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#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / “Changes” (in 2021)
Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / “Changes” (in 2021)

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. I remember in the 1990s, when there was no food, no electricity, no hot water and people were burning stuff to get warm, we, as little kids, were listening to 2pac. Obviously, at that time I did not understand a thing he was saying. However, when I first listened to the

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28/12/2020
#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Our job is important to help the community
Azerbaijan

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Our job is important to help the community

by Ismayil Fataliyev, Local Correspondent from Azerbaijan. Social entrepreneurship (SE) in Azerbaijan is rather a new concept. Despite the numerous challenges, the potential for the Azerbaijani SE sector is huge. Mostly these are NGOs, small and medium enterprises, and young individuals that are the ‘drivers’ of SE in the country. “My grandmother has been disabled ever

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07/12/2020
#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / De-Politicize Education
Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / De-Politicize Education

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. With the elections finally over, one would think that the political situation would cool off, however, unfortunately, it is still intense. Obviously, as a vibrant democracy, we have always had problems to have free and fair elections. According to different sources and observation missions, the ruling parties always used administrative resources

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06/12/2020
#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Social Entrepreneurs as Changemakers for a Better World
Armenia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Social Entrepreneurs as Changemakers for a Better World

by Mari Chakryan, Local Correspondent from Armenia At first glance, social entrepreneurship seems to be a unique type of charity that provides help and opportunities for many who need additional assistance and support. For centuries, solving social problems was considered solely a function of the government. Over time, NGOs were formed to address issues that

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05/12/2020
#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Social Innovations and New Opportunities for CSOs
Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Social Innovations and New Opportunities for CSOs

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. From the beginning of the 21st century, social innovation has played a key role in both academic debates and the agenda of the international political community. It has gained momentum as a practical solution for tackling social, political, economic and environmental challenges such as poverty, ageing or migration, among others. The

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03/12/2020
#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / How the Museum in Total Darkness is Raising Awareness and Empowering Community
Ukraine

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / How the Museum in Total Darkness is Raising Awareness and Empowering Community

by Maksym Mazypchuk, Local Correspondent from Ukraine. When you hear for the first time about a museum in total darkness, it sounds strange. However, it is a progressive idea of social entrepreneurship which is popular all around the world. In 2019, such an arts space was opened in Kyiv. It successfully combines business practice with

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26/11/2020
‘Donating Their Cars, Providing Free Treatment, Giving Jobs’: How Peaceful Belarusian Protests Change Human Lives
Belarus

‘Donating Their Cars, Providing Free Treatment, Giving Jobs’: How Peaceful Belarusian Protests Change Human Lives

by Valeria Volkogonova, Local Correspondent from Belarus and Alexandra Savinich (Office for European Expertise and Communications). On 1 September 2020 the UN human rights experts* called on Belarus to stop detained persons’ tortures and to hold accountable the police personnel who are reported to have humiliated and beaten with impunity the demonstrators at their detention

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30/09/2020
People in Need is announcing a Call for Capacity Self-Assessment and Strategic Planning Facilitator(s) for Civil Society Organizations
Armenia Georgia Moldova

People in Need is announcing a Call for Capacity Self-Assessment and Strategic Planning Facilitator(s) for Civil Society Organizations

  “CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS AS DRIVERS OF CHANGE IN SOUTH CAUCASUS AND MOLDOVA” EU-FUNDED PROJECT  People in Need is announcing a call for Capacity Self-Assessment and Strategic Planning Facilitator(s) for Civil Society Organizations The teams of People in Need from Armenia, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova are looking for skilled facilitator(s) to support Organizational

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04/09/2020
#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Covid19 and the System of Education
Georgia

#LocalCorrespondent Opinion / Covid19 and the System of Education

by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. As it is widely known, due to COVID19, schools and kindergartens stopped working since March 2020 in many parts of the world. In Georgia, all 1,621 preschool and 2,300 general education institutions were closed. Around 164,605 preschool age children and 592,000 school students of all ages stayed at home for an

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03/09/2020
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