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2015 News
| 29-12-2015 | |
| Provided Equal Treatment of Civil Society Organizations – Social Care Service Providers within the Corporate Profit Tax Law | |
.jpg) After two years of advocating for legislative changes focused on removing unequal treatment of civil society organizations – social care service providers, Trag Foundation has succeeded to ensure equal treatment of social care service providers through adoption of Law on Amandments to the Legal Entity Tax Law, adopted on December 29th 2015 by parliament members in National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia.
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| 28-12-2015 | |
| Invitation to Apply to New Call for the Successful Fundraising Program | |
 Trag Foundation in partnership and with financial assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) conducts the program Successful Fundraising. Program aims to support associations of citizens in achieving sustainability through orientation towards diversifying funding sources, exploring new methodologies of fund raising in local communities and instigating corporate and individual philanthropy.Read more >> |
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| 31-12-2015 | |
| Trag: Announcement | |
 Due to forthcoming holidays Trag office will be closed in the period January 1st to January 8th 2016.We wish you successful 2016! Trag team |
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| 29-12-2015 | |
| Seasons Greetings! | |
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| 07-12-2015 | |
| Center for Girls from Niš Organized the Conference "Violence against Women, Young Women and Girls" | |
 In the Great Hall of the Niš City Assembly, activists of Center for girls have organized the conference "Violence against Women, Young Women and Girls", in cooperation with the Commission for gender equality and equal opportunities, and with support from Trag and OAK Foundation. The conference took place on December 7th 2015.Read more >> |
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| 07-12-2015 | |
| Microsoft NGO Connection Day 2015 in Niš - Free Software for Civil Sector | |
 The Company Microsoft in cooperation with TechSoup Balkans and local partners, Foundation Dokukino and Trag Foundation, has organized the conference Microsoft NGO Connection Day 2015 in Niš. Microsoft NGO Connection Day 2015 is envisioned as one day event, intended for civil society organizations, registered in Serbia and interested to advance their impact on society by using newest technologies in everyday work.Read more >> |
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| 30-11-2015 | |
| Anti-Trafficking Network Marks International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and International Human Rights Day | |
 Within activities marking campaign 16 days of activism against violence against women, 9 organizations members of Anti-Trafficking network (Center for Girls Niš, Committee for Human Rights SOS from Vranje, SOS Vlasotince, Center for Girls from Užice, Center for Women's Rights from Vršac, PAOR from Zrenjanin, Independent Women's center from Dimitrovgrad, ASTRA from Belgrade and Impuls from Tutin) will organize two joint street actions - on Wednesday, December 2nd at 15 hours regarding International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and on Thursday, December 10th, regarding International Human Rights Day. Besides these events, on Friday, December 4th, three workshops on the topic of prevention of human trafficking will be organized in Technical School "February 12th" in Niš.Read more >> |
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| 26-11-2015 | |
| Novi Sad Cycling Initiative Proposals Included into Draft of the Strategy for Sustainable Development of the City of Novi Sad | |
 Novi Sad Cycling Initiative (NSBI) has participated in development of the Draft of the Strategy for Sustainable Development of the City of Novi Sad by creating proposals for advancement and promotion of city cycling. You can find proposals here.Read more >> |
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| 25-11-2015 | |
| Exhibition of Center for Girls in Leskovac Culture Center | |
 Regarding campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women, on November 25th at 19 hours at leskovac Culture Center, Center for Girls from Niš will open an exhibition of art work created in June, during the first Feminist Art Colony in Sićevo. Exhibition will also feature works created during month of combat against human trafficking, and it would be open till December 10th. Read more >> |
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| 24-11-2015 | |
| Association of Roma Novi Bečej Organizes Street Action "No More Victims, Stop to Violence Against Women" | |
 On Wednesday, November 25th, Association of Roma Novi Bečej will organize street action named "No More Victims, Stop to Violence Against Women", as part of the campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women.Starting at noon, in Novi Bečej downtown, activists of organization will distribute materials on violence, as well as contact phones for reporting violence. Read more >> |
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| 24-11-2015 | |
| Trag Foundation Among Leaders for Social Responsibility | |
 Sixth year in a row Business Info Group publishes edition of “Leaders of Social Responsibility” where companies, organizations and individuals present good deeds they have contributed to the community we share.Here we present the interview with Biljana Dakić Đorđević, Executive Director of Trag Foundation published in publication “Leaders of Social Responsibility 2015” . Read more >> |
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| 23-11-2015 | |
| Call for Applications for the Project PLANTATIONS FOR THE FUTURE | |
 Delta Holding and Delta Foundation, in cooperation with Trag Foundation, open a new call for support to development of agriculture in Serbia through the project "Plantations for the Future". In total, 18 million dinars will be donated to social enterprises that apply to public call that will be open from November 23rd to December 18th 2015.
