East and Southeast Europe
The Regional Office FNF ESEE covers 23 countries in East and Southeast Europe. The Regional Office in Sofia coordinates the following Project Offices in the region: Bulgaria and North Macedonia, Romania and Moldova, Western Balkans, Ukraine, South Caucasus and Türkiye.
News
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Fighting Corruption with Data - "Think Freedom: The Firestone"
Watch how this freedom fighter Florin Badita sparked a mass movement against corruption in Romania - ‘Corruption Kills’. How has Florin’s drive turned into the firestone of civic movement in Romania?
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women arises from power structures, false images of masculinity, and silence. Institutional failure and perpetrator-victim reversal show how urgently the rule of law and society must act.
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5th International Summer School on Security and/or Human Rights
International Summer School on Security and/or Human Rights in Mardin, apply now!
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How to Become a Tyrant: The Populist Playbook
How can modern populists transform democracies into authoritarian regimes? In the “Populist Playbook” Sven Gerst examines the real threats posed by contemporary populists, contrasting them with historical tyrants. He outlines how populists identify societal grievances, polarize communities, and centralize power, ultimately undermining democratic institutions and consolidating control.
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Liberal Communicators Network: Brain Science and Hope Theory for Effective Social Change
How can brain science and hope help you drive social change? Discover why showing solutions—not just problems—makes all the difference. Watch our new video from the Liberal Communicators Network!
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Networks of Power: Russia’s Shadow Influence in Germany
Despite efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy, Germany remains vulnerable to Russian influence. Deep networks and political entanglements continue to threaten the country’s independence.
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Miracles happen all the time
According to official figures, the devastating earthquake in south-eastern Turkey on 6 February killed almost 50,000 people and destroyed entire regions. But in addition to all the damage and suffering caused by the earthquake, there were also many miracles - such as the rescue of numerous people from the ruins even after almost 300 hours after the earthquake. Another miracle concerns the rapprochement between the eternal enemies Greece and Turkey.
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FNF Connects - One Month in Istanbul
Greta Kiss from the Brussels office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom worked in Istanbul for five weeks as part of the "One Foundation Worldwide" programme and gained insights into the work of the team on the ground and the challenges facing Turkey, an indispensable but very challenging partner of the EU. The country was mourning thousands of losses in the earthquake of the century, and all eyes turned to the region in Southeastern Turkey. This, of course, has had a significant impact on Turkish society and also on the staff and local partners of FNF’s Istanbul office.
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Kivi Leroux Miller´s Insights on Marketing Strategies and Goal Setting
Don't miss a dose of inspiration from the last “The Liberal Communications Network”. Kivi Leroux Miller shares her insights on developing an effective mission-driven marketing strategy and goal-setting.
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Liberal Communicators Network (LCN): Non-Profit Academy 2023
The LCN-Non-Profit Academy will empower liberal communicators to adapt cutting-edge communication strategies, innovation, and marketing trends for he specific context of the mission-driven sector. By innovating non-profit communications, liberals will be better equipped to win the hearts and minds, influence shifts in values and behaviour. Join the Academy to become a member of this European network of marketing professionals in international development.
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Rory Sutherland on Behavior Science and Creativity
Don't miss a dose of inspiration from the last “The Liberal Communications Network”. Get an insight into the Marketing Strategies of non-profits with Rory Sutherland´s top 5 theories on behaviour science and creativity.
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Prisoner of Conscience: Dzianis Ivashyn, Belarus
Discover the courageous story of Dzianis Ivashyn, an investigative journalist, based in Hrodna, Belarus. He works for Novy Chas, an independent outlet, and he is an editor of the local site of the international investigative project InformNapalm.
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Prisoner of Conscience: Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russia
An attempted assassination. Investigated for high treason and labeled a “foreign agent”. This might sound like a plot of a Hollywood spy movie but unfortunately it’s the real life story of Russian political activist, historian, and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza. Discover his courageous story.
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Prisoner of Conscience: Ali Hakan Altınay, Turkey
Discover the courageous story of Ali Hakan Altınay, an internationally respected academic. He was also one of the founders of the Open Society Foundation in Turkey and its chair since its establishment in 2011. He was the director of the European School of Politics in Istanbul and the President of the Global Civics Academy.
