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Webinars - Free Online Thematic Sessions For Continuous Learning

Webinars aim at developing capacity building programme for CSF members both in NGO management and topical issues of the EU-Russia relations and civil society development. Our purpose is to propose continuous learning to our members by offering them free online thematic sessions. Through webinars, members should also be able to share knowledge, good practices, tools and develop new skills.

Webinars are led by experts and trainers from the NGO sector. All members are invited to participate in the webinars. 

 

Past webinars

- On 20.12.2018, 4.00 PM (CET), Alexey Sidorenko (Teplitsa Technologies for Social Good) talked about “'Unlocking the surprising power of Google Data Studio for NGOs”:

Google Data Studio is a relatively new tool to combine different source of data into one dashboard. As of 2018, its possibilities of synchronizing different sources (from Google or YouTube analytics, spreadsheet data or MySQL databases) allow to streamline NGO reporting and increase live awareness. In this webinar, Alexey Sidorenko explained the main concepts of the platform and showed how exactly it could help to make better decisions and to optimize organizational reporting.

 

 - On 08.11.2018, 4.00 PM (CET), Sille Sepp (MyData), talked about “Sustainable solutions and data empowerment in the digital society”:

Personal data is used across sectors and international borders to generate value and provide better services. This is mainly done based on big organisations’ agendas, without individuals’ full knowledge or control. On 25 May 2018, the EU GDPR came into effect, with data subjects rights to access, port, rectify, and delete their data. From organisations' point of view, the new regulation also created a lot of confusion and fear, leaving many of them wondering what to do, in order to avoid the negative consequences of non-compliance. While those worries seem understandable, the discussions around GDPR need to develop from sole focus on legal compliance to fostering of ethical use of data.

 This webinar shared some of the burning issues we face today in a digital society, while daring to dream and suggest a fairer, more sustainable and prosperous solution. Civil society organisations have a big role in turning the current paradigm towards a human-centric vision of personal data, as we need to move from data protection to data empowerment.


- On 25.10.2018, 4.00 PM (CET), Marta Gawinek-Dagargulia (Competendo.net) will talk about "How to efficiently manage projects within international teams":

This session inspired the participants to build international project teams. During this time they learned:

  • how to launch a project in an international team (long distance work, planning, implementation, evaluation);
  • what to pay special attention to when working in international teams;
  • how to build a real team and overcome main challenges;
  • specific on-line tools for managing international teamwork.


-On 13.09.2019, 16.00 (CET),  Maria Lukyanova ( Information agency "Republic of Karelia"), talked about "Simple and effective ways for civil society organisations to disseminate information":

The webinar was a step-by-step algorithm aiming at addressing information tasks for social and non-profit organisations. We discussed how to define priorities in the media sector so that daily routines and reporting do not "eat up" the key message. 

We explored how to define key areas of informational work, how to search for topics and themes and how to effectively cover them.

With tangible examples, we learned how to invent, produce, describe and implement projects that catch the attention of the customer, the audience, and the media. By the end of the webinar, each listener had developed an idea for his project and was able to implement it the next day. 

 

-On 21.12.2017, 16.00 (CET), Oksana Silanteva (Silamedia) talked about "Promoting your project in social networks":

During professional communication conferences, it is often stated that if a project is not advertised via social networks, then it does not exist. Communicare ergo sum. However, our normal communication skills while using social networks are usually not enough to successfully promote a project. Oksana Silanteva shared her secrets on how to successfully promote brands, initiatives and projects via the internet

 

-18.12.2017, 16.00 (CET), Barbara Bernsmeier (MitOst e.V) talked about “International cultural management today”:

Which topics are current and relevant for cultural managers and actors of cultural politics over Europe and Russia? On which issues, projects and visions for the future can we work together and which factors are needed for successful transborder cultural cooperation? Where can we find suitable programmes, sponsors and grants? This webinar was suitable for anyone interested in developing intercultural and international cultural relations and networks. 

 

-13.12.2017, 16.00 (CET), Neil Clarke and Glenn Payot (Minority Rights Group) talked about “International advocacy for NGOs?”:

The webinar looked at some of the approaches available to NGOs in Europe for using international advocacy for the enhancement and protection of human rights. We specifically covered the three main inter-governmental organizations active in Europe, the Council of Europe, European Union and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In addition we looked at some of the specific United Nations mechanisms, available for human rights advocacy. As an introduction to the subject on international advocacy, we looked at both some of the benefits and costs involved in using international mechanisms, when and why to use international approaches? which institutions to target and what their strengths and weaknesses are? and finally some strategies for how to involve engage international bodies in particular in your campaigns.

 

 -05.12.2017 at 16.00 (CET), Sergey Medvedev (Dekabristen e.V / Eastern partnership) talked about “Social Entrepreneurship: A Business Model for Civil Society?” in Russian.

In consequence of lack of funds and ineffective management system, the State and the business sector in post-Soviet countries cannot always address adequately modern challenges. Under these conditions, social entrepreneurs become major players when it comes to solving social issues, ecological problems and achieving sustainable development goals. What is social entrepreneurship? Which models have proven to be efficient in Germany and Russia? How do social entrepreneurs contribute to the development of civil society? We discussed these issues on December 5th during the webinar. 

 

- On 30.11.2017 at 16.00 (CET), Enno Strudthoff (Wechange) presented “Cyber Security and NGOs: Activism needs safe online spaces” in English.

Cyber Security and Data Security remain a major preoccupation for NGOs and activists. Indeed, security issues are becoming frequent and can threaten their work and involvement. After exposing recent cases of data leaks, this webinar was an introduction to the objectives of Wechange cooperative and its online platform. Participants also learned about easy steps to encrypt their communication with tools like PGP, Tor-Browser and secure messengers. 

 

- On 21.11.2017 at 17.00 (CET), Nils-Eyk Zimmermann (MitOst / Competendo) talked about “Understanding partners and donors – step toward cooperation in international settings” in English.

Different actors have different internal logics, structures and needs. In this sense cooperation with an institution or organization abroad and with donors is challenging. Working with applications and negotiating with potential partners require specific skills and change of the perspective might be helpful. The webinar  was intended to “translate” the both logics of financial conceptualization / applications / management and of cooperation by exploring fears, challenges, different perceptions and different expectations between Russian and EU cooperation partners.

 

- On 15.11.2017 at 16.00 (CET), Elena Bobrovskaya (Association of Russian trainers) lead an introduction on “Meeting facilitation” in Russian.

Facilitation of strategic and work meetings in teams and organisations has become more and more popular over the last few years. What is the difference between facilitation and moderation? When would a facilitated strategic session be chosen over a session led by an expert? Does one need an external facilitator or can the process be managed by the organisation? How can facilitation skills be developed among the organisation’s employees? This webinar was for those who wanted to understand the concept and why facilitation is needed for team and organisation work. 

 

- On 03.02.2017, Ilia Petravets (D.S.S 375) talked about “Cyber Security: For the Sake of Civil Society”

- On 24.03.2017, Dmitri Shabelnikov (PILnet) talked about "Existing mechanisms of pro-bono legal assistance in Russia and other countries".

- On 07.04.2017, Marieanne McKeown and Lorna Kralik (PILnet) exchanged on "Existing mechanisms of pro bono legal assistance in EU countries". 

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