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+9🌍 IAPEE Welcomes 14 New Members from 14 Countries
On September 15, members of the International Association of Political and Electoral Expertise (IAPEE) came together once again at the International Festival of Youth. Experts, researchers, and public figures from different countries met to discuss political systems, elections and international observation.
For us, it is especially important that the Association continues to develop as a professional international platform where representatives of different political and expert traditions can exchange experience, discuss current developments and contribute to new approaches in political and electoral expertise.
The key event was a presentation of the International Association of Political and Electoral Expertise. Vito Grittani, Chair of IAPEE, diplomat,and founder of the International Diplomatic Observatory, spoke about the Association’s principles, activities and future plans.
Vito Grittani: “Our goal is to create a professional platform where experts from different countries can exchange experience, discuss observation methodologies, and jointly develop new approaches. IAPEE is built on cooperation, respect for national specificities, and professional dialogue.”🤝 The meeting concluded with a ceremony welcoming new members to IAPEE. Representatives of 15 countries joined the Association, bringing new professional and regional perspectives to its international community. 🌏 The ceremony was led by Areg Agasaryan, Head of our Center and Member of the IAPEE Governing Council.
Areg Agasaryan:
“IAPEE is developing into an international professional community capable of preparing a new generation of experts. We want membership in the Association to mean active participation in missions, research, expert discussions, and professional cooperation.”For the Association, expanding its membership means bringing together specialists with different professional backgrounds and experience, strengthening international dialogue, and developing a network of experts ready to contribute to political and electoral expertise. ✨ IAPEE continues to grow — and so does the international community united by professional dialogue on elections and political processes. 🌐
| 2 |  پیام ویدیو | 325 |
| 3 |  +4💬 International Observation, Practical Training and Electoral Expertise
Another day of the “Open Elections” Program focused on international election observation, the practical work of experts at polling stations, and modern approaches to assessing electoral systems.
🌍 The central event of the day was a lecture by Sebastián López Calendino, Director of the Center for Electoral and Political-Institutional Studies at the Faculty of Legal and Social Sciences of the National University of La Plata in Argentina, entitled “Independent International Election Observation and Electoral Expertise in the Modern World.”
Calendino spoke about the role of independent expertise in contemporary electoral processes, the principles guiding international observers, and the importance of professional dialogue among specialists from different countries. For us, it is especially important to introduce young experts to different national and professional approaches to election observation and give them an opportunity to discuss these issues directly with experienced international practitioners.
“An international election observer does not steer any country’s ship. We do not choose its candidates, write its laws, or decide its future. Our task is to shine a light: to observe carefully, with method and honesty, and report what we actually saw.”
☑️ The practical part of the day focused on the working procedures of international observers and experts when visiting polling stations in Russia. Alexey Peskov, Executive Director of the Independent Public Monitoring Association, and Ilya Rudenko, Chair of the “For Clean Elections” Corps, guided participants through the monitoring checklist and the key aspects of an observer’s work directly at a polling station.
🎓 The Program concluded with a presentation of the Russian model of electoral rating by Vladimir Lukushin, Deputy Dean for Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.
For us, it is important that every day of “Open Elections” gradually expands the participants’ professional toolkit — from understanding the principles of international observation to applying specific methods of analysis, monitoring, and professional assessment of electoral processes. | 345 |
| 4 |  🤩 “Horizons of Opportunity”: Meeting Again
At the International Festival of Youth – 2026, participants of the first season “Horizons of Opportunity” Program came together once again.
🌏 For us at the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation (CIIC), it is especially important that the end of the educational stage does not mean the end of communication between participants. “Horizons of Opportunity” brings together a community of alumni, where connections made during the Program can grow into professional partnerships, joint projects, and new forms of international cooperation.
And this work continues. A new season joined the Program in 2026, and the new season is already well underway. The online stage has been completed, participants have presented their final projects, and the Regional Stage will begin in October in several Russian cities. “Horizons of Opportunity” is designed primarily for international students studying at Russian universities — young professionals who want to build their careers in Russia or continue cooperating with our country after returning home.
