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Dear Reader,
Here comes another newsletter from CISU.
The newsletter is sent to all contact persons for CISU's member organizations, as well as a couple of thousand people who have chosen to subscribe.
As with so much else at CISU, the default language is in Danish but also relevant for partners in the Global South. To meet their needs, I have, as a trial in this edition, included an English version at the bottom of the newsletter.
If you have any thoughts on this, please feel free to write to me. You can do so by replying to this email.
Happy reading and have a great weekend
Kim Jensen
Four Meetings on the Civil Society Fund
CISU is preparing new guidelines for the Civil Society Fund and invites Danish users and their partners from the Global South to orientation meetings in week 45. These meetings will provide information on the upcoming changes and how they will affect cooperation.
- It is crucial that all involved parties are well-informed about the new guidelines, which is why we are also offering meetings in English to accommodate international participants, says CISU advisor Theis Dencker.
The first meetings will be held on November 4 in Copenhagen and November 5 in Aarhus. They will offer a broad presentation of the new guidelines as well as specific introductions to the âIntermediate Programâ and the âLarge Program,â for which an Expression of Interest must be submitted by December 1.
The meetings on November 6 and 7 will focus on the general presentation and will be held in English.
- The two meetings will be held online at different times to give as many partners from around the world as possible the opportunity to participate, explains Theis Dencker.
CISU is still awaiting final approval of the guidelines from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but expects to present either the approved guidelines or a nearly finalized draft at the meetings.
For more information about each event and to register, visit the CISU event calendar.
Matilde Kimer to Moderate Seminar on Neighboring Countries
On November 21, there will be an opportunity to delve into the role of civil society and the current challenges it faces in the EU's eastern neighboring countries.
The event will take place at Vartov in Copenhagen, where a range of experts and key figures will share their insights on how civil society promotes democratic values, human rights, and social justice in the region.
The presentations and discussions will be conducted in English, and the event will be moderated by DR News' Russia and Ukraine correspondent, Matilde Kimer. She will lead the discussion with contributions from the following: Frederikke T. Jacobsen, Project Manager, Danish Cultural Institute/New Democracy Fund, Moldova Julia Samokhvalova, Partnership Manager, Bevar Ukraine, Ukraine Ketevan Vashakidze, President, Europe Foundation, Georgia Olga Nikolska, Program Director at Isar Ednannia, Ukraine
The panel will address the current challenges for civil society in the region, including the impact of geopolitical events such as Russian aggression against Ukraine. Participants will gain insights into various strategies civil society organizations use to promote democratic values and will have the opportunity to discuss the future prospects for civil society in the eastern neighboring countries.
More information and registration can be found here.
Submit Suggestions for Spring Courses
CISU is starting to plan the course program for spring 2025, and member organizations can still provide input on which courses should be offered. The courses are one of CISU's core services and aim to strengthen the work of member organizations with partners around the world.
- We appreciate suggestions and feedback from CISU's member organizations. It is essential to be able to offer relevant and effective courses, says advisor Søren Asboe Jørgensen.
- We are receiving positive responses to the courses we have held, but we also want to hear about needs that may not be covered by our current offerings, he says.
Member organizations are encouraged to submit their suggestions here
Submissions can be made year-round, but if they are to be considered for spring 2025, they should be submitted as soon as possible.
New Thematic Page on Fundraising
Fundraising can be a resource-intensive task for organizations. Therefore, CISU has gathered a knowledge base with insights from CISU, member organizations, and various other organizations in Denmark to provide guidance and inspiration for fundraising in civil society organizations.
Here, you can find practical tools, presentations, important links, and articles that can add value to an organizationâs fundraising efforts. There is also an overview of courses on the subject.
For more information, visit the page at www.cisu.dk/fundraising and follow CISU's social media, which are currently highlighting the different materials. |
