European Network for CIGS

Lianes Coopération joins the network

The Lianes Coopération a French regional multi-stakeholder network dedicated to international cooperation and solidarity in the Hauts-de-France region joined the network during the coordination group meeting on the 12th of June 2025. Lianes Coopération brings together local authorities, associations, educational institutions, and businesses engaged in international projects. It’s mission is to support and strengthen actors involved in international solidarity by providing training, facilitating networking, and promoting good practices. Lianes Coopération is the 21st member of our growing network. It’s memberships marks a new phase in the development of the network where as well regional networks become increasingly important to our knowledge sharing and efforts for citizen initiatives in global solidarity. 

The capacity building working group focuses on training activities that are organised by the members to strengthen the capacities of CIGS.

The funding working group exchanges practices on processes and procedures for funding of CIGS and their development activities in the global South.

The research working group unveils valuable insights in the CIGS communities and their relevance for sustainable development and in mobilising the public to engage in international solidarity.

The coordination group undertakes action in European matters of relevance for CIGS or for the members of the network. This is the management and the organisations of the network as a whole.