186 project news found Export
  • Poland flag Poland 04 March 2015

    Providing help to victims of domestic violence

    Thanks to funding from Norway, a Polish NGO is providing help to women who have been victims of domestic violence.

    Programme: PL14: Domestic and Gender-based Violence
    Project: PL14-0015: My home without violence - programme of prevention and education measures for victims of domestic violence residing in MONAR shelters for mothers and children
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : Norway Grants
    Sector: Justice and Home Affairs
    Programme areas: Domestic and gender-based violence
  • Greece flag Greece 27 February 2015

    Breaking barriers through art

    In Greece, the Artability project is providing alternative therapy through art, music and dance for people with cerebral palsy. It also brings together people with and without disabilities and of all ages through a shared passion for creativity.

    Programme: GR04: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: GR04-0016: Artability – Creation Of A Service Focused On Artistic Activities For The Social Inclusion Of People With And Without Disabilities Of All Ages
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Lithuania flag Lithuania 18 February 2015

    Giving women a voice

    A project carried out under the Lithuanian NGO programme aims at bolstering civil society in the country by strengthening the advocacy work of women.

    Programme: LT04: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: LT04-0014: Global Rights, Local Actions: Women’s Voice for Progress
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Poland flag Poland 01 February 2015

    Explaining the importance of biodiversity

    Supported by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, a project in Poland uses cartoons to educate young children about the importance of biodiversity.
    Programme: PL02: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
    Project: PL02-0001: The protection of the biological diversity and ecosystems
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Environmental Protection and Management
    Programme areas: Biodiversity and ecosystem services
  • Malta flag Malta 13 January 2015

    Promoting human rights through fairy tales

    The EEA Grants featured recently in the Malta Independent Online - a daily newspaper published in Malta. The article (reproduced below) tells the story of an EEA Grants supported project promoting human rights through cartoons.

    Programme: MT03: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: MT03-0004: And they lived Happily Ever After
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Greece flag Greece 05 January 2015

    New initiative offers helping hand in Greece

    The EEA Grants featured recently in the Kathimerini English Edition - a daily newspaper published in Athens. Written by Ioanna Fotiadi, the article (reproduced below) tells the story of a support centre funded by the Grants soon to open in Athens.

    Programme: GR08: Solidarity and Social Inclusion in Greece
    Project: GR08-0002: Supporting Solidarity Now
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Human and Social Development
    Programme areas: Local and regional initiatives to reduce national inequalities and to promote social inclusion
  • Romania flag Romania 26 December 2014

    Creating a civic spirit

    “We hope our initiative will help to create a civic spirit in Cojocna and serve as an example for other cities around Romania,” says Sorina Untu, Good Governance Officer for the ActiveWatch.

    Programme: RO09: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: RO09-0191: The Cojocna Civic Brigade
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Lithuania flag Lithuania 16 December 2014

    Improving services for hearing impaired children and their families

    The provision of basic services to children with impaired hearing and their families is lacking in Lithuania. With support from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, a Lithuanian NGO is working to change this situation.

    Programme: LT04: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: LT04-0031: Reduce Discrimination of Deaf Children and their Families
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Romania flag Romania 12 December 2014

    Increasing the capacity of Romanian NGOs

    “Each NGO must find its own way, but by offering our know-how in volunteer management we hope to give them a clearer idea of how to organise volunteer activities more effectively,” says Nicoleta Chis-Racolta, Director at Cluj-Napoca Volunteer Centre.

    Programme: RO09: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations
    Project: RO09-0029: Volunteers Management from A to Z
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Civil Society
    Programme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations
  • Cyprus flag Cyprus 19 November 2014

    From asbestos to biodiversity

    In the heart of the Troodos National Forest Park, an abandoned asbestos mine poses a threat to people, fauna and wildlife alike. With support from the Grants, biodiversity protection and good management practices are being emphasised in the rehabilitation of the mining area.

    Programme: CY02: EEA Programme
    Project: CY02-0001: Biodiversity Conservation in Restoration and Management of the Amiantos Asbestos Mine in Troodos National Forest Park
    Project status: Completed
    Funded by : EEA Grants
    Sector: Environmental Protection and Management
    Programme areas: Biodiversity and ecosystem services