‘I hope that one day, women in Armenia will not have to choose between family and work, proper childcare or sufficient income.’ This ‘hope’ has been the driving force for Astghik Karapetyan, an EaP Civil Society Fellow and co-founder and president of Point 33 NGO. Astghik sees that the workplace culture in Armenia, like in
Mark your calendars and start working on your project ideas today!! The 1st 2025 Fellowship Call opens in a week – on 4 December – and closes on 30 December 2024. Now is the time to start shaping your project ideas! The EU-funded EaP Civil Society Fellowship is designed for passionate changemakers who want to
For Diana Daiub, co-founder and director of Support Ukraine Now, the Russian invasion of Ukraine wasn’t just a national crisis—it was deeply personal. As a long-time advocate for civil society, she knew that Ukraine’s civil society organisations (CSOs) would play a vital role in supporting those most affected by the war. But there was a
Civil society plays a vital role in strengthening policy development and ensuring a more inclusive approach to policy dialogue. Within the countries of the Eastern Partnership the environment for influencing policy is often very challenging. Four of the EaP Civil Society Fellows have practice-based experience to share with you and have insights to guide your
Village Travel Bot, an innovative chatbot funded by the European Union and designed to enhance rural tourism in Moldova, was awarded the prestigious title of “Tourism Innovation of the Year 2024” at the Excellence in Tourism Gala during the Moldova Tourism Forum 2024. The forum, which centered around the theme of Tourism and Peace, highlighted
Civil society activists, and particularly human rights defenders, are increasingly at risk across the globe, and in the countries of the Eastern Partnership those risks have acutely grown in recent months. CSOs and activists who previously contributed to their communities without fear of reprisals are now having to navigate in a much more threatening environment.
The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Moldova is pleased to announce a new Call for Proposals as part of EU Support to Civil Society Organisations in the Republic of Moldova. This initiative presents a unique opportunity for relevant civil society organisations working in the field of home affairs – security and migration. The specific objectives of this call
During November 2024 the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. As with previous COP sessions, there will be opportunities for stakeholders from civil society, both locally and internationally, to engage in the process. Participation in COP29 is crucial
An interactive Telegram chatbot, Village Travel Bot, developed by AO “InnoVillage” with funding from the European Union, offers tourists a new way to explore the authenticity of Moldova’s rural communities. Launched on the 28th of August 2024, the Village Travel Bot features five pilot Moldovan villages, each offering a unique experience to visitors, from discovering