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| 20-11-2015 | |
| Microsoft NGO Connection Day 2015 in Niš | |
 Techsoup Balkans in cooperation with Microsoft and local partners Foundation Dokukino and Trag Foundation organizes the conference Microsoft NGO Connection Day 2015.
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This one-day event is intended for civil society organizations registered in Serbia and interested in advancing their social impact through implementation of the newest technologies in daily work. |
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| 19-11-2015 | |
| TechSoup Launches the First Global Technology Donating Platform | |
 On November 18th 2015 in San Francisco, TechSoup has announced the launch of the TechSoup.Global, the first technology donating platform, envisioned to be of help to social benefit organizations from 236 countries and territories. This technology worth 5.5 billion US dollars working in the service of philanthropy programs, already used by 1 million registered users and more than 90 corporate donors, from now on it will also provide inclusive approach to technology donated to certain social benefit organizations around the world that are eligible for that type of support.
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| 19-11-2015 | |
| ASTRA Nominated for Womanity Foundation Award for Application BAN Human Trafficking | |
.png) Organization fighting human trafficking ASTRA has been nominated for the Womanity Foundation Award for its struggle against violence against women by using new technologies. Together with La Strada International, ASTRA will replicate its application in the category of innovative partnerships.Read more >> |
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| 18-11-2015 | |
| Support Campaign #iSign for Full Implementation of The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence | |
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| 17-11-2015 | |
| Invitation to Info Sessions within Second Call for "Plantation for the Future" | |
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Delta Holding and Delta Foundation, in cooperation with Trag Foundation, open new call for support to agricultural development in Serbia through the program "Plantation for the Future" ("Zasad za budućnost"). Through public call that will open on November 23rd and last to December 18th 2015, 18 million dinars in total will be granted to social enterprises.
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| 16-11-2015 | |
| Three organizations supported within the program Promising Philanthropy and Fundraising Practices | |
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After developing detailed fundraising plans, presentations and interviews with members of Donation Committee, three organizations have been selected to be supported within the program Promising Philanthropy ans Fundraising Practices: Read more >> |
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| 03-11-2015 | |
| Public Advocacy Initiative of Association Amity - example of good practice from Serbia | |
 The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has published in its last issue of Policy Brief-a (no. 16, August 2015) an article about the public advocacy initiative of Citizens' Association "The Power of Friendship” – Amity as an example of good advocacy practice. This initiative was supported by Trag Foundation and USAID within the project Social Care Reform Initiative.
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| 28-10-2015 | |
| "Svetlost" Open Again in Smederevo! | |
 On Saturday, October 24th, Youth Cultural Center "Svetlost" (light) is open in Smederevo, in the premises of former cinema which was the most important cultural point for gathering of young people. Young people from Smederevo have organized rich cultural and art program and revived this space through dance, theater plays, concerts, public debates etc.Read more >> |
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| 28-10-2015 | |
| Techsoup Balkans Runs Software Donation Program for Nongovernmental Organizations | |
 Techsoup Balkans has announced its software donation program for nongovernmental organizations, from the donors Microsoft, Symantec, BitDefender and Google. Foundation Mosaic from Sarajevo runs the program in cooperation with Techsoup Global, and partner for Serbia is Trag Foundation.Organizations legally registered in Serbia and in the region could apply for this program. Read more >> |
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| 26-10-2015 | |
| Six organizations shortlisted for the program Promising Philanthropy and Fundraising Practices | |
 The cal for the program Promising Philanthropy and Fundraising Practices has generated 28 project proposals. The Selection Committee of Trag Foundation has shortlisted six organizations.Read more >> |
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| 26-10-2015 | |
| The Ninth Call for VIRTUS Award – Award for Those Who Care – Extended to November 4th 2015 | |
 Trag Foundation has extended deadline for applications for this year's call for VIRTUS Award to November 4th 2015. VIRTUS Award is conducted with support from European Union, Balkan Trust for Democracy and in partnership with United States Agency for International Development. The call is open for all local and international companies, corporations, public and state companies, small and medium enterprises, media, corporate foundations and individuals.Read more >> |
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| 26-10-2015 | |
| Projects Supported in September Round of Active Communities | |
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In September decision making round Trag Foundation has supported projects of 11 civil society organizations and informal groups from Serbia, in the total amount of 2,996,878.20 dinars. Read more >> |
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| 22-10-2015 | |
| Public Debate "Tax Reliefs - Incite to Development of Philanthropy and Civic Activism in Serbia" Held within the Week of Parliamentarianism | |
 Participants of the debate "Tax reliefs - incite to development of philanthropy and civic activism in Serbia", organized by Trag Foundation within the Week of Parliamentarianism, agreed that organizing regular meetings and public hearings with the Committee for finances, state budget and public expenditures of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia as well as bigger cooperation through regular meetings between members of parliament, companies and civil society organizations, present needed mechanisms for advancement of tax reliefs for donating for the purpose of general wellbeing in Serbia.
