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SMART
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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Across the European Union (EU), the legitimacy of civil society organisations is being increasingly questioned, at a moment when democracy needs them the most.
The 2nd Prison Volunteer Meeting, held on April 18 in Barcelona, put on the table a collective urgency: to stop looking at prison only from the perspective of punishment and start talking about dignity, reintegration and social responsibility.
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