Helvetas joined the 4th meeting of the “Circular Coalition,” organized by Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK) and Kosovo Advocacy & Development Centre (KADC), alongside partners, donors, startups, and professionals committed to advancing sustainability and circular economy practices in Kosovo. We shared…

(Sarajevo, 31.10.2024) – The three-day forum, “Advocacy in a Changing Environment: Reshape Strategy and Respond to Challenges,” organized by the PRAGG Project and the Helvetas Regional Advocacy Network with the support of the Swiss Government, has concluded. The forum brought…

This event, as part of PRAGG’s commitment to partnerships, builds a foundation for sustained civic engagement and empowers citizens to make their voices central to policy decisions across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Southeast Europe. As spaces for civic engagement shrink…

Sarajevo, 29 October 2024 – HELVETAS, in partnership with the Regional Advocacy Network (RAN) and PRAGG teams, convened a strategic workshop in Sarajevo with a focus on evaluating RAN’s progress, setting a transformative roadmap for 2025, and enhancing interactions between…

From October 9-11, 2024, the Southeast Europe Association and the Aspen Institute Germany, with support from the German Federal Foreign Office, hosted the Civil Society and Think Tank Forum 2024 Preparatory Event in Berlin. This event marked the second significant…

From October 9-11, 2024, the Southeast Europe Association and the Aspen Institute Germany, with support from the German Federal Foreign Office, hosted the Civil Society and Think Tank Forum 2024 Preparatory Event in Berlin. This event marked the second significant…

RAN was invited by the UN Association Albania to mentor six young individuals on their advocacy initiatives concerning youth participation in politics, the sovereign fund for energy, and sustainable tourism. Together, we explored various lessons related to these three topics…

The Center for Civic Initiatives (CCI), the Institute for Youth Development KULT, and our Proactive Citizen Project (PRAGG) from Bosnia and Herzegovina convened a #DevPolHack Problem Identification Session focused on the “Unused Potential of the Private Sector in Civil Society…

The SPARKS Forum brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including business representatives, successful female entrepreneurs, and youth, recognizing them as pivotal agents of peace within the region. It aims to bridge the gap between political agendas and the interests…

Regional Advocacy Networks (RAN) recently shared the outcomes of a transformative journey spanning over five years with colleagues at Helvetas.  In today’s intricate landscape, it is imperative to collaboratively design strategies leveraging collective intelligence. Effectively influencing decision-making processes and engaging…