Identity is not limited to the nationality written on a passport, skin colour or gender. It is more elusive than that, and difficult to sum up in a few words. Beyond national identity, a vague and widely exploited concept, personal, cultural and social identities offer many more opportunities to meet others... (S. Merle)
Louvain Coopération is not just about projects in the Global South.
Since March 2016, Louvain Coopération has embarked on a new adventure on the campus of the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL). In collaboration with Cafrikap (a student project that addresses issues facing the African continent in a participatory and friendly manner), relevant organisations and the academic staff of UCL, Louvain Coopération has created the Louv'ID festival. This event celebrates the concept of identity.
To this end, the festival aims to raise awareness among students and the entire university community about issues related to identity and diversity. The aim is to highlight a diverse society whose future lies in accepting the identity of others, a society in which everyone is recognised as fully as possible for who they are, where each person is a full citizen regardless of their religious, cultural, political or ethnic background.
In practice, the festival takes place over four days during the second academic term. A wide variety of activities take place each day, ranging from basic awareness-raising to more informative and engaging activities.