📚 Participants develop their skills across three areas: international economics and entrepreneurship, international relations and the humanities, and international humanitarian cooperation. The Program combines expert-led learning, practical cases, project work, professional skills development, and new opportunities for future career growth.
For us, the purpose of “Horizons of Opportunity” goes beyond a single educational course. We want international students at Russian universities to gain practical tools for their professional development, a better understanding of the opportunities that cooperation with Russia can offer, and lasting connections that can develop into new joint projects after graduation.
The meeting of the 2025 alumni is a good example of how “Horizons of Opportunity” continues long after the Program itself. And for the 2026 participants, the journey is only gaining momentum. 🚀 | 368 |
| 5 |  +4🏛️ “Open Elections”: Exploring Russia’s Electoral System
On September 13, one of the key events of the “Open Elections” Program at the International Festival of Youth – 2026 was an address by Ella Pamfilova, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation.
She spoke to the Program participants, shared her perspective on the importance of a professional approach to electoral processes, and offered words of encouragement to the young experts ahead of the next stages of their work.
The single voting day in Russia is a concentration of the electoral activity of our citizens. Many of you will witness this event as part of the festival’s regional program.
Currently, the country’s electoral sovereignty determines its independence and strength, its ability to pursue its own course. Russia has the necessary set of electoral standards for this.
For us, it is important that participants gain a professional understanding of electoral procedures in Russia and of how election commissions and the observation system operate.
On the same day, we held two more educational events together with the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation.
🔊 Pavel Andreev, Member of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, delivered a lecture entitled “National Specifics: the Electoral Process and Election Observation in the Russian Federation, and the 2026 Election to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.” Participants discussed the organization of voting, the work of election commissions, and election observation mechanisms.
⚪️ The Program then continued with the business debate “Elections of the Future,” focused on the development of electoral technologies and the future transformation of electoral processes.
Following the Festival stage, participants will continue their work across Russian regions, where they will study the organizational, legal, and procedural aspects of voting and interact with election commissions.
❗️For us, it is important that “Open Elections” helps build an international community of young professionals capable of working professionally and objectively on elections and election observation. | 576 |
| 6 |  +6🇬🇲 First Russian Language Course in The Gambia Successfully Completed
On August 31, the inaugural Volga Summer Russian Language Course concluded at the University of The Gambia. The two-week program demonstrated strong interest in learning Russian: 94 people registered, while daily sessions brought together up to 43 participants.
📚 Over 10 intensive sessions and 30 academic hours, participants learned the Cyrillic alphabet, basic grammar, and practical vocabulary. By the end of the course, they could read short texts, introduce themselves, ask simple questions, and hold brief conversations in Russian. Practical exercises helped them use the language in everyday situations, from meeting new people to shopping. By the third day, more than 80% of the students could confidently introduce themselves in Russian.
🌏 The educational program was complemented by sessions on Russian culture, university life, science, and technology. Videos, music, role-playing exercises, and open discussions helped participants improve their pronunciation and listening skills while gaining a broader understanding of Russia. At the closing ceremony, students received certificates recognizing their successful completion of the course.
🌏😊 The initiative was developed by Gibril Faal and his team with the support of the Russkiy Mir Foundation, the Centre for International Interaction and Cooperation, and Rossotrudnichestvo. We were glad to contribute to transforming the idea presented to us a year ago into a successful educational project with tangible results.
We also thank the University of The Gambia, the Gambia Diaspora Foundation, the Smile Nation Foundation, the Embassy of The Gambia in Moscow, and other partners who supported the program. The project also received support from Russian Ambassador to The Gambia Mikhail Korneev and his diplomatic team.
🇷🇺 ✨ The next step is to build on these results by developing an online program up to the B1 level, expanding access to Russian language learning, and creating new educational opportunities for Gambian students interested in continuing their studies in Russia. | 532 |
| 7 | 🌐 Analytics Without Borders
We continue our “Analytics Without Borders” series, where we feature the work of emerging researchers and experts in international relations. 📚
Today, we are sharing an article by Alisa Parkhomenko, a fourth-year International Relations student at Kuban State University. 🎓 Alisa has taken part in projects organized by our Center and is now taking her first steps in research and policy analysis.
