Join us for another compelling session in our Voices for Change series, featuring two trailblazing women who have led transformative efforts for peace, justice, and political inclusion in their home countries of Sri Lanka and Yemen. Through decades of frontline work—from peace negotiations and ceasefire mediation to grassroots organizing and political advocacy—Visaka Dharmadasa and Dr.
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As we mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21, a UN-recognized occasion that calls on all nations to honor the richness of human heritage and the importance of intercultural dialogue for peace and sustainable development, we reflect on and celebrate the mosaic of identities, languages, and beliefs that
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Job Announcement: Development and Partnerships Manager Job Title: Development and Partnerships Manager Location: Turkey / Syria / Remote Type: Part-time Reports to: Executive ManagementAbout CCSDT: The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSDT) is an independent, non-profit Syrian organization founded in 2011. CCSDT aims to build a democratic and inclusive society through empowering local leaders,
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Job Announcement: Programs Manager Job Title: Development and Partnerships Manager Location: Turkey / Syria Reports to: Executive ManagementAbout CCSDT: The Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSDT) is an independent, non-profit Syrian organization founded in 2011. CCSDT aims to build a democratic and inclusive society through empowering local leaders, supporting good governance, and promoting civic
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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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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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