Factor TV is one of the most followed independent online media outlets in Armenia, garnering millions of views and reaching over 400 thousand subscribers just on YouTube. Here is the story of how they got their start and how they managed to build a loyal viewer base...
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From the streets to television studios: The story of Boon TV
Walking down the street, you probably would not notice the Boon TV’s newsroom office. Yet in this small house on the outskirts of Yerevan, you will find professional television studios and a team of determined journalists. “Our mission is to contribute to a rational...
The Centre’s staff contributed to a food collection charity
We were very happy to participate in one of the largest charity events in Czechia this year, Sbírka potravin. Thanks to this biannual event, key assistance is provided to those in need, such as people with disabilities, single parents, elderly single households, and...
Returning the Names of those who lost their lives to Soviet terror
On the eve of Russia’s Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Political Repression, people around the world commemorate the names and stories of those who lost their lives to Soviet terror. Among the millions of victims of Soviet state terror were thousands of Czechs and Czechoslovak citizens. By reading their names together, we honour their memory.
In support of Georgian civil society at the Forum 2000 conference
As the ruling Georgian Dream party continues to attack democracy in Georgia, it’s important for Western policy makers not to engage in political dialogue with its representatives, said Tinatin Khidasheli, former Minister of Defence and director of the Civic-Idea think tank.
From reaction to action: Unlock your initiative!
Do you want to connect with others who are finding innovative, creative ways to stay relevant and push for change under pressure? Are you an activist, journalist, content creator, or innovator pushing back against disinformation and shaping new narratives? Then Unlock 2026 is for you!
Zapojili jsme se do akce Ukliďme Česko a pomohli tak přírodě v Divoké Šárce
V Prague Civil Society Centre jsme se letos připojili k dobrovolníkům po celé republice a v rámci akce Uklid’me Česko vyrazili ven do přírody s pytli na odpadky. V pátek 26. září 2025 navzdory nepříznivému počasí naši kolegové zamířili do Divoké Šárky, abychom pomohli...
Prague Civil Society Centre to support exiled Russian and Belarusian journalists
The Prague Civil Society Centre will continue supporting established independent Russian and Belarusian media working in exile in the EU which maintain significant audiences back home through the Free Media Hub EAST. The European Commission’s project led by the Prague...
Five years of stolen elections in Belarus: Testimony
In August 2020, an overwhelming number of Belarusians cast their ballots for opposition candidate, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, hoping for change. Daniil, a young Belarusian student, was among them. He was 18, and this was his first presidential election. Alexander...
Političtí vězni nejsou minulostí, připomíná výstava
Svoboda a demokracie nejsou samozřejmostí. Metody represe a útlaku, které používal Sovětský svaz a jeho komunistické satelity, se dnes opakují v politice současného Ruska a dalších nedemokratických režimů.
Open call: Bump Up! for activists and content creators
The Prague Civil Society Centre and WatchDog.md are happy to invite activists, communication specialists, and content creators of established YouTube, Instagram, and/or TikTok projects from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for a three-day...
Prague Centre pauses work in Central Europe
In 2022, we expanded our geographic scope to support independent media in Central Europe with an aim to help media become more resilient in the face of ever more challenging domestic contexts. Our Central Europe Media Resilience Programme was fully funded by the US...