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Dear Reader,
As we approach the weekend, here is another newsletter from CISU.
On that note, I would like to remind you that CISUâs secretariat will be closed between Christmas and New Year.
In fact, the office will also be closed a few days on either side of both Christmas and New Year. The last working day will be Friday, December 20, and we will reopen on Monday, January 6.
However, for the next two weeks, we will be fully operational at the office.
Happy reading and have a great weekend!
Kim Jensen
CISU Participates in TV2 Program
On Wednesday, November 27, CISU participated in the TV2 program Operation X.
The program features a representative from an organization that is both a recipient of the Civil Society Fund and a member of CISU.
The individual appears in hidden recordings, speaking in a manner that leads the viewer to believe they have paid for sex in an African country. Additionally, they are seen advising a young man, who expresses a desire to be with a prostitute, on the practicalities involved if one chooses to engage with a prostitute.
The person acknowledges that this behavior is problematic when representing an NGO.
These statements indicate conduct that directly contradicts any code of conduct addressing PSHEA (Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse) and have led to consequences for the individual in question.
Read CISUâs press release on the matter here.
CISU at UNGA: Civil Society Perspectives in Focus
Torsten Malmdorf and Camilla Legendre from CISUâs board leadership participated in this yearâs UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to Torsten Malmdorf, the insights gained from the event can contribute to CISUâs strategic efforts.
â It provides us with a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between global ambitions and local actions. By connecting local initiatives with global goals, civil society can ensure progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, even when national agendas obstruct global agreements, such as on climate issues, says Torsten Malmdorf.
â Our participation can be used strategically to both strengthen CISUâs work in Denmark and promote development efforts in the countries where our member organizations are active, he adds.
Read more about the visit here
Or listen to a podcast on the same topic here
DERF Has Exhausted All Funds for 2024
Following the most recent application round, which addressed the conflict in Lebanon, one grant from the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) was approved.
This means that there are no longer any available funds in the fund for the remainder of the year.
As a result, DERF is no longer accepting alerts or applications under the Rapid Response or Anticipatory Action mechanisms. Any alerts received moving forward will be rejected based on the criterion that no funds are available.
Grant Review: Focus on Local Leadership CISU, the Center for Church-Based Development (CKU), the Danish Youth Council (DUF), and the Disabled Peopleâs Organisations Denmark (DH) are conducting a joint review of their grants to examine how these funds support local leadership and to share insights.
The grants share a common foundation: they fall under the Ministry of Foreign Affairsâ framework program for civil society organizations and aim to promote local partnerships and development led by local actors.
With the recent strategy for enhanced Danish engagement with African countries (2024) and the forthcoming development policy strategy, there is increased focus on how to support local leadership. The grant review is intended to document best practices and identify areas where the grants can better support locally led initiatives.
â The grants have many similarities but also important differences in terms of target groups, methods, and experiences. This provides a unique opportunity to learn from each other on multiple levels, says CISU advisor Rikke Sig Hansen.
â We look forward to gaining insights about partnerships, local work, and how we, as grant administrators, approach capacity building and funding, she adds.
It is essential that the review incorporates input from the grants themselves, Danish member organizations, and perhaps most importantly, local partners and actors in the Global South. As part of the review, a questionnaire will soon be distributed for both Danish organizations and their partners to complete. The results will contribute to a comprehensive analysis and help shape future strategies for supporting local leadership.
Free One-Day Festival for Visual Storytelling on Global Development On January 15, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, THE WHY Foundation invites you to a free one-day festival at Cinemateket, on behalf of OpEn â the Ministry of Foreign Affairsâ Information and Engagement Fund.
The event features a varied and carefully curated program of powerful visual narratives â including photojournalism, documentaries, and interactive works â designed to leave viewers moved, captivated, and informed about countries in the Global South. You can register for the entire program or participate in selected sessions.
The festival includes three events requiring separate registration: 10:00 AM â 2:30 PM: Local Voices in Visual Storytelling. 2:30 PM â 4:30 PM: The Impact of Documentaries Over Time with Christoffer Guldbrandsen. 4:30 PM â 7:00 PM: Screening of *We Hold The Line.*
Learn more about the event here
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