News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Bosnia and Herzegovina has shown commitment to participating in EU programs, especially the Europe for Citizens program. The Ministry of Justice initiated the accession process to the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values (CERV) Program for 2021-2027. The agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU for participation in the CERV program was signed in Brussels
Read more →FRA’s report on ‘EU funds: Ensuring compliance with fundamental rights’ suggests ways to ensure the new rules are being upheld and people’s rights respected. FRA calls on the EU and its Member States to: involve fundamental rights experts explicitly throughout all stages of funding and make better use of their expertise, data and findings; monitor
Read more →Members of the Forbes Nonprofit Council provide insights into anticipated trends that nonprofits should be prepared for in 2024. The emphasis on tech investments, including virtual collaboration tools and data analytics, will play a crucial role in ensuring adaptability and success. Donors are demanding tangible impacts, urging nonprofits to invest in comprehensive evaluation and impact
Read more →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: This call aims 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
Read more →Target group: CSOs with expertise and experience in combating violence against women and domestic violence in Serbia Aim: To fund awareness and advocacy campaigns by CSOs in Serbia, focusing on promoting the values and provisions of the Istanbul Convention—an initiative by the Council of Europe to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence.
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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,
Read more →Target group: Leaders in organisations in any societal sector working for societal transformation towards sustainability Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey etc. Short Description: Provide leaders motivated for systems innovation and transformative change with knowledge, tools, and a network for a sustainable future. Duration: N/A Link to more information (Uppsala University)
Read more →Target group: CSOs Countries: Albania Short Description: The National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania, as part of its ongoing work to empower CSOs, is conducting an online survey to explore the capacities of CSOs nationwide. The survey aims to identify the current needs of organizations in the areas of organizational management, financial sustainability,
Read more →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
Read more →Despite widespread concerns expressed by the European Civic Forum and European CSOs in consultations, meetings, and letters, the European Commission has decided to press ahead with a foreign funding directive as part of its Defence of Democracy package. BCSDN stands united against the adoption of the Foreign Agent Registration Law. Civil society is the backbone
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