Senior Cohousing Communities – a way to overcome loneliness, abandonment and lack of support
Author: Ksenija Petovar Lockdown for those over the age of 65 has made the question of how synchronised are forms/types of accommodation for the elderly, with their daily needs and abilities to actively and rationally organise their daily lives, a hot topic. Generally, we know that Europe’s population is ageing rapidly, that Serbia belongs to the group of European (and Non-European) countries with the highest median age (over 43), that the ageing index (ratio of age contingent 0-19 and 65 and more) in Serbia exceeded 1 a long time ago (the number of elderly citizens exceeds the number of children),…
Communication from the National Convention on the EU about the need for cooperation in the state of emergency
Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF), as coordinator of Working group and a member of the National Convention on EU Program Council, supported the NKEU Communication about the need for cooperation in the state of emergency „The National Convention on the European Union, which brings together more than 700 citizens' associations, calls on state and local governments to recognize civil society organizations as partners in protecting the most vulnerable social groups in the face of the COVD19 pandemic.“ State institutions and citizen associations are on the same mission – the state should recognize civil society as a partner The National Convention…
Center For Democracy Foundation – remote team work
Since 16 March, the Center for Democracy Foundation has been working remotely. Despite all our earlier efforts to stay on top of online teamwork platforms, like most of other organisations and individuals, we are still facing numerous challenges: we have to quickly update software on our computers, to increase internet speed at our homes, to install new software and gain new experience – remote team working. At this moment, our work is focused on analysis and finding solutions for numerous problems aggravated by the ongoing epidemic and state of emergency, which affect our citizens, companies, unions, NGOs, local governments, healthcare…
Project implementation in the era of Coronavirus
Extracted from the Blog of Emilija Dolovački, ALDA Project Coordinator Today on 30 March, the third week of teleworking has already started. Social networks and new technology gained importance and are used more than ever. Although we have all used various online communication platforms already, in this moment everything is completely different. Those platform have become integral part of our daily routine and the only way of communication between employees, both within the organization and with external associates. Meetings of all employees are held at least once a week via Skype. Project team meetings are held on daily basis. All…
Project implementation in the era of Coronavirus
Extracted from the Blog of Emilija Dolovački, ALDA Project Coordinator Today on 30 March, the third week of teleworking has already started. Social networks and new technology gained importance and are used more than ever. Although we have all used various online communication platforms already, in this moment everything is completely different. Those platform have become integral part of our daily routine and the only way of communication between employees, both within the organization and with external associates. Meetings of all employees are held at least once a week via Skype. Project team meetings are held on daily basis. All…
Connecting the dots
At the beginning of 2020, the Center for Democracy Foundation launched Connecting the Dots project. The focus of this project is on monitoring reforms in the area of social and economic rights ,and to inform citizens, holders of social rights, about the importance of the European integration process.During the first months of this project, a team of experts was formed – the Socio-economic rights defenders Club, which will provide the public with information on the state of social and economic rights in Serbia, as well as about reforms in these areas, through analysis, research and public campaigns. The first analysis…
Labour rights are our Rights
Degradation of labour and social rights, insufficient involvement of civil society organizations in the creation, implementation and monitoring of labour and social rights reforms, as well as the need for connecting and joint action of trade unions and civil society organizations were the challenges identified for 2020, before the COVID-19 crisis and introduction of the state of emergency. The circumstances have changed but the challenges are remaining the same. The advance of economic and social rights and the advocate for accountable and efficient institutions is the mission of the Center for Democracy Foundation, and that is realized through the project…
Strengthening Gender Equality in Serbia
The project "Strengtheing Gender Equality in Serbia" was launched in January 2020 when a project team, consisting of experts from the Center for Democracy Foundation and the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation was formed. Having in mind that one of the objectives of the project is to assist local governments in aligning local employment action plans and local gender equality action plans, 9 municipalities in three districts (South Backa, Zlatibor and Pcinjski) were selected for the implementation of the project. The project team contacted the selected municipalities, and the organization of meetings of the project team – researchers and representatives…
Information for the Public Benefit in the Era of ‘Fake News Pandemic’
Vesna Marjanović is the autor of analysis of media and information in times of new phenomenon, pandemic of fake news or "infodemia". “The coronavirus pandemic has already shaken the very foundations of our healthcare system, our democratic system, international relations, and is testing solidarity within the EU as well as transatlantic relations. The economic outcome, what will happen to the poor, migrants and other vulnerable groups are all still unfathomable.” “Events are unfolding at a rate that is difficult to keep up with. Never before have there been as much analyses, as many predictions, questions posed, theses, counter-arguments and opposing…
Working from home – now and in the future
Author: Damir Zejnulahović The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the daily lives of the majority of the world’s population, in terms of everyday activities and long-term projections, inevitably shaken by recent developments. During these early days of the pandemic it is difficult to foresee exactly what changes will have the most significant impact on people’s lives once the crisis is over. Still, new trends in the way people work, i.e. the way we relate to each other professionally, is just one of many aspects about to undergo dramatic changes. It is for this reason that the workplace, as the space…
Working from home – now and in the future
Author: Damir Zejnulahović The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the daily lives of the majority of the world’s population, in terms of everyday activities and long-term projections, inevitably shaken by recent developments. During these early days of the pandemic it is difficult to foresee exactly what changes will have the most significant impact on people’s lives once the crisis is over. Still, new trends in the way people work, i.e. the way we relate to each other professionally, is just one of many aspects about to undergo dramatic changes. It is for this reason that the workplace, as the space…
The Saleswomen of Our Neighbourhoods
Author: Sarita Bradaš As our social environment has drastically narrowed these days, and contact with others has become limited to those working in retail, we have become more receptive to things we usually take no note of: their faces and voices. Tired faces and exhausted voices. Yes, we see the exhaustion in their faces because they aren’t wearing protective masks. The government has not made it mandatory for employers but has recommended they provide their employees with protective gear. In practice, even though employers are supposed to ensure protection according to the Law on Occupational Health and Safety, there are…