🇨🇳 In her article, Alisa examines Beijing’s diplomatic strategy and China’s role in the emerging multipolar world. Using recent visits by world leaders as examples, she explores how China engages with different centers of power and strengthens its influence through bilateral diplomacy and international organizations.
Ultimately, the back-to-back visits crystallize a new reality. China’s strength lies not in replacing existing systems, but in offering parallel ones: alternative financing, different diplomatic norms, and competing economic models. That’s why leaders keep coming to Beijing: they’re not just negotiating deals, they’re testing how much space they can carve out for themselves in a world where influence is more distributed and options more varied.
🤝 We would like to thank Alisa and everyone who sends us their work and shares their perspectives on international affairs. If you would also like to contribute to our series, please send your article here.
🔗 Read the full article, “China’s Diplomatic Tightrope: How the Diplomatic Visits Reveal Beijing’s Multipolar Playbook,” here. | 443 |
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| 9 |  🔥Our friends at ANO “Eurasia” are launching enrollment for the “Eurasia” Media School!
Applications are now open for the “Eurasia” Media School, an international educational project for young content creators, bloggers, journalists and media professionals from 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan and 🇷🇺 Russia. Participation is free, with applicants selected through an open application process.
The project is designed both for those taking their first steps in media and for experienced creators looking to grow their platforms and develop new skills.
What’s inside?
🔵 8-week basic course
From profile design and content strategy to filming, editing, storytelling and interviewing.
🔵 Blogger Lab
Individual work with a mentor, regular content reviews, analytics and support in growing your audience.
🔵 Eurasia Media Alumni
A community for graduates offering access to collaborations, grant opportunities, content challenges and offline events.
The most active participants will also have access to internships, support for their own media projects, professional digital tools and AI services, as well as filming equipment and accessories.
🌏 As a partner of the project, the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation is happy to support an initiative that brings together young people from different countries, helps them build professional connections and gives them practical tools for working in today’s media environment.
If you have been thinking about developing your blog or trying your hand at content creation, this is a great opportunity to start.
↗️ Apply here: https://media.evrazia.su/ | 441 |
| 10 |  +7🇧🇾 📚 “Let’s go! For knowledge”: 1,500 first‑graders in Belarus received school supplies
Ahead of September 1 — Knowledge Day — Belarus held the “Let’s go! For knowledge” campaign as part of the Belarusian Red Cross’s charity campaign “Let’s get children to school”.
🤝 The initiative was implemented by the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the Republic of Belarus with the support of the Public Council under Rossotrudnichestvo and the Center for International Interaction and Cooperation, together with the Belarusian Red Cross.
By the start of the new school year, 1,500 first‑graders across Belarus, who especially need support, received fully equipped school backpacks. Among them are orphaned children, children from low‑income families, children with disabilities and developmental differences, as well as children who find themselves in a difficult life situation.
📚 Each backpack contained notebooks, pencil cases, stationery, and art kits. The backpacks themselves are equipped with an anatomical orthopedic backrest. A special detail was the “Cosmic Friendship” print featuring the flags of Russia and Belarus, the Soyuz spacecraft, and a portrait of Yuri Gagarin.
🌏 Cooperation between Russia and Belarus within the framework of the Union State is built not only on treaties and major integration projects, but also on concrete joint work that directly helps people. On the eve of Knowledge Day, which was celebrated yesterday, such support took on special significance: it helped children start the new school year with greater confidence and became yet another example of practical cooperation between the two countries in the humanitarian sphere.
😊 Igor Chaika, head of Rossotrudnichestvo, noted:
“We are glad that our cooperation with the Belarusian Red Cross is not limited to memorandums, but is reflected in concrete good deeds. Our participation in the charity campaign ‘Let’s Get Children Ready for School’ is a conscious contribution to the growing generation. By handing over 1,500 fully stocked backpacks today, we want every child, when putting on that backpack, to feel like a true pioneer.” And, on the eve of September 1, following Yuri Gagarin, he could confidently say: “Let’s go!” — towards new knowledge, loyal friends, and excellent grades. | 418 |
| 11 |  +5📚 Happy Knowledge Day!
