Community-Led Events
Community-Led Events (CLEs) promote exchange and collaboration among NGO Academy Member Organisations and other organisations in Central and Eastern Europe. They are a unique opportunity to tap into the potential of learning from each other and of attainig common objectives by creating synergies and alliances. A CLE is organised by an NGO Academy Member Organisation for at least two other participating members with the purpose of networking and knowledge transfer. In a call for application, NGO Academy members can apply for financial support for an either closed or public activity. This event can have any format which fulfils the purpose of networking and/or knowledge transfer and adds value to the NGO Academy community.
Past Community-Led Events
Connecting for Non-Formal Education 2025 – a Community-Led Event by eematico
The third edition of Connecting for Non-Formal Education 2025, organized by the eematico Association, once again brought together more than 85 participants in Bucharest from October 9–10.
Empowering NGOs for Impactful Fundraising – a Community-Led Event by HUKI
To help civil society organizations become more resilient, sustainable, and less dependent on public funding, it is essential to develop knowledge and skills in attracting private resources. With this goal in mind, the workshop “Empowering NGOs for Impactful Fundraising” organized by HUKI took place on October 14th-16th in Zagreb.
Successful Collaborations Between NGOs and Companies Interested in CSR – a Community-Led Event by Viitor Plus
Earlier in September Viitor Plus organized the event “Successful Collaborations Between NGOs and Companies Interested in CSR” in Sibiu. Over two days, social entrepreneurs and business representatives discussed how purchasing decisions can become a real tool for positive impact and long-term sustainability. The event’s mission was clear: to build genuine bridges between the social economy and the corporate sector.
From Idea to Impact: Strengthening Project Design and Evaluation Skills – a Community-Led Event by Polylogos
From June 19 to 20, 2025, Polylogos hosted the workshop “From Idea to Impact: Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation”, a dynamic two-day training in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. This Community-Led Event brought together 20 dedicated participants from Romania and Moldova.
International Conference on Safeguarding in Civil Society Organizations in South-Eastern Europe – a Community-Led Event by Nisma ARSIS and Terre des hommes
From May 21 to 22, 2025, more than 86 participants from Albania, Kosovo, Romania, Moldova, and beyond gathered in Tirana for the International Conference on Best Practices and Challenges in Safeguarding within Civil Society Organizations in South-Eastern Europe. Organized by Nisma ARSIS and Terre des hommes, this regional Community-Led Event created an essential space for reflection, exchange, and action on safeguarding.
Connecting for Non-Formal education 2024: Fostering innovation through collaboration and entrepreneurship – a Community-Led Event by eematico
In October, our member organization eematico invited to their second Community-Led Event, “Connecting for Non-Formal Education,” in Bucharest.
Burnout prevention in NGO sector – a Community-Led Event by City of Women
NGO Academy Member Organisation City of Women already hosted their second Community-Led Event. It was a 2 day deep dive into burnout prevention in the NGO sector, a topic we do not talk about enough. Read all about the event here.
Inclusive Mindset in Practice: How to Boost the Engagement of People with Disabilities – a Community-Led Event by Skilly
Inclusivity and accessibility are increasingly familiar terms, but for many people they still only mean physical accessibility. The Skilly team created two training formats within this Community-Led Event in order to strengthen the inclusive mindset in the NGO Academy community.
Art in Times of Crisis – a Community-Led Event by Project Biennial D-0 ARK Underground
This Community-Led Event united civil society actors through the power of arts and culture. “Tito’s bunker”, a hidden historic treasure located in Konjic, Bosnia and Hercegovina, was the scene and starting point of a two-day experience, showcasing Bosnian history, cultural heritage and contemporary art.
Organizational Sustainability, Self-care, Sociocracy 3.0 – a Community-Led Event by Profilantrop Association
How can we deepen the participation of the members, employees of our organizations and increase the effectiveness of our work at the same time? Finding
Good Well Done – A Community-Led Event by Hope and Homes for Children Romania
The Well Done-Event in Bucharest invited 60 professionals from the Romanian child protection system to share experiences, best practices and vulnerabilities – advocating for collective impact.
Our Climate. Our Future. – A Community-Led Event by Viitor Plus
Being active in sustainable development for 17 years, Future Plus (Viitor Plus) highlights the vital role of education in the field. Addressing Romania’s limited strides in environmental education, the organisation invited peers to participate in this event dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Burnout prevention in NGO Sector – a Community-Led Event by City of Women
The topic of burnout is being explored in joint projects of two NGO Academy member organizations, City of Women (Ljubljana) and Common Zone (Zagreb) since 2019, which is where the idea for this Community-Led Event was born. The event was all about sharing knowledge on burnout in the NGO sector and different tools to prevent it.
Connecting for Non-Formal Education 2023: Fostering Collaboration, Exploring New Frontiers – a Community-Led Event by eematico
Earlier in July, our member organization eematico invited to their Community-Led Event “Connecting for Non-Formal Education” in Bucharest. The event served as a catalyst for bringing together stakeholders in the non-formal education sector. Read all about it in their blogpost here
Embracing Digital Transformation: Insights from the Community-Led Event “NGO Digital” in Zagreb
The second of our Community-Led Events was organized by our Member Organisation HUKI – the Croatian Office for Creativity and Innovation, and took place in Zagreb. Read their report here to find out how they tackled the challenge of equipping NGOs with essential digital skills and strategies.