Stories & Impact

Human-interest stories, good practice examples and multimedia from civil society efforts, including independent media, across the Western Balkans and Türkiye, showing the results of EU-supported work and what it changes for people and communities.

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Six people at a meeting table in a room with a science poster as a woman stands and speaks

Story Serbia

Empowering Change: How CEMA Pioneered Social Entrepreneurship in Čačak

This is a story about resilience, innovation, and the power of grassroots activism.

Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 8 February 2025

8 February 2025

Museum display of yellow tactile replicas of ancient artefacts with braille labels and headphones

Story Türkiye

Designing experiences to bend barriers

THE BONGO ART COMMUNITY REVOLUTIONISING THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE FOR VISUALLY AND HEARING IMPAIRED PEOPLE Çiğdem Aslantaş is a design engineer who loves museums.

Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 21 November 2024

21 November 2024