New, 64th issue of the Newsletter is devoted to the initiatives of civil society organizations whose work contributes to change and improvement in the community.

In the topic of the issue Drivers of Change: Fight for a Better Society, we wrote about the importance of public advocacy initiatives and how to apply for an annual award for organizations and citizens that are active parts of their communities. The essay Art in Public Space as a Mechanism for Encouraging Community explains how artistic practices can foster community cohesion, capacity building for joint action and opportunities for broader civic activism. In the Column, read about The defence of Stara Planina: People who make a difference, and how one small local community fought against the big plans and projects for the construction of small hydropower plants on the rivers of Stara Planina.

The new number of monthly Newsletter is available HERE, and you can access the previous numbers on this link.