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| 21-10-2015 | |
| The First Regional Meeting Of Women's Organizations Supported By Oak Foundation And Trag Held in Belgrade | |
 The first regional joint meeting of women's organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, supported by OAK Foundation in cooperation with trag Foundation, named #SNAŽNIJEZAJEDNO (Stronger Together) Road to creation of joint strategy to support women's movement in Balkans took place in Belgrade in the period October 12th to 14th 2015.Read more >> |
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| 21-10-2015 | |
| Community Vote for Battle to Save Zaječar Bastions | |
 On-line voting for Active communities program is over. 20 shortlisted projects have received 13.633 votes in total. The highest number of votes - 3.632 went to the initiative Battle to Save Zaječar Bastions that will be implemented by OPSD "Dragan Radosavljević" from Zrenjanin.Read more >> |
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| 21-10-2015 | |
| Invitation to Participate in a Debate "Tax Reliefs - Incite to Development of Philanthropy and Civic Activism in Serbia" | |
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| 21-10-2015 | |
| Vote of community for Active Communities | |
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Active Communities call for applications has generated 120 project proposals. In the first round, the staff of Trag has reviewed all proposals and in consultations with local advisors shortlisted 20 projects of highest quality. While local Trag advisors visit shortlisted groups/organizations, to prepare recommendations based on both project proposal and interview with members of groups/organizations, there is an ongoing on-line voting on the web site of Trag Foundation. Read more >> |
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| 18-09-2015 | |
| Launched the “InfoPark” for refugee support | |
 Fund B92 and Trag Foundation, with the support of the City of Belgrade, launched “InfoPark” in the form of a wooden hut counter, located in the park near the Bus station.“InfoPark” is a contact and information point aiming to provide refugees with the key service and guidance necessary for their stay in Belgrade and safer continuation of their journey. Read more >> |
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| 09-09-2015 | |
| Looking for Volunteers - INFOPARK for Support to Refugees in Belgrade | |
 Fund B92 and Trag Foundation have opened the call for volunteers to work on providing service and other information to refugees at info point "InfoPark" by the bust station in Belgrade.In order to apply you have to be of age and you have to speak either English or Arabic language. Read more >> |
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| 10-09-2015 | |
| NINTH VIRTUS COMPETITION LAUNCHED – AWARD FOR THOSE WHO CARE | |
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Trag foundation, with support from the European Union, Balkan Trust for Democracy and in direct partnership with USAID, launches the competition for VIRTUS Award for Philanthropy on September 10th 2015. Competition is open for all domestic and foreign companies, corporations, public and state enterprises, small and medium enterprises, media companies, corporate foundations and individuals. The competition is not open to non-profit organizations, public institutions and administrative authorities although they have the right to nominate candidates for the award. Deadline for applications is October 22th, 2015. Read more >> |
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| 26-08-2015 | |
| VIRTUS AWARD COMPETITION LAUNCHING SOON | |
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With greatest pleasure, Trag foundation announces that the ninth competition for VIRTUS Award for Philanthropy will be launched soon with the support of the European Union, Balkan Trust for Democracy and in direct partnership with USAID. Competition will open on September 10th and last until October 16th. Call for nominations is open to all domestic and foreign companies, corporations, public and state enterprises, small and medium enterprises, media companies, corporate foundations as well as individuals with an exception of non-profit organizations, public institutions and administrative authorities. Same as last year, VIRTUS Award will be presented in 5 categories:
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| 20-08-2015 | |
| Transforming civil society in Western Balkans through cross-border collaboration | |
 With woods of firs, pines and spruces in the background, representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) from Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo and Macedonia gathered in Zlatibor, Serbia to pitch project ideas to a group of corporate social responsibility professionals from across the region. Emotions run high, moods swing, exchanges are tense and words of reassurance radiate through the conference space. But nothing about this scene is real! In fact, it’s nothing but a simulation.Read more >> |
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| 30-07-2015 | |
| Philanthropy for Green Ideas | |
 The fourth Regional forum of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund awarded the best three business ideas based on the principles of sustainable development, from the Western Balkans region. The Forum took place at National park Prokletije in Kosovo in the period from July 24th to July 26th 2015. The prizes in the amount of 10.000 US dollars were awarded to projects that contribute the most to economic development through innovative, sustainable and ecological local business, according to the opinion of the independent international jury.Read more >> |
