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One Click to Greater Accountability- Be Accountable with Rendir App!

The Rendir APP is a self-assessment tool to enhance the accountability of CSOs. This user-friendly application facilitates organizations in self-evaluating their adherence to the Global Standard for CSO Accountability, pinpointing strengths and areas for enhancement. The Global Standard comprises 12 aspirational commitments, emphasizing not only current organizational practices but also potential future actions. The Rendir

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Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) Verification Insights

The Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) lays out nine commitments for aid organizations, providing clear benchmarks for evaluating their performance in helping crisis-affected communities. Verification methods, including self-assessment, independent verification, and certification, aim to improve effectiveness and understanding. In the global dashboard, 163 organizations have been verified, with 32 certified, 30 independently verified, and 123 self-assessed.

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Philea: Drivers of Swiss Philanthropy Beyond Borders

The Swiss Philanthropy Foundation and the Organization of the Swiss Abroad conducted a survey revealing that 93% of Swiss abroad have made gifts in the past three years, with 78% being financial. The diaspora, representing 10% of the Swiss population, is as generous as those living in Switzerland. Transparency is crucial for them, with 38%

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CfP: Enhancing Economic and Social Rights for Vulnerable Foreigners (Deadline: 20 January)

Target group: Vulnerable groups of foreigners, state and local institutions, media, local citizens and municipalities in North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, BiH, and Serbia. Aim: To invite project proposals aligned with the “Inclusion of Foreigners in WB – Access to Social and Economic Rights (FOSTER)” initiative. Developed by seven CSOs in collaboration with the Balkan

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CfP: Civic Innovation Fund 2024 (Deadline: 25 January)

Target group: Primary young civic educators (under 35) and young NGOs (under 3 years of existence), at least 2 partners from different European countries. Aim: To pioneer new ideas in civil society, enhance their visibility and integrate them into NECE, a growing pan-European network of civic educators. Amount: 10,000 EUR Duration: up to 12 months

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CfP: Cross-border Youth Dialogue- Small Grants Scheme (Deadline: 27 January)

Target group: CSOs and local NGOs active in youth activism, reconciliation, and human rights. Aim: Facilitate and enhance connections, as well as communication channels, among young individuals from Kosovo and Serbia to foster greater understanding, collaboration, and contribute to genuine normalization through dialogue. Amount: up to 5,000 EUR (2 LOTs) Duration: Six months Deadline: 27

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CfP: Reporting Democracy Grants for Journalists (Deadline: 30 January)

Target group: Journalists from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Aim: This grant opportunity is designed to support analytical and investigative journalism, champion media freedom, and amplify voices addressing issues such as social justice, the rule of law, minority rights, equality,

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CfP: Visegrad/Visegrad+/Strategic Grants (Deadline: 1 February)

Target group: Non-governmental, legal entity, and CSOs from the WB region Aim: To support projects that contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries of the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions. The grant program focuses on seven key areas: Culture and Common Identity; Education and Capacity Building; Innovation, R&D, Entrepreneurship; Democratic

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CfA: Second Call for Residency Hosts Under Culture Moves Europe (Deadline: 16 January)

Target group: Organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries Countries: Europe Short Description: The call provides grants to organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries, that want to host international artists and cultural professionals for a residency

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CfA: Nominations for 2023 Democracy Prize (Deadline: 31 January)

Target group: Individuals, unregistered initiatives, and CSOs in Kosovo. Countries: Kosovo Short Description: The Democracy Prize aims to recognize and evaluate the contributions of individuals, unregistered initiatives, and non-governmental organizations in various fields. It acknowledges those who, through community mobilization, citizen engagement, new ideas, intellectual courage, or notable achievements, have significantly contributed to the democratization

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CfA: Regional School for Political Development (Deadline: 18 February)

Target group: young leaders from Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Countries: Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The program supports youth in shaping public policy, focusing on the Green Agenda. Thirty selected participants, aged 18-30, will gain knowledge, skills, and a network to advocate for green policies. The school emphasizes diversity and aims to

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