September 1 is a special date in Russia, marking the beginning of a new academic year. For millions of schoolchildren, university students and teachers, it is more than just the first day of classes it is a celebration that reflects the importance placed on education, knowledge and the work of teachers.
At the same time, the school year begins very differently around the world: in some countries it is connected with family traditions, in others with formal ceremonies, and in some places it starts not in September at all, but in spring.
In our cards, we take a quick look at how the new school year begins in Russia, Germany, France, Japan and South Korea. 🌍
Swipe through! | 388 |
| 12 | 🔥 August in Focus — #CIIC_digest
August brought renewed geopolitical tensions, growing trade disputes and important developments in global economic and environmental policy. We have gathered five events that may continue to shape the international agenda in the months ahead.
🇮🇷 US–Iran Escalation Puts the Strait of Hormuz Back in Focus
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated again at the end of August after US forces struck Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on US forces in Jordan. The renewed confrontation increased risks for one of the world’s most important energy corridors, pushing Brent crude above $90 per barrel and adding further uncertainty to global shipping and energy markets.
🇨🇦 US–Canada Trade Dispute Escalates with New Tariffs
Trade relations between the United States and Canada deteriorated sharply after Washington introduced 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. Ottawa responded by announcing retaliatory duties on approximately 700 US products, with rates ranging from 15% to 50%, alongside a C$7.5 billion support package for affected businesses. The dispute adds new pressure to highly integrated North American supply chains and raises questions over the future of the USMCA trade framework.
🇺🇸 Federal Reserve Signals That Interest Rates Could Rise Again
At the annual Jackson Hole symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signalled that additional monetary tightening may be necessary if inflation does not move convincingly towards the Fed’s 2% target. His remarks sharply increased market expectations of a rate hike in September and strengthened the US dollar. The shift is important well beyond the United States, as higher US interest rates affect global capital flows, borrowing costs and emerging-market currencies.
🇨🇳🇮🇳 China and India Move to Stabilise Relations Along Their Border
China and India reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace along their disputed border following high-level talks in Beijing. The two sides agreed to expand communication channels and continue working towards a mutually acceptable settlement of their long-running territorial disagreements. Even limited progress between Asia’s two largest countries is significant for regional stability and for the broader balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.
🇲🇳 COP17 in Mongolia Brings Land Restoration and Drought Resilience to the Forefront
Ulaanbaatar hosted COP17 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification on August 17–28. The conference placed particular emphasis on rangelands, land restoration and drought resilience. Among the initiatives announced were a $1.2 billion portfolio of 45 rangeland projects and a new Drought Resilience Investment Facility designed to mobilise up to $400 million in public and private capital. The discussions highlighted the growing connection between environmental degradation, food security, migration and long-term economic stability.
💬 What would you add to this list? | 331 |
| 13 |  +5💙 Why do thousands of participants choose the «Eurasia» Award?
Because the Award is more than a certificate and a figurine
🔥It means new opportunities and a path that starts with one simple step
Learn more in the slides ☝
We support the «Eurasia» Award because we are interested in strong projects getting attention and their authors finding new opportunities for development.
Join the Eurasian family ❤️
↗️ Apply | 389 |
| 14 |  +4🎓 🤩 The Online Stage of “Horizons of Opportunity” Is Complete
On August 27, the online learning stage of the “Horizons of Opportunity” Program came to an end. For almost two months, participants from three Schools studied international relations, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian cooperation together with Russian experts while working on their own projects.
Now comes one of the most important parts of the Program — final project presentations. Participants are presenting business projects, analytical papers, and initiatives in the field of international humanitarian cooperation. Based on the results, the participants who will move on to the next stage — the Regional Stage — will be selected.
📍 This autumn, “Horizons of Opportunity” will continue in person in four Russian cities:
Moscow 🏛 — October 5–8
Vladivostok 🌊 — October 19–22
St. Petersburg ⚓️ — November 2–5
Krasnodar ☀️ — November 16–19
The Regional Stage will focus on in-person teamwork and practical tasks. Participants will meet experts, attend lectures on Russia and contemporary international affairs, develop professional skills, explore how to use AI effectively, and, most importantly, work in teams on a practical case and present their solutions.
