connection and collective action for peace.

The day was filled with activities bringing people together through an educational walk, children’s creative activities, the launch of the Imagine Peace Academy, an NGO fair, music, food and opportunities for connection and exchange.

A key moment of the day was the panel discussion “From Dialogue to Action: Building a Civil Society Coalition for Anti-Racist Education in Cyprus,” which brought together 16 civil society organisations to sign a shared Commitment for Anti-Racist Education in Cyprus, marking a collective step towards strengthening cooperation and advancing anti-racist education across the island.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed to the conversations, and continues to invest in peace — for everyone, everywhere, every day.

International Day of Peace was organised by the Home for Cooperation (H4C), the Association for Historical Dialogue & Research (AHDR) and The Home Café . It is funded by the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany and supported by the European Commission in Cyprus through the EUAcrossCY_H4C project.

25/09/2026

It was our pleasure meeting with Michalis Kalopaidis to share more about the Home for Cooperation and the Buffer Fringe Performing Arts Festival!

23/09/2026

🌟A Buffer Fringe Walk: “The city as a stage: Intersections of Arts and Activism in Nicosia” by Demetra Ignatiou and Melek Kaptanoğlu

Join us for a walk across the walled city of Nicosia tracing the creative and artistic endeavours of grassroots initiatives and social movements, artists and activists. We will look at attempts of collaboration and share narratives of place-making and creativity in the city. We invite participants to explore how people activate urban space through art and imagination, claiming space for co-existence and peace.

WHEN: Friday 2nd of October 2026, 16:00-18:00

WHERE: We meet at the Home for Cooperation and walk together, across the divide. The walk concludes at CYENS Centre of Excellence, where the first Festival performance begins!

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW:
– Participation is free but registration is necessary
– Spots are very limited so register on time!
– A valid ID/passport is required to attend the walk (we will be crossing the UN buffer zone)
– The walk will be in English

Registrations through the H4C website: 🌟A Buffer Fringe Walk: “The city as a stage: Intersections of Arts and Activism in Nicosia” by Demetra Ignatiou and Melek Kaptanoğlu

Join us for a walk across the walled city of Nicosia tracing the creative and artistic endeavours of grassroots initiatives and social movements, artists and activists. We will look at attempts of collaboration and share narratives of place-making and creativity in the city. We invite participants to explore how people activate urban space through art and imagination, claiming space for co-existence and peace.

WHEN: Friday 2nd of October 2026, 16:00-18:00

WHERE: We meet at the Home for Cooperation and walk together, across the divide. The walk concludes at CYENS Centre of Excellence, where the first Festival performance begins!

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW:
– Participation is free but registration is necessary
– Spots are very limited so register on time!
– A valid ID/passport is required to attend the walk (we will be crossing the UN buffer zone)
– The walk will be in English

Registrations through the H4C website:https://pulse.ly/yngtyyijdv

08/09/2026

31/07/2026

🍉We are taking a little break! We will be closed between the 3rd and 16th of August (inclusive) and will be back recharged and ready to welcome you on Monday 17th of August! 🌊

27/07/2026

🎉Here is Buffer Fringe 2026 lineup, including all performances and installations! Stay tuned for the full program 😎

🌟HERE IT IS! The Lineup for Buffer Fringe 2026 including all performances and installations! 13 artists and groups, 3 days, 3 locations - Stay tuned for the full program 💫

with Home for Cooperation

20/07/2026

📢 The Association for Historical Dialogue & Research (AHDR) is looking for two Assistants through European Solidarity Corps!
👌 If you are interested in contributing to meaningful civil society led efforts towards peace education and history education, this is for you!

📢 AHDR is looking for two Assistants - ESC Volunteers!

The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) is seeking two Assistants (one Greek-speaking and one Turkish-speaking) to join our team through the European Solidarity Corps.

