Techfugees, empowering the displaced with technology
Smartphones and technology have changed how people respond to large humanitarian crisis. The aim of the project is giving response to the needs of refugees.
European Competition called for digital creativity to improve society
The European Youth Award (EYA) focuses on young entrepreneurs creating digital projects that bring improvements to society. The deadline for applications ends of 15th July.
What wind energy cooperatives are there in the world?
“Live from the Air in the Sky” is a pioneering Catalan initiative developed by EOLPOP to build a wind turbine cooperative.
MYth Project to establish a European network to accompany young migrants
From 26 to 30 June, Barcelona hosted a training session on participatory art for young migrants and refugees, as well as social educators working with the youths. This was part of the European MYth Project.
How can you publicise and share your NGO events?
The organisation of activities, workshops, conferences, courses or seminars is a common everyday task for non-profit organisations. We can tell you about a few tricks to maximise your performance using the tools provided by the internet.
How to make posters and advertising for your organisation!
Advertising has changed hugely with the new tools and social media. Here we give some advice to make a poster using different digital formats.
Iranian women campaign against the obligatory wearing of headscarves
#WhiteWesdnesdays is a social media initiative launched by the activist Masih Alinejad aiming to empower women and giving them a voice.
Ostrava’s big folk festival
Catalan and Czech folk culture will join hands at the 30th Aplec Internacional gathering to be held in the city of Ostrava from 30 June to 2 July 2017.
Meet the winners of the Scottish Charity Awards 2017!
Charities and individuals from across Scotland were together in Edinburgh on 22 June being nominated in eight different award categories, plus the People’s Choice Award.
Contact with nature creates custodians of planet Earth
Nature is a source of learning and creativity, personal development, and freedom. It is pacifying and restoring; a recipe for health and wellbeing…
#WithRefugees campaign stands for families that flee their homes
The petition was launched in 2016 and for the World Refugee Day 2017 it has already reached more than 1.5 million pledges.
A better understanding on refugees and other related concepts
Commonly, misunderstandings start when it comes to defining what a refugee is. Taking into account the definitions made by the UN Refugee Agency, here we try to clarify the different concepts.