186 project news found Export
  • Slovenia flag Slovenia 25 November 2015

    Recognising and treating victims of domestic violence in Slovenia

    With support through the Norway Grants, Slovenian and Norwegian organisations are working together to improve the skills of health care professionals in recognising and responding to domestic violence.

    Programme: SI05: Norwegian Financial Mechanism Programme
    Project: SI05-0010: Recognizing and treating victims of domestic violence in health care settings: Guidelines and training for health professionals
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : Norway Grants
    Sector: Human and Social Development
    Programme areas: Public health initiatives
  • Poland flag Poland 25 November 2015

    Helping Polish victims of domestic and gender-based violence

    “Just the fact that we are here and getting counselling organised by the Feminoteka Foundation proves that we are thinking about our future,” says Beata, a Polish victim of gender-based violence.

    Programme: PL05: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: PL05-0135: This Is Not Your Fault. Stop Violence Against Women
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Portugal flag Portugal 17 November 2015

    Improving the monitoring of Portuguese marine waters

    A research vessel with marine surveying equipment aimed at improving the management of Portuguese marine and coastal water has arrived in Lisbon.

    Programme: PT02: Integrated Marine and Coastal Management
    Project: PT02-0001: Acquisition and fitting of a dynamic position (DP) vessel equipped with marine surveying equipment
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Environmental Protection and Management
    Programme areas: Integrated marine and inland water management
  • Greece flag Greece 30 October 2015

    A breathing space for migrant children

    Over half a million refugees and migrants have reached Greece this year and the rate of arrivals is constantly rising. Amongst those, and with increasing frequency, are thousands of children and teenagers who arrive on their own.

    Programme: GR04: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: GR04-0038: Guardianship Network for Unaccompanied Minors
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Spain flag Spain 30 October 2015

    Women mean business: 190 success stories

    Lourdes, Soledad, Eva and Carolina: four women, four different backgrounds, each with a different story to tell. But they have one thing in common. All have ventured out of their comfort zone and taken the brave step of setting up their own business.

    Programme: ES04: Gender equality and work-life balance
    Project: ES04-0022: Entrepreneurship Plus
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Human and Social Development
    Programme areas: Mainstreaming gender equality and promoting work-life balance
  • Poland flag Poland 28 October 2015

    Exploring climate change and the Arctic

    What effect does climate change have on the Arctic ecosystem? With support from Norway, Polish and Norwegian researchers have joined forces to develop a better understanding of the implications of ocean warming.

    Programme: PL12: Bilateral Research Cooperation
    Project: PL12-0089: POLNOR - The Changing Ocean of the Polar North
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : Norway Grants
    Sector: Research and Scholarship
    Programme areas: Research
  • Estonia flag Estonia 23 October 2015

    Restored manor school open for business

    Dating back to the 18th century, Aruküla Manor is one of many manor houses in Estonia that had seen better days. Now, thanks to an EEA Grants-funded renovation, the building has been restored to its former glory.

    Programme: EE05: Conservation and Revitalisation of Cultural and Natural Heritage
    Project: EE05-0004: Renovation of Aruküla manor (Koeru high school building)
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Protecting Cultural Heritage
    Programme areas: Conservation and revitalisation of cultural and natural heritage
  • Slovenia flag Slovenia 16 October 2015

    First car-free nature park in Slovenia

    Inspired by Jotunheimen Nature Park in Norway - which has a very restrictive policy on the use of motorised vehicles - Sečovlje Nature Park will become the first Slovenian nature park where cars are banned.

    Programme: SI02: EEA Financial Mechanism Programme
    Project: SI02-0001: Promotion of environmentally friendly visitation of protected areas
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Protecting Cultural Heritage
    Programme areas: Conservation and revitalisation of cultural and natural heritage
  • Slovakia flag Slovakia 17 September 2015

    Equal opportunities for Roma students

    “We want to change the lives of our students and influence the rhetoric around Roma education.” This is how Zuzana Balážová of the Slovak Centre for Research of Ethnicity and Culture (CVEK) describes the ‘You also have a chance’ project.

    Programme: SK03: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations - Democracy and Human Rights
    Project: SK03-0008: Promoting Equal Opportunities for Roma Generally and Romani Women Specifically through Temporary Equalizing Measures
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Portugal flag Portugal 09 September 2015

    Increasing interest in climate change

    How do you get students more interested in learning about climate change? Portuguese teachers are using video, pictures and social media when teaching this important topic.

    Programme: PT04: Adaptation to Climate Change
    Project: PT04-0005: Clim@EduMedia - Climate Change: Learning through student media
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Climate Change and Energy
    Programme areas: Adaptation to climate change