Projects of Belarusian NGOs
This Portal section presents different projects implemented by the Belarusian NGOs. The projects are divided by the lines of activities.
- Education, enlightenment, upbringing
- Health protection and medicine
- Women’s organizations
- Youth, Children
- Arts, Culture
- Vocational
- Family and Children
This section also contains several editions of “United Way” BRNGO such as “United Way 2002”, “That, What Yielded Fruit (10 Successful Projects of Belarusian NGOs)”
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Renovation of 17th century synagogue discussed in Slonim
22.10.2017 The renovation of a 17th century synagogue was discussed in Slonim, BelTA learned from the department of ideological work, culture, and youth affairs at the Slonim District Executive Committee. Senior officials of the executive committee discussed the renovation project with Chief... -
Belarus: EU invests in cultural heritage of Mscislau
24.02.2017 The COMUS project in Belarus has been actively working on the creation of concepts for five priority projects in the pilot town of Mscislau. The project announced the main activities planned for this year on 13 February. EU funding will be allocated to the restoration of the Carmelite... -
Radio broadcast about the implemented project
25.07.2017 On 5th July, on the Polish Radio „Trójka,” a radio programme about one of the projects realized under the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Poland-Belarus-Ukraine 2007-2013 was broadcasted. Broadcast concerned the possibilities offered by the various EU programmes and their available co... -
Belarusian Association of Social Workers opened the first Clubhouse
The first Clubhouse opened in Belarus. This is a new social service for people with mental disorders. More than 506.7 thousand people with disabilities reside in Belarus, of them approximately 50 thousand are the disabled with mental disorders. Only 5% of such patients are kept in the day-and-... -
Grandmother for an Hour
Grandmother for an Hour, new service will appear in Gomel. It will be rendered within the “Elderly People are the Golden Resource of the Society” project implemented by the Social Projects, Gomel Regional Non-Governmental Organization, - said the project coordinator Irina Kekukh. Grandmother for... -
SAY CHEESE! project publishes Eastern Partnership photography magazin
The SAY CHEESE! photography project, funded by the EU under the Eastern Partnership Culture programme has published the Eastern Partnership Photography magazine. In addition to spectacular photos from the countries of the region and the stories behind the shootings, the magazine also provides some... -
First Poster project of the Belarusian Children’s Fund
The Belarusian Children’s Fund launches its First Poster project aimed at assistance to young creative people in organizing their first personal exhibitions, shows or books. The First Poster will open with the support of the Museum of History of Minsk on 1 June, with the first art exhibition “My... -
SAY CHEESE! project invites all to photo-trip around the Eastern Partnership
How photographers see their own countries and their neighbours in the Eastern Partnership – this is the focus of exhibitions in Chisinau, Kyiv, Minsk, Tbilisi and Yerevan organised by the "SAY CHEESE!" project, EU-funded under the Eastern Partnership Culture Programme. The exhibitions open in late... -
The Art of Living, social project implemented by Unihelp International Charitable Non-Governmental Organization
Unihelp International Charitable Non-Governmental Organization is implementing The Art of Living social project aimed at solution of the problem of socialization and stigmatization of orphaned children and children with physical and/or mental disabilities. The project started on 1 July 2015 and is... -
New crafts centre opens in Belarus as part of cross-border cooperation project
A Crafts Centre has been opened in the historic centre of Grodno, Belarus, as part of the EU-funded Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus. The project "Preservation and Promotion of the Cultural and Historical Heritage in Daugavpils City and Grodno City" has renovated a brick... -
Cooperation in pictures: new photo galleries from EU projects in Belarus
The EU Neighbourhood Info Centre has published three new high-resolution photo galleries illustrating the work of EU-funded projects in Belarus. The projects highlighted are: Information, Culture and Creativity for all - The 'World of information, culture and creativity - for all' project is aimed... -
“Ў” Gallery of Contemporary Art in partnership with Europejska Fundacja Kultury Miejskiej present the Polish Urban Art project
The purpose of the Polish Urban Art project is to present and promote Polish urban culture in Europe. Presentation of the documentary collection of the Polish urban art (photos illustrating evolution of art in the Polish streets starting from fragments documented by Edwards Hartwig in 1950) to the... -
EaP Culture Programme shares tips for promoting cultural projects
The EU-funded Eastern Partnership (EaP) Culture and Creativity Programme has shared some recommendations on how to promote culture and creativity projects that usually have limited budgets for advertising. The six practical tips include the need to clearly identify the audience, look for... -
Projects implemented by UNESCO Clubs Association
Pilgrim+ Summer School for training the UNESCO Club leaders in organizing the children’s research expeditions. Participants: UNESCO Club leaders at the age from 13 to 18. The expedition covered the settlements such as Slutsk – Minsk – Budslav – Myadel – Postavy – Kamai – Lyntupy – Olshevo –... -
Projects implemented by UNESCO Clubs Association
“The Radzivills’ Heritage” International Volunteers’ Camp Participants: students and young workers Place: Nesvizh, Minsk region Description: work in the territory of the castle and part in Nesvizh. The camp was held together with the Department of Youth Affairs of the Minsk Regional Committee. As... -
The project LLB-1-104 "Promotion of neighbourhood cooperation and cultural diversity between creative communities of Druskininkai and Grodno" ends.
The project LLB-1-104 "Promotion of neighbourhood cooperation and cultural diversity between creative communities of Druskininkai and Grodno", implemented within the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument 2007-2013 Cross Border Cooperation Programme Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus, ends. Thanks... -
The Master-Peacemaker-2012 project will unite the Belarusian and foreign artists
The Master-Peacemaker-2012 project opened at the national Historical Museum on December 6 2012. The project participants are the Belarusian and foreign artists who promote the ideas of peace and non-violence in visual- and decorative and applied arts, folk crafts. The project was initiated and... -
Belarusian and Russian writers implement the project to support young authors
Gomel Branch of the “Belarusian Writers’ Union” Non-Governmental Organization is planning to implement in 2012 the creative project to support young authors. It will be implemented jointly with the authors from Bryansk region (Russia). This large-scope project will be implemented in several stages... -
New project devoted to Minsk outskirts
“Historyka” Youth Non-Governmental Organization, together with the well-known guide and historian Ivan Satsukevich launch a project which subject matter will be the history of old Minsk presented in recollection of local old-timers. Mr. Satsukevich arranges a meeting and invites those who wish to... -
In LEVER project, the partners intend to develop new methods and approaches to revive the areas and secure sustainability by applying the “citizen help citizen” or “peer to peer approach”, where civil society associations and their volunteers from the cross-cultural sector of amateur arts,...
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Care for children suffering from myopathies
UniHelp (former Health to the XXI Century) International Charitable Non-Governmental Organization starts implementation of the project “Care for Children Suffering from Myopathies”. UniHelp has been existed for almost 10 years during which is rendered support to orphans, children who suffered from... -
The Project “Development of the Inter-Sectoral Cooperation and Popularization of the Corporate Social Responsibility”
Health to XXI Century, International Charitable Non-Governmental Organization has started implementation of the project “Development of the Inter-Sector Cooperation and Popularization of the Corporate Social Responsibility”. “Since recently, promotion of social responsibility has become an... -
Children with Disabilities
In its work of supporting children with disabilities CCF-Belarus involves stakeholders and at-large community members in mobilization of community resources to support families with disabled children and promote the importance of the family model in child care. CCF-Belarus projects are child-... -
Most important events implemented by the World without Borders Charitable Non-Governmental Organization
World without Borders Charitable Non-Governmental Organization presents information on the most important projects implemented by this NGO. The project “Development of alternative kinds of care of children with peculiar psycho-physical development in the Republic of Belarus” is aimed at training... -
Help which is appreciated
International Women’s Club is an arranger of the traditional charitable auctions. The Club was created in 1992 by spouses of diplomats accredited in Belarus. Today, this non-governmental organization includes both representatives of the diplomatic corps, and public figures, foreign businessmen.... -
Box of Courage charitable campaign
Box of Courage charitable campaign walks through the towns and cities of Belarus. It started in Minsk on 1 June, later people from Nesvizh have joined it, and soon it will be held in Borisov, Turov, Brest and Grodno. Boxes containing plaster figurines for colouring are presented to children who... -
Charity Project From Heart to Heart
"I really miss home, miss Belarus. I wanted to come in touch with my native country somehow, to become part of some event. That is how promscame in my mind and my thoughts brought me to the idea to implement the project From Heart to Heart." These are the words of Leila Ismailova, the famous TV...
