In June 2015, the
Antifa International collective
launched
The International Anti-Fascist
Defence Fund as a standing fund to provide immediate
support to anti-fascists and anti-racists anywhere in the world,
whenever they found themselves in a difficult situation as a result of
their stand against hate.
Modeled on the defence fund run by the Anti-Racist Action Network in
the late 1990s/early 2000s,
The International Anti-Fascist
Defence Fund accepts proposals for support from
anyone. Decisions are made by a crew of individuals and groups who
have dontated more than $20U.S./€20/£15. Those decisions are arrived
at by consensus whenever possible and by a simple majority vote in
situations where consensus is not forthcoming.
The Fund publishes quarterly reports on its
activities here.
The International Anti-Fascist
Defence Fund has been endorsed by
The
Torch Anti-Fascist Network in the U.S.;
Föreningen Fånggruppen in Sweden; and the
Anti-Fascist Network in the UK.
The Fund now has a
proven track record, having donated thousands of dollars to help out
forty-eight different anti-fascists and
anti-racists in ten different countries in
its first year, helping with things like hospital
bills, medical expenses, repairs to
arson-damaged property, legal defence
bills, court fines, help for
families, and support for prisoners.
Full report here!
Contributing to The International
Anti-Fascist Defence Fund is an excellent way to
demonstrate real solidarity with anti-fascists and anti-racists around
the world when it matters the most. Please donate what you can today
and please share this campaign with your friends!