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| 27-07-2015 | |
| Miša Lukić joins the Board of Directors of Trag Foundation | |
 Trag Foundation is proud to announce the new member of our Board of Directors as of July 3, 2015. Miša Lukić is President of the Management Board & Co-owner at MMS Communications Serbia / Publicis Group Serbia (Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi& Saatchi) and one of the most prominent leaders in the marketing communications industry in Serbia and the SEE region. Miša is also recognized in the community as a dedicated donor and thought-leader to many charity initiatives, including receiving the recognition from the “Battle for the Babies” campaign. He is a co-founder and Secretary General of the “Good Voice” charity. Miša is one of the first philanthropists to understand, value and continually support Trag Foundation’s efforts to work on its long-term sustainability through building an endowment fund. Read more >> |
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| 24-07-2015 | |
| New Deadline for September Round of Active Communities Program | |
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There is an ongoing call for Trag Foundation's program Active Communities. Eligible to apply for Active Communities program are local organizations and informal groups of citizens of Serbia with maximum budget amount of 350.000,00 dinars.Special attention would be given to the projects with activities directed towards children without parental care. New deadline for submitting project proposals is September 3rd 2015 till 17 hours. Read more >> |
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| 24-07-2015 | |
| Lurban fest in Lučane | |
 Lučani is one of the active communities this summer, as dense cultural program of Lurban festival gathers large number of Lučani citizens, especially young people.The exhibition of children's art works created during Lurban festivas was open on Wednesday, July 8th in front of the Cultural center in Lučani. Lučani citizens, as well as visitors of this beautiful town in western Serbia had the opportunity to see models, modern design dresses out of recycling materials, small sculptures, watercolors and many other art pieces created by chidlren from Lučani during art workshops that took place in July. Read more >> |
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| 24-07-2015 | |
| Open Youth Center in Sonta | |
 On Saturday, July 11th at 20 hours Center for culture and education Sonta was officially open. The newly established premises are placed in the center of the village, the street of J.J. Zmaj no 73 and they will be used for the center's activities, but also for activities of young people and all those willing to gather, learn, work and develop their ideas.Read more >> |
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| 14-07-2015 | |
| USAID and Trag Foundation lauch project to promote local fhilanthropy across Serbia | |
 On Monday, July 13, the Trag Foundation and USAID formally launched a new two- year “Philanthropy for Local Communities” project, worth nearly $326,000 USD. At the ceremony, the Trag Foundation signed contracts with project partners: the Catalyst Foundation, Iskorak Foundation, Front Foundation, Moonlight Foundation and Obrenovac Youth Foundation and the first group of ten local civil society organizations. These partners will promote local philanthropy and raise funds in their communities to support and help solve local problems.Read more >> |
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| 06-07-2015 | |
| Regional Training on Fundraising from Local Resources in Zlatibor | |
 In the period of July 6th to 10th Trag Foundation will host Regional Academy as part of the project “SIGN for Sustainability” conducted in 6 countries of Western Balkans, with support from European Union and Balkan Trust for Democracy. Regional Academy is the follow up of the program Sustainability Academy conducted in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo and Macedonia in 2013 and 2014. Read more >> |
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| 02-07-2015 | |
| Announced Winners of the third Forum for Green Ideas | |
 Trag Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Erste bank have awarded three best ideas based on the principles of sustainable development in the amount of 5000 dollars.Horse Club "Aranđelovac" from Aranđelovac, Sanja Andrejević from belgrade and Association for local development Kamenica, from Niš are the winners of this years' donations for innovative business ideas based ont eh principles of sustainable development within National Forum for Green Ideas. Read more >> |
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| 01-07-2015 | |
| "I'm Putting in Order What Bothers Me, for Better World and Kucura Community" | |
 Association of citizens Vrbas educational center has announced the beginning of the project "I'm putting in order what bothers me, for better world and Kucura community", that will include educational workshops and renovation of public spaces, as well as reconstruction of the summer stage in Kucura downtown, which has been marked during press conference as the main goal of the project. The official opening of the stage will be marked by concert for young people.Read more >> |
