Thinking of our Ukrainian partners, their families and all Ukrainians on this day which marks four years of full-scale war and much suffering and courage.
Your donation will help communities not only survive the conflict but also rebuild and thrive in the future.
Donate👉 bearr.org/ukraine-comm...
📬Our February newsletter has arrived and we’re excited to share the latest updates from BEARR.
In this issue, you'll find:
🔹2026 Small Grants Scheme announcement
🔹Update on our Community Resilience Fund
🔹Project reports from Armenia and Ukraine
📩Read and subscribe here: mailchi.mp/d65c5bf02155...
BEARR invites applications from organisations in Central Asia and the South Caucasus for projects addressing “Violence against women and girls”.
📅 Application deadline: 13 March 2026, 23:59 GMT
👥 Webinar for applicants: 26 February, 11:00–12:00 GMT
More info: bearr.org/2026/02/12/t...
BEARR's Community Resilience Fund continues to support vital community-led projects for people in Ukraine — from art therapy to support for children, young mothers, and older people.
As winter continues and attacks persist, help BEARR stand with Ukraine.
Donate here: bearr.org/ukraine-comm...
In Moldova, a Creative Club brought together Ukrainian refugees and locals for shared artistic activities. Supported by BEARR, the project helped participants who had experienced stress, loss and forced migration regain a sense of calm and confidence.
Read the report👉 bearr.org/2025/12/11/p...
📬The final edition of the BEARR Newsletter for 2025 is here!
In this issue you'll find:
🔹Update on the 2026 Small Grants Scheme
🔹Report of our Annual Conference in November
🔹Article on CSO crisis in Georgia
…and more, which you can read here:
👉 mailchi.mp/cee71d651282...
Last Friday we held our Annual Conference to explore what resilience means for civil society organisations.
Huge thank you to all our speakers, interpreters and guests who joined us in person and virtually. A report and a recording will be available on our website shortly.
Photos by Anna Morgan.
Our Annual Conference is tomorrow! There’s still time to register and join us, online or in person. Don’t miss it! 👇
Register here: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...
⏳There’s just one week left until The BEARR Trust Annual Conference on 14 November!
Join us in London or online to hear insights from grassroots organisations from the BEARR region and take part in the discussion.
🔗 Register via the link: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...
📰Ever wondered who brings you the News from the Region on BEARR’s website and newsletters?
Behind the scenes is our team of volunteer newsfinders and translators, who monitor local media across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus.
👉Meet the team here: bearr.org/2025/10/15/n...
At BEARR's Annual Conference, Panel 2 will explore how NGOs across the region are building resilience through collaboration and innovation.
📅Friday, 14 Nov, 10:00–13:30 (GMT)
📍London / online
🗣Ukranian & Russian interpretation online
Meet the speakers and register here: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...
📘The BEARR Trust Annual Review 2024
We’re pleased to share our Annual Review 2024, highlighting another year of partnership, events and projects across our network of civil society organisations in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus.
👉Read the Review here: bearr.org/2025/10/13/t...
At BEARR's Annual Conference, Panel 1 will explore how grassroots initiatives help communities recover & build long-term resilience.
📅Friday, 14 Nov, 10:00–13:30 (GMT)
📍London / online
🗣 Ukranian & Russian interpretation online
Meet the speakers and register here: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...
Last week, we held our 2025 Annual Lecture: “Is it all over for the rules-based international order?” Speakers Dr Bobo Lo and Kadri Liik, explored the future of global governance.
Huge thanks to the EBRD for hosting at their London HQ!
🎥Watch: youtu.be/-AWr3AXG1ac
📝Read: bearr.org/2025/10/17/r...
📬BEARR October Newsletter is out! Here's what you'll find:
🔹Invitation to our Annual Conference on resilience
🔹Report and the recording of our Annual Lecture with Bobo Lo and Kadri Liik
🔹Introduction to our news team volunteers that bring you the news from the region
🔗 mailchi.mp/746f8cd62fd8...
📣 Join us for BEARR's 2025 Annual Conference on “Solidarity and stamina: how civil society builds and sustains resilience.”
🗓 Friday, 14 November 2025
🕙 10:00 – 13:30 (GMT)
📍 Online via Zoom and in London
🗣 Online interpretation into Ukrainian and Russian.
