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February 2023
EWMI Welcomes New Board Member
Young Lira residents developing the AGIC-BIZZ mobile applications that will link rural girls to online markets to sell products they produce locallyNovember 2022
Leaders in the Making
August 2022
Crowdfunding Efforts Engage Communities Around Georgia, Fund 16 Civic Initiatives
Information fair at Orbeliani Georgia’s #MoreForUkraine eventJuly 2022
Rapid Response Grants Support Ukrainians, Address Domestic Implications of the Russia-Ukraine war
Patricia practicing with her group, opting to operate the camera and understand the technicalities involved. July 2022
Strengthening the Communications Capacity of Ugandan CSOs
June 2022
Creating Sustainable Partnerships for Recognition and Empowerment of Youth in North Macedonia
June 2022
Mobilizing Communities in Racha for Environmental Protection
Photo: Benjamin MarderApril 2022
EWMI’s Solidarity with Ukraine – Small Grants Program
Photo: Alice KotlyarenkoMarch 2022
CSEP Rapid Response Grants Program Announcement
Photo Credit: Yohan MarionMarch 2022
We Stand With Ukraine
February 2022
Going Digital in Uganda
January 2022
Opening up to Heal
December 2020
Supporting Peace, Democracy, and Access to Justice
The new facility is the first pastry bakery in the area.September 2020
Engaging Communities in Socio-Economic Development
Women of Georgia published 15 new stories that hit a record number of over one million viewers and brought over 3,000 new followers to the official Facebook page.September 2020
Amplifying Women's Voices
June 2020
Supporting Community Forest Protection Advocacy in Cambodia
CSOs play a vital role in Georgia April 2020
Supporting Civic Action to Address the COVID-19 Crisis in Georgia
Photo by Adam NieściorukApril 2020
COVID-19 Notable Resources: Health Disparities and Social Inequality
April 2020
Civil Society and COVID-19: Notable Resources
March 2020
EWMI's Global Pandemic Update
Highlanders Association and Peak Village, Ratanak Kiri, CambodiaMarch 2020
Supporting Grassroots Advocacy in Cambodia
February 2020
Preserving Azerbaijan's Ancient Carpet-Weaving Tradition
Before the bridge was built, makeshift wood planks and stones were used to help students cross.January 2020
Building Bridges in Azerbaijan
Campaign Opening Event in GoriNovember 2019
Raising Awareness about Violence Against Children
August 2019
Building Partnerships to Strengthen Journalism in Albania
TDI announced the winners at an award cermony on March 1st. April 2019
Georgian Youth Spread Messages of Tolerance
Two new artesian wells will improve access to irrigation water for nearby hazelnut and fruit orchards.March 2019
Improving Irrigation Water Supply for Farmers in Azerbaijan
Lecturers will visit over 40 schools including Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports, Osh State University, and Kyrgyz State Law AcademyMay 2018
Increasing Access to Justice through Awareness
Recreational status was granted to the non-agricultural land plots on Javakhishvili StreetFebruary 2018
Civic Activists Secure Recreation Status for a Public Space in Batumi
Photo Credit: Cambodia floods 2011. Thearat Touch EU/ECHO Licensed under CC BY 2.0November 2017
ODC Selected for a UNDP Big Ideas Competition Country Prize
Vice Rector of Talas State University Melis Turgunbaev (center), USAID CGP Deputy Chief of Party Ruslan Moldokasymov (to the right), Gulaina Syidanova-Mavigoz, Director of the Association of NPM Educators (to the left), faculty and students, representatives of the Education Board, state administrative bodies of Talas oblast, representatives of EWMI’s Collaborative Governance Program, and civil society organizations participate in the inauguration ceremony.June 2017
EWMI Launches two New Nonprofit Management Resources Centers in Jalal-Abad and Talas
Chief of Party, Anne TriceMarch 2017
New Grant Opportunity for Investigative Journalists in Albania
CCSS works to strengthen the organizational and technical capacity of Cambodian CSOs and grassroots networks.March 2017
USAID CCSS Extends Deadline for Grant Proposals
Phnom Penh, CambodiaOctober 2016
EWMI Launches New Project to Support Cambodian CSOs
Mekong River, Photo: Allan MichaudJanuary 2016
ODM Provides Virtual Hydroelectric Tour of Lower Mekong
Cambodian youth is the primary target of the new Cambodia Peace MuseumDecember 2015
Establishing a Peace Museum in Cambodia
Residents of the Niyazabad community of Khachmaz rayon celebrated the successful addition of two new rooms for the village schoolSeptember 2015
EWMI Supports the Construction of New Classrooms in Azerbaijan
CSSN participants work in groups to prepare a presentation on formulating goals and indicators. June 2015
Building the Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity of CSSN Members
Cambodia’s Community Peace-Building Network (CPN) constructively addresses human rights issues by linking communities and dialoguing with government.January 2015
“People know their rights and are ready to claim them”
Photo: Allan MichaudJanuary 2015
EWMI Partners with WRI to Monitor Deforestation
Dereck Hogan, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Baku during the ribboncutting ceremony in Garalar village, SabirabadDecember 2014
EWMI Increases Access to Medical Care in Azerbaijan
