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Since 2017, the BİRLİKTE Program has been empowering civil society organisations (CSOs) in Türkiye through a unique blend of core support, structured mentoring, and a transformative model for…
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 13 July 2025
13 July 2025
The Shelter Project That Built a Community In North Mitrovica and Zvečan, stray animals have long been a silent part of the streetscape—sometimes ignored, sometimes feared, but always there.
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 19 June 2025
19 June 2025
“Autistic Rights Are Human Rights” — A Decade of Impact In 2014, a small group of Denizli parents gathered around a shared truth: their children, all on the autism spectrum, deserved more than…
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 5 June 2025
5 June 2025
In Bitola, North Macedonia, a small project has sparked big change, proving that when young people are invited to participate not just as beneficiaries but as decision-makers, communities shift.
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 15 May 2025
15 May 2025
mCommunity: Rebuilding Trust Between Citizens and Municipalities In 2018, the Centre for Social Innovations Blink 42-21 launched mCommunity, a mobile app built on the bold idea that digital…
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 30 April 2025
30 April 2025
People with disabilities in Sombor, Serbia, have long faced barriers to full participation in society.
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 11 March 2025
11 March 2025
Do you know how your local government plans and spends your tax money?
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 28 February 2025
28 February 2025
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
Nikolina Maksimović and Vladana Jovanović, two inspiring young women from Ugljevik, actively participated in a project by the civil society organization “Korijeni” titled “Positive Stories Under the…
Originally published by EU TACSO 3, 6 November 2024
6 November 2024