New Genos Center Aims to Teach Tolerance Through Power of Art with Goal of Eradicating Genocide Worldwide

The Genos Center, founded by world-renowned photographer and architectural designer Douglas Isaac Busch, is an inspiring multicultural art gallery and non-denominational chapel with eco-sustainable drought-tolerant landscaped reflective gardens dedicated to the global eradication of genocide. Currently, Miami is being considered as a final location, along with Asheville, Los Angeles & Houston.

The Genos Center is devoted to facilitating understanding and appreciation of diversity through the vehicle of visual arts. The organization’s mission is to stimulate thoughtful contemplation, enabling visitors to develop new connections between their personal history, emotions, and existing knowledge.

This facility will use art as a medium to spread knowledge, facilitate recuperation, and provide fresh outlooks on current and historical issues. By amplifying the voices of marginalized groups, this initiative hopes to create an inclusive setting for everyone.

Recently the Genos Center Foundation revealed their $30 million fundraising initiative to construct an all-encompassing art gallery, non-denominational chapel, and reflective gardens in order to convey a message of tolerance and obliterate any preconceived notions of bigotry.

Through its art gallery and gardens, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will bring attention to past issues related to understanding what is genocide while also allowing those who have traditionally been marginalized communities a chance to share their stories.

The Genos Center Foundation, the brainchild of renowned philanthropist Douglas Isaac Busch, is envisioned to be an invaluable platform for learning, creativity, and understanding. It will serve as a unique place where groups convene to explore genocide through art, discourse, and contemplation surrounding modern events.

The center will boast not only a two-story art gallery with rotating works and traveling exhibitions from all corners of the globe but also permanent chapel artwork by Busch himself. Genos Center will also be surrounded by beautiful reflective gardens offering a space for peace and reflection.

Moreover, the center will act as a refuge for survivors of genocide who need a place to voice their stories and gain comfort during tough times. Mr. Busch has also envisioned that it will be where people can learn how to be forces of progress in order to bring about an equitable world together.

Genos Center would fit right into Miami’s vibrant art community that is home to Wynwood Walls, Miami Design District, and multiple museums and public art installations as a destination for art lovers around the world.

The Genos Center Foundation is now calling on individuals to join them in their mission by donating generously. With a fundraising target of $30 million total and $2 million before year’s end, they wish to make the building and programming of the Genos Center possible — an initiative that seeks to cultivate conversations about genocide through education and art, consequently paving the way for a more peaceful future.

Just as Ibn Rushd said nearly 900 years ago, “Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hatred, and hatred leads to violence. This is the equation.” Busch, who was born in Miami Beach, believes that bigotry and ignorance are handed down through generations of fear of what we do not understand.

With Mr. Busch’s generous donation of over $1 million dollars, the Genos Center Foundation has made a significant stride achieving over 50% of its end-of-year goal. If you believe this cause deserves your help, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with them today and show your support.

“The Genos Center Foundation is devoted to providing a platform for education, innovation, and contemplation of the devastating impacts of genocide. We believe in giving individuals an opportunity to gain knowledge about the repercussions that follow these abhorrent events and strive towards creating a brighter future for all those affected,” said founder Douglas Busch.

“Using the powerful language of art, we are dedicated to creating awareness and providing healing and justice for all. We also strive to offer unique perspectives on current and historical cases of genocide around the globe.”

The Genos Center Foundation is elated to receive donations from generous individuals, philanthropic organizations, and businesses. Your support can lead us down the path of a brighter future; visit https://genoscenter.org now if you are interested in giving or discovering more about the Genos Center project.

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