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Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Are you interested in hearing me talk about money laundering? Are you someone who'll be at home at 6pm on October 20th? This is your lucky day! Sign up for the excellent BEARR Trust's annual talk here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-bearr-...

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The BEARR Trust online talk with Oliver Bullough

Journalist and author Oliver Bullough joins BEARR online on 20 October to discuss illicit wealth, kleptocracy and organised crime.

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On 20 October, investigative journalist and author @oliverbullough.bsky.social joins BEARR to discuss illicit wealth, kleptocracy and organised crime, drawing on his latest book, Everybody Loves Our Dollars. 20 October | 18:00 BST Register and support BEARR: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-bearr-...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This weekend, George Milne is running the Finlandia Marathon in Jyväskylä to raise funds for BEARR’s Community Resilience Fund. The fund supports grassroots organisations in Ukraine helping communities affected by the war. Support George’s fundraiser: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/mnMRXK9...

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A marathon for the people of Ukraine

I am running a marathon to support the BEARR Trust's Ukraine Community Resilience Fund!

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📬August newsletter is out! Award-winning author Oliver Bullough joins BEARR for our next online talk on 20 October. Also: ▪️New Partnership and Learning Programme ▪️CSO updates from Armenia and Abkhazia ▪️Annual Conference on 20 November ▪️The 2026 CSO survey Full newsletter: eepurl.com/IkqfFO8Est

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Through the "Assured Future" project in Tajikistan, supported by our Small Grants Scheme, 30 women and people with disabilities who'd lost their breadwinner learned new skills in crafts, along with business planning and marketing. 🔗Read the project report: bearr.org/2026/06/12/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📚We're raising funds to help bring The Living Book to 1,000 more children across Ukraine. The Living Book is a remarkable resource created by a local organisation in the Kharkiv region to help children process their experiences in a safe, age-appropriate way.

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📬 Узнайте последние новости BEARR и партнеров в новом выпуске журнала. В выпуске: 🔹Проекты, отобранные по программе малых грантов 🔹Приглашение на онлайн-дискуссию с Оливером Буллоу 🔹Сбор средств на терапевтические книги для детей Украины Читать выпуск полностью здесь: bearr.org/2026/06/16/b...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

One of our partners working on the ground in Ukraine on why mental health support for communities matters now and why the work being done today is laying the ground for a healthier society after the war. Watch the full recording of CRF anniversary event on our website: bearr.org/2026/04/13/w...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

📬Catch up with BEARR news and updates from our partners. In this edition of the newsletter, you'll find: 🔹2026 Small Grants Scheme projects 🔹Invitation to an online talk with Oliver Bullough 🔹Crowdfunder bringing therapeutic books to children in Ukraine Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/f9eb8945d918...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📚 Help us bring The Living Book to more children across Ukraine. Created in Kharkiv, it helps children affected by war process difficult emotions and experiences. £3 = one book. Every donation helps more children access vital emotional support. Donate today: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/YlbB3M1...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Nataliya Shmurikova, one of our Ukrainian partners, speaks about something that rarely gets acknowledged: the burnout affecting the volunteers who have been working without a break since 2022. 📽️Watch the full recording of our Community Resilience Fund anniversary event: bearr.org/2026/04/13/w...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

100+ women living with HIV in Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Uzbekistan accessed cervical and breast cancer screening through Eurasian Women's Network on AIDS community-led project, supported by our Small Grants Scheme. 🔗Read their full project report here: bearr.org/2026/04/13/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Last week we marked 1 year of the Community Resilience Fund with an online event with 3 of our 🇺🇦 partners. Sashko Protyah of NGO Freefilmers was direct: large organisations dominate humanitarian sector in Ukraine, but are often disconnected from reality. Full recording: bearr.org/2026/04/13/w...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

👇 This week don’t miss hearing from our partners on the ground in Ukraine about their work, the challenges they face, and the reality of the ongoing war for civil society organisations. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-fro...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Next week: join us for an online conversation marking one year of our Ukraine Community Resilience Fund. Three of our funded partners will share their experiences of delivering community work in Ukraine over the past year. Thursday 14 May, 17:00 BST. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-fro...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

📬April edition of our newsletter is out! Here's what you'll find inside: 🔹Anniversary event of our Community Resilience Fund on 14 May 🔹Response to SGS call for applications 🔹Reports from Ukrainian and Georgian partners 📩 Read and subscribe to the BEARR newsletter here: mailchi.mp/8509ddd0d4ce...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🗓️ This May we're marking one year of our Ukraine Community Resilience Fund. Join us online on 14 May at 17:00 BST to hear directly from three of our grassroots partners in Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Kyiv — and what your support has made possible. 🔗Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-fro...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

In Ukraine, NGO New Generation brought young people from internally displaced families and the locals together through the project “Team Unity” helping young people connect and take initiative in their city. 🔗Read the report: bearr.org/2026/02/11/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📣We're pleased to share that we received 47 applications from 7 countries in Central Asia and the South Caucasus for this round of The BEARR Trust’s Small Grants Scheme. The list of selected projects will be announced here: bearr.org/2026/02/12/t... Thank you to all the organisations who applied!