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International network of penitentiary education in the countries of Eastern Partnership and Central Asia has been created
08.08.2017 Gomel Recommendations on Developing Education in Penitentiary Institutions of the Republic of Belarus developed within project “Education Opens Doors” are becoming reality - on July 18, 2017 the International Network of Penitentiary Education in the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia (... -
EU supports innovative civic ideas through digital solutions in Eastern Partner countries
03.12.2017 On 25-27 November, over 30 young civil society activists, designers and IT experts from the EU’s Eastern Partner (EaP) countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine) gathered at a three-day event in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Along with... -
Business-education and financial support for 4 rural districts
17.05.2017 Opening of private business will become more simple in Myadel, Ostrovets, Smorgon and Postavy districts. Free Rural Business School will be opened in June. The participants will have an opportunity to get financial support for their own business initiatives. Welcome to take part in... -
Belarus: EU brings energy efficiency to schools
10.11.2016 A school which has received energy-efficient renovations to halve its energy output will be opened in the Belarusian city of Dzerzhinsk on 11 November. The upgrade was completed as part of the EU-UN "Energy Efficiency in Schools" development programme to introduce modern energy-efficient... -
Teachers of the Minsk region were told how in the Puchavičy district ecological habits are taught with the help of an octopus
19.11.2017 On November 9, 2017, a seminar for teachers of the Minsk region was held at the Marjinahorskaja Gymnasium, where various practices of environmental education were considered. Its organizers were the Minsk Regional Institute of Education, together with the Puchavičy District Department... -
Heart-to-heart talk. Improvement of teachers’ and parents’ competence in reproductive health of teenagers
The Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs and “Confidence” Youth Friendly Center are implementing a large-scale project aimed at improvement of teachers’ and parents’ competence in reproductive health of teenagers. The project is implemented in the Republic of Belarus with the assistance of the... -
EU facilitates adult education in Belarus
06.02.2017 The EU-funded “Learn to Act” project, which was behind the “School of Educators” course established in Belarus in 2016, will continue its activities in the country in the form of a “Club of Educators”. The Club is being established to unite educators, coaches and trainers for adults in... -
EU opens first school designed according to “green” standards
12.07.2017 Marjina Horka Gymnasium, the first school in Belarus to embrace green design, was opened on 27 June within the EU-funded ‘Supporting the transition to a “green” economy in the Republic of Belarus’ project. The eco-design, which is new for Belarus, not only provides the building with an... -
Social business free training project launched in Belarus
08.07.2017 From July 21, 2017, Free Choice non-governmental organization with the support of Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands launches free training program for representatives of social business. Selection of the participants will last from July till November 2017. The competition is... -
Results of the project “Education opens doors” are summed up in Minsk
11.04.2017 The meeting was attended by the representatives of key partner organisations – Department of Penalty Execution, penitentiary institutions, educational and social institutions, NGOs – as well as Ms Katrin Denys, Senior Desk Officer Eastern Neighbours, Ms Bettina Brand, Regional Director... -
Projects in the sphere of legal clinic education will be supported
New Eurasia Establishment congratulates the winners of the Call “Capacity Building of Legal Clinic Education in Belarus”. The following winners were selected for granting: Belarussian State University “Summer School for Clinicians”; Grodno State University named after Yanka Kupala “Introduction of... -
The results of the project on organizational development were presented
On February 26, 2016 during the round table the Association of life-long learning and enlightenment presented the final results of the project on the improvement of the quality of programs for informal and further education. The round table became the final event of the project that was supported... -
Presentation of the Project Adolescent and Young Single Mothers
Despite all the surprises of the weather, January 12, 2016 was a great day! The team of Healthy Choice with the financial support of Forum Syd (Sweden) presented the project Adolescent and Young Single Mothers. The project is being implemented in the Volozhin, Minsk and Pukhovichi districts of... -
International course on financial literacy "plan your future" in the regions of Belarus
In April 2016, Project "Improving access to financial resources of the rural population of Belarus", implemented by the Republican microfinance center (RMC) with the support ofUSAID, continued to conduct financial literacy "Plan Your Future" trainings in the regions of Belarus. Trainers of the 3rd... -
Search of partners for implementation of the program to create the material and technical base of the training and rehabilitation center
Parents and Teachers for Revival of Orthodox Education, Republican NGO, and Belarusian Association of Disabled People in Wheelchairs, NGO, seek partners-donors both from Belarus and other countries, for implementation of the program to create the material and technical base of the training and... -
Belarusian UNESCO Clubs Association: Educational projects implemented in 2010
UNESCO Clubs’ Winter Academy for students. The participants: leaders of the Belarusian UNESCO Clubs at the age of 13 – 17. Twenty five participants. Time: January 2010. Place: Slutsk, Minsk Regional Cadet School.Description: Educational program for training youth leaders for their independent work... -
A book like people’s conscience
Historical atelier in Minsk is a Belarusian and German project successfully implemented since 2003. It was arranged by the Dortmund International Educational Center, the J. Rau Minsk International Educational Center, and the Union of Belarusian Jewish Non-Governmental Organizations and Communities... -
Summer Historical School
From June to August, the Summer Historical School will function on the premises of the Belarusian Language Society, headed by Oleg Trusov, Ph.D.History. During the sessions, historical films will be watched and discussed, historical trivia game will be arranged, opinions on the modern state of the... -
The results of the project on organizational development were presented
On February 26, 2016 during the round table the Association of life-long learning and enlightenment presented the final results of the project on the improvement of the quality of programs for informal and further education. The round table became the final event of the project that was supported... -
Social Pedagogical Public Association Chazenia
Social Pedagogical Public Association Chazenia began its activity in October in 1997. It was registered 09.10.2000 by the Minsk Region Department of Justice under no. 06-071. Social Pedagogical Public Association Chazenia unites teachers, psychologies, social pedagogues, students and post-... -
Call for Materials for the Adult Education Magazine "Adukatar
Association for Civic Education (ACE a network of partner organisations in Belarus, working in the field of Civic education) invites representatives from East and West European adult education organisations to cooperate as authors in a newly launched project, the publication of the belarusian... -
The Belarusian youth NGO "New Faces" is looking for partnerships
Belarusian Youth Non-Governmental Organization "New Faces" Mission: The Belarusian youth NGO "New Faces" which was formed on principles of openness, tolerance, equal rights and the use of alternative approaches, promotes the development social activity amongst young Belarusians. This gives them... -
The non-governmental organisation "Post" Educational Centre" draws your attention to its project: "Civilian Courage: without violence"
The non-governmental organisation ""Post" Educational Centre" draws your attention to its project: "Civilian Courage: without violence" implemented by the ""Post" educational centre" in conjunction with Sozialer Friedensdienst (Bremen, Germany) under the auspices of government of Germany's support... -
Kalegium
Since September to December year 2002 ten members and volunteers of NGO Kalegium worked on gender stereotypes breaking and healthy lifestyles propaganda with five girls groups in four secondary schools of the city of Pinsk. On June 7-8, 2001 the representatives of female NGOs from Sweden, Estonia...
