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Twenty grassroots organizations across Ethiopia will soon receive up to €50,000 each to strengthen civic space, empower women and youth, and build peace in their communities. The European Union's Civil Society Fund Plus is now accepting applications through August 2026, with free training included.
Europe has committed $1 billion to help rebuild Gaza's destroyed homes, hospitals, and water systems after a devastating war displaced nearly 2 million people. The funding marks the first major step toward reconstruction as families begin returning to their communities.
Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar secured the release of €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds in just three weeks, accomplishing what his predecessor couldn't achieve in three years. The breakthrough marks a turning point for Hungarian citizens who will finally benefit from recovery and development money held back due to corruption concerns.
In a Polish town, a cooperative funded by the EU is helping homeless men escape addiction and unemployment through welding training and supportive jobs. The program has already changed 200 lives, proving that second chances backed by patience can rebuild futures.
A new EU-backed program in Turkey is handing out grants of up to €30,000 to help refugees and Turkish citizens launch businesses together. The ENHANCER PRO initiative aims to create jobs and strengthen communities through entrepreneurship.
A new EU-backed program is offering grants up to €30,000 for cultural projects that help Ukrainian refugees integrate into new communities through art, workshops, and shared experiences. Applications are open until March 31 for nonprofit organizations across Europe and partner countries.
Over 18,000 people in conflict-affected regions of Nigeria just got equipped with digital skills that could transform their futures. The three-year program focused on closing the gender gap in tech and giving vulnerable communities a fighting chance in the digital economy.