by Ismayil Fataliyev, Local Correspondent from Azerbaijan. According to the 2019 survey, 46% of Azerbaijani citizens have a positive image of the EU – an increase of 7% when compared to 2018. While 75% of Azerbaijanis associate the EU with their personal values, such as: ‘peace, security and stability’; ‘honesty and transparency’; ‘economic prosperity’; ‘freedom of
by Valeria Volkogonova, Local Correspondent from Belarus and Alexandra Savinich (Office for European Expertise and Communications). In Belarus there are several ways to find support for civic initiatives and projects. One of the important, but difficult ones is international donors’ aid. Also, there is crowdfunding, which seems easier, but does not guarantee the arrival of
by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. Last year there were serious protests and demands by the social workers for the improvement of working conditions as well as policies to better protect and support the final beneficiaries. The main problem was a serious lack of personnel, improper working conditions and salaries. A year later, on January 29, 28
by Mari Chakryan, Local Correspondent from Armenia My interviewer is a young leader, activist and change-maker Ozheni Avetisyan, who believes that all our dreams will come true, if we work hard, and believe in our dreams, we should be responsible for our goals and take actions for what we want to achieve in our life.
by Maksym Mazypchuk, Local Correspondent from Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine declared 2020 to be the year of total national digitalization. A big part of this ambitious plan relies on using open data for improving governance and developing e-services. Ukrainian CSOs with international donors’ support made a remarkable contribution to the increase of
by Ismayil Fataliyev, Local Correspondent from Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is well-ahead of many predominantly Muslim-populated countries in terms of gender equality. The first secular school for girls was opened in Baku in 1901. After 17 years, women received the right to elect and be elected to the parliament. Such a breakthrough was not in place even in
by Stas Ghiletchi, Local Correspondent from Moldova Another year is coming to a close. For many, including the civil society organizations, this means it’s time to reflect on achievements and results from 2019 and set strategies and plans for the 2020. The outgoing year started with big challenges, but ends with even greater ones. Over the
by George Chanturia, Local Correspondent from Georgia. With the 2020 on the horizon, it is difficult to anticipate what the New Year brings to us. Obviously, looking at the latest international politics (e.g. US-Iran relations) as well as the scale of the global warming (e.g. Australia Bushfires), it is not easy to expect anything good. Especially, if your
by Mari Chakryan, Local Correspondent from Armenia Tatevik is 16 and she lives in a small town in the South of Armenia. She is a founding member of the Goris Youth Initiative Center which was established last year to bring young people together for community development. As a volunteer she is also involved in the
