Governance, Participation & Civil Society Resilience

This sixth edition in our From Challenge to Change flashcard series spotlights civil society organisations working at the intersection of governance, media, public accountability, and citizen participation across the Western Balkans and Türkiye.

From investigative journalism and EU integration commentary portals to interfaith dialogue and local democracy building, these stories showcase the creative ways in which CSOs are defending civic space and democratic values, often under pressure.

Each flashcard captures a real-life example of how CSOs are building trust, countering disinformation, promoting inclusion, and opening up new space for collaboration between communities and institutions.