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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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Reflections and proposals for a respectful approach to the natural environment.
For many older people, digitalization does not simplify daily procedures, but rather adds new obstacles, generating anxiety and worry.
The article highlights volunteering as a driver of active citizenship, democracy, and human rights in Europe. It calls for harmonizing national regulations to advance a common European volunteering policy.
