Activest sponsors Espacio Anna Frank benefit at the Colony Theater

On Thursday, April 28, the Colony Theater in Miami hosted an evening in honor of Espacio Anna Frank (Anne Frank Space). In other words, Activest sponsors Espacio Anna Frank benefit at the Colony Theater, and our team was proud to take part. The program included a play called The Cuban Vote. In addition, the play is a romantic comedy based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.

An evening of theater may seem like an unusual way to support education. However, stories on a stage can open conversations that a lecture sometimes cannot. A comedy, for instance, invites people to laugh together first and to reflect afterward. That shared experience fits the spirit of the organization the benefit supported. It also reminds us that serious ideas can reach people through joy as well as through study.

What Espacio Anna Frank does

The organization works to promote mutual respect. It focuses particularly on individuals and groups whose customs, origins, religions and ideas differ from those of the majority. For example, it develops educational and cultural activities. According to the organization, these activities aim to build knowledge that helps counter prejudice and stereotypes. They also address the consequences of those attitudes: hatred and discrimination against religious, cultural, ethnic or sexual minorities. Meanwhile, its current areas of focus are Culture, Education, Youth and Museum.

How culture and education work together

Each of these areas approaches the same goal from a different angle. Cultural programs, for example, can bring people from different backgrounds into the same room. Educational work, in contrast, gives young people tools to question stereotypes on their own. In practice, the two efforts can reinforce each other. A person who meets others through culture may find it easier to accept what education teaches about respect.

The story behind the name

Anne Frank was one of roughly one and a half million Jewish children the Nazis killed. That figure reflects widely cited historical estimates. Despite her short life, she left behind a diary written as letters to an imaginary friend. Many readers see it as an anthem to hope and to faith in the possibility of a better world. As a result, her story invites two questions:

• What can we do to help our society overcome prejudice and discrimination?
• Can we start with ourselves and our closest environment in order to overcome intolerance?

These concerns are the challenges that Espacio Anna Frank continually puts in front of its audiences. Of course, you can learn more about the organization at espacioannafrank.org.

Turning questions into action

Neither question has a simple answer. Instead, both ask each of us to look honestly at our own habits and assumptions. First, we can notice when a stereotype shapes the way we see someone. Next, we can choose curiosity over judgment in everyday conversations. Finally, we can support groups that make this kind of reflection part of their daily work.

Why Activest sponsors Espacio Anna Frank benefit at the Colony Theater

At Activest, we feel privileged to help families and institutions around the world with their investments. That work, in turn, allows us to contribute to the development of organizations such as Espacio Anna Frank. Most importantly, we view this support as part of a broader purpose. Hebrew calls this purpose Tikun Olam, or repairing the world, so that the future can be a better one. Therefore, we see sponsorship as one small way to act on that idea.

When people read that Activest sponsors Espacio Anna Frank benefit at the Colony Theater, we hope they see more than a single night out. Instead, the sponsorship reflects values we try to bring to our daily work with clients. Trust, respect and a long-term view matter in investing. Above all, they also matter in the way communities live together. We thank everyone who joined us for the evening.

Finally, please note that this post is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or an endorsement of any organization’s services.