🎭🏙 The Program will also include a cultural component, giving participants an opportunity to discover each city and get to know one another beyond the online classroom.
For now, we wish everyone the best of luck with their final presentations.
✨ Very soon, we will find out who will continue their “Horizons of Opportunity” journey in Moscow, Vladivostok, St. Petersburg, and Krasnodar! | 353 |
| 15 |  +4Bringing Latin America Closer: Talking Public Diplomacy in Volgograd 💬🤝
🌏 Maria Prokofieva, Director of the ANO Center for International Interaction and Cooperation (CIIC), took part in the School on Latin America, currently taking place in Volgograd.
The School is organized by our friends at the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund together with the Institute of Latin America of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ILA RAS) and the Center for Public Diplomacy of Volgograd State University. This year, the programme has brought together more than 30 students and young professionals to discuss the future of Russia–Latin America relations and develop their own project ideas.
Maria spoke at the workshop “Bringing Latin America Closer: How Public Diplomacy Is Transforming Relations with Russia.” The discussion focused on formats that help build lasting ties between people and organizations: youth and expert exchanges, educational programmes, joint research, internships, volunteer initiatives, and humanitarian projects.
Drawing on CIIC’s projects, Maria shared our approach to this work. For us, participation in an international programme should not end when the final session is over. A strong project should give participants a clear next step — a new professional contact, a joint publication, an internship, a research project, or an initiative of their own.
The discussion also addressed some very practical questions: how to reach beyond the same familiar audiences, overcome language and logistical barriers, and, most importantly, maintain connections between participants after a project has ended.
😌 Many thanks to our colleagues at the Gorchakov Fund for the invitation and for creating a space where Russia–Latin America cooperation is discussed not only in terms of major international trends, but also through concrete projects that can be launched today.
¡Gracias, Volgograd! 🇷🇺✨ | 744 |
| 16 |  +5🌍 August on the Electoral Map: Five Processes to Watch
August has brought a number of significant electoral developments across different regions of the world — from general and parliamentary elections to constitutional and EU-related referendums.
Some votes have already reshaped national political institutions, while others are still ahead and could influence the political trajectory of their countries for years to come.
We have selected five electoral processes worth watching this August.
Find out more in our cards⬆️
#CIIC_Analytics #CIIC_digest | 359 |
| 17 |  🤝 Our friends at the Gorchakov Fund have opened applications for an international round table on youth cooperation
The Youth Council of the Republic of Srpska, with grant support from the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, invites young professionals, representatives of civil society organizations, and volunteers to take part in the international round table “Youth of the Balkans and Russia: Public Diplomacy and Volunteering.”
The programme will focus on the exchange of experience between Russian and Balkan organizations, the development of public diplomacy and volunteering, and new formats for international youth cooperation.
🗓 September 27–28
📍 Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The programme includes:
🔵 presentations by Russian and Balkan organizations and an exchange of best practices;
🔵 expert lectures and working sessions on developing joint projects;
🔵 discussions on new youth and volunteer initiatives;
🔵 building long-term international partnerships and signing memoranda of cooperation;
🔵 a cultural programme.
Who can apply?
🔹 representatives of youth and civil society organizations working in international cooperation and public diplomacy;
🔹 students and professionals in international relations, political science, economics, international law, and history;
🔹 volunteers and participants in volunteer initiatives.
Participants should be 18–35 years old; for certain categories, the age limit is 45.
➡️ Apply here by September 5.
More information on participation requirements is available on the Gorchakov Fund website. | 369 |
| 18 | 🌍 New Electoral Trends within the U.S. Democratic Party
Recently, we invited the authors to contribute to our series of articles “Analysis without Borders” and received many applications from different countries. Thanks to everyone who sent us their articles, ideas and suggestions.
🇮🇷 Today we are publishing the work of our old friend from Iran. Mehdi Honardide has prepared an analysis on the dynamics of change in the US Democratic Party.