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| 26-06-2015 | |
| RECIKLI(G)RAM – Recycle and Play - Building playgrounds from old tires | |
 Jagodina village Ribare will host realization of the project RECIKLI(G)RAM – Recycle and Play - Building playgrounds from old tires, as well as establishment of recycling courtyard. Project will last till November.Ribare should get swings, seesaws, slides, benches and other playground equipment in three locations in the village. Recycling courtyard will have containers for municipal waste, PET bottles, ALU cans and cardboard. After collecting waste, material will be transported to recycling factories, and funds gathered in such way will be used for establishment of new playgrounds and other activities for children. Read more >> |
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| 24-06-2015 | |
| The First Results of the Call for National Forum for "Green Ideas" | |
 Eight entrepreneurial projects, based on the principles of sustainable development are shortlisted for the Forum "Green Ideas". They will be presented to the public and the jury on the event, that will take place on June 30th, in Impact Hub in Belgrade.After projects presentation, jury will award three best ideas. Read more >> |
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| 25-06-2015 | |
| Open call for program manager in Trag Foundation | |
 Trag Foundation has recently joined with the OAK Foundation in Switzerland, to work as its regional partner on the Issues Affecting Women Program (IAWP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. The IAWP strategy focuses on four program areas: building women’s movements; intra-familial violence; trafficking & exploitation; and violence in situations of crisis. The IAWP contributes to strengthening organizations that deal with the above mentioned issues through grants, organizational development support and networking. To successfully implement the program, Trag is looking for a candidate to perform the task of Program Manager.Deadline: July 12th, 2015 Please see the details in the attachment. Read more >> |
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| 19-06-2015 | |
| Delta Foundation's Project “Plantation for the Future” Supports Six Initiatives | |
 Yesterday Delta Foundation has signed donation contracts with representatives of six initiatives within the project “Plantation for the Future”, that aims to improve primary agricultural production in Serbia and to ensure employment of population categories which are more difficult to employ.Contracts were signed with: “Caritas” from Šabac, “New Bridges” from Surčin, “Let's shake” from Zemun, agricultural cooperative “Pro femina” from Užice, Red Cross from Smederevo and “Let's Keep the Village” from Priboj. The total amount of awarded grants is 7.5 million dinars, and technical support in project implementation is provided by Trag Foundation. Read more >> |
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| 18-06-2015 | |
| Results of Trag Fundation's Successful Fundraising Program Call: 10 Organization Involved in Education on Fundraising Skills | |
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Trag Foundation's Grants Committee has made decision that the following 10 organization be involved in the training process on fundraising from local resources: Flores, Sjenica, Association of business women “Eve”, Valjevo, Association for help to persons with disabilities „Passangers“, Aranđelovac, Society for fighting cancer, Sombor, Association for animal care from Banat "BETA" Zrenjanin, Center for support to women, Kikinda, Young ambassadors, Niš, Association Urban nucleus, Smederevo, Vega youth center, Belgrade, Center Rainbow, Novi Sad. Read more >> |
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| 18-06-2015 | |
| Held Training "Social Inclusion of Victims and Prevention of Human Trafficking in Local Communities" | |
 Two-day training "Social Inclusion of Victims and Prevention of Human Trafficking in Local Communities", organized by NGO Atina, was specially designed for professionals in the field of social protection, mainly centers for social work and civil society organizations that could come across (potential) victims of human trafficking during their work.Read more >> |
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| 08-06-2015 | |
| 86 Applications Arrived to "Green Ideas" Call | |
 Trag Foundations, partnership with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and ERSTE bank, organizes National Forum for "Green Ideas" for the third year in a row, and this year 86 applications have arrived. 39 individuals, 34 citizens' associations, 8 entrepreneurs, 2 farms, 2 companies and one cooperative submitted applications.Up to 12 selected applicants will present their project ideas to the Selection Committee during National forum, a one day event that will be organized on June 30th in Belgrade. Read more >> |
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| 03-06-2015 | |
| Open OYF Community Center and Photo Exhibition "Obrenovac Monitors Dams" | |
 On Friday, May 29th, Obrenovac Youth Foundation has opened its renovated and equipped community center for young people by presenting photo exhibition named "Obrenovac Monitors Dams", implemented with support from Trag Foundation.With the project "Obrenovac Monitors Dams" Foundation aims to instigate citizens to actively participate in resolving problems within community, and to monitor restoration of dams and embankments in Obrenovac and in that way monitor and supervise activities of competent authorities in recovery of May floods damages. Read more >> |
