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Terraforming was founded in 2008 and is based in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Terraforming helps societies engage with the past and empowers them to shape a democratic and inclusive present.

Our programs promote minority voices in Holocaust memory, combat antisemitism and historical distortion, and foster human rights.

We develop innovative methodologies in Holocaust education, such as Ester graphic novels, that allows learners to engage with archival material and storytelling in every step of the learning process.

We serve as a bridge between Serbia, the region, and the international community, advising policymakers, training practitioners, and educating communities in multiple contexts.

Spokespeople

Misko Stanisic

Miško Stanišić

Director

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Nevena Bajalica

Nevena Bajalica

Programme Manager

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Ask us about:

  • Memory culture,
  • Strengthening democracy in post-conflict societies,
  • Education on the Holocaust and genocide of the Roma,
  • World War II remembrance, antisemitism and antigypsyism,
  • The abuse of history for nationalistic purposes,
  • Responsible remembrance and commemoration,
  • Inclusive memory culture,
  • The digital future of Holocaust memory

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, please contact Nemanja Stevanović at nemanja.stevanovic@terraforming.org

Featured Statements and Press Releases

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Terraforming supports demands for the rule of law and against corruption in Serbia

Precisely because we are committed to spreading knowledge about the historical lessons of the Holocaust, Terraforming supports, and will always support demands for the establishment of the rule of law, free and uncorrupted institutions, a pluralistic society, respect for human dignity, civil and human rights, media freedom, and journalism that adheres to ethical and professional standards.
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Statement after the antisemitic terrorist attack in Belgrade

This attack is an overt, extreme manifestation of antisemitism. Explicitly naming and recognizing antisemitism in this context is a vital prerequisite for deepening public awareness. Confronting this specific threat by its proper name is essential for equipping professionals with the knowledge and understanding needed to counter the dangers that antisemitism poses to fundamental democratic freedoms and the entirety of our society.
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Statement regarding the antisemitic attack on our colleagues from NGO Haver Serbia

Yesterday, our colleagues from the NGO Haver Serbia in Belgrade were the target of a crude antisemitic attack. At the same time, we extend strong support to our colleagues from NGO Haver Serbia and tell them that they are not alone, that we stand firmly with them, and that there is no place in the Republic of Serbia for extremism and violence inspired by hatred towards Jews, or any other minority community.
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In the News

IHRA Newsletter

Misko Stanisic’s article for IHRA Newsletter

How does nationalism reshape and instrumentalize Holocaust memory?
IHRA Newsletter,

“When democratic safeguards weaken, minority rights are often among the first to be affected. In illiberal or hybrid systems, state institutions and public narratives may promote homogenization, making minority communities, including Jewish and Roma, vulnerable to political power-holders. Groups may face loyalty tests, financial pressure, and stigmatization, either through direct coercion or subtle incentives linked to political alignment.”

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Black-and-white portrait of Hilde Dajč, a young Jewish woman, smiling, from a Jewish Historical Museum archive.

Izjava za BBC o Hildi Dajč i Holokaustu u Beogradu

Pisma Hilde Dajč: Redak trag o Holokaustu u Beogradu
BBC na srpskom,

“To je na kraju bio slučaj i sa Hildinom porodicom, priča Miško Stanišić, iz organizacije Teraforming, koja između ostalog radi na promociji obrazovanja o Holokaustu, i osnaživanju kulture sećanja.

Uprkos protivljenju porodice, Hilda se dobrovoljno prijavila da ode u logor Staro sajmište ‘po nalogu savesti da se potpuno svesno stavi u službu drugih’.”

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Sapštenje povodom antisemitskog napada na Haver Srbija

Grafiti mržnje na NVO u Beogradu, stroge osude izraelske ambasade
N1, 8. novembar 2023.

“U ime Centra za borbu protiv antisemitizma i netolerancije CBA i NVO Terraforming, i u ime svih drugih organizacija i pojedinaca koji su zgroženi ovim činom, najoštrije osuđujemo ovaj skandalozni antisemitski napad direktno i nedvosmisleno uperen protiv jevrejske zajednice u Srbiji”

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Two adults posing outdoors, a smiling man with a gray beard in a gray T‑shirt and a woman in a black dress, with a white Distrikt logo overlay in the corner.

Intervju za sajt Fondacije „Novi Sad – Evropska prestonica kulture“

Miško Stanišić (Terraforming): Umetnost je važan aspekt kulture sećanja
visitdistrikt.rs, 22. jul 2021.

“Fokus delovanja organizacije Terraforming je edukacija o Holokaustu i drugim stradanjima za vreme Drugog svetskog rata, spajajući najbolja iskustva savremene pedagogije sa novim medijima i tehnologijama, a posebno su ponosni na saradničku mrežu sa najvažnijim institucijama i svetskim stručnjacima na polju edukacije o Holokaustu”

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