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The Civil Society Development Association SMART promotes the effectiveness of the non-profit sector, cross-sectoral cooperation and the development of volunteerism. In its work, SMART connects non-formal education with advocacy, informing and influencing public policies. SMART cooperates with civil society organizations, public institutions, local and regional authorities and civic initiatives on the principles of accountability, active inclusion and respect for diversity.

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Rijeka 2020, what legacy for Volunteering in Culture?

Rijeka will be the European Capital of Culture in 2020 and it is seen as an opportunity to secure a lasting legacy of volunteers in many fields of culture and cultural heritage. 

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Volunteer and NGO-led educational projects change lives by opening opportunities and bringing hope where there was once poverty and neglect. Yet without stable support, their efforts can only keep the dream alive.

Manifesto against empty discourses in the third sector.

Reflection on how volunteering sustains local communities, builds  trust, and acts as social glue in times of polarization.