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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 ViolenceProject: PL14-0015: My home without violence - programme of prevention and education measures for victims of domestic violence residing in MONAR shelters for mothers and childrenProject status: CompletedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Justice and Home AffairsProgramme areas: Domestic and gender-based violence -
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 OrganisationsProject: GR04-0016: Artability – Creation Of A Service Focused On Artistic Activities For The Social Inclusion Of People With And Without Disabilities Of All AgesProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
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 OrganisationsProject: LT04-0014: Global Rights, Local Actions: Women’s Voice for ProgressProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
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 ServicesProject: PL02-0001: The protection of the biological diversity and ecosystemsProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Environmental Protection and ManagementProgramme areas: Biodiversity and ecosystem services -
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 OrganisationsProject: MT03-0004: And they lived Happily Ever AfterProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
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 GreeceProject: GR08-0002: Supporting Solidarity NowProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Human and Social DevelopmentProgramme areas: Local and regional initiatives to reduce national inequalities and to promote social inclusion -
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 OrganisationsProject: RO09-0191: The Cojocna Civic BrigadeProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
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 OrganisationsProject: LT04-0031: Reduce Discrimination of Deaf Children and their FamiliesProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
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 OrganisationsProject: RO09-0029: Volunteers Management from A to ZProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
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 ProgrammeProject: CY02-0001: Biodiversity Conservation in Restoration and Management of the Amiantos Asbestos Mine in Troodos National Forest ParkProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Environmental Protection and ManagementProgramme areas: Biodiversity and ecosystem services
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