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Lindita Çela started her own newsroom when others did not dare to publish her investigations. Shteg Investigim
is her answer to censorship: fearless journalism built on truth, not permission.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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After losing their space in the 2023 earthquake, Merkezkaç turned crisis into momentum. The art collective has rebuilt and relaunched, proving that creativity endures, even through disaster.

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April 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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For Seven Storey Mountain, urbanism is a democratic process. Through education and engagement, they are helping residents influence how their cities are built and governed.

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April 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Seven Storey Mountain empowers citizens to exercise legal oversight and participate in civic forums and transparent city planning. Their work shows that real policy change begins with public participation.

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April 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Despite war and power outages, Seven Storey Mountain continues to promote participatory city planning. Their resilience is helping democratic practices solidify in urban planning in Ukraine.

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April 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Seven Storey Mountain views green spaces as vital infrastructure for better lives and fighting climate change. Their advocacy for sustainable, people-centered urban design is shaping healthier cities.

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April 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A youth initiative in Lutsk is redefining participation in city planning in Lutsk, Ukraine. Seven Storey Mountain empowers young people to influence development, protect heritage &build inclusive urban spaces.

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April 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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In the 2024 EED Annual Report, read how EED’s partners uplift young activists.

The Young Creators Association works in southern Morocco to uplift young people and include them in local decision making.

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April 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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In the 2024 EED Annual Report, read how EED’s partners artistic initiatives foster change.

FocusArt is an Armenian organisation using art to incentivise civic and political debate.

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April 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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In the 2024 EED Annual Report, read how EED’s partners work to promote tolerance and inclusion.

Dylberizm archives Kosovo’s queer heritage and provides a safe space for its LGBTQI+ community.

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April 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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In the 2024 EED Annual report, read how EED’s partners work to bolster women’s political participation.

Femeile Moldovei trains Moldova’s women to become leaders and allows them to network together.

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March 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Cu Sens is an independent media organisation in Moldova whose video-based investigative content explains politics in an accessible way and unearths corruption and foreign disinformation.
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March 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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In the 2024 EED Annual Report, read how EED’s partners monitor human rights.

MADA monitors journalistic freedom and violations of freedom of expression in Palestine.

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March 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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In the EED 2024 Annual Report, read how EED's partners engage in grassroots activism.

Klara i Rosa uses art and culture to foster dialogue among the different communities living in Subotica, Serbia.

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March 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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In the 2024 EED Annual Report, read how EED’s partners tell their communities’ stories

Grunt Media was created after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, doing quality reporting and fighting disinformation.

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March 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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In the 2024 EED Annual Report, Read how EED’s partners fight corruption and hold governments to account.

Kafa’a is a think tank evaluating policy in Jordan, holding authorities to account.

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March 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Nerimane Ferizi founded Fourth Wave to empower the women and girls of her community in Mitrovica, Kosovo. They fight against gender-based discrimination and support survivors of gender-based violence.

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March 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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More Liudei was created in 2024 to uplift and empower the citizens of Odesa by sharing positive and inspiring stories. Their work showcases the city's Ukrainian identity and encourages civic engagement.

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March 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Grunt Media was formed after the start of Russia's war against Ukraine to provide quality information & fight manipulation. In this challenging environment, they have become a trusted outlet and built an engaged audience. Read our #FirstPersonStory: bit.ly/3ZWPOhm
March 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Kharkiv’s Nafta Theatre has continued to stage new shows despite daily shelling. It fosters cultural life, civic awareness, community, resilience and hope in one of the cities most affected by the ongoing war. Read our #FirstPersonStory: bit.ly/3WgfhQI
March 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Artem Borodatyuk founded My City as a platform to facilitate the development of social projects in southern Ukraine and encourage civic activism. They have helped raise nearly €1.2 million for almost 200 social and civic initiatives. Read our #FirstPersonStory: bit.ly/44UZxFC
February 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Eco Misto was founded a decade ago to promote environmentalism in Chernihiv. This local group has worked to transform the city, redeveloping urban spaces, supporting environmental entrepreneurs and uplifting their community.

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February 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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.@thebuchacity helped coordinate aid to Bucha's residents during Russia’s occupation in 2022. Now it’s an important local information platform ensuring transparency in the city’s reconstruction. Read our #FirstPersonStory: bit.ly/43iugvb
February 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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More Liudei was created in 2024 to uplift and empower the citizens of Odesa by sharing positive and inspiring stories. Their work showcases the city's Ukrainian identity and encourages civic engagement.

Read our #FirstPersonStory about their work: bit.ly/40ztTLP
January 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Boon TV gives people a voice and a space to speak about new narratives and freedoms. It focuses on culture, education and rational political dialogue, and is one of the largest channels in Armenia today.

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January 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM