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The power of community: from dream to project funding
- Правозахисний Ромський Центр
- Apr 13
- 2 min read
The power of community: from dream to project funding
How can you turn an idea into a successful project with real funding? This is the question we explored with participants during our recent meeting dedicated to the development of the power of community initiatives and resource mobilization. The event became a great opportunity to deepen their understanding of funding and test their skills in practice, creating their own projects and planning their implementation.
What did we discuss?
During the meeting, we focused on several key aspects:
Working with ideas and projects: how to formulate an idea so it can become the foundation of a successful initiative.
Success stories of fundraising: we shared examples of community organizations that managed to secure funding for their causes.
Finding resources and writing grant applications: where to look for financial support and how to prepare grant proposals properly.
Effective team structure: how to build a team and delegate responsibilities for maximum efficiency.
Practice: from idea to action
After the theoretical part, participants participated in a practical session in which each group created a project, formed a team, and presented their idea to others. This part became a real challenge and a hands-on experience, helping to reinforce new knowledge and highlight the importance of teamwork.
Conclusion: A strong community is an active one!
Together, we came to the conclusion that community success depends not only on dreams, but also on specific steps toward their realization. Only through collective action can we bring real change to our environment and lives.
The event became a true spark for new ideas and plans. We thank everyone for their engagement and energy! There’s more ahead — together we can change the world for the better.
This event was organized with the support of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED).
