“What does it even mean to feel European? We at MOSAIK believe that it’s not about being the same all the time–we believe it’s about differences. It’s the ability to deal with these differences and to actually see these differences as an opportunity rather than a threat.”
MOSAIK Agency is the creator of Route28, a free annual one-day journey where participants can enjoy the wonderful variety of European culture in their own city. It was created under the belief that a personal experience increases a person’s interest in another country, that personal contact strengthens empathy, and that showing Europe in its natural diversity is a strength, not a weakness.
MOSAIK’s grand vision is to take the format of Route28 to other European cities. In order to achieve this, they will need long-term sustainable corporate and institutional partners who believe in the values and ideals of the event, and the impact their participation can have.
The problems facing Europe will not be solved if Europeans don’t feel like they belong together. Previous attempts to create a European spirit over the decades have failed. Symbols such as the European flag and the European anthem don’t represent the feelings and the lives of Europeans. MOSAIK is out to change that by creating an experience, the purpose of which is to build greater unity among Europeans, and paving the way towards the ultimate goal of building a better and more united Europe.
MOSAIK’s work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):