About us
Organisation for European Expertise and Communications (OEEK) is a women-led non-profit non-governmental organization committed to strengthening civil society by providing capacity-building programs, expert support, and sustainable solutions.
Our journey as a civil society organization began in Belarus in 2011, and we remain connected to our roots, believing that Belarusian experience and expertise are an integral part of European culture. Currently, we are based in Poland but work with a diverse range of partners from the Eastern Partnership countries and the EU.
We aim to develop a diverse, strong civil society through strengthening the capacity of individuals, communities and civil society organizations.
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Our values
HRBA
Human rights-based approach where people always come first.
Gender Equality
Enhanced capacity and visibility of women to achieve gender equality.
Strong Civil Society
Freedom of individuals and communities as the foundation of a diverse and strong civil society.
Ecofriendliness
Commitment to eco-friendly solutions, minimizing our impact and promoting sustainability.
In our work, we adhere to OEEK’s non-discrimination policy.
Our expertise
We organize training and projects on all of the following topics (tap on the heading to learn more):
Capacity Building & Training🔹enhancing the competencies of CSOs and initiatives.
- Long- and short-term capacity development programs
- Strategic planning sessions
- Project proposals writing
- Project management
- Human resources for CSOs
- Fundraising
- Development of policies and strategic documents
Community Development🔹supporting grassroots initiatives and local leadership.
- Leadership training
- Community building
- Team building sessions
- Moderation and facilitation
- Community needs assessment
- “Starting your own project” training
Women Empowerment & Gender Equality🔹 advancing women’s leadership and equal opportunities.
- Leadership programs designed for women
- Gender-sensitive approach
- Gender policies development
- Implementation of cross-cutting values
Research & Advocacy🔹 promoting democratic values and human rights.
- Surveys of CSOs and initiatives
- Needs assessment surveys
- Writing policy papers
Networking & Partnerships🔹 bridging together individuals, communities and organisations.
- Organisation and facilitation of networking sessions
- Organising receptions and awards
- Participating in and leading networks
- Facilitating experience exchange and support
Monitoring & Evaluation🔹 ensuring impact through assessment and learning.
- Project evaluation (including EU- and U.S.-funded projects)
- Introduction of M&E systems
- Training on setting indicators and planning of results/impact
Crisis Response & Resilience🔹providing expertise in times of uncertainty.
- Facilitating creative solutions
- Brainstorming sessions
- Fundraising strategies for resource diversification
14
years of experience
15k+
direct beneficiaries
100+
partnerships and collaborations
Examples of our work
Due to the repressive environment in which we work, we are unable to publicly share a detailed list of our partners, projects and impact. However, we’ve captured our key achievements in case studies and are happy to share them with you (tap on the case study’s description to learn more):
Case study 1
Pioneering online education before it was mainstream
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognized the potential of online learning and launched our first course on community building in 2019. As the world shifted to remote formats, we scaled our efforts and developed 27 online courses on civic education between 2020 and 2024. More than 2,500 people completed these programs. In specialized courses for NGO managers, we achieved an impressive 87% engagement rate—measured by the percentage of participants who completed the course compared to those who initially applied.
Case study 2
Belarusian community space to grow new civic leaders
We launched and ran a Belarusian community space in Tbilisi for three years, from March 2022 to December 2024. During this time, it hosted 795 events with a total of about 9,000 visitors. The space became a supportive environment for grassroots initiatives and a meeting point for civil society in exile. Impressively, 85% of the events were initiated and organized by the visitors themselves, while only 15% were coordinated by our team. It offered a meaningful opportunity for people to engage, collaborate, and experience civic participation in action.
Case study 3
Building CSOs’ capacity through support and practical learning
To help civil society organizations rebuild and strengthen their capacity, we provide mentoring and resources to initiatives working with their target groups for the benefit of Belarus – typically supporting around 50 CSOs per year. Together with our partners, we also developed an online capacity building program aimed at improving service delivery, organizational management, and the integration of core values. As shared by alumni, the program equipped them with practical tools for CSO management, fundraising, communication, and self-care – empowering them to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Contact us
🤝 We are open to partnerships with CSOs, international donors, foundations, businesses, and other actors to drive meaningful change.