Connect for Global Change | Promoting global citizenship
Connect for Global Change is a program that awards grants and provides support to small and medium-sized NGOs in 11 European countries between 2024-2027.
In these European countries, 11 national organisations are working together to get EU citizens – especially young people and those less familiar with global challenges – more involved in creating an inclusive, fair and sustainable world.
What will we do
Between 2024 and 2027, Connect for Global Change supports small projects that inform and engage EU citizens about global challenges. Think of global challenges such as the climate crisis, gender inequality, poverty, exclusion, misinformation and disinformation, digital inequality, war and conflict, migration and deportation, and pandemics.
Small and medium-sized NGOs are awarded funding to realise creative, impactful and innovative projects that promote global citizenship. For example:
- Education projects
- Awareness-raising campaigns
- Artistic events
- Workshops
- Festivals
- Community projects
- Social media campaigns and more.
In the Netherlands, a total of 30 applications have been approved, of which 16 projects are still in progress. Want to learn more about these initiatives? Visit our projects page.
More information and application
Connect for Global Change has completed both of its application rounds. The first round closed on 5 December 2024, and the second took place in October 2025. No additional application rounds will be opened. More information about Connect for Global Change is available on our website.
Visit the Connect for Global Change website
In the Netherlands, a total of 30 applications have been approved, of which 16 projects are still in progress. Want to learn more about these initiatives?
Connect for Global Change is part of the EU DEAR Programme
The EU DEAR Programme supports projects that engage Europeans in global challenges. DEAR works with civil society organisations and local governments to promote global justice, human rights, sustainable development and democratic participation. It empowers people, especially young people, to take action.
- Netherlands: Wilde Ganzen
- Belgium: 4th Pillar support point from 11.11.11.
- Denmark: Civil Society in Development – CISU
- Finland: Finnish Development NGOs Fingo
- France: RESACOOP – Réseau Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Italy: COP – Consorzio ONG Piemontesi
- Lithuania: VBP – Vystomojo bendradarbiavimo platforma
- Slovenia: SLOGA
- Spain: Lafede.cat
- Poland: Grupa Zagranica
- Latvia: LAPAS
