In the most recent round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program, 18 civil society organizations received a total of $ 223,000 in funding for projects that address issues such as civic engagement, women’s empowerment, human rights/ minority rights, youth activism, judicial reform, and environmental protection. Democracy Commission supports initiatives of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in building the social and intellectual foundations of democracy, the democratic resolution of problems, strengthening civil society watchdog activities, and the institutionalization of open, pluralistic political processes.
| Name of the Organisation | Title of the Project |
|---|---|
| Albanian Disability Rights Foundation (ADRF) | Advancing the right to vote and participation of persons with disabilities in Albania |
| Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA) | Creating a watchdog network and raising environmental awareness in areas of high biodiversity values |
| BIRN Albania | Exposing Illicit Wealth in Albania’s Criminal Justice System |
| Vlora Youth Center | Vlora Youth Parliament – Promoting Youth Engagement in the Democratic Processes |
| Agritra-Vizion Centre, Peshkopi | Support women to be economically empowered and participate in voting, in Diber community |
| Center for Economic Development (CED) | My vote counts! |
| Center for Regional Initiatives (CRI) | No buying and selling of votes by the youth in the district of Elbasan |
| Roma Gate for Integration | “It is us as well” |
| KRIIK Albania Association | Increasing accountability of political representatives through transparency of finances |
| Jona Association | Citizens’ Education on the Voting Process |
| YMCA Tirana | Roma & Egyptian voter education – functional participatory local governance |
| Together for Life Association | Improving health care through an informed vote – Educating citizens on electoral health programs |
| Institute of Romani Culture in Albania (IRCA) | Think Critically, Act Responsibly |
| National Association Support of Vulnerable Groups – Vlorë | And I Vote |
| Social Center in Support of People in Need (QSNNN) | Youth active engagement in environmental awareness and good practices |
| Green Vision | Bicycles’ city |
| ALPIN – Center for Regional and Economic Development (CRED) | Improvement of voting process of the 2017 parliamentary election in Mat, Klos and Bulqize |
| Woman Forum Elbasan | Your values. Your voice. Your vote |
