Founded in 1962, the Vienna Institute for International Dialogue and Cooperation (VIDC) is committed to advancing global justice, international solidarity and social change. As an independent civil society think-and-do tank, we encourage critical public discourse, foster dialogue on equal terms and engage political discourse, culture and sport as effective tools for understanding and participation.
In all areas of our work - Global Dialogue, kulturen in bewegung, and fairplay - we connect perspectives from the Global South with local initiatives, bring together people across borders, and create momentum for an inclusive, democratic, and discrimination-aware society. Our work is grounded in respect, diversity, and a shared vision of a just and sustainable world.
VIDC Global Dialogue promotes critical debates on global justice — in dialogue with experts from Western Asia and Africa, networked with partners in Austria. Through events, publications, and networks, we foster an inclusive, multi-voiced discourse, strengthen international knowledge networks, and create opportunities for exchange of perspectives and insights.
kulturen in bewegung implements artistic and knowledge-based projects that reflect cultural, political, and social developments from global and post-migrant perspectives. Unique at the intersection of art, culture, and development cooperation, we generate momentum in Austria’s cultural and educational sectors.
Since 1997, fairplay has been working in and through sport to foster a society without exclusion. We tap into the power of sport to promote diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and human rights, while also preventing extremism. At all levels—from athletes and associations to schools, clubs, and fans — we raise awareness, develop positive strategies against discrimination, and support marginalized groups in participating on an equal footing.
The VIDC in its legal form is a non-profit fund according to the Federal Foundation and Fund Law. Its purpose, as defined in its statutes, of international and interdisciplinary dialogue and cooperation with transition and developing countries, is fulfilled by the Institute and its departments in many ways, thereby contributing to a better understanding of development policy issues in Austria. Our main sponsors are the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the Ministry of Sport, and the European Commission.