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Our 2025 SGS grantee, Centre for Legal Initiatives, supported people on probation in Armenia. One participant shared: “For the first time, I felt that my past did not define my future.” 🔗 Read the full report to learn more about our partner and their project’s impact: bearr.org/2026/02/11/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Thinking of our Ukrainian partners, their families and all Ukrainians on this day which marks four years of full-scale war and much suffering and courage. Your donation will help communities not only survive the conflict but also rebuild and thrive in the future. Donate👉 bearr.org/ukraine-comm...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

📬Our February newsletter has arrived and we’re excited to share the latest updates from BEARR. In this issue, you'll find: 🔹2026 Small Grants Scheme announcement 🔹Update on our Community Resilience Fund 🔹Project reports from Armenia and Ukraine 📩Read and subscribe here: mailchi.mp/d65c5bf02155...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

BEARR invites applications from organisations in Central Asia and the South Caucasus for projects addressing “Violence against women and girls”. 📅 Application deadline: 13 March 2026, 23:59 GMT 👥 Webinar for applicants: 26 February, 11:00–12:00 GMT More info: bearr.org/2026/02/12/t...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

BEARR's Community Resilience Fund continues to support vital community-led projects for people in Ukraine — from art therapy to support for children, young mothers, and older people. As winter continues and attacks persist, help BEARR stand with Ukraine. Donate here: bearr.org/ukraine-comm...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

In Moldova, a Creative Club brought together Ukrainian refugees and locals for shared artistic activities. Supported by BEARR, the project helped participants who had experienced stress, loss and forced migration regain a sense of calm and confidence. Read the report👉 bearr.org/2025/12/11/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📬The final edition of the BEARR Newsletter for 2025 is here! In this issue you'll find: 🔹Update on the 2026 Small Grants Scheme 🔹Report of our Annual Conference in November 🔹Article on CSO crisis in Georgia …and more, which you can read here: 👉 mailchi.mp/cee71d651282...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Last Friday we held our Annual Conference to explore what resilience means for civil society organisations. Huge thank you to all our speakers, interpreters and guests who joined us in person and virtually. A report and a recording will be available on our website shortly. Photos by Anna Morgan.

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Our Annual Conference is tomorrow! There’s still time to register and join us, online or in person. Don’t miss it! 👇 Register here: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

⏳There’s just one week left until The BEARR Trust Annual Conference on 14 November! Join us in London or online to hear insights from grassroots organisations from the BEARR region and take part in the discussion. 🔗 Register via the link: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...

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The BEARR Trust Annual Conference 2025 - The BEARR Trust

The Trustees of the BEARR Trust are delighted to invite you to our Annual Conference which will take place on Friday, 14 November 2025. The theme will be: “Solidarity and stamina: how civil society bu...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

📰Ever wondered who brings you the News from the Region on BEARR’s website and newsletters? Behind the scenes is our team of volunteer newsfinders and translators, who monitor local media across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. 👉Meet the team here: bearr.org/2025/10/15/n...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

At BEARR's Annual Conference, Panel 2 will explore how NGOs across the region are building resilience through collaboration and innovation. 📅Friday, 14 Nov, 10:00–13:30 (GMT) 📍London / online 🗣Ukranian & Russian interpretation online Meet the speakers and register here: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

📘The BEARR Trust Annual Review 2024 We’re pleased to share our Annual Review 2024, highlighting another year of partnership, events and projects across our network of civil society organisations in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. 👉Read the Review here: bearr.org/2025/10/13/t...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

At BEARR's Annual Conference, Panel 1 will explore how grassroots initiatives help communities recover & build long-term resilience. 📅Friday, 14 Nov, 10:00–13:30 (GMT) 📍London / online 🗣 Ukranian & Russian interpretation online Meet the speakers and register here: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Last week, we held our 2025 Annual Lecture: “Is it all over for the rules-based international order?” Speakers Dr Bobo Lo and Kadri Liik, explored the future of global governance. Huge thanks to the EBRD for hosting at their London HQ! 🎥Watch: youtu.be/-AWr3AXG1ac 📝Read: bearr.org/2025/10/17/r...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