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New EU project to help create network of “green schools” in Belarus
The EU has launched a new project in Belarus to assist environmental monitoring in the country through the increase of potential of “green schools” and civic engagement. The project, entitled "Civic Engagement in Environmental Monitoring and Improving Environmental Management at the Local Level”,... -
Green Economy Days Held in Five Regions of Belarus
12.06.2017 The information cycle "Promoting Green Economy in the Republic of Belarus: Principles, Mechanisms, Prospects" began on April 19 in Brest, and was held in May – early June in Viciebsk, Hrodna, Homieĺ and Minsk Regions. The events were organized by the Delegation of the European Union to... -
Belarus: Polack to host Energy Days ahead of EU Sustainable Energy Week
20.05.2017 From 25 May to 25 June, the Belarusian city of Polack will host a series of ‘Energy Days’ ahead of the EU’s Sustainable Energy Week. The activities in Polack are being organised by the EU-funded PubLiCity project, which will install modern and energy-efficient street lighting in the... -
"Veloslet-2017" under Valožyn
29.08.2017 5 thousand kilometers to learn about cycling in Belarus. Under Valožyn took place the second international cycling fest – Veloslet. On August 19-20, a huge cycling holiday took place on the Ŝabli steading– Veloslet. How did the organizers surprise the guests and why is the Belarusian... -
Belarus' Green Map voted among top five for UN WSIS Prizes 2017
03.06.2017 The online voting has put the project of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Belarus' Green Map, among top five in the Digital Environment nomination for the UN WSIS Prizes 2017, BelTA learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Taking part in this year... -
Belarus preparing several files for inclusion in UNESCO cultural heritage lists
13.07.2017 Belarus is preparing several nomination files for inclusion into the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage lists, Alla Stashkevich, Head of the Cultural Heritage Department at the Institute of Culture of Belarus, said at the roundtable hosted by BelTA's press center on 27 July. “We are... -
9,000 rural residents of Masty District got uninterrupted access to drinking water
26.05.2017 9,000 rural citizens of Masty District (the Hrodna Region), including 735 people with disabilities, have got uninterrupted access to drinking water thanks to the system of remote monitoring of water production installed in the district. The automation of 31 water intakes of Masty... -
Belarusian authorities and NGOs have studied how foreign cities reduce climate impact and adapt to its changes
13.10.2017 Representatives of 10 Belarusian cities studied the experience of Germany and Denmark in the sustainable development of cities. From September 24 to September 29, 2017, an exploratory visit was organized for representatives of cities that signed Covenant of Mayors on Climate and Energy.... -
Barysaŭ and Kpupki rayons are pioneering a “green” system of used oils collection and recycling
05.06.2017 Complex system of used engine oils collection and recycling has been created in Barysaŭ and Kpupki rayons of the Minsk region. Both the local enterprises and residents will be able to contribute to the "green" project on waste processing. 50 new specialized points will ensure collection... -
Phyto-production helped to create new “green” jobs for local people of Myadel district
26.07.2017 20 residents of Myadel district of Minsk oblast gained the opportunity of additional employment and involvement in economic activity in the sphere of phyto-production thanks to implementation of the pilot initiative within the project “Supporting the transition to a “green” economy in... -
UNDP presented “green” projects in the framework of the XIV Republican Environmental Forum
16.05.2017 The UNDP has presented its “green” projects implemented in Belarus at the XIV Republican Environmental Forum taking place in Viciebsk. The "ClimaEast" and "Supporting the Transition to a “Green” Economy in the Republic of Belarus" projects, funded by the European Union, took the... -
Sustainable management of Belarusian peatlands was discussed in “Sporauski” reserve
28.08.2017 The “Clima-East” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Program,held a training seminar on "Conservation and sustainable use of wetlands in Belarus. Ways and methods of solving problems". The event was attended by the representatives of an... -
"Green Map" Portal is the winner of World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes contest
25.06.2017 "Green Map" Portal was awarded as the best project in "E-Environment" category at the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2017 contest. The winners were named in Geneva (Switzerland) on 13 June within the framework of the WSIS Forum. "Green Card" is a... -
Belarusian towns to receive assistance in green urban development
16.12.2017 Ten Belarusian towns will be provided support as they prepare their plans on green urban planning, sustainable energy development and urban mobility for subsequent replication in other places in Belarus, UNDP/GEF project manager Green Cities Irina Usova said at the international... -
Wind power capacity at 500 MW by 2030: Belarus on the path of creating more favorable conditions for attracting investments in wind energy
11.06.2017 The UNDP-GEF project “Removing Barriers to Wind Power Development in Belarus” in cooperation with United Nations Development Project and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus produced a report on derisking renewable energy investment.... -
€560,000 from European Union to encourage urban bicycling in Belarus
19.05.2017 The European Union has allocated €560,000 to encourage urban Belarusians to ride bicycles, BelTA learned from Darya Chumakova, Deputy Director of the Belarusian not-for-profit non-governmental organization Center for Environmental Solutions, at a press conference on 17 May. The project... -
Energy Efficient technologies to reduce thermal and electrical energy consumption in educational institutions twice
08.04.2017 Closing conference of “Energy Efficiency in Schools” project took place in Minsk. The project is financed by the European Union and implemented by UNDP Belarus . Due to the technologies introduced by the project, thermal and electrical energy consumption in educational institutions will... -
How Polack has become more mobile
24.07.2017 "From energy efficiency to urban mobility" project has been finished in Polack. It has become the first project in Belarus in the sphere of transport that was implemented with local people engagement. The first bicycle trail has appeared in the city, and 12 bicycle parkings were... -
Green Economy Info Cycle Concludes in Mahilioŭ Region
15.07.2017 On July 11, the sixth info day of the cycle "Promoting Green Economy in the Republic of Belarus: Principles, Mechanisms, Prospects" in Mahilioŭ Region. The event was attended by more than 50 managers of large companies, representatives of executive authorities and academic community,... -
EU’s Clima East project helps preserve Belarusian peatlands
18.08.2017 Fighting climate change, preventing soil degradation and peat fires and preserving biodiversity of peatlands were just a few of the topics discussed during a workshop organised by the EU-funded project Clima East in the “Sporauski” biological reserve in Belarus on 15 August. The seminar... -
Greenmap Belarus project among winners of UN WSIS Prizes 2017
17.06.2017 The project Greenmap Belarus has received the first prize in the E-environment nomination of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2017, Belarusian First Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Minister Iya Malkina told the media on the sidelines of... -
Results of the GEF-UNDP Peatlands-2 project will be summed up in Minsk
20.09.2017 The UNDP press-service informed that the final conference of Peatlands-2 project will be held on 21 September in Minsk. The project is financed by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and implemented by the UN Development Programme. The project budget is $3 090 thousand. The Ministry... -
International Foundation for Rural Development launches its new project
12.01.2017 Startup seminars of the new project “Workshop for local environmental initiatives for micro-region development” were held on 4-5 January in Slavgorod, Cherikov, and Krasnopolye. The project is financed by the Small Grant Program of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and is implemented... -
Greenmap Belarus project will help change people's environmental habits
17.06.2017 The project Greenmap Belarus will help change people's environmental habits, Yevgeny Lobanov, Director of the Center for Environmental Solutions, said during the presentation of the project at the 7th session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Espoo Convention. “One of the key... -
EU project contributes to Belarus tourism branding
30.06.2017 EU funded project "Support to Sustainble Tourism Development in Belarus" contributes to Belarus' tourism branding and International branding conference in Minsk. The project has been developing proposals for strategic tourism development, branding and marketing of 5 pilot destinations:... -
Impact of “greening economies” project in the Eastern Neighbourhood to be discussed in Brussels
30.11.2017 The progress of the EU’s assistance through the “Greening Economies in the Eastern Neighbourhood” (EaP GREEN) project will be discussed at a regional conference in Brussels on 1 December. The event will gather government officials from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic... -
Project in Polack - successes and plans Region:
How one of the major projects of “‘Covenant of Mayors Demonstration Projects’” is being implemented? Let’s talk about news and plans. PubLiCity - a large project aimed at modernization of Polack’s municipal lighting system - is now at the stage of equipment purchasing. Lighting system is going to... -
EU climate change project reports back on support provided to Eastern Partner countries
The EU-funded Clima East policy project organised a closing conference in Brussels on 25 April. Representatives of the ministries of environment, ecology and nature protection of the project’s six partner countries participated in the conference, as well as European Commission representatives.... -
Projects being realized by Interakcia presented at a meeting on 3rd environmental performance review of Belarus
The meeting that took place in Minsk, on March 18, was mounted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Around 15 Belarusian NGOs had an opportunity to share their environmental achievements and discuss the current obstacles hindering ecological initiatives. The results of the meeting... -
A new project by Interakcia and Polotsk authorities to enable modernization of the city’s lighting system plus decrease in CO2 emissions and energy consumption
The initiative was presented on 26 February, in Minsk, during an information meeting organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus. It is expected that the renewal of the city’s lighting, which will be financed by the EU, will allow Polotsk to save almost 500 MW of electricity and... -
Project to develop joint geoportal implemented in Euroregion Bug
