Prewar Białystok was full of dynamic Jewish organizations. Not many people are aware of how rich Białystok’s social life was before World War II; in fact, many prewar initiatives could serve as a model for NGOs today. The “SocLab” Laboratory of Research and Social Action Foundation brought their history to light through an open-air exhibition. The prewar organizations were shown in the context of the concepts of civil society and civic activism, while Białystok residents were reminded of a little-known page in their city’s history.
PROJECT DONOR:
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Warsaw