📅 Volunteering period: 1 September 2026 – 31 May 2027
📍 Location: Home for Cooperation, Nicosia
🗓️ Application deadline: 31 July 2026

As an ESC volunteer, you will:
✔ Gain hands-on experience in peacebuilding, education and civil society.
✔ Develop practical skills in project management, research, communications and event organisation.
✔ Work in a unique intercommunal environment with local and international partners.
✔ Receive on-the-job training, mentoring and a Youthpass Certificate.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Pocket money, food allowance, travel reimbursement and local transportation provided in accordance with ESC regulations.

If you are 18–30 years old, fluent in Greek or Turkish with strong English skills, and interested in making a meaningful contribution to peacebuilding and education, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and application details, visit our website. Link in the comments.

17/07/2026

On Sunday, 21 June, and the European Day of Music, we came together through music, meaningful conversations, and shared experiences.

We had inspiring open discussions with , an open jamming session in The Home Cafe, an extraordinary DJ set by .tiffany, and a live concert by , who filled the buffer zone with their groovy vibes and amazing vocals.

Seeing familiar and new faces was a lovely reminder of the meaningful long-term connections that can be built through programs such as United by Sound, which for over a decade brings musicians and audiences together across the divide.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night so special!

Drinks by our very own .cy and delicious food by .cy

Video credits:

*The event is supported by the through the EUAcrossCY_H4C project.

GR

«Η Κύπρος είναι πολύ μικρή για να έχει ξεχωριστές μουσικές σκηνές».
Με αυτή την πεποίθηση, το πρόγραμμα United by Sound του Σπιτιού της Συνεργασίας φέρνει κοντά μουσικούς, καλλιτέχνες και κοινό από το 2015.
100+ μουσικοί έχουν συμμετάσχει στο πρόγραμμα
70+ μουσικοί έχουν παρουσιάσει αυθεντική δουλειά στο Σπίτι της Συνεργασίας
37 μουσικοί συνεργάστηκαν για την παραγωγή του πρώτου τρίγλωσσου τραγουδιού από το
Και μέσα από αυτούς, γεννήθηκε η μπάντα Island Seeds
Στις 21 Ιουνίου 2026, γιορτάσαμε αυτό που μας ενώνει: τη μεταμορφωτική δύναμη της μουσικής.
Με την υποστήριξη της Αντιπροσωπείας της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης στην Κύπρο στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος EUAcrossCY_H4C.

TR

“Kıbrıs, ayrı müzik sahnelerine sahip olmak için çok küçük”
Bu yaklaşım doğrultusunda Dayanışma Evi’nin United by Sound projesi, 2015’ten bu yana müzisyenleri, sanatçıları ve izleyicileri bir araya getiriyor
Projede 100’den fazla müzisyen yer aldı
70’den fazla müzisyen; özgün eserlerin üretimine katkı sundu, Dayanışma Evi’nde sahne aldı veya yaratıcı atölyelere katıldı
2020 yılında 37 müzisyen, Dayanışma Evi tarafından üretilen ilk üç dilli şarkının hayata geçirilmesi için iş birliği yaptı
Ve bunlardan 7’si, Island Seeds adlı grubu oluşturdu
21 Haziran 2026’da, bizi birleştiren şeyi, müziğin dönüştürücü gücünü kutlamak için bir araya geldik
Bu etkinlik, EUAcrossCY_H4C projesi kapsamında tarafından desteklenmektedir.

08/07/2026

🎉We are looking for two Project Assistants - ESC Volunteers!
The Home for Cooperation is looking for two Project Assistants to join us through the Europan Solidarity Corps: 1 CY-based and 1 international volunteer (sending organization required).

📍Location: Home for Cooperation, Nicosia (in-person placement)
📅Placement period: 1 Sep 2026-31 May 2027
❗Deadline to apply: 31 July 2026
👉Applications and more infromation: https://pulse.ly/0wgzbfkvly

Financial support is offered in accordance to ESC regulations.