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Beyond reports and figures
In April 2013, a new funding programme of over 36 million euro, 100% dedicated to the civil society was launched in Bucharest.
The Spirit of Dugnad
The Norwegian word dugnadsånd, translatable into the will to work together for a greater cause.
Over 3 milions of people involved in NGO Fund projects
With a financial allocation of over 36 milion euros, through this programme were funded 390 projects nationwide.
Realizarile Fondului ONG in Romania sunt prezentate in cadrul conferintei finale - Impartasim, Invatam, Sarbatorim
Holidays program 2016 - 2017
Starting 27th of December, CSDF reception is closed. We will get back to regular activities next year, on 4th of January.
Registrations at Civil Society Forum from Central and Eastern Europe
The ambition of the 2016 edition of Central and Eastern Europe Civil Society Forum is to help strengthen democracy and to protect essential values.
Versiunea finala a Blue book
The ‘Blue Book’ containing the priority sectors and programme areas for the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 is now available.
Council of Europe consultations on civil society participation in Romanian public decision-making
The delegation of the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe met with representatives of Romanian NGOs and public authorities.
Invitatie la completarea chestionarului privind prioritatile de finantare propuse pentru programul Societate Civila, parte a Granturilor SEE 2014-2021
Peste 95 la suta rata de absorbtie pentru Fondul ONG in Romania
Activitatile celor 390 de proiecte finantate prin Fondul ONG in Romania sunt incheiate. Evaluarea intermediara a rezultatelor arata ca rata de absorbtie de programului este de peste 95%.
Expenditure for social assistance in Romania is seven times lower than EU average
The non-governmental organisations active in social services are the most effective investors in the community, as they produce measurable, sustainable and impact results.
The NGOs developed intervetion models for more than half of the antipoverty measures launched by the Government
Conferinta Politici publice pentru servicii sociale accesibile - Construim poduri intre furnizorii de servicii sociale
Happy New Year
Thank you for all this year's achievements. We wish you a New Year filled with special moments!
Conferinta regionala despre romi si discriminare
The Regional conference on Roma and discrimination will look constructively and also critically to the last 25 years of Roma public policy and programming and challenges for the future.
An Appeal from Central Europe
We are facing a humanitarian crisis on an enormous scale. Hundreds of thousands of refugees from the Middle East and Africa are attempting to reach Europe in search of safety, hope, and the chance to lead a normal life. Not so long ago, we were the ones knocking on Europe's door.
Chestionat de feedback la programul de granturi al SEE 2009 - 2014
We invite you to fill the online survey for feedback regarding the EEA and Norway grants.
ONGFest 2015 - participants and programme
By ONGFest 2015 we promote the contribution of NGOs to develop successful models of communities.
Prime Minister Vidar Helgesen visit in Romania
On the 15th of April 2015, Mr. Vidar Helgesen visited Romania and met with the Prime Minister and other government officials. Projects financed within the EEA Grants and Norway Grants were also visited.
sarbatori fericite
Fundatia pentru Dezvoltarea Societatii Civile, impreuna cu partenerii sai Fundatia pentru Parteneriat si Centrul de Resurse pentru Comunitatile de Romi, va doresc Sarbatori Fericite!
What's your community? Join us at NGOFair
On the 9th and 10th of May invite you to participate at NGOFest– The National Non-governmental Organizations Festival.
Grants for journalists, bloggers and photographers
The Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) provides Media Grants to media outlets, journalists, bloggers and/or photographers interested in publishing stories about key areas of support for the EEA and Norway Grants.
Adam Michnik: Civil society represents the wine and bread of democracy
Civil society organisations from 18 European countries attending the Central and Eastern European Civil Society Forum, sent a powerful signal to European institutions and governments concerning the deterioration of democracy and rule of law in Europe.
Transmisie live: Adam Michnik si Andrei Plesu in deschiderea Forumului ECE
Civil Society Forum from Central and Eastern Europe starts today, 27 November, with a dialogue between Polish journalist Adam Michnik and Romanian philosopher Andrei Plesu.
