Europe

Russia/Belarus - Platform for Civil Society Dialogue

Building a platform for civil society dialogue in Russia and Belarus

Region Europe
Start 2020
Sector Civil Society
CLI Project Manager Martin Fielko, Theresa Kuschka

Project context

In the beginning of June 2020, CLI started the project “Platform for Civil society Dialogue” with a three-day Kick-Off Workshop in cooperation with its Belarusian and Russian partners. The project focuses on the development of a dialogue platform between representatives of Russian and Belarusian civil society organizations who are engaged in the social sector, particularly in inclusion and strengthening rights of marginalized social groups such as women, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens.

Platform for Civil Society Dialogue
Project Facts
Project time

2020-22

Stakeholders

CSOs from Russia and Belarus who are active in the social sector, for each country one partner NGO

Outcome

Increased opportunities for cooperation and partnership between the organizations’ representatives, a constructive dialogue and cooperation structure among civil society organizations in Belarus and Russia, promoted discussion of values, scaled network collaboration and dialogue.

Additional material
More information about the start of the project
Press release 14 Dec 2020: Launch of Civil Society Dialogue Platform between Belarus, Russia, and Germany
Newsletter article about the conference in December 2020
Newsletter article about the start of the scaling phase in December 2021
Newsletter article about a virtual study tour in the first quarter of 2022 and the project developments caused by the Russian invasion in Ukraine
Newsletter article about the Art of Process Facilitation workshop and certification of Specialists in August 2022
Newsletter article about wrap up of the project with final conference in November 2022
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