The first investment project to develop a joint geo-information portal has been implemented in the Cross-Border Association Euroregion Bug, BelTA learned from project coordinator, chairman of the board of the Brest Oblast Green Tourism Promotion Center Agro-Ecotour Alexander Ivachev. The geoportal... -
The project on the E40 restoration was presented in Brussels
The presentation was delivered within “The Eastern Partnership Days” which were held in the capital of the European Union from November 4 until November 6. For the second time in a row, this event was organized by the East Poland House in Brussels. This year “The Eastern Partnership Days” were... -
Bella Dvina 2 named best tourism project at international contest
Bella Dvina 2 has won the international contest for the best cross-border cooperation project of as part of the Eastern Europe Initiatives Congress in the nomination Tourism, BelTA learnt from the Polotsk District Executive Committee. Partaking in the contest was Latvia, Lithuania, Russia and... -
Dnieper-Vistula restoration project to be presented in Brussels
The project, Restoration of the E-40 waterway Dnieper-Vistula: from strategy to planning, will be presented in Brussels on 14 October 2014, BelTA learnt from the project managers. The conference-presentation will take place at the European parliament. A thematic exhibition will be held as part of... -
Minsk, Grodno start designing energy-efficient houses as part of UNDP/GEF project
Grodno and Minsk have started to design two energy-efficient houses with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) as part of the project "Improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings in the Republic of Belarus", BelTA learned... -
Grodno, Suwalki to launch first ethno-cultural project in July
Grodno and Suwalki (Poland) are set to launch the first cross-border ethno-cultural tourist route “A trip to the ethnic fairytale” in July, Director of the Suwalki Chamber of Agriculture and Tourism Elzbieta Niedziejko told reporters. The project targets, first of all, tourists from Belarus,... -
A New Project on Accessible Tourism Starts in Belarus
On December 4, the opening conference of the project "Volozhin without Barriers" took place in the same name town. The initiative will result in a tourist trail, a hostel, and a conference hall for people with disabilities. Furthermore, several buildings in Volozhin will be made accessible to them... -
Small Rivers – Big Challenges Project Ended with Openings of Refurbished Parks
The ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place in two parks, in Germanovichi and Voropaevo villages, that abut the Disna River and its tributary Zarezhanka respectively. The openings became the last events of the Small Rivers Big Challenges project that aimed to protect the Disna basin from... -
GEF to allocate $10.5m for environmental projects in Belarus
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) will provide $10.5 million for the implementation of environmental projects in Belarus until 2018, Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Iya Malkina told journalists during an extended seminar of the GEF on 23... -
Interakcia’s Projects at the Exhibitions Right in the Centre of Minsk
The exhibition called Faces of the Projects tells about twenty-eight initiatives supported by the European Union in Belarus. Staged in the open air in very central Gorky Park, from July 1 until July 21, the exhibition invites Minsk residents and tourists alike to have a look on particular persons... -
Participants of the project “Small Rivers – Big Challenges” state that the water from the Pripyat river is clean
On May 1, a delegation from Sharkovschina High School No took part in the Festival of Sandpipers (lit. Festival Kulikov) in the Belarusian town of Turov and showed school students from Gomel region how to study the chemical composition of water from rivers. Specifically, they checked the water... -
Almost 50 new dams built at Yelnya bog under UNDP/GEF project
Nearly 50 new dams have been built at the upland bog Yelnya in Miory District under the UNDP/GEF project Peatlands 2, BelTA learnt from director of the state nature protection institution Yelnya Ivan Borok. The project aimed at restoring the hydrologic regime of the bog and its natural ground... -
Belarus, UNDP implement peatland rehabilitation projects worth about $10m
Since 1999 Belarus' Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection and the UNDP have implemented a number of peatland rehabilitation projects worth about $10 million, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative in Belarus Sanaka Samarasinha said before the presentation of the... -
UNDP implements four Chernobyl projects worth $10m in Belarus
The UNDP has implemented four big Chernobyl projects worth approximately $10 million with the support of international and foreign donors in Belarus, UNDP Resident Representative in Belarus Sanaka Samarasinha told reporters, BelTA has learned. All in all, about 80 Chernobyl projects, programs and... -
All Cities of Belarus Presented at “Green Map”
Now citizens of any locality will be able to find points of hazardous and recyclable waste collection near their homes. Project coordinators emphasize that this issue is not so relevant for big cities (there are specialized bright containers on streets and in shops), but it is quite complicated to... -
Polotsk is getting prepared for European mobility week 2016: Construction of the bike lane on the agenda
On July 19th, Interakcia Foundation had a meeting with the Working Group representatives supervising Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Polotsk. The peculiarities of the European Mobility Week 2016 as well as the preparatory works for the construction of the bike lane were discussed. Among the... -
Euro 21m grant for Belarus environmental infrastructure projects
The Republic of Belarus will receive a grant of over Euro 21 million for the implementation of the project “Belarus: Environmental Infrastructure Project – First Stage”. The relevant agreements were signed in the Housing and Utilities Ministry of Belarus on 26 March. Attending the ceremony were... -
Belarus to implement five environmental projects in 2013
In 2013 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Belarus is set to implement five projects of international technical aid at the total sum of $18.4 million, First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vitaly Kulik said at the ministerial meeting on 30 January. According... -
A project aimed at improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings has been launched in Belarus
Belarus is starting a new project run by UNDP, the Global Environment Facility and the Department of Energy of the State Committee for Standardization. The project’s title is "Improving the Energy Efficiency of Residential Buildings in the Republic of Belarus." The aim of the project, planned for 4... -
Internet project to support Belarusian wetlands
“Green Network” Environmental Partnership launched “Eight wetlands” Internet-project to support Belarusian wetlands — eightwetlands.by. According to the Partnership activist Konstantin Chikalov, the project’s purpose is to tell the Belarusians about value of wetlands, draw attention to... -
Local Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Project has been launched in Hrodna and Brest regions
Kick–off round tables under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) “Local Entrepreneurship and Economic Development” Project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme were held in Hrodna and Brest regions on October 3–4, 2012. The activities of a 3–year... -
Partnership German-Belarusian Project “Activity Forever!” «Aktivitaet fuer immer!»
“Prestige” Baranovichy Business Ladies Club, Non-Governmental Organization (Baranovichy) http://www.facebook.com/BBWCPrestige) and “Chernobyl Union” (Verein «Union-Tschernobyl-Deutschland» from Hannover (Germany) (http://ued-ued.de/) launch the German-Belarusian Project ion Baranovichy district... -
Live History of My Village project is launched
On 11 September 2012, the event devoted to launching the Live History of My Village project will be held in the premises of the J. Rau Minsk International Educational Center. The project will be implemented by the Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. office in Belarus in cooperation with local... -
GEF finances 85 projects in Belarus as part of Small Grants Program
The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) has financed 85 projects in Belarus as part of the Small Grants Program (SGP), Alexander Levchenko, SGP National Coordinator in Belarus, said in Grodno on 25 January during a media tour of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of... -
Let’s Salmons Swim By
An unusual project is implemented by APB-BirdLife Belarus, Non-Governmental Organization in partnership with the Media- and Environmental Project (Lithuania) with the participation of the Grodno Regional Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus. The... -
A route will be laid for the bikers
Certain part of the territory of Belarus has been included into the network of European bikers’ traffic routes. In March 2012, Belarusian Bikers’ Society joined the European Federation of Bikers engaged in the creation of cross-border bikers’ traffic routes throughout Europe. One of fourteen routes... -
The project “Small Rivers – Big Challenges” - ecological lesons for schools
At the end of April, schools in three districts of Vitebsk region will launch a series of ecological lessons on ways of performing chemical analysis of water resources. Already in the middle of May, during expeditions along the small rivers of the three districts, the students will be able to apply...
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"Useful Skills for Successful Future" training cycle for teenagers was held in the Center of innovations and partnership
09.11.2017 On 5-7 November 2017, more than 220 teenagers from all regions of Belarus took part in the educational project "Useful Skills for Successfull Future" implemented by the Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs with the support of UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education... -
Heart-to-heart talk. Improvement of teachers’ and parents’ competence in reproductive health of teenagers
The Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs and “Confidence” Youth Friendly Center are implementing a large-scale project aimed at improvement of teachers’ and parents’ competence in reproductive health of teenagers. The project is implemented in the Republic of Belarus with the assistance of the... -
"An Open Conversation about Sexuality Education & Reproductive Health" Project in Belarus
11.04.2017 Transition from infancy to adulthood is challenging: peer pressure, desire to feel like an adult or just idle curiosity often push adolescents to search for new experiences, some of which may be unsafe. In their strive to go beyond the limits set by parents, some adolescents start... -
UNFPA launches domestic violence awareness art project in Minsk
24.11.2017 The exhibition project #открытажить (#opentolive) will kick off in Minsk on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, BelTA learned from the United Nations Population Fund in Belarus (UNFPA Belarus). According to international statistics, every...