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| 22-05-2015 | |
| Solar Ice d.o.o. Produced New Solar Vehicle | |
 Grabarević Brothers from Subotica, owners of the company Solar Ice have produces new version of the prototype of Universal ecological vehicle on solar power that is ready for serial production, thanks to awards on national and regional Forum for "Green Ideas" and other numerous awards and their own investment.Read more >> |
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| 21-05-2015 | |
| Trag Foundation has hosted international corporate volunteers from IBM | |
 In the period of April 20th to May 15th, Trag Foundation has hosted international corporate volunteers from IBM. Team of IBM experts, together with Trag employees has developed the program of corporate volunteering that Trag Foundation will implement in cooperation with companies and civil society organizations.Read more >> |
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| 21-05-2015 | |
| Held Serbia Visions – The First Multicongress in Serbia | |
 The first multicongress Serbia Visions took place on Saturday in Belgrade in organization of Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and German - Serbian Business Association. Serbina Visions gathered large number of civil society organizations and companies with the aim to instigate their mutual cooperation and advance philanthropy in Serbia.Trag Foundation has participated as organizer of the panel discussion “Development of philanthropy in Serbia” featuring the speakers - Nathan Koeshall from Catalyst Foundation, Nemanja Brković from Bambi Concern, Aleksandar Prica fro Association Rainbow and Marija Mitrović from Trag Foundation. Read more >> |
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| 05-05-2015 | |
| Open Call for "Green Ideas" | |
 The national Forum for "Green Ideas" competition is open for the third time, in organization of Trag Foundation in partnership with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Erste Bank. The aim of this call is to recognize and support ideas with the highest potential for sustainability and achieving social and economic developmental impact on local community, while preserving natural resources and environment. The application deadline is May 25th 2015. Read more >> |
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| 24-04-2015 | |
| International IBM Volunteers for the First Time in Serbia | |
 In the period of April 20th to May 15th, Trag Foundation will host international corporate volunteers from IBM. The result of cooperation between Trag and IBM volunteers would be the Program of corporate volunteering for Trag's business partners. The aim of the program is development of further cooperation with business sector, contribution to empowering of civil society organizations and development of cross sectoral cooperation.Read more >> |
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| 24-04-2015 | |
| The one that has - does not give, the one that has learned to give - does | |
 The Bosnian proverb "the one that has - does not give, the one that has learned to give - does" is the best description of the work of Svetlana Urošević from Grocka, the winner of the first VIRTUS Award for individual contribution to philanthropy. Svetlana has received an award for initiating and conducting over 100 actions in the area of health protection, social inclusion, animal protection and support to families from affected areas. It is estimated that she alone provided more than 30.000 Eur for realization of these initiatives in the last year.Read more >> |
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| 20-04-2015 | |
| Presented Prototype of the Innovative Circulating Dryer for Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs | |
 The family company "Agro Integral" has presented the prototype of innovative dryer for fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as the business model of the rural development based on this product. The presentation took place on April 17th in Knić.Innovative circulating dryer will enable small farmers to dry their products quickly and efficiently, within their household, while unique business model that includes dispersive production and joining of the final product provides possibility of simple and easy product placement. Read more >> |
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| 20-04-2015 | |
| Held Exhibition of Patent for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons | |
 The exhibition of patents made by blind innovator Velisav Dragićević from Zvečka took place on Friday, April 17th 2015 at Sports Cultural Center Obrenovac, in the organization of the "Center for New Ideas". This one day exhibition show is part of the project Let's Clear Obrenovac dedicated to advancement of the position of blind and visually impaired persons, implemented by "Center for New Ideas".Read more >> |
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| 15-04-2015 | |
| Official Presentation of the Prototype of the Innovative Dryer for Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs and the Business Model of Rural Development | |
