Getting blind people out of their darkness


Romania-Ukraine

The Chernivtsi Regional Organisation of Ukrainian Association of Blind People has 1000 members, of which about 100 people have higher and specialised secondary education, and 15 people are students. Suceava County, Romania, is home to around 2000 blind people and in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, another 1100 blind people are living.

Building Up a Library for Families


Lithuania-Russia

The overall objective of the project was to improve family education as well as the information and cultural environment, and contribute to cross border social and economic development. One of the elements of the project was the renovation of the premises of two libraries – one in Marijampole (Lithuania) and one in Chernyakhovsk (Kaliningrad region, Russia). In both libraries functional spaces were created, such as a media library, a games corner, technology and meeting areas, and a photography club.

Museums across frontiers


Poland-Russia

In the course of implementing the project in the Museum of Archaeology and History in Elblag (Poland), the historic East Building on the castle grounds and the courtyard were renovated. The Russian museum „Friedland Gate” in Kaliningrad carried out the most urgent renovation works and commissioned an expert assessment of the adjacent stronghold, which will form the basis for further modernisation of the grounds and renovation of the historic buildings.

Even medical care has no borders


Romania-Republic of Moldova

Proper equipment, trained personnel and fast response in case of emergency situations is the best way to ensure safety and security for the people in any region of Europe including on its external borders with Ukraine and Republic of Moldova.

ENI CBC in faces – Mégane Campanella


Our face of the month, Mégane, is 22. She studies socio cultural communication in Brussels. In November, together with other students, she took part in a project where she could travel to the EU’s external borders and visit cross-border projects. How did this experience change certain ideas she had? And how did she manage to cross her mental borders?