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Holding the line - Civitates In 2024 Civitates’ grantee partner 444.hu revealed that Hungary’s President had pardoned a man convicted of covering up child sex abuse. Another grantee partner, Direkt36, followed this up with furthe...

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, a reminder that brave, independent media can still shift the ground.

In Hungary, two Civitates-supported outlets helped uncover a scandal that rocked the government.

Here’s what happened: tinyurl.com/2zuptwdy

@direkt36.bsky.social #Hungary #PressFreedom #Civitates

April 2025 Newsletter - Civitates Welcome to our April 2025 Newsletter!

Our latest newsletter is out!

We’re spotlighting how independent public-interest journalism and civil society are holding power to account across Europe.

Plus: job opportunities, funding calls, and upcoming events across the sector

Read it here: tinyurl.com/3dupfznz

#CivicSpace #Democracy

YouTube video by Civitates - The European Democracy Fund Tech & Democracy - info session - call for proposal - 2025 - Europe

📢 Missed our info session on our Tech & Democracy Call for Proposals?

We covered the goals, priority countries, and eligibility.

Considering applying for funding? Watch the recording for guidance!

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/qelICAdQ0JI

📅 Deadline: 14 March

#Tech&Democracy #Civitates

📢 Missed our info session on our Media Call for Proposals?

We covered the goals, priority countries, eligibility, and answered key questions.

Considering applying for funding? Watch the recording for guidance!

🎥 Watch here: tinyurl.com/5j89exp4

📅 Deadline: 2 March

#IndependentMedia #Civitates

✍️ Cross-border journalists, don’t miss out!

Apply for up to €50,000 in #IJ4EU funding for your investigation.

💶 Open to freelancers and newsrooms
🔒 Secure collaboration tools
📆 Deadline: March 10, 2025.

For eligibility, questions & more info: https://buff.ly/40gIMCR

#CreativeEurope

🚀 Our Tech & Democracy Open call is Open
Supporting orgs in 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱 working to make online spaces safer & ensure EU tech rules (DSA,GDPR,Ai Act) are enforced.
💰 Up to €160K over 2 years.
🗓️ Apply by March 14, 2025! Info sessions: Feb 26&27.
👉 Details: tinyurl.com/3bjj693y

#OpenCall #Civitates

@civitates.bsky.social Tech & Democracy launches Open Call

Supporting orgs in 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱 working to make online spaces safer & ensure EU tech rules (DSA, GDPR, Ai Act) are enforced.

Apply by March 14, 2025!

More details: culturalfoundation.eu/open-calls/m...

#Civitates

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🚨 New Webinar: Feb 27, 2025 | 2–3 PM CET

Join our info session for the Tech & Democracy open call for proposals! Learn about the call’s goals, eligibility, and how to apply for up to €160K over 2 years.

📍 Focus: 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇸🇰 🇪🇸 🇷🇴 🇳🇱
🗓️ Deadline: March 14, 2025

👉 tinyurl.com/bdw9dt6f

#Civitates #OpenCall

Solomon - A light in the dark - Civitates Solomon’s journalism is having a global impact against the odds, writes Eszter Szücs.

“Solomon’s work has gained recognition both in Greece and across Europe. And we’re really proud of the reputation we’ve built for fearless, high quality journalism” says Solomon’s managing director, Iliana Papangeli.

🔗Discover their journey: tinyurl.com/h3pudwak

#Civitates #Solomon

🌍 Join Civitates!

We’re hiring an Impact & Learning Manager to turn data into stories, lead learning moments, and showcase our impact on democracy in Europe.

📍 Brussels or remote (EU).
💼 18 months, €53-58K.
🗓 Apply by 28 Feb: apply.workable.com/nef/j/06282B...

#Civitates #JobOpportunity

📢Funding Opportunity

On 17 February @civitates.bsky.social will launch a new Tech and Democracy open call to make online spaces safer, more trustworthy, and inclusive.
Up to €150,000/2 years for CSOs in 🇭🇺 🇵🇱 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇸🇰 🇷🇴 🇳🇱
📅 Apply by 14 March
💻 Q&A Webinar 26 Feb: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📢 Apply now!

We offer up to €160,000 in core funding for 2 years to media outlets in 🇭🇺🇵🇱🇮🇹🇪🇸🇧🇬🇸🇰🇭🇷.

📅 Apply by 2 March 2025 23:59(CET)
💻 Join our webinar on 17 February.

🔗 Details: tinyurl.com/2ap7scv2

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Map of europe highlighting the priority countries of Civitates' upcoming call for proposal : Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, and Spain. Eligible Organisations can ask for up to 160K EUR for two years. The deadline is the 02 March at 23:59. There is a webinar on the 17 February 2025.

📢Funding Opportunity

Tomorrow morning, we will launch our Media Open! 🎉 Up to €160,000 for media outlets for 2 years in 🇭🇺🇵🇱🇮🇹🇪🇸🇧🇬🇸🇰🇭🇷
📅 Apply by 2 March | 💻 Webinar 17 Feb
🔗 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/3vuddjvx

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#IndependentMedia #FundingOpportunity #Civitates

Civitates - The European Democracy Fund | LinkedIn Civitates - The European Democracy Fund | 3,576 followers on LinkedIn. A Philanthropic Initiative for Democracy and Solidarity in Europe | Civitates is a philanthropic initiative for democracy and sol...

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👋 Hello, BlueSky! We're so glad to be here, along with our director @elisapeter.bsky.social

A bit about us: We're a 5 year old pooled-fund bringing 23 foundations together working to promote and protect:
- civic space (online and offline)
- the right to assemble
- access to trustworthy information