 The official presentation of the last year's winning idea of the regional Green Ideas Forum - the prototype of the innovative dryer for fruits, vegetables and herbs - will take place on April 17th in village Bečevica, near Knić.The prototype of the innovative dryer for fruits, vegetables and herbs is developed as part of the project supported by Trag Foundation in partnership with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF), Erste Bank, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), within last year's Forum for "Green Ideas". Read more >> |
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| 28-03-2015 | |
| Announced: Winners of 2014 VIRTUS Award for Philanthropy | |
 The winners of VIRTUS Award for Philanthropy for initiatives and programs conducted in 2014, have been announced during the official ceremony held at Metropol Palace hotel in Belgrade. Hosts of the ceremony were Kori Udovički, Deputy Minister for Public Administration and Local Self-Governanace and Ambassador Michael Davenport, Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia. Awards are presented in 5 categories, introducing the Award for individual contribution to philanthropy for the first time. Due to high quality programs and projects implemented in 2014, jury has decided to award 4 special recognitions.Read more >> |
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| 26-03-2015 | |
| VIRTUS Award Ceremony on March 28th 2015 | |
.jpg) We are announcing that VIRTUS Award Ceremony will take place on March 28th 2015, in hotel Metropol Palace, exactly at noon. The main prizes will be awarded by Kori Udovički, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government in the Government of Serbia and Ambassador Michael Davenport, Head of the European Union Delegation to the Republic of Serbia. Call for nominations was opened on January 12th, 2015 and lasted until February 12th, 2015. Although the number of categories was decreased this year, we have received a great number of applications and the jury had a demanding task to select the winners. VIRTUS jury is made out of prominent individuals and experts from business, civil sector, media and marketing.Read more >> |
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| 23-03-2015 | |
| Trag and Oak Foundation Support Women's Organizations in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
 At the end of 2014, Trag has established partnership with Oak Foundation, private foundation consisting of several philanthropic organizations throughout the world. For years, Oak Foundation conducts program of support to women's groups and other civil society organizations for building women's movement, combating violence against women and trafficking in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.Read more >> |
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| 04-02-2015 | |
| New Deadline for Submitting Project Proposals for the March Round of Active Communities Program | |
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There is an ongoing call for proposals for Active Communities program. Local associations and informal groups of citizens could apply project proposals for Active Communities program with the maximum budget amount of 350.000,00 dinars. New deadline for submitting project proposals is March 20th 2015 till 17:00 hours. Read more >> |
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| 30-12-2014 | |
| Trag Collected Nearly 5 Million Dinars to Support Flooded Communities | |
 During May 2014 floods befell Serbia and many local communities were in danger. Trag Foundation reacted promptly and supported civil society organizations that actively helped in recovery of flood affects. Also, Trag has redirected the purpose of its account for "general support" and donations collected through this account were used to support local organizations involved in cleaning and recovery of endangered communities.Read more >> |
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| 29-12-2014 | |
| Trag: Announcement | |
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Due to forthcoming holidays Trag office will be closed in the period January 1st to January 9th 2015. We wish you successful 2015! Trag team |
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| 23-12-2014 | |
| Happy New Year! | |
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| 17-12-2014 | |
| The Annual Report on Work of the Trag Foundation | |
 As in previous years, we have prepared the Annual Report where you can find out more on our work. This report contains information regarding our programs, successfully implemented projects of the groups and organizations we supported throughout 2013, including financial data.The Annual report 2013 could be downloaded here. Read more >> |
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| 13-01-2015 | |
| Held Conference "Let's Not Forget Those Who Forget" | |
.jpg) During the press conference regarding the celebration of International Human Rights Day, that took place on December 9th in Media Center in Belgrade, in organization of association "The Power of Friendship" - Amity, participants have emphasized the significance of protection and respect of rights of elderly people, as a way of support to elderly citizens to have dignified and safe lives as equal members of society.Read more >> |
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| 12-11-2014 | |
| Projects Supported in October Round of Active Communities Program | |
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During October decision making round, Trag Foundation has supported 7 civil society organizations and informal groups from Serbia, in the total amount of 1,992,441.00 dinars. Read more >> |
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