Call #3 - Civic activism and advocacy

There are supported measures to enhance citizens’ involvement in NGOs’ watchdog, monitoring and advocacy activities.

Projects empowering citizens to become more active and responsible in influencing policies, in supporting the rule of law principles, acting against and reporting the infringement of civic rights, in identifying and reporting corruption, identifying and reacting to fake news, in respecting freedom of expression , or in tackling climate change are also supported.

There are strongly encouraged partnerships between NGOs active in the same or in other complementary fields of activity, active at local level, as well as with other stakeholders.

Protection of the environment and climate change shall be supported only as part of measures to promote civic participation, advocacy, social innovation and active citizenship.

Networks/coalitions/platforms are supported to implement long terms strategies in relevant fields of activities.

The supported projects should mandatory include results in two directions:

• Systemic changes/preserving the status quo in relevant fields of activity - pursue the advocacy/ monitoring role at regional or national level, be involved in the elaboration of public policy, in monitoring public institutions, in developing dialogue and ongoing relationships with authorities and relevant stakeholders
  and
• Capacity building - strengthen organizational effectiveness (internal capacity) to better serve the interests of their constituencies, members and public.