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From articles and interviews to stories capturing the successes of our partners to reports and case studies written by our experts, we’re happy to share what’s been keeping us busy
An ideathon for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction
In partnership with the International Renaissance Foundation, we are now accepting applications for Unlock Ukraine, an ideathon for civil society engaged in Ukraine’s reconstruction. Imagine buildings destroyed by shells being rebuilt with ramps for inclusive access. Imagine developers respecting green spaces in the reconstruction process. Imagine sustainable, livable communities rising from the rubble.
Verfassungsblog: Media pluralism in KRRiT-ical condition
In April 2023, the Chairman of the Polish National Broadcasting Council imposed a 80.000 PLN (that is 20.000 euro) fine on Inforadio, the owner of the independent TOK FM radio station (the ‘TOK FM case’). The Broadcasting Council, or Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji (KRRiT) in Polish, found unfavorable statements about a highly debated – and government supported – history textbook to violate the Polish Media Act (Ustawa o radiofonii i telewizji).
Project funding for Armenian grassroots groups (2023)
The Prague Civil Society Centre is happy to invite civil society and grassroots groups in Armenia to apply for project funding. We support the development of new civil society organisations looking to expand their network and connections with changemakers across the country.
Activists documenting war crimes and journalists from Ukraine visit Prague
Our partners, Ukrainian journalists and activists documenting Russia’s war crimes, visited Prague for two events with students and the public at the close of 2022. In late November, the Prague Civil Society Centre and Charles University’s Department of East European Studies held a discussion with those leading the effort to document war crimes in Ukraine.
Bump Up! for content creators
BumpUP! is 3 days of intensive networking, experience sharing, workshops and discussions among content creators on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Telegram and Twitter from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Harachaja Kapa: Investigative journalism accelerator
An investigative journalism accelerator for activists, journalists, analysts and representatives of civic organisations and the IT sector from Belarus. The programme includes masterclasses with leading investigative journalists from the region, followed by a grants competition for proposed investigative reporting projects.
Strengthening Ukraine’s voice in the EU
An open call for grants to Ukrainian civic organisations and initiatives to support them in building partnerships with other European counterparts. We want to give Ukrainian organisations an opportunity to establish partnerships in other European countries, strengthen new solidarity networks that popped up in response to the full-blown invasion, and foster more long-term exchange between Ukrainian organisations and key partners in other European countries.
Fellowships 2022/2023
Fully funded three-month research residency for civil society workers, activists, researchers and journalists engaged in civic activism and social issues in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Ukraine truth defenders fund
The Prague Civil Society Centre has started a special fund with a goal to raise €5 million in support of independent media and civil society.
How we’re supporting Ukraine, and why more is needed
In the first 30 days of the Kremlin’s abhorrent war in Ukraine, we have mobilised more than half a million euros in support for Ukrainian civil society, independent media and Russian anti-war campaigns. The needs are huge, and so too must be our response.
Euronews: You can’t appease Russia. The EU must not lose its values
Europe needs a two-track strategy on Russia: offer a helping hand to the growing numbers of discontented Russians and be ready to confront the Kremlin with resolve and systematically punishing its aggressions, argues Rostislav Valvoda.
Prague Civil Society Centre named “undesirable” by Russian government
The Prague Civil Society Centre has been added to the Russian government’s list of “undesirable organisations” under a law that human rights watchdogs have called abusive and a tool to silence activists. The law targets Russian citizens who fight against corruption, promote the rule of law, protect the environment and support the most vulnerable in society, and aims to muzzle independent journalists, bloggers and others who hold the powerful to account.
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