Long before international programmes, Nagi was driven by a simple, stubborn conviction: knowledge and power do not live in institutions; they live in people. That belief shapes Takamol, the Sudanese organisation he co-founded to strengthen civil society. tinyurl.com/2hh6nfk8

Peace of Art began in 2016 as a humanitarian group and artistic academy, giving Lebanese youth a chance to develop their creative skills. Founder Mahdi Yahya believes that art is a way to heal, connect, and create a new kind of future together. Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/peac...

Багато українських ветеранів і ветеранoк змушені самостійно пробиратися крізь лабіринт законів паперів та інституцій. Pryncyp допомагає їм на шляху до реінтеграції. Ініціативу було втілено за фінансової підтримки Європейського Союзу. Деталі: democracyendowment.eu/stories/pryn...

Many Ukrainian veterans face struggles when navigating laws, benefits, and institutions alone. By combining legal expertise with advocacy and practical tools, Pryncyp helps them and their families in their reintegration journey. Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/pryn...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. IMA is a civil society organization in North Macedonia waging war on misinformation, hate speech, and the digital fog that covers much of public discourse. #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/stories/ima

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Bujar Ejupi has faced professional attacks and intimidation for exposing corruption. Now he has become an advocate for others brave enough to tell the truth #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/stories/buja...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Meet the EED partners that played key roles in safeguarding the public sphere during Moldova's parliamentary elections in September 2025. #YearInReview lnkd.in/epY7Aqy4

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Gender Zed is redefining what it means to exist, out and loud, during war, hosting support circles, running survival logistics, and producing media. #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/stories/gend...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Since its founding in 2023, Maqoor spearheaded initiatives in Armenia which have mobilised hundreds of young people on environmental issues. #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/stories/gevo...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Across Ukraine, veterans are launching legal initiatives, community hubs, and inclusive policy platforms, building a new, inclusive civic contract. #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/country-upda...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Tala Al-Sharif and her collaborators don’t frame women as victims or spectacles. They ask: what do these women want to say about themselves? #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/stories/fema...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. When Albanian newsrooms refused to publish her nine-month investigation into organized crime, Lindita Çela didn’t back down—she built her own media platform. #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/stories/li

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Merkezkaç in Turkey is a hub promoting contemporary art and fostering a space for creative freedom, supporting women, queer artists and addressing social issues. #YearInReview democracyendowment.eu/stories/merk...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. For Khalid Albaih, cartoons allow him to express himself as he advocates for peace and human rights through his work. democracyendowment.eu/stories/khal... #YearInReview

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Doku.ba from BiH explores issues such as education and the environment by highlighting local activists' work, challenging negative perceptions. #YearInReview Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/doku...

As 2025 draws to a close, EED would like to celebrate the work of our partners. Kharkiv Anti-Corruption Centre has had a significant impact: reforms in public purchasing, court victories, and citizen expectations of accountability. #YearInReview Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/khar...

Yesterday, EED held its December Board of Governors meeting, which saw David McAllister re-elected as Chair of the Board of Governors. Board Members pointed to the key role of EED in the external dimension of the #DemocracyShield and EU Civil Society Strategy.

EED was honoured to welcome human rights defender, journalist, and former POW, Maksym Butkevych, to our office. His dedication to freeing political prisoners held by Russia shows how hope, solidarity, and courage endure in dark times and how collective action makes a difference.

In Kamza, a stigmatised city on Tirana's edge, young activists and journalists are giving voice to a population that has traditionally been marginalised. Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/nyje

Congratulations to EED partner GwaraMedia, for receiving the Free Media Award from Fritt Ord Foundation and the ZEIT Stiftung Bucerius. The prize recognises their investigative journalism under exceedingly difficult circumstances Read more about the prize ceremony: gwaramedia.com/en/kharkiv-n...

Khazaaen is a Palestinian digital community archive. It collects, digitises, and shares fragments of Palestinian life: photographs, love letters, diplomas, protest leaflets, family stories, even poetry. democracyendowment.eu/stories/khaz...

On 14 November, EED and Internews Ukraine gathered 40 grantees from across the country to discuss how cross-sector collaboration helps create a resilient development ecosystem, brings in new stakeholders and empowers communities. This event was possible thanks to support from the EU.

This week, EED co-organised the event ‘Social media: friend and foe’ panel at the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg. Activists from Turkey, Serbia, South Africa and Netherlands shared their experiences. You can watch the recording here: www.coe.int/en/web/world...

Людмила Янкіна ніколи не планувала ставати правозахисницею. Але сьогодні, як засновниця та лідерка Civis Fortis, вона захищає права громадських активістів, журналістів та правозахисників, які щодня борються за демократичне майбутнє України. democracyendowment.eu/stories/civi...

Liudmyla Yankina never planned on becoming a human rights defender. But today, as founder and leader of Civis Fortis, she is protecting the rights of civic activists, journalists and human rights defenders, who are fighting every day for Ukraine's democratic future tinyurl.com/bp54k2ed

In Gaza, Rawan Fayad and Ajyal Association for Creativity and Development turn data collection into civic action. Despite the devastation of war, Ajyal remains one of the few organisations that continue to operate, offering vital support to its community democracyendowment.eu/stories/ajya...