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Phytotherapy XXI production and training Center opened in Myadel district
30.10.2017 According to Olga Lelyukova, PR specialist of Ecological Sphere Environmental Institution, Phytotherapy XXI production and training Center opened in Myadel district. The first line for initial processing of wild drug plants was put into operation. Due to implementation of the project,... -
Cycling infrastructure development in Lida
20.10.2017 The project aimed at cycling infrastructure development is implemented in Lida with the support of UNDP. The project, which cost is Eur 135 thousand, provides for building of a cycleway and related infrastructure , in particular for persons with disabilities, purchase of bicycles and... -
Free adult bicycle school сlasses are held in Minsk
18.05.2017 On May 18 a regular lesson in a free adult bicycle school will be held in Minsk. Volunteer instructors in the evening classes will teach riding a two-wheeled bicycle from scratch. Classes will be held every Thursday and Friday from 6 p. m. till 8 p. m. The gathering place is the park... -
"An Open Conversation about Sexuality Education & Reproductive Health" Project in Belarus
11.04.2017 Transition from infancy to adulthood is challenging: peer pressure, desire to feel like an adult or just idle curiosity often push adolescents to search for new experiences, some of which may be unsafe. In their strive to go beyond the limits set by parents, some adolescents start... -
Belarus, Russia, Ukraine to launch HIV/AIDS prevention project on 1 January 2017
30.11.2016 A joint HIV/AIDS prevention project of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine is slated for launch on 1 January 2017, Oleg Eremin, the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Association BelSet AntiAIDS, told a press conference. “We are developing the project jointly with the international... -
Improvement of the emotional well-being of siblings
The project «Improvement of the emotional well-being of siblings* (*Siblings (brothers and sisters of children with the special needs) through games and art therapy» with the use of waste and improvised materials started in July 2010. The project is supported by the Foundation of Social Development... -
Mothers Against Drugs
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUGS P. O. Box 214, 220005, Minsk, Belarus Tel.: +375-17-239-07-59 Fax: +375-17-210-07-07 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mad.narkotiki.by HOW IT BEGAN Mothers Against Drugs (MAD) is a non-governmental organization based in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus. MAD was... -
On activity of “Medicine and Chernobyl” International Medical Association of Charitable Initiatives
“Medicine and Chernobyl” International Medical Association of Charitable Initiatives implements the program of improving health of Belarusian children both abroad and in Belarus. Approximately 3000 children were sent for recreation abroad in 2010. Rehabilitation of disabled children in Great... -
Reference book of HIV-service organizations
Belarusian UNESCO Clubs Association, within the project “Provision of general access of the key affected groups of the Belarusian population to prophylaxis, treatment and care on account of HIV” financed by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, implemented by the UNDP... -
Accessible medical help and care
The project “Accessible medical help and care” of the charitable institution “Center for rendering social services to the population” started on 1 September. The project is financed by the Memory, Remembrance, Responsibility German Foundation within the “Meeting Place is a Dialogue” Program and is... -
Mass examination of children’s sight will be done in Belarus
More than 14 thousand children will be examined by mobile ophthalmologists teams by the end of the year. The Belarusian Children’s Fund and Velcom Company have launched the charitable project “I See”. The project aimed at diagnosis and ophthalmologic treatment of children in rural areas started in... -
Vitebsk region will become a testing site for the project “Good health of the aged population”
The project “Good health of the aged population” will be implemented by the Belarusian Republican Gerontological Non-Governmental Organization together with the Moscow Center of Gerontology and the European partners. It will start on 1 July and will provide for training of Belarusian specialists...
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Joint Belarusian-Ukrainian cross-border projects launched in Kyiv
05.12.2017 More than 150 participants gathered in Kyiv on November 29 to take part in the ceremony of signing the grant contracts within the framework of the EU-funded Belarus – Ukraine Territorial Cooperation Programme, which marked the start of 18 previously approved joint cross-border projects.... -
Belarusian Rural Dwellers Studied the Best Practices of Doing Agricultural Business
18.07.2017 On June 23-24 New Eurasia Foundation held two-day study tour entitled “My Agricultural Business: Success Stories and the Best Practices”. The study tour included meetings with farmers and entrepreneurs, farmstead and private land plot owners, members of CSOs and local cooperatives in... -
Belarus has established institutional mechanisms for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
08.08.2017 United Nations Development Program will support the National Coordinator for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Council for Sustainable Development on implementation of the 2030-Agenda. UNDP in Belarus in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic... -
Belarus: journalists were rewarded for best stories on EU projects
17.04.2017 The winners of a contest for the best coverage of EU project activities in Belarus received their awards from the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus on 12 April. The contest was dedicated to the launch of the euprojects.by thematic website, which offers a detailed presentation... -
Preserving traditions: EU supports promotion of handicrafts in Belarus
18.12.2017 The cross-border Belarusian-Ukrainian project “Development of traditional crafts as a driver for SME and self-employment enhancement in the near-border communities” was launched in late November 2017. The new project will start its activities with the development of a craftsmen database... -
National and regional media took part in a two-day press tour
02.09.2017 National and regional media took part in a two-day press tour aimed at presenting the initiatives of the Support to Local Development in the Republic of Belarus Project (financed by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme). The press tour was held... -
The EU expands its support to local economic development in Belarus - a new project designed to foster local entrepreneurship, social enterprises and the regional economy
30.12.2017 The European Union and UNDP have come together to launch an important new project that will support hundreds of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Belarus over the next 3 years. The project builds on the growing contribution made by social enterprises and is... -
Border security in action: Lviv conference marks successful end of Belarus-Ukraine border management project
17.03.2017 The Ukrainian city of Lviv this week hosted an international conference on ‘Border Security in Action. Success in Partnership’. The event marked the successful completion of the EU-funded SURCAP-2 project, aimed at strengthening security in the region in general, but more specifically... -
Belarusian Assocation of Entrepreneurs
The Belarusian Association of Entrepreneurs is the national public association of small, medium-sized and large private businesses. The Belarusian Association of Entrepreneurs unites about 700 active members, 20 of which are leaders of national organizations, 300 are heads of corporations,... -
The International Finance Corporation's Business Associations Capacity Building Project
The International Finance Corporation's Business Associations Capacity Building Project (http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/belarus.nsf/Content/Home) was launched on October 1, 2002. The project's focus is not haphazard but rather reflects the important role that business associations should play in the... -
Belarusian PEN Centre
Belarusian PEN Centre is a non-governmental, non-political and non-commercial organisation. It was founded by the Organising Committee in November 1989 and adopted to International P.E.N. at its World Congress in 1990. The Belarusian PEN Centre was registered by the Ministry of Justice on 16... -
Belarusian Association of Journalists
Belarusian Association of Journalists Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) was set up in 1995. BAJ is a non-governmental non-profit organisation, aiming to ensure freedom of speech and rights of receiving and distributing information and promoting professional standards of journalism. BAJ... -
In Vitebsk region pupils are taught how to run a business
To communicate with people, create something new and to do business – these are the things that Margarita Leshcheva from 8 D class likes about school business company “Souvenir”. Business company was opened at school #46 in Vitebsk in 2015 within the project “Scholl business companies – the...
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Resource center of arts and crafts opened in a small village in Belarus to drive local development
12.07.2017 The resource center in the village of Kurshinovichi was equipped with the financial support of the European Union. It provides the conditions for the development of informal training programs, crafts, and serves as a local business consulting hub. "We, citizens of Kurshinovihi village,...
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Practical training in dealing with elderly people
05.06.2017 AKT International Educational Non-governmental Organization organizes "Golden Experience for Golden Age" practical training in dealing with elderly people for the representatives of NGOs and public initiatives. Deadline for applications is June 7. Practical trainings will take place... -
"Prestige" Baranovichy Business Women Club visited Lesnyanski assisted-living facility
05.10.2017 On 2 October workers of "Prestige" Baranovichy Business Women Club and students of the Baranovichy State University visited the Lesnyanski assisted-living facility where more than one hundred elderly people live. The visit was timed to the Old People Day and was aimed at drawing... -
Campaign of training specialists in nursing elderly people and seriously ill patients was launched in Belarus
26.10.2017 Campaign of training specialists in nursing elderly people and seriously ill patients was launched in Belarus. Workers of regional territorial centers for social welfare of the population from Brest, Vitebsk, Rechitsa, Kobryn, Baranovichy, Ivye, Novopolotsk, Postavy became its first... -
Social business free training project launched in Belarus
08.07.2017 From July 21, 2017, Free Choice non-governmental organization with the support of Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands launches free training program for representatives of social business. Selection of the participants will last from July till November 2017. The competition is... -
Approximately 500 prisoners will take part in the educational project in Gomel region
“Education opens the doors” educational project aimed at humanization of the system of corrective institutions and promotion of education as a fundamental human right was launched in Gomel region. According to Nina Kekukh, director of the Gomel regional non-governmental organization “Social... -
Therapy in Motion; Social Design Action projects will be presented in Minsk
Therapy in Motion; Social Design Action: Svir-Komarovo-W?brze?no project was be presented in Minsk on 15 November. The project is aimed at introduction of art therapy in the practice of care homes. Art-objects exhibition worked during the presentation. All showpieces of the exhibition were created... -
Mini-project «My successful future»
The project "My successful future" was completed in Grodno. The purpose of the project is the formation of teachers’ and parents’ professional competence in matters of socialization of orphanages and homes of family type, creation of conditions for successful socialization of orphans and... -
Mini-project «Life of wonderful children»
In May 2014 in Zhodino, mini-project "Life of wonderful children" implemented by SEE "Zhodinsky socio-educational center" was complered. The purpose of the project was to arrange work with adoptive parents and children as part of an information campaign to raise the prestige of a substitute family... -
USAID-assisted microlending education project for rural Belarusians
Plans have been made to work out and test a microfinancing program for the Belarusian countryside. The national microfinancing center will implement the project with USAIDassistance in order to improve access to financial resources of rural Belarusians, BelTA learned from the project's supervisor ... -
New project launched in Smorgon
The Smorgon Department of the Belarusian Association of Young Christian Women has launched the project “Use of the State Social Order Mechanism for Rendering Help to People in the Risk Groups”. The purpose of the project is to create conditions for promotion of the state social order system in... -
Internet all ages yield surrender
The second stage of the project “Internet all ages yield surrender” has come to an end. It was arranged by MTS Mobile Operator, Belarusian Association of Social Workers, UN Fund for Population Activities within the “University of the Third Age” program. The project is implemented with the support... -
Mini-Projects Under Way
Implementation of the mini-projects aimed at providing assistance and support to alcoholic families is under way in the five districts of Belarus (Baranovichi, Borisov, Lida, Orsha, Shklov). In Lida district, a series of meetings and presentations for parents whose children are in need of state... -
The project "Great art by the hands of small people" was launched!