🇺🇸 New Electoral Trends within the U.S. Democratic Party
The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan on August 4 was formally a contest between two Democratic candidates. Politically, however, it became a much broader confrontation over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
Abdul El-Sayed, a physician, former public-health official and prominent progressive, defeated four-term Representative Haley Stevens, a candidate more closely aligned with the party establishment. El-Sayed campaigned on universal health-care reform, economic justice, curbing corporate influence in politics and ending unconditional U.S. military support for Israel.
El-Sayed’s victory should not be understood simply as the personal success of a progressive candidate or the defeat of a moderate Democrat. It reflects the convergence of several grievances that have become increasingly important among younger and progressive Democratic voters: dissatisfaction with the political influence of corporations and major donors, demands for broader access to health care and economic security, and growing opposition to Washington’s approach to Israel and Gaza.
The role of younger voters is particularly significant. During the primary campaign, El-Sayed drew large crowds at university events, where students and young voters became an important component of his grassroots coalition.
For part of this generation, Gaza is not simply a foreign-policy issue. It has become a broader political symbol—representing concerns about Washington’s foreign-policy establishment, the influence of lobbying networks and the perceived distance between Democratic leaders and parts of the party’s younger base.
Yet it would be premature to conclude that Michigan itself has undergone a decisive ideological transformation.
El-Sayed’s primary victory was narrow, and the electorate in a party primary is not representative of the broader electorate that will vote in November. The result therefore says more about the changing balance of power within the Democratic coalition than it does about a wholesale ideological shift among Michigan voters.
El-Sayed’s central challenge will consequently be coalition expansion. He must retain the enthusiasm of progressive and younger voters while winning over moderates and independents who may be less comfortable with his ideological profile.
The Michigan primary was an important victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. But the November election will answer the more consequential question: can progressive candidates transform activist energy and youth enthusiasm into a broad electoral coalition?
The real test in Michigan will be whether the “young voters, Gaza and economy” coalition can evolve from a powerful primary constituency into a broad, majority-building electoral alliance in November.
✍️ Author: Mehdi Honardide
#AnalysisWithoutBorders | 340 |
| 19 |  +5🇬🇲 Russian Language in The Gambia
On August 17, the Volga Summer Russian Language Course launched in The Gambia — a two-week intensive Russian language program taught by an instructor from Russia. The program is designed for beginners and combines language training with an introduction to Russian culture and history, as well as opportunities to pursue higher education in Russia.
🌏 A year ago, Gibril Faal, Director of the National Preparatory Committee for The Gambia, with whom we continue to cooperate today, approached us with an initiative to create more accessible opportunities for learning Russian in the country, primarily for young people planning to continue their education at Russian universities. At the same time, the initiative goes beyond a single language course: it is laying the groundwork for the further development of Russian language teaching in The Gambia and, in the longer term, may contribute to the introduction of relevant programs into the country’s education system.
🇷🇺 We were glad to assist Gibril and his team by providing informational and technical support in preparing, completing, and submitting a grant application to the Russkiy Mir Foundation. The application was successful, and the initiative is now being implemented.
The language course brings together 30 participants, while its cultural and educational program is designed to reach up to 100 people. The program includes a total of 30 academic hours of Russian language classes and 16 hours dedicated to Russian culture and history.
The first results became visible within just a few days: participants have learned the Cyrillic alphabet, can write their names in Russian, and are already beginning to read simple phrases.
🤝 The next step is to continue this work and develop dialogue with the relevant Gambian authorities on expanding opportunities to study Russian in the country. For us, it is especially important to see an idea brought to us a year ago become a real educational initiative today — one that contributes to strengthening humanitarian and educational ties between Russia and The Gambia. | 425 |
| 20 |  +5The Eurasia Award is for you!
We are proud partners of the Award and support those who advance cooperation across Eurasian nations.
💙 The Award welcomes projects of any scale, in any field. What matters most is their real impact and tangible results
Forget the hesitation — your project deserves the spotlight!
Applications are open until August 30
🔥 Submit your application today! The review committee will even help you polish and improve it.
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