News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The tool delivered by Diversity & Inclusion Group for Networking and Action (DIGNA) aims to assists CSOs and movements in their journey to become more inclusive, diverse, and sensitive to the needs, identities and backgrounds of their people. It provides a snapshot of where the organization lies on the maturity model spectrum, with suggestions on
Read more →The CSO toolkit is a resource for all staff within CSOs, but also accessible to organizations and individuals working with CSOs, as it promotes a shared understanding and knowledge of social inclusion in global civil society. The toolkit is recommended to be used when designing activities and programmes, as well as for more complex planning
Read more →The Open Society Foundation’s Fiscal Governance Program found success by focusing on six key approaches, including empowering grantees and relinquishing power. They detail the six different approaches they used in the new publication Setting new standards for better MEL: Lessons for funders and grantees. The approaches range from checking power dynamics to growing skills for evaluative
Read more →In its latest findings on philanthropic funding for arts and culture in Europe Philea highlights the challenges faced by the sector during recent crises and the significant impact on its financial stability. Despite these challenges, the study reveals a strong commitment from the philanthropic sector to support artistic and cultural organizations. The report also notes
Read more →Civicus gathered insights from 140 grassroots activists as part of the Grassroots Solidarity Revolution. The responses reflect difficulties organizations face in receiving support from allies and donors, and the measures required for their effective work. The majority of responses reveal that resources and opportunities are limited for most grassroots activists – financial resources are essential,
Read more →Target group: Journalists, media, activists, CSOs and individual content creators from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Aim: The Fund supports the production of content in various formats, and priority is given to projects that contain certain innovative elements, strive to bring communities together, increase the quality of content, encourage cooperation between sectors and different media, and have the potential
Read more →Target group: Аll public and private sector bodies (not individuals) as well as international and non‐governmental organisations operating in the public interest registered in all CEI Member States. The applicant might coincide with a know-how provider or with a know-how beneficiary institution. Aim: Launched in 2004, the KEP is a development instrument aimed at supporting the transfer
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered in Serbia that deal with the promotion of transitional justice and social dialogue, as well as the protection of human rights. These include victims’ associations, non-governmental academic, research, or educational institutions, CSOs engaged in cultural development, non-governmental museums, and other non-governmental memorialization institutions, as well as non-governmental sports associations and clubs. Aim: Better
Read more →Target group: Informal group of young people and Associations of citizens and foundations from North Macedonia Aim: To increase youth activism through volunteering to ensure social inclusion of local communities. The action will support youth participation in the creation and implementation of municipal youth policies through volunteering and various action events. Amount: The total indicative amount made
Read more →Target group: CSOs from the Balkans region Aim: BCSDN is announcing a call for applications for the Mobility Fund for CSOs from the Balkans Region to support the mobility and exchange of CSOs within the Balkans. The aim of the fund is to promote collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing among CSOs in the region, fostering cross-border cooperation
Read more →Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: BCSDN invites CSOs, networks, and activists across the Balkans, to join the Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to strengthening the accountability
Read more →Target group: People who have decided to act against the misuse of power and unjust systems; whether it is by taking down corrupt leaders, challenging exploitative companies or countering societal norms, they work tirelessly to create change in their communities and the world. Countries: Worldwide Short description: At ActionAid and its Global Centre for Social
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