📬BEARR October Newsletter is out! Here's what you'll find: 🔹Invitation to our Annual Conference on resilience 🔹Report and the recording of our Annual Lecture with Bobo Lo and Kadri Liik 🔹Introduction to our news team volunteers that bring you the news from the region 🔗 mailchi.mp/746f8cd62fd8...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

📣 Join us for BEARR's 2025 Annual Conference on “Solidarity and stamina: how civil society builds and sustains resilience.” 🗓 Friday, 14 November 2025 🕙 10:00 – 13:30 (GMT) 📍 Online via Zoom and in London 🗣 Online interpretation into Ukrainian and Russian. Register: bearr.org/2025/10/07/t...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Join us for the BEARR Trust Annual Lecture 2025 on “Is it all over for the rules-based international order?” with Bobo Lo and @kadriliik.bsky.social moderated by Sir Roderic Lyne. 📅 Tue 14 Oct, 6pm (arrival from 5.30pm) 📍 EBRD HQ, Canary Wharf, London Register and donate👉 bearr.org/2025/08/21/t...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

📫The August edition of BEARR’s Newsletter is here! 🔹Details of our upcoming Annual Lecture at the EBRD on 14 October 🔹Update on the final projects selected for this year’s Small Grants Scheme 🔹A call for applications for our Honorary Treasurer role 🔗Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/2a45f68c510f...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

🎨In Kharkiv, just 30km from the front line, a creative project, supported by BEARR's Small Grants Scheme, helped displaced residents reconnect, process trauma, and find their voices. 🔗Read more: bearr.org/2025/04/11/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

📚Book review: Life in Spite of Everything @victoriadonovan.bsky.social book takes a closer look at Donbas. Combining personal stories, research, and visits to the area, the book presents a detailed picture of a place shaped by colonialism, industry, and war. bearr.org/2025/06/06/b...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

🌱 With support from BEARR’s Small Grants Scheme, Voznesensk Community Foundation helped 200 households in Ukraine grow food and build self-employment skills through seed kits and training. A small project with lasting impact. 🔗 Read more: bearr.org/2025/06/09/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

📫 BEARR Summer Newsletter is here! 🔹 Update on the Ukraine Community Resilience Fund 🔹 Selected projects for 2025 Small Grants Scheme 🔹 Details on our upcoming Annual Lecture at the EBRD (October 14) and Annual Conference (November 14) 📩 Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/cc36db7c6942...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

@victoriadonovan.bsky.social reflects on the deep-rooted culture of local initiative in Ukraine — and how communities step in where the state cannot. Watch the full conversation, which marked the launch of our Ukraine Community Resilience Fund: 🔗 bearr.org/2025/04/10/b...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

📫The BEARR Trust April Newsletter is out! This edition features: 🔹Announcement of the new Ukraine Community Resilience Fund 🔹Invitation to our launch event with Prof Victoria Donovan 🔹Highlights from Dr Armen Sarkissian’s talk and review of his latest book and much more: bearr.org/2025/04/15/b...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

To mark the launch of Ukraine Community Resilience Fund, we're hosting a special online event "Life in Spite of Everything: In conversation with Victoria Donovan" 📅8 May, 18:00 BST Free & open to all, donations to Ukraine Community Resilience Fund are welcome. Register: bearr.org/2025/04/10/b...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

📣Introducing Ukraine Community Resilience Fund! Since 2022, BEARR has raised £600k+ to support grassroots NGOs in 🇺🇦 & 🇲🇩. Now, we’re shifting from emergency aid to long-term recovery — mental health, inclusion & more. 🗓️Launch event with Prof Victoria Donovan on 8 May 🔗 bearr.org/ukraine-comm...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

2024 Small Grants Scheme projects are coming to a close. One of the highlights: Contribution to Women and Children taught displaced Nagorno-Karabakh women and youth sewing and beadwork, promoting integration and offering economic and psychological support. 🔗Full report: bearr.org/2025/04/07/p...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

On Monday, we had the honour of hosting an event with Dr Armen Sarkissian, kindly sponsored by Lord Tyrie, at the House of Lords. A big thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online! 🎥If you missed the event, the recording is now available at the link: bearr.org/2025/01/17/b...

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The BEARR Trust @thebearrtrust.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Join us for a talk and discussion with Dr Armen Sarkissian, former president of Armenia! 📅10 March 2025, 6 PM GMT 📍House of Lords & Zoom Dr Sarkissian will discuss his book The Small States Club and the political situation in Armenia. Register here: bearr.org/2025/01/17/b...

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