What are the biggest challenges in the NGO sector after the termination of U.S. funding, and how much funding has been cut? How can strategic partnerships with other international organizations and donors be achieved? What are examples and methods of self-sustainability to overcome the suspension of U.S. funds? Recommendations for new sources of funding?
Centar za promociju civilnog društva (CPCD) invites you to join a Regional Talk within the SMART Balkans-Civil Society for a Shared Society in the Western Balkans project, on the topic:„Without U.S. dollars, but not without solutions for CSO: what’s next?” and discover answers to these important questions and take the opportunity to participate directly in the discussion!
📆 When? May 20, 2025. at 10:00 AM.
🔗 Where? Online, via the ZOOM platform (after you complete the registration, you will receive a ZOOM link for access).
⏰ Duration: 90 minutes
The discussion aims to understand the impact of the termination of U.S. funding on civil society organizations in the Western Balkans, develop practical solutions for mitigating the consequences, and share experiences that have inspired the proposal of sustainable support models for affected organizations, such as new funding sources.
The discussion will focus on several key segments: actions that the government can take, how donors can contribute, how media can act, and the steps that civil society organizations can take for themselves and each other.
The panelists are representatives of the Non-governmental organizations from the Western Balkans countries who have been directly affected by funding cuts: Aida Daguda (Director of the Centar za promociju civilnog društva), Bardhyl Jashari (Director of the Metamorphosis Foundation), Juliana Hoxha (Director of Partners Albania for Change and Development), and Marija Vasiljevska (Programme Manager for Capacity Building and Strengthening of Independent Media at BIRN). The event will be moderated by Iskra Tafro, PR Manager at the Centar za promociju civilnog društva.
The discussion will be held in English, and you can register via the LINK!
