Debating an idea is never an easy task: we should keep track of all our arguments, pay attention to the other one and their ideas, and also it is very important to not let things escalate. Fortunately, facilitators exist and they make every group discussion easier. 

PhD Ellen M. Knutson, Research Associate at Kettering Foundation & Adjunct Assistant Professor at iSchool, University of Illinois, have met us online in order to introduce us to the wonderful world of facilitation. Thanks to her, now it is way easier to approach a discussion and to get ready for our project activities!

This project is developed by Progress Foundation Romania, granted by E.U. and the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, a project of the German Marshall Fund of the United States and implemented in Armenia, Republic Of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine with the help of the regional partners: Lori Regional Library, Armenia; “Dimitrie Cantemir” Public Library from Ungheni, “IPS Antonie Plamadeala” Public Library from Hincesti & Library Association from Republic of Moldova; “G.T. Kirileanu” Neamt County Library & “Antim Ivireanul” Valcea County Library from Romania; Luhansk Regional Scientific Library, Lviv Public Library & Ukrainian Library Association, from Ukraine.

Growing Active Citizens Hubs is granted by E.U. and the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, a project of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the Black Sea Trust or its partners.

Have you ever wondered about how you can change the local communities for better?

The partners and organizers of Growing Active Citizens HUBs, from Armenia, Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine know exactly how! It takes time & effort, active citizenship, regional and local partnerships and, last but not least, a big desire for change.

Lori Regional Library, from Armenia, “Dimitrie Cantemir” Public Library from Ungheni, “IPS Antonie Plamadeala” Public Library from Hincesti, Library Association from Republic of Moldova, “G.T. Kirileanu” Neamt County Library, “Antim Ivireanul” Valcea County Library from Romania, Luhansk Regional Scientific Library, Lviv Public Library, Ukrainian Library Association and Progress Foundation have already met to discuss the plan of transforming local libraries into innovation hubs for the next year. Stay close to us to find more about our evenets and activities!

Growing Active Citizens HUBs is a project that contributes to a regional support network for communities’ development, by creating active partnerships between public libraries and local CSOs.

It is developed by Progress Foundation Romania, granted by E.U. and the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, a project of the German Marshall Fund of the United States and implemented in Armenia, Republic Of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine with the help of the regional partners: Lori Regional Library, Armenia; “Dimitrie Cantemir” Public Library from Ungheni, “IPS Antonie Plamadeala” Public Library from Hincesti & Library Association from Republic of Moldova; “G.T. Kirileanu” Neamt County Library & “Antim Ivireanul” Valcea County Library from Romania; Luhansk Regional Scientific Library, Lviv Public Library & Ukrainian Library Association, from Ukraine.

Growing Active Citizens Hubs is granted by E.U. and the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, a project of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the Black Sea Trust or its partners.

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