Eastern Europe

For the safety and security of people, communities, and societies, our network members in Eastern Europe: 

Bring together civil society organisations from Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Bulgaria, Romania, and Russia working on conflict prevention, security policy, and regional stability. In the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the network functions as a unique platform for analytical exchange and coordination among civil society actors from these countries, including those working across conflict divides.

Members jointly assess political and security developments and produce policy analysis and recommendations for decision-makers and international actors engaged in the region. Over the years, they have implemented joint initiatives to strengthen societal resilience to conflict, including peace education programmes, professional cooperation across conflict divides, efforts to address competing historical narratives and ethnopolitical stereotypes, community dialogue processes, youth engagement across social and cultural lines, joint civil missions and analysis of the human dimensions of ongoing conflicts, and initiatives promoting more balanced media reporting on contested issues.

In the current security context, the network pays particular attention to activities in Ukraine and Moldova. In Ukraine, members work on practical initiatives to strengthen civilian security and community resilience, while also assessing the broader regional implications of the war. In Moldova, their work addresses political and security developments related to Transnistria and the situation in Gagauzia.

Why our members' work matters in Eastern Europe:

Having worked closely together for more than two decades, GPPAC members in Eastern Europe have built professional trust and established reliable channels for exchange. This long-standing cooperation allows them to test analyses together and develop both policy responses and practical approaches that strengthen the security of people, communities, and societies across the region.

The Regional Secretariat of GPPAC Eastern Europe is hosted by the Charitable Foundation "Public Resources and Initiatives" (FSRI). Founded in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, FSRI currently works across ten regions of Ukraine to develop human capital and strengthen democratic society through humanitarian response, support for veterans and IDPs, and mental health services. It also focuses on adult education, analytics, and cross-border cooperation. The previous secretariat, “Nonviolence International” continues to support the network through administrative and technical assistance.