The 16 Days against Gender-Based Violence Campaign was launch in Kyrgyzstan with the "Orange Your Day" flash-mob, organized by UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls national movement.December 2014
Kyrgyzstan Documents its 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
EWMI convened a roundtable to address law and health issues impacting the LGBT community.November 2014
EWMI Supports Cambodian LGBT Health and Justice
November 2014
EWMI Launches New Project to Strengthen CSOs in Georgia
Government officials, CSOs, international organizations, and experts collaborate to learn about mechanisms for public participation.November 2014
Raising Awareness of the New Law on Public Participation
Donations have supported raising awareness and distributing preventive materials.October 2014
EWMI Reaches Fundraising Goal in the Fight against Ebola
The Kosova Women’s Network (Pristina) and The New School for Public Engagement (NY) have collaborated to create the Kosovo Oral History Initiative. [photo: Nicole Farnsworth]September 2014
EWMI Supports Kosovo Women's Network
PFL Staff improves sanitation within prisons.August 2014
Keeping Ebola Out of Prisons
The MPA Program serves as a focal point for public policy research and an incubator for the next generation of Georgian policy makers and public managers.July 2014
First Students Graduate from Ilia State University MPA Program
Innovative mobile screening events increase understanding of the law and its impact on Cambodians’ livelihoods.June 2014
EWMI Roadshows Spread Awareness on Rights and Justice
A multi-day workshop in Phnom Penh to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.May 2014
Cambodia Celebrates LGBT Pride through IDAHOT
Government officials discuss experiences and ideas on citizen participation in governance with their counterparts at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb, CroatiaApril 2014
Azerbaijani Government Officials Learn from Croatian Experience
Budva, Montenegro Photo by Ender VatanMarch 2014
Drug Addicts: Saving Their Lives While Interrogating Them
Sotheara Chhim, Executive Director of the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Cambodia (right), consults with visitors Burma representives from the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners and Social Action for Women on mental health.March 2014
Burma Civil Society Leaders Join Regional Exchange Visits in Cambodia
The program provides students with support, resources and knowledge for a brighter future.January 2014
EWMI Raises Funds to Send Liberian Children Back to School
January 2014
EWMI and Partners Asia Support Legal Aid Initiatives in Burma
MoU signed to launch the Consortium of Universities on Nonprofit Management in Kyrgyz Republic.January 2014
Building the Next Generation of Professional Civil Society Leaders in Kyrgyzstan
The road repair project jointly funded by USAID, Government of Azerbaijan, local municipality, and community members improved the day-to-day living conditions of over 1,400 people in Arzu communityNovember 2013
Making an Impact in Azerbaijan
Representatives of the Kyrgyz Government, international and civil society organizations attended the “Social Procurement: International and Kyrgyzstan Experience” conference.November 2013
Bringing Innovation to Social Procurement in Kyrgyzstan
Alzima Bano, one of the mediators at the training on dialogue facilitation, receives her certificate from Lead Facilitator Sylvia McMechan.October 2013
The Fiji Project Ends, but the Work of the Mediators Continues
September 2013
EWMI’s PtP Project Featured in the Economist
SEDA awards grant to AKTIVTA that will enable them to advocate for the simplification of seed variety registration.August 2013
Encouraging Socio-Economic Development in Azerbaijan
SEDEFA received a grant to promote the protection of Natural and Environmental Rights at a national level.July 2013
EWMI Launches Grants Program in Ecuador
The new ODC board is comprised of seven members with a vast range of knowledge and experiences in Cambodia’s development, particularly in the IT field.July 2013
Open Development Cambodia to Become an Official NGO
Mediators and dialogue facilitators from various parts of Fiji attended the Training of Trainers Workshop led by Sylvia McMechanJune 2013
Training of Trainers Workshop in Fiji
Ms.Nabat Aliyeva from Alinazarli village of Beylaqan recently registered to receive social servicesJune 2013
Enhancing Access to Social Services for the Elderly in Azerbaijan
Residents of the Kazbegi region protest the construction of the Dariali HPP at the Ministry of Energy in Tbilisi.May 2013
EWMI Grantee Facilitates Greater Collaboration on Sustainable Energy Issues
Georgian Think Tanks sign an Ethical and Quality Standards DocumentMay 2013
Sixteen Georgian Think Tanks Sign an Ethical and Quality Standards Document
Lack of funding for preschools in Marneuli has created unsafe and uncomfortable classroom conditions.May 2013
EWMI Supports Efforts to Improve Primary Education in Georgia
Cambodian Ministry of Health provincial officials join with judges and prosecutors to plan a common response to the problem of counterfeit and substandard drugs, and illegal drug services.April 2013
EWMI Brings Together Health and Justice Officials to Improve Pharmaceuticals Enforcement
