On the 20th and 21st of June 2019, the second European Conference on Citizen Initiatives for International Solidarity (CIGS) was held in Brussels. The conference discussed the three roles CIGS can have; as partners for development in the South, as a catalyst for change in their own communities in Europe and as a vehicle for the development of individual global citizenship and international solidarity of citizens.
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.