From 19 to 21 June the first stage of the project implemented by the World Without Borders Charitable NGO "Great art by the hands of small people", aimed at improving the integration into society of inmates of orphanages and special educational institutions, the development of their creative... -
Final conference of the Third Age University project
The Belarusian Association of Social Workers arrangers the final conference of the project “The Third Age University: Chances for Social Inclusion” which has been implemented since 2013 with the assistance of the Mutual Understanding International Non-Governmental Organization within the... -
Healthy Family – Healthy Nation, social and pedagogic project starts in Belarus
According to Antonina Morova, co-chair of the Belarusian Women’s Union, Healthy Family – Healthy Nation social and pedagogic project starts in Belarus. The project is aimed at strengthening of the family institute, raising parents’ responsibility for upbringing of healthy children, education of... -
Young Single Mothers from Volozhin District Took Part in Five Languages of Love or How to Learn to Love Your Dear Ones Training
Young Single Mothers from Volozhin District Took Part in Five Languages of Love or How to Learn to Love Your Dear Ones training. The mothers learned about the different ways of expressing love, considered how they showed love to their child and their family. The participants of the training took... -
Projects implemented by UNESCO Clubs Association
«Curing magic» project Participants: UNESCO Clubs members, volunteers, ill children. Within the project, certain number of volunteers from all regions of Belarus were trained in dealing with children who have peculiarities of development. The events were arranged in the premises of oncologic... -
Home of Co-habitation
According to Svetlana Norik, Head of the Labour, Employment and Social Welfare Department of the Smorgon District Executive Committee, the first cohabitation home for lonesome elderly people in Smorgon district, Grodno region. To create the Home, the empty building of the former village council in... -
Wind Streamline
Implemented by: Belarusian Association of Social Workers, Non-Governmental Organization (BASW NGO) and the Territorial Social Welfare Center for Sovetsky City-District of Minsk, State-owned Institution. Implementation period: 2010 – 2011 Financialsupport by: "Vzaimoponimaniye" (Mutual... -
The Third Age – Chances for Social Inclusion
Implemented by: Belarusian Association of Social Workers, Non-Governmental Organization (BASW NGO) and the Territorial Social Welfare Center for Sovetsky City-District of Minsk, State-owned Institution. Implementation period: 2010-2012 Financialsupport by: “Vzaimoponimaniye” (Mutual Understanding... -
Sick nurses’ school will appear in Gomel
Sick nurses’ school will appear in Gomel, – said Irina Kekukh, director of “Social Projects” Regional Non-Governmental Organization. The school will be destined for free training of active elderly people, close relatives of those people who need care, and also volunteers from among the students of... -
Forty residents of Baranovichy at the age of 60 and older will get an opportunity to study free of charge
As many as 20 residents from rural and 20 from urban areas will become the participants of the 36-hour free training course “Basics of Computer and Internet Competence for Women and Men at the Age of 60 and Older”. They will be presented brief lecture-notes and sets of writing materials owing to... -
Social shelters for victims of family violence will be created in Belarus
New measures of family violence control are elaborated at the legislative level in Belarus, informed the UN Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) in Belarus. The draft law On Basics of Activity on Prevention from Wrongdoing” is at the follow-up stage in the House of Representatives. Article 16 of...
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How Valožyn becomes more accessible for people with disabilities
24.01.2018. EU-funded project “Valožyn without barriers” has been implemented in Valožyn district for 3 years. How the things with making this region more accessible for people with disabilities are going on? Let’s talk about the achievements of this project in 2017 and plans for 2018. First hostel... -
Belarus to join European Mobility Week 16-22 September
15.09.2017 Belarus will join the European Mobility Week for the third time. The campaign will run from 16 to 22 September, BelTA learned from the UNDP press service. The European Mobility Week is organized by the association TheEuropenMobilityWeekCampaign comprising representatives of governments... -
Children with mental and physical disabilities and professional actors will perform in Minsk
13.12.2017 The M. Gorky National Academic Drama Theatre will present on 19 December the performance with the participation of children with mental and physical disabilities. The play "So fragile dreams" was specially written for this project by Alexander Vergunov. Inmates of nine boarding schools... -
How Volozhin can become more attractive for people with disabilities?
12.04.2017 Volozhin district needs creative routes around the farmsteads, festivals for people with disabilities. During the training in “KONI-PONI” farmstead on March, 30-31, it was discussed how to attract tourists with special needs to Volozhin. Tourist information and recreation center for... -
UNESCO IITE Center for people with disabilities
03.04.2017 UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE) will establish a Resource Center equipped with specialized technologies for people with disabilities. Within the framework of IITE's project "ICT in Education for People with Disabilities", AbleNet Inc provided the... -
Integration camp for children with disabilities opens near Grodno
23.08.2017 The 4th integration camp for families bringing up children with disabilities starts its work near Grodno. Such information was obtained from Inessa Larionova, organizer of the camp, head of the center for special children of the Grodno organization of the Belarusian Red Cross Society.... -
A unique center for children with disabilities will be built in Gomel
29.05.2017 The Children's Village was created in Novobelitsy district of Gomel in в 2011. The whole complex was built and equipped by Caritas-Mercy mission at the expense of foreign charitable organizations and individual donors from Germany, Austria, Italy and other European countries. Later,... -
Poland co-promotes professional integration of disabled persons in Baranovichi
25.07.2017 Representatives of the Polish embassy in Belarus signed two agreements to support the potential of workers with disabilities in the Baranovichi Town Hall on 24 July, BelTA has learned. The Polish embassy signed the documents with Baranovichi Social Services Center, Baranovichi Work-At-... -
Foothpath for people with disabilities to be built in Volozhin
01.03.2017 A footpath from bus station to day center for people with disabilities in Volozhin will become more accessible for citizens with disabilities. Head of Housing and Utilities Department of Volozhin District Executive Committee Anatoly Alievmentioned it during the Working group meeting on... -
EU presents results of its projects supporting social inclusion in Belarus
26.08.2017 The impact of EU-funded projects on the social inclusion of vulnerable categories of people in Belarus is the focus of the new issue of the Eurobulletin, published in August by the EU Delegation to the country. Pavel Burykin, a paediatrician, describes a project aimed at protecting the... -
Open Home project extended till the end of 2018
20.07.2017 The project of the Belarusian Red Cross Society and Icelandic Red Cross Society for support of people with mental diseases was extended till the end of 2018. . Further cooperation with international partners was discussed on 17 July at the meeting with ambassador extraordinary and... -
Traditional Accessibility Week to take place in Belarus on April 28 – May 6
Office for the rights of persons with disabilities from April 28 till May 6 for the fourth time is holding Accessibility Week – a number of events devoted to the topic of elimination of any barriers preventing people with disabilities from living a full life. This year open discussions, round... -
Barrier-Free Internet, social project for persons with disabilities
The Barrier-Free Internet arranges the free virtual training course “AdWords contextual advertising” for persons with disabilities and their family members. The project is implemented with the support of Velcom company. The course will start on 1 April 2015. More information is available here: http... -
Map project of the Republican Association of Persons in Wheelchairs
The Republican Association of Persons in Wheelchairs starts implementation of the project aimed at creation of the capital-city map. The volunteers will gather information on the objects of the capital-city; such information will be processed, analyzed, and partially monitored by the persons in... -
“Acting with unlimited possibilities”: projects working for a good cause
Even in the capital of our country there are not enough special conditions for persons with disabilities. There are a lot of problems in Oblast centers and there is no need to talk about the conditions in small towns. The program “Acting with unlimited possibilities” which is being realized by the ... -
New project – new opportunity for the blinds
In September, presentations of the project “Informational resources as a means of creating the barrier-free environment for sight-disabled people” implemented with the support of the US State Department, were held in all regional centers of Belarus. Information Center of the Belarusian Society of... -
Peer-to-Peer: the project of involvement of persons with disabilities in active social life starts in Belarus
According to Elena Titova, chairperson of the Central Board of the Belarusian Association of Help to Children and Young People with Disabilities, “Arts for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities” projects starts in Belarus. The project, which is aimed at formation of positive attitude to people... -
Belarusian – Swedish project will help blind people to be guided by GPS
The new Belarusian – Swedish project “Mobility of Blind and Sight Impaired People in the Republic of Belarus” will help to have a sense of direction using sound GPS-navigation. The initiative belongs to the Brest Regional Organization of the Belarusian Society of Sight Impaired People and Svefi... -
Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities launches a new project
The Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities launches a new project “Improvement of performance of defence of the rights and lawful interests of workers with disabilities”. Such project will be implemented in cooperation with Trade Union of Radioengineering Industry with the assistance of... -
Corporate volunteering in action
More and more volunteers join the project Accessible City implemented of the “Republican Association of Wheelchair Users” Non-Governmental Organization. All of them are trained by the experts and immediately start monitoring of accessibility in Minsk. Approximately 50 volunteers from different... -
The project "Great art by the hands of small people" was launched
From 19 to 21 June the first stage of the project implemented by the World Without Borders Charitable NGO "Great art by the hands of small people", aimed at improving the integration into society of inmates of orphanages and special educational institutions, the development of their creative... -
“World” is Erasing Borders. Let’s Do Business!