Despite ongoing pressures, Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable democratic resilience according to discussions at a recent event co-hosted by EED and @WFD_Democracy. WFD’s public opinion research (tinyurl.com/5kscx8wk) confirms this. Read more: democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-wfd...

Bujar Ejupi has faced professional attacks, retaliation and intimidation for exposing corruption. Now, as founder of the Whistleblowers Support Initiative, he has become an advocate for others brave enough to tell the truth. democracyendowment.eu/stories/buja...

On 16 October 2025, EED, together with the DEJURE Foundation, co-organised an event on rule of law in Ukraine. Prominent Ukrainian civil society organisations presented their second independent Shadow Report covering Chapters 23 and 24 of the EU negotiations.

The 'Madiniya' documenatry centres around the stories of three ordinary people, everyday Sudanese who were the backbone of the 2019 uprising that led to the toppling of Omar Al-Bashir’s 30-year rule in Sudan in April 2019. Read more: democracyendowment.eu/stories/madi...

Congratulations to EED partner, Khalid Albaih, Sudanese independent political cartoonist, for his nomination in the Arts category of the Freedom of Expression Awards. Read more about Khalid's work: democracyendowment.eu/stories/khal...

Today at #Forum 2000, EED's Executive Chair @lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social moderated a panel co-organised by EED on technology and democracy, featuring Artsiom Katnsavy of Dev.by, Pavel Liber of Society22, and Daria Minksy of the Thomason Reuters Foundation.

The 2026 parliamentary elections will be an important test of the Armenia's democracy. In this moment of flux, independent media and civil society are playing a crucial role in safeguarding democratic values. Read the latest EED Country Brief on Armenia: tinyurl.com/mr2mxsdv

At #Forum2000 @pomianowski.bsky.social stated that democracy support today is both a moral necessity and a strategic necessity for Europe's long-term stability as we face interconnected crises of trust, values and capacity.

Since its founding in 2023, Maqoor, which means ‘clean’ in Armenian, has had significant impact at home and abroad, spearheading initiatives in Armenia which have mobilised hundreds of young people on environmental issues. democracyendowment.eu/stories/gevo...

EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social was honoured to meet HR Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Zagreb, where we signed a contribution agreement for Croatia’s support to EED. This partnership reflects Croatia's commitment to supporting and strengthening democracy in Ukraine and beyond.

Located just 30 kilometres of Ukraine’s border with Russia, Kharkiv’s Nafta Theatre is still rehearsing and staging performances. Known for physical theatre and socially engaged work, it has adapted operations to a city under constant threat. democracyendowment.eu/stories/naft...

Fatoş Kaytan founded Romani Godi (Roma Memory Studies Association) to challenge stereotypes. She wanted to stand up for the the largest Roma community of the world and the most impoverished and stigmatised group in Turkey, who are not officially recognised as a minority. bit.ly/4pQFsKn

Congratulations to Maksym Butkevych, co-founder of EED partner Hromadske Radio, for receiving the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize! The two runners-up are journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli. Read more about the prize ceremony and nominees: www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

On 25 Sept, EED and WFD co-hosted “What do Ukrainians think about democracy & recovery?” in Brussels. The event brought together policymakers, experts and civil society representatives, and focused on the firsthand experiences and challenges of Ukrainian activists. Read more: bit.ly/4mxLDA7

During #IDDBrussels, EED organised a panel discussion on the intersection between security, democracy, and values. Our speakers shared their experiences and perspectives on the topic.

📌Democracy matters: values need to be our strategy. "When we have a democratic system, democracy does not aim at conflict and war - it aims at solving conflicts in other ways - it is as simple as this" 🖊️ Jerzy Pomianowski, @eedemocracy.bsky.social

We are ready to start the second day of #IDDBrussels! A full agenda today, beginning with discussions on civic movements and innovation in democracy support. Stay tuned for the EED session this afternoon, Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."

Day 1 of #IDDBrussels included engaging panels on democracy and inclusion, featuring speakers from around the world. Day 2 will include sessions on civic movements, innovation, finance. Don't miss the panel: 'Democracy Matters: Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome'

Meet the speakers for the #IDDBrussels session "Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome." Liudmyla Yankina is a human rights advocate recognised for defending Ukrainian civil society and supporting at-risk activists in the country, including occupied regions.

Democracy takes center stage as #IDDBrussels approaches! We would like to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of our partners' powerful stories over the past few months. ARMCDH uses cinema to bridge divides and build civic dialogue. democracyendowment.eu/stories/armcdh

Meet the speakers for the #IDDBrussels session "Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome" Sara Ajlyakin, Syrian sociologist and political theorist, is currently serving as Deputy Executive Director of Al-Jumhuriya Collective, an independent Syrian media platform.

Meet the speakers for the #IDDBrussels session "Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome" Federica D’Alessandra is a leading expert in law, policy, and geopolitics, focusing on international security, multilateral institutions, NATO, and transatlantic relations.

Democracy takes center stage as #IDDBrussels approaches! We would like to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of our partners' powerful stories over the past few months Gender Zed redefines visibility in Ukraine’s embattled south. democracyendowment.eu/stories/gend...

Inspired and honoured by meeting Syrian activists and civil society actors in Damascus. Their voices, ideas and collective energy bring hope for Syria's democratic future. Important field mission by EED team, @pomianowski.bsky.social , @lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social