Civil Society Forum in Central and Eastern Europe 2014
On the 27th and the 28th of November, representatives of NGOs from 18 countries, key players in the European institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, Council of Europe) will be meeting in Bucharest to discuss and predict the future of the democracy and of the civil society in Europe.
workshop for online activists
Online activists are invited to participate at the workshop organised within the No Hate Speech Movement Campaign . The workshops will take part between 7 - 11 of December at Strasbourg.
Addendum no. 1 to the financing contracts signed within Round 1
The Program Operator published the Addendum no. 1 to the financing contracts signed within Round 1 of the NGO Fund.
Providing justice for Roma Holocaust victims
“We lived under terrible living conditions and suffered a lot. People were dying from hunger, malnutrition and diseases”
Combating hate speech at TEDXcaleavictorieiED 2014
It is the second edition of TEDxCaleaVictorieiED, an event dedicated to education. This year’s theme was about human rights.
TEDxCaleaVictorieiED education for human rights
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 takes place in Bucharest TEDxCaleaVictorieiED event dedicated to education. The theme of this year's event is Education for Human Rights.
Technical support for using the online platform in order to register Applications
For questions regarding the use of the online platform exclusively, you can call anytime the phone number 0742.200.894.
Deadline for receiving questions - Component 1
We extend the deadline for receiving questions on Component 1 - ENGAGE until Tuesday, September 30. Due to some technical malfunctions, today we can not take phone calls at the CSDF telephone numbers. For questions and details related to NGO Fund, please use the following number: 0757.826.614.
Useful advice for applying within second Round
Matters you need to pay attention to, while preparing and submitting the Applications within the secon Round of the NFG Fund
Please firm the open letter to support the Hungarian civil society
Open letter: NGOs across the Europe are solidar with civil society in Hungary.
The second call for proposals of NGO Fund is open
NGO Fund programme is open now to receive applications. Is the second call for proposals of the programme, the first one has been launched during the summer of 2013.
NO HATE SPEECH at Non-formal Education Day
We invite the NGOs to participate with activities dedicated to no hate speech fight.
General information about the second Round of NGO Fund
The documents containing general information about the second Round of call for proposals under the NGO Fund have been published.
For an European Day of Victims of Hate Crime
22 of July should be considered the European day of victims of hate crime. In Norway, in 2011, took place two attacks that claimed a total of 77 lives.
The first issue of Civic Arena magazine explores the many faces of Hate Speech in Europe
The first issue of Civic Arena, a new magazine focusing on the non-profit sector in Europe, with a particular attention to Central and Eastern European countries, has just been launched.
Manual for fighting against hate speech online
In relation to the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Movement, to which the EEA and Norway Grants are partners, the CoE has produced an education/training manual called “Bookmarks”.
Support for NGO Fund Operator in Hungary
The operators of the EEA/Norway NGO Programmes in 15 EU countries wrote a letter to express their solidarity and support for Ökotárs Foundation and its three consortium partners which handle the Norwegian Civic Fund in Hungary.
NGOs members of EESC reaction towards Hungarian Government actions
NGOs members of European Economic and Social Committee (CESE) expressed their indignation in front of the searches realized by the Government of Hungary representatives.
Fighting against hate speech at NGOFest
Combating Hate speech is the main theme of ONGFest 2014 – The National Festival of NGOs in Romania.
Happy Easter
We wish you a bunch of colorful days taking the color of involvement, the taste of inclusion and the smell of good deeds. May the civic rhythm accompany you!
Come to ONGFest
On May 9 to 11 a (r) evolution is called for. (R) evolution towards the better in every area each and every one of us looks and is concerned about.
Resouces from the matchmaking seminar
The resouces from the matchmaking seminar that took place at Bucharest on 26 and 27 of November.
Winter holiday program
Civil Society Development Foundation wishes you a New Year full of accomplishments, abundance and happiness!
Resources and presentations from the conference regarding youth and children
Resources and presentations from the conference Civil Society : Trends in working with children and youth, that took place between 14 and 15 of October, in Bucharest.
Building NGOs capacity is important for Romania
Around 40 NGOs from Romania, Norway and Iceland met on 26 and 27 November in Bucharest, to build and plan the projects that will be submitted in the second round of funding in the program NGO Fund in Romania.
The conference
Civil Society Development Fondation organise between 14 - 15 of October, at Bucharest, the conference "Civil society: trends in working with children and youth".
The List of Letters of intent selected for the submission of the Call for proposal documents under the Social Justice Component
1493 project proposals received during the first Call for Proposals
How much involvement desire exists among NGOs in Romania? About 800%.
OXYGEN TO ROMANIAN CIVIL SOCIETY
“The EEA Grants NGO programme is for all Romanian NGOs. We hope it will bring necessary oxygen to our civil society.” said Ionut Sibian, director of Civil Society Development Foundation who is managing the programme.
REPORT OF THE THEMATIC SESSION APPROACHES RELATED TO THE FIGHT AGAINST HATE SPEECH
Monday, May 15th, took place in Bucharest the thematic session Approaches related to the fight against hate speech.
Thematic session Advocacy and watchdog for sustainable development
Tuesday, 9th of July, took place at Bucharest the thematic session Advocacy and watchdog for sustainable development.
THEMATIC SESSION REPORT - ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND HUMAN RIGHTS
For more details about the presentations and discussions from the thematic session Active citizenship and human rights
Errata for the Call for Proposals, Round 1, Component 5, NGO Capacity Development. Networks and Coalitions
THEMATIC SESSION: APPROACHES RELATED TO THE FIGHT AGAINST HATE SPEECH
Monday, 15th of July 2013, will take place in Bucharest the thematic session Approaches related to the fight against hate speech.
SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ASSESORS
Consortiul format din Fundatia pentru Dezvoltarea Societatii Civile, Fundatia pentru Parteneriat si Centrul de Resurse pentru Comunitatile de Romi isi completeaza baza de date cu evaluatori
THEMATIC SESSION REPORT - INNOVATION AND INCLUSION IN SOCIAL FIELD
Joi, 19 iunie, a avut loc la Bucuresti, sesiunea tematica Incluziune sociala si inovatie in furnizarea de servicii sociale.
THEMATIC SESSION ADVOCACY AND WATCHDOG FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, July 09, 2013 it will take place in Bucharest the thematic sesion Advocacy and watchdog for sustainable development.
Thematic session
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Bucharest, it will take place the thematic session "Active citizenship and respect for human rights".
Thematic and information sessions organized in the support of the Applicants - NGO Fund, Round 1
3 thematic sessions and 5 information sessions for the potential Applicants - NGO Fund, Round 1
In what kind of heart does hate reside?
We answer to this question on Saturday, May 18, at ONGFest, within a photo project.
Testing the preregistration form of the Application
We ask for your help in testing the preregistration form for the future Calls for projects that are going to be launched within the NGO Fund
NGO Fund at the NGO Fair – Bucharest, May 17-19th 2013
Part of CSDF team, administrating the NGO Fund, will be present to NGO Fair.
Participants list at the Launching Conference of the NGO Fund in Romania
Over 380 representatives of the nongovernmental organisations and of the public authorities participated to this event.
Easter holiday program
On May 2nd and 3rd, please contact us by e-mail or fax at +40 21 310.01.80. We will return to the office and answer to all your request beggining with May 7th.
Norwegian and Icelandic organizations that participated at the NGO Fund Launching Conference in Bucharest
During 18 and 19 of April 2013, 26 representatives of Norwegian and Icelandic NGOs, willing to partner with Romanian nongovernmental organizations, participated to the Launching Conference of the NGO Fund Programme.
COMBATING HATE SPEECH ONLINE
Through the EEA and Norway Grants they provide funding worth €147 million to NGOs in Central and Southern Europe and encourage activities promoting tolerance and non-discrimination.