We are happy to tell everyone that "World without borders" is ready to erase some more borders. We are starting an interesting and promising, and most importantly, a modern project in the field of entrepreneurship and small business. This field is rapidly developing in the world. Every day it opens... -
Special needs children to take to the runway for Moda Italia in Minsk
Minsk will host Moda Italia fashion show for the sixth time, Italian Ambassador to Belarus Stefano Bianchi told reporters, BelTA has learned. With every year the project acquires more and more social features, the organizers said. This time the clothes will be modeled by children and young people... -
In Gomel the Results of One-Year Project Were Summed-Up
Trainings for bus and trolleybus drivers, action “Parking”, monitoring of social significant facilities, working meetings and seminars: in Grodno regional NGO “Invalidy-Spinalniki” the results of a one-year project were summed up. The project is one of the 18 CSOs projects in the sphere of... -
Creation of accessibility maps for people in wheelchairs
Mozyr District Organization of the “Republican Association of Disabled People in Wheelchairs” NGO, in consequences of implementation of the “Accessible Life” project supported by the Small Grants Program of US Embassy in Belarus, created the accessibility maps for people with disability, first in... -
The skill to be own self
“The skill to be own self” project implemented by the Brest Regional Youth Non-Governmental Organization “A disabled person and the environment” is a set of events to create conditions for development of communication skills and means of creative self-expression of people with peculiar... -
Design of the barrier-free environment for people with limited statnamic functions in the buildings and structures
The goal of this project implemented by the Brest Regional Youth Non-Governmental Organization “A disabled person and the environment” is to create a barrier-free environment for young people with physical disabilities in the educational establishments; adapt a students’ campus of the Polytechnic... -
Hard Work – 2, project of the “Different- Equal” Belarusian Youth Non-Governmental Organization
In 2010 – 2011 the experts from “Different- Equal” Belarusian Youth Non-Governmental Organization, together with the lawyers, psychologists, staff specialists, businessmen held a number of development events, within which they studied the experience of employment search by disabled people in... -
The “Spinal Disabled” Non-Governmental Organization from Gomel implements the “Barrier-Free Life” project
According to Gennady Zolotarev, chairman of the “Spinal Disabled” Non-Governmental Organization, this Gomel Regional NGO of Disabled People with Skeletal System Disorders, under support of the ChildFund International Representative Office, implements the “Barrier-Free Life” project. The project... -
“Inclusive Social Environment is Useful to Everyone” project starts in Belarus
“Inclusive Social Environment is Useful to Everyone” project starts in Belarus on December 9, informed the “Belarusian Society of Disabled Persons” (BelOI) Non-Governmental Organization. BelOI, “Universal Union of Disabled Persons of Germany” for Self-Determination and Dignity” are the project... -
How to help families with disabled children
Belarusian Association of Help to Disabled Children and Young Disabled Persons carries out a number of seminars “Assessment of needs and arrangement of help to families bringing up children with disabilities” within the project “Improvement of Life Standard of Persons with Disabilities through the... -
Labour Overcomes Barriers
On January 23 the Vitebsk United Organization of the “Republican Association of Persons in Wheelchairs” with the support of the Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities started implementation of the project “Labour Overcomes Barriers”. The main purpose of the project is to investigate... -
Who will help special children?
Attention to the Families with a Special Child – is the name of the project launched at the end of April on the initiative of the “Belarusian Association of Help to Disabled Children and Young Disabled Persons” Non-Governmental Organization with the financial support of the ChildFund International... -
Gomel Non-Governmental Organization of Spinal Disabled Persons implements the project “Barrier-Free Life”
According to Gennady Zolotarev, chairman of the Non-Governmental Organization of Spinal Disabled Persons with Locomotor System Disorders, the Organization is implementing the Barrier-Free Life project supported by the ChildFund International Office in Belarus. The purpose of the project is to... -
No to Violence Against Children project launched in Vitebsk
No to Violence Against Children project launched in Vitebsk region, informed Galina Zhelyabova, chair of the Vitebsk Regional Organization of the Belarusian Red Cross Society. The purpose of the project is to contribute to formation of negative attitude to the facts of violence of adults against... -
Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities starts the project “To Act with Infinite Possibilities”
The project will be implemented jointly by the “Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” Educational Rights Defending Organization (Belarus) and the “School of Leaders” Association (Poland). A group of 15 persons from different regions of Belarus will be formed. As many as 5 Polish... -
Project: “Inclusive social space for common good” has started in Belarus
“Belarusian Society of Disabled Persons” Public Association and Common Union of German Disabled “For self-determination and dignity” have started the implementation of joint project “Inclusive social space for common good”. This is an educational project and pursues two main goals. First of all,... -
“MoloKo” will bust the “young” myths
“MoloKo” new web-magazine (www.rrby.org), which a mixture of youth, integration and experiments, opened on the initiative of “Different – Equal” Belarusian Youth Non-Governmental Organization. The magazine will help to have a new look at life – without any myths, prejudices, and negative... -
New international project of the Belarusian Society of Sight-Disabled Persons and «Svefi»
The Belarusian Society of Sight-Disabled Persons has been cooperating with the Swedish-Finnish Higher Folk School “Svefi” for several years. The name of their joint projects is self-explanatory: The Course of Training Sight-Disabled Persons in the Principles of Entrepreneurship. The project is... -
International Charity Organization Nicole
The international charitable non-governmental organization Nikol The NGO Nikol was created in 2003 by a group of lawyers, philologists, students of medicine and the people under the rehabilitation (the majority of them are the people with impaired vision). The NGO Nikol is a non-political, non-... -
Dreams Come True Festival
From 2nd to 4th June 2016 Charitable public association "World without Borders" holds the ninth international festival of creativity for children and young people with disabilities "Dreams Come True". The festival is supported by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of...
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International assistance promised for Belarus' initiative to combat gender-based violence
04.12.2016 Belarus will receive international technical assistance to implement the initiative on combating gender-based violence, UNFPA Country Director in Belarus Caspar Peek said at the presentation of the project “Strengthening the national capacity to counteract gender violence (particularly... -
New gender equality project launched in Belarus
27.11.2016 A new project of international technical assistance has been launched to develop Belarus' national capacity in combating gender-based violence with a focus on domestic violence, Olga Lukashkova, Program Associate with the Office of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Belarus,said... -
Help which is appreciated
International Women’s Club is an arranger of the traditional charitable auctions. The Club was created in 1992 by spouses of diplomats accredited in Belarus. Today, this non-governmental organization includes both representatives of the diplomatic corps, and public figures, foreign businessmen.... -
Hot line against human trafficking helped to repatriate 108 Belarusians
The project has been implemented since 2003 by the Business Ladies Club NGO (Brest) under the support of the International Organization for Migration in Belarus. The main goal of the project is to inform people on the issues of safe travel and stay abroad, rendering help to the victims of human... -
Partnership German-Belarusian Project “Activity Forever!” «Aktivitaet fuer immer!»
“Prestige” Baranovichy Business Ladies Club, Non-Governmental Organization (Baranovichy) http://www.facebook.com/BBWCPrestige) and “Chernobyl Union” (Verein «Union-Tschernobyl-Deutschland» from Hannover (Germany) (http://ued-ued.de/) launch the German-Belarusian Project ion Baranovichy district... -
Free national hot line for victims of family violence opened in Belaru
The national free hot line 8-801-100-8-801 for victims of family violence started its work on August 13. The telephone line was opened on the premises of the Gender Prospects, International Non-Governmental Organization within the project of international technical assistance “Rising the national...