EWMI’s CSO partners in Cambodia coordinated their advocacy efforts to fight for the release of imprisoned broadcaster and democracy activist Mam Sonando [photo: LICADHO]April 2013
Mam Sonando Release Reflects Coordinated Effort by EWMI Partners
Montenegro launches new e-Registry for national level business licenses and permitsJanuary 2013
Montenegro Launches New Business Licensing e-Registry Portal
GIA’s research and advocacy, funded by EWMI, contributed to policy reforms aimed at making prescription drugs in Georgia more affordableJanuary 2013
GIA Research Influences Pharmaceutical Policy Reforms
The new One Stop Shop streamlines administrative procedures for business licenses and permitsDecember 2012
Inauguration of Newly Established Customer Center In the Old Royal Capital of Centinje
Vishnu lawyers provide legal advice to Porng Toek community members.December 2012
Villagers Acquitted in Land Case Thanks to Effective Advocacy
Conference participants adopted a declaration that reiterated their support for the ongoing citizen participation reforms in AzerbaijanNovember 2012
EWMI Supports National Dialogue on Citizen Participation Azerbaijan
The renovated user premises of the Basic Court in Podgorica were opened to the public September 2012.September 2012
EWMI Renovates Basic Court in Podgorica
MoJ trainingSeptember 2012
New Counterfeit Drug Program Builds on GBV Prosecution Success in Cambodia
August 2012
Rescuing Domestic Worker Stranded in Malaysia
Sevara Ulfanova, a teacher and newly elected CDC member in Ahmedabad village, says that SEDA gave her hope.August 2012
Citizens Support Regional Socio-Economic Development Priorities
During focus groups, citizens and local officials discuss ways to enhance citizens’ participation in local governance.July 2012
Citizens, Officials Discuss and Participate in Improving Local Self-Governance
EWMI PfC grant recipients receive tailored mentoring and training to strengthen their advocacy initiativesJune 2012
Partnership for Change Grant Winners Announced
Tblisi, GeorgiaMay 2012
Regional CSOs Advance ICT Skills at Training
A photo of children with autism by Giorgi Tsagareli, from the CfA’s exhibition on World Autism Awareness DayApril 2012
Coalition Raises Autism Awareness in Georgia
Tbilisi, GeorgiaApril 2012
Policy Expert Visits Tbilisi, Advises MPA Program
Columbia University Professor Francisco Rivera-Batiz presents during the conference’s education panelMarch 2012
Experts Discuss Public Policy Solutions at Batumi Conference
Robert Walsh answers questions after his keynote address in BatumiMarch 2012
NY Commissioner Visits Georgia, Advises on Urban Development
Women investigators address court officals, explaining the difficulties with GBV prosecutions.March 2012
GBV Prosecution Clearance Rate Doubles
CSO trainees developed PR action plans at the trainingFebruary 2012
Local Georgian CSOs Improve PR Strategies
Cambodian Eng Vannak codes as Mozilla representative speaks with localization team.January 2012
EWMI-Mozilla Partnership Sparks Final Development of Khmer Firefox
Law students attended client counseling skills workshops prior to competition (2009).January 2012
5th Annual Cambodian Law School Competition Signals Growing, Sustainable Program
Participants in the first Open Cambodia conference prepare for break-out groups [photo: Zuzana Sadkova]September 2011
Open Cambodia Conference Bridges Youth IT Sector and Human Rights NGOs
National Dialogue ConferenceSeptember 2011
Facilitating Peace and Security in Fiji
CCHR was able to use Sithi.org to share documentation of authorities disrupting a human rights training event.August 2011
SITHI.ORG Wins an ISIF 2011 Award
The PRAJ-supported MoJ Trafficking Database has been successfully expanded to track all GBV prosecutions.July 2011
PRAJ Counter-Trafficking Work with MoJ Leads to Foreign Pedophile Conviction
Presentation to the CMT members on importance of the new electronic Content Management SystemMay 2011
Bosnian Court Leaders Share Knowledge With Montenegrin Counterparts
Water women report that when local government officials visit the village they are excluded from contact.March 2011
Health Equity Programs Address Legal Barriers to Disease Eradication
Mediation Specialist, Laurie Cooper, speaks with guards at the Firestone Prison GuardhouseJanuary 2011
Community Outreach in Liberia
Dialogue Fiji facilitators training, Suva, December 23-17, 2010December 2010
Dialogue Training Workshop in Fiji
September 2010
EWMI Introduces New Civil Society Project in Georgia
September 2010
Good Governance Project in Montenegro
As a result of EWMI & MoJ trainings, in 2010 we had 21 of 22 courts reporting to the database – an amazing success!June 2010
Cambodia Raised to Tier Two, State Department Cites New Conviction Data
Filming a scene from "Scales of Justice 3"May 2010
High Demand for Third Installment of "Scales of Justice"
Mediation Specialist, Laurie Cooper, speaks with guards at the Firestone Prison GuardhouseJanuary 2010
EWMI Launches Conflict Mitigation Program in Liberia
Very few prisoners in Liberia have access to beds or mattresses.February 2009
EWMI Awards Grant to Support Access to Justice in Liberia
May 2008
EWMI Awarded Mott Foundation Grant for Philanthropication thru Privatization Initiative