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The Role of Volunteering and Digital Technologies for the Future of NGOs in Europe
Bruxelles, September 4, 2025 – The debate on the future of NGOs in Europe is increasingly intertwined with two key factors: digitalization and the strategic recognition of volunteering as a pillar of democracy and social cohesion.
Gürkan Akçaer, known for his expertise in civil society and digital transformation, has been invited as a speaker to the XXIV Economic Forum, which will take place in Karpacz, Poland, on 2–4 September 2025.
Organized by the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies, the Forum has been the largest international conference in Central and Eastern Europe for more than 30 years. Each year it brings together over 6,000 political, economic, and civil society leaders from around the world, fostering dialogue on key regional and global challenges.
Akçaer will join the discussion panel titled “NGOs in the Digital Age: How Are Technologies Changing the Way They Work?”. The panel will explore how NGOs across Europe are using digital tools to increase their effectiveness and reach, while also addressing challenges such as data management, privacy protection, and online security.
The Economic Forum is widely followed by international media, with its debates and declarations resonating in political and expert circles long after the event ends. Akçaer’s participation is expected to contribute valuable insights into the digitalization of civil society.
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Volunteering with Madama Margherita and System & Generation for refugees
Discover one of the important activities of our System and Generation volunteers and Madama Margherita. Watch our video.
The S&G team participated in the Hungary Love Exchange Project
The S&G team participated in the Love Exchange project in Hungary between July 24–31 with 5 participants and 1 group leader. Through this experience, our volunteers had the opportunity to develop their understanding of mental well-being, empathy, self-awareness, and healthy communication. Engaging with young people from different cultures, they gained emotional awareness on both individual and collective levels.
VAN ESC On Arrival Rraining 31July-1August
Our three volunteers, Angelo Varano from Italy, Louise Rößler from Germany, and Sindi Beqiraj from Albania, participated in the arrival training in Van from July 29th to August 1st. The event, held in eastern Turkiye, allowed our volunteers to improve their volunteering skills. Read their feedback:
VOLU-MENT - Mental Health Through Volunteering Project
Learn more about our KA220 Volu-Ment Project here!
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