The aim of the Conference, supported within P2P On-demand Programme, was to facilitate a process that will strengthen cooperation between state institutions and CSOs with youth. This Conference was a continuation of all efforts that a network of organisations has done in the past related to the adoption and implementation of Youth Law.

The manuals, published in Turkish language and product of the training programme held on the same topic in November 2020, are tailored to the capacities and level of knowledge of CSOs in Turkey. The first manual titled: Information Activism, Data Collection and Data Management Basic Education Guide provides basic elements and is intended for local CSOs and grassroots organisations with less experience in the field.

The training programme has consisted of two training modules: The first one targeting CSOs whose main focus is children’s rights and/or working with children, including those working in the field of humanitarian aid, seasonal agricultural workers, refugees and Roma population and the second targeting child-led organisations and children in general.

“Now, in this training, we are using our right to participate!”, said one child.

For the needs of EU Delegation to Republic of Serbia, EU TACSO 3, on 26 February 2021, organized an on-line consultation on the Civil Society Facility (CSF) priorities for the period 2021-2023. Representatives of CSOs from Serbia and international donors gathered to discuss priorities for programming of CSF 2021 – 2023 with a focus on the priority areas for support in the forthcoming period and the possibilities for smaller, local CSOs.

More than 80 representatives of CSOs and EU institutions attended the online meeting held on 11 February 2021.

The basis for the discussion was the presentation of the “Mapping and Needs Assessment of the Regional Networks, and Regional CSF Projects” report prepared by EU TACSO 3 project.

A People to People (P2P) event dedicated to the Application of the Valued Added Tax Practices on donations for CSOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina was organised by EU TACSO3 on 9 March.

The VAT policy and legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as, CSOs in the VAT system and the Guidance on the application of the Law on VAT to donations and grants were explained through the legislation and practice at the beginning of the meeting.

The Association now has a platform for the sale of domestic products by women farmers in the district of Kolubara.

They started selling their products as an on-line platform offers secure deliveries and direct purchases. On the platform, buyers can see the farm producers they buy from.

Selling through this marketplace helps women to continue working in agribusiness and enables their families to earn money.

We wish young people between the ages of 18-30 use this map to share challenges and violations they face and contribute to the process of advocacy actions we are willing to carry at the local and national level. Citizens who witness violations are also encouraged to use the map by stating the situation, violated rights and location the violation occurred.

Up to now, 158 pieces of such information has been entered into the map.

“The Ryder team visits me regularly, always providing me with such amazing support. I am sure that without them, there is no way that I would have been able to cope with this isolation. When the team visited me, it looked like the sun is rising on my face. They bring me medications, food, a smiling face – just what I need. I will forever be grateful. While surrounded by trained staff, I feel more confident, more comfort, calmer and safer and optimistic about the future. Ryder is my family, says Lulezime.