Register: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...
Join us for the BEARR Trust Annual Lecture 2025 on “Is it all over for the rules-based international order?” with Bobo Lo and @kadriliik.bsky.social moderated by Sir Roderic Lyne.
📅 Tue 14 Oct, 6pm (arrival from 5.30pm)
📍 EBRD HQ, Canary Wharf, London
Register and donate👉 bearr.org/2025/08/21/t...
📫The August edition of BEARR’s Newsletter is here!
🔹Details of our upcoming Annual Lecture at the EBRD on 14 October
🔹Update on the final projects selected for this year’s Small Grants Scheme
🔹A call for applications for our Honorary Treasurer role
🔗Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/2a45f68c510f...
🎨In Kharkiv, just 30km from the front line, a creative project, supported by BEARR's Small Grants Scheme, helped displaced residents reconnect, process trauma, and find their voices.
🔗Read more: bearr.org/2025/04/11/p...
📚Book review: Life in Spite of Everything
@victoriadonovan.bsky.social book takes a closer look at Donbas. Combining personal stories, research, and visits to the area, the book presents a detailed picture of a place shaped by colonialism, industry, and war.
bearr.org/2025/06/06/b...
🌱 With support from BEARR’s Small Grants Scheme, Voznesensk Community Foundation helped 200 households in Ukraine grow food and build self-employment skills through seed kits and training. A small project with lasting impact.
🔗 Read more: bearr.org/2025/06/09/p...
📫 BEARR Summer Newsletter is here!
🔹 Update on the Ukraine Community Resilience Fund
🔹 Selected projects for 2025 Small Grants Scheme
🔹 Details on our upcoming Annual Lecture at the EBRD (October 14) and Annual Conference (November 14)
📩 Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/cc36db7c6942...
@victoriadonovan.bsky.social reflects on the deep-rooted culture of local initiative in Ukraine — and how communities step in where the state cannot.
Watch the full conversation, which marked the launch of our Ukraine Community Resilience Fund:
🔗 bearr.org/2025/04/10/b...
❗️1 week until the launch of Ukraine Community Resilience Fund with @victoriadonovan.bsky.social, Prof of Ukrainian and East European Studies at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and author of Life in Spite of Everything: Tales from the Ukrainian East.
📅8 May, 18:00 BST
Register bearr.org/2025/04/10/b...
📫The BEARR Trust April Newsletter is out!
This edition features:
🔹Announcement of the new Ukraine Community Resilience Fund
🔹Invitation to our launch event with Prof Victoria Donovan
🔹Highlights from Dr Armen Sarkissian’s talk and review of his latest book
and much more: bearr.org/2025/04/15/b...
To mark the launch of Ukraine Community Resilience Fund, we're hosting a special online event "Life in Spite of Everything: In conversation with Victoria Donovan"
📅8 May, 18:00 BST
Free & open to all, donations to Ukraine Community Resilience Fund are welcome.
Register: bearr.org/2025/04/10/b...
📣Introducing Ukraine Community Resilience Fund!
Since 2022, BEARR has raised £600k+ to support grassroots NGOs in 🇺🇦 & 🇲🇩. Now, we’re shifting from emergency aid to long-term recovery — mental health, inclusion & more.
🗓️Launch event with Prof Victoria Donovan on 8 May
🔗 bearr.org/ukraine-comm...
2024 Small Grants Scheme projects are coming to a close.
One of the highlights: Contribution to Women and Children taught displaced Nagorno-Karabakh women and youth sewing and beadwork, promoting integration and offering economic and psychological support.
🔗Full report: bearr.org/2025/04/07/p...
On Monday, we had the honour of hosting an event with Dr Armen Sarkissian, kindly sponsored by Lord Tyrie, at the House of Lords. A big thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online!
🎥If you missed the event, the recording is now available at the link: bearr.org/2025/01/17/b...
Join us for a talk and discussion with Dr Armen Sarkissian, former president of Armenia!
📅10 March 2025, 6 PM GMT
📍House of Lords & Zoom
Dr Sarkissian will discuss his book The Small States Club and the political situation in Armenia.
Register here: bearr.org/2025/01/17/b...