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"Useful Skills for Successful Future" training cycle for teenagers was held in the Center of innovations and partnership
09.11.2017 On 5-7 November 2017, more than 220 teenagers from all regions of Belarus took part in the educational project "Useful Skills for Successfull Future" implemented by the Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs with the support of UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education.... -
INGO “Ponimanie” implements the Program to Fight Crime and Corruption
10.07.2017 Ponimanie International Non-Governmental Organization is the only one Belarusian democratic NGO included into the National Program to Fight Crime and Corruption for 2017-2019 as an implementing organization. The Program to Fight Crime and Corruption has been implemented in Belarus since... -
Initiative to prevent children injuries begins in Vitebsk as part of EU-UN project
07.03.2017 An initiative to prevent children injuries has begun in Vitebsk as part of an EU-UN project, BelTA learned from Olga Bizikova, the coordinator of the local initiative, Chairwoman of the Vitebsk District Organization of the Belarusian Society of the Red Cross. The Vitebsk Oblast... -
The Workshop of Creative Media Projects
“Egalite Center” Social and Rehabilitation Institution (www.egalite.by) together with the Minsk International Media-school (www.mediaschool.by) launch the project “The Workshop of Creative Media Projects”. The trainings will be arranged in partnership with the Territorial Center of Social... -
BRSM Youth Union joins EU culture project
The Brest Oblast Office of the BRSM Youth Union has joined the EU international project Kaleidoscope implemented as part of the Erasmus+ program by the European Center for Education Development, Poland, BelTA learned from First Secretary of the Brest Oblast Committee of the BRSM Youth Union Viktor... -
Belarus to launch UNICEF Child Injury Prevention project
Belarus will launch the Child Injury Prevention project of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in 2015 with the financial support of the Russian Federation, UNICEF adviser in BelarusYulia Novichenok told BelTA. The project of international technical assistance is aimed at strengthening the inter-... -
Fatherhood School educational project
Family, Unity, Fatherland International Charitable Foundation arranges its regular sessions within the educational project “Fatherhood School”. The project task is to help the fathers to overcome erroneous understanding and manifestation of fatherhood; contribute to understand father’s role in his... -
"Let the little world be big" mini-project
"Letthe little world be big" mini-project implemented during 6 months in Socio-pedagogical center for Luninets district was completed. The purpose of the project was todeveloptools for assessing the children’s condition in foster families through the development of their creative initiatives... -
BRSM Youth Union joins EU culture project
The Brest Oblast Office of the BRSM Youth Union has joined the EU international project Kaleidoscope implemented as part of the Erasmus+ program by the European Center for Education Development, Poland, BelTA learned from First Secretary of the Brest Oblast Committee of the BRSM Youth Union Viktor... -
Italian fund to finance best Belarusian student projects to help children
The best volunteer projects to help underprivileged children will get financing of the Italian fund after the 5th student forum which will take place in Vitebsk on 15-17 May, member of the administrative council of the charity fund Let's Help Them Live (Italy) Luciano Braconi said at the press... -
Italian fund to finance best Belarusian student projects to help children
The best volunteer projects to help underprivileged children will get financing of the Italian fund after the 5th student forum which will take place in Vitebsk on 15-17 May, member of the administrative council of the charity fund Let's Help Them Live (Italy) Luciano Braconi said at the press... -
«Access – opportunity for all»
The Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs has started the implementation of the social and educational program“Access – opportunity for all”. It is a pilot project in Belarus implemented in Cherven (Minsk region) at the premises of School No. 3 and in Minsk (School no. 161) during two years. The... -
Start of the project “UNESCO Clubs in action”
Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs (BelAU) launches the humanitarian cooperation project “UNESCO Clubs in Action”. The project will be implemented in 2016 in Minsk and all regions of the Republic of Belarus. The project purpose is to increase the role of UNESCO Clubs in pursuing youth policy at... -
“The House of Understanding” project implemented by “Ponimaniye” International Non-Governmental Organization
Crimes against children is a vital issue both in Belarus and in the whole world. In 2009, as many as 6128 children were recognized the victims of violence in Belarus. As of today, 8590 children were recognized the victims of violence, 6244 of them – children who were the victims of evasion of their... -
Start of GMC-Student Business Management Championship, new season of youth project
UN Public Information Department in Belarus, Department of Youth’s Affairs in the Minsk City Executive Committee, “Center of Support and Development of Youth’s Entrepreneurship” NGO inform on launching of the business management students’ educational project timed to the International Youth Day. ... -
ABG-Chance: Support for the voluntary work for girls and young women in
The project is implemented by the Association of Belarusian Girl-Guides, Children's Non-Governmental Organisation, under the support of the Girl-Guides and Scouts Association of Denmark. The project will contribute to formation of active citizenship of the Association members, strengthening their... -
Project ‘State and civil society partnership in Belarus for improved child protection’
British Council Ukraine together with International non-governmental organisation “Ponimaniye” (Understanding) (Minsk) implement the project ‘State and Civil Society Partnership in Belarus for Improved Child Protection’ financed by the European Union. The project will concentrate on fostering... -
Project ‘State and civil society partnership in Belarus for improved child protection’
British Council Ukraine together with International non-governmental organisation “Ponimaniye” (Understanding) (Minsk) implement the project ‘State and Civil Society Partnership in Belarus for Improved Child Protection’ financed by the European Union. The project will concentrate on fostering... -
Family Home micro-project
This is a partner project implemented by the International non-governmental organisation “Ponimaniye” and socially responsible business (British American Tobacco) since 2009. The project is implemented in Minsk. The main stages of the project are the financial aid to 19 families which are the... -
Initiatives “Interdisciplinary approach to prevention from trafficking in juveniles” and “Introduction of training in the field of trafficking in juveniles into the system of retraining of specialists”
Being the co-implementer of the “Prevention from trafficking in juveniles: Republic of Belarus” project of ILO-Ministry of Internal Affairs, the International non-governmental organisation “Ponimaniye” is implementing, in 2009-2011, its initiatives “Interdisciplinary approach to prevention from... -
National Children’s Phone Line: We Answer Every Call
On July 1, 2011, the National Children’s Phone Line 8-801-100-1611 was opened within the project, implemented by the “Ponimaniye” International Non-Governmental Organization, in partnership with the Republican Centre of Mental Health. Children’s Phone Line is a project, aimed at rendering help to... -
Hard Work – 2, project of the “Different- Equal” Belarusian Youth Non-Governmental Organization
Hard Work – 2 project is a continuation of Hard Work project implemented in the preceding years. In 2010 – 2011 the experts from “Different- Equal” Belarusian Youth Non-Governmental Organization, together with the lawyers, psychologists, staff specialists, businessmen held a number of development... -
House of Understanding
Dom Ponimaniya (House of Understanding). This is an analogue of the Scandinavian Barnahús project (“Child Care Center”) where child victims suffered from abuse get comprehensive aid during all the stages of case work: from disclosure to rehabilitations that the victim will never meet the offender... -
Child Helpline Belaru
Objective: the project aims at the struggle against violence towards children through giving to children, parents, specialists and other people free access to the possibility to inform on an act of violence against a child and for a child victim and his or her family to get emergency psychological... -
Open Youth’s Center Created in Minsk
“Fialta” Youth’s Educational Center, non-governmental organization established the Open Youth’s Center, said project coordinator Asya Briginevich at the press conference in Minsk on December 9. According to her, the Center will function on Fialta premises within the project “Catch the Present”... -
UNICEF presents the project “We Take Classes of Good Parenthood”
Presentation of the educational project “We Take Classes of Good Parenthood” will be held on March 5 in Minsk, said Julia Novichenok, coordinator of informational programs of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEGF). The educational project was elaborated by UNICEF jointly with the key... -
The project “Safe Families for Children Suffered from Violence or Neglect”
On February 25, the first working meeting dedicated to the launch of a new joint project of Hermann Gmeiner’s Fund, NGO “Belarusian Fund SOS Children’s Villages” and the INGO “Ponimanie” took place. The project is launched in the framework of the Federal Republic of Germany’s Belarusian Support... -
Stride Together, international charitable project starts in Grodn
According to information obtained from the ChildFund International Office in Belarus, “Stride Together” international charitable project starts on March 28 in Grodno. The project is the first experience of cooperation between non-profits and business structures aimed at rendering help to indigent... -
In Vitebsk region the Belarusian Society of Red Cross will continue its projects aimed at prevention from violence against children
The Vitebsk regional organization of the Belarusian Society of Red Cross (BSRC) is going to continue implementation of its projects aimed at prevention from violence against children. Such information was obtained from the chair of the Organization Galina Zhelanova at the final meeting of the... -
ART-equilibrium for children with special needs
ART-equilibrium is a joint project of the “Healthy Choice” Non-Governmental Organization and Boarding School No. 17 in Minsk, which duration is more than a year. The project, which is targeted at creative activity of children with special needs, will be completed in December. The process of search... -
“MoloKo” will bust the “young” myths
“MoloKo” new web-magazine (www.rrby.org), which a mixture of youth, integration and experiments, opened on the initiative of “Different – Equal” Belarusian Youth Non-Governmental Organization. The magazine will help to have a new look at life – without any myths, prejudices, and negative...