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Voices for Change Global Reflections on Resilience and Political Transitions
In the May session of our Voices for Change series, we will focus on the valuable lessons learned from the experiences of countries that have navigated political transitions. This conversation will feature Former Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Dr. Edita Tahiri, and Dr. Bernadette Mutien, a researcher, academic and poet from South Africa, who will
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FINANCIAL PLANNING AND REPORTING
As part of the Empowering Civil Society Organizations Program, the Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD) developed a practical guide featuring seven essential steps to help organizations build strong, inclusive financial systems. The guide integrates key pillars of financial management — planning, controlling, and monitoring — with a focus on fostering financial health that
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Dialogue Forums Best Practices
The Center for Civil Society and Democracy believes that dialogue forums are powerful tools to bridge divides and strengthen inclusive, resilient communities—especially in Syria- a country worn down by dictatorship, conflict, and deep social fragmentation. In 2024, we brought people together through 27 one-day dialogue forums, each rooted in a proven, three-part approach: thoughtful planning,
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Internship Terms of Reference
Are you passionate about transformative change, civil society empowerment and peacebuilding? Take advantage of the opportunity to join the Summer 2025 Internship Program at the Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD). CCSD is a Syrian founded, independent, non-governmental organization committed to strengthening Syrian civil society and promoting democracy, freedom, and equality. As an intern with CCSD you
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Syrian Voices: Syrian Youth Perspectives on Peace and Democracy
Join us for a compelling and timely conversation with courageous Syrian youth activists leading change in their communities. These young changemakers have been at the forefront of civic engagement, advocacy, and peacebuilding efforts across Syria — and now, they’re sharing their stories with the world. In this robust discussion, they’ll speak candidly about: The evolving
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Voices for Change: Syrian perspectives on promoting human rights in syria
This March, we commemorate International Women’s Day and the 14th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution. As women’s rights are inseparable from human rights, this month’s series will feature prominent Syrian human rights activists who will share their insights on the current state of human rights in Syria. To this day, over a decade after the
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