News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2664, which should mark a step change in the ability of people in contexts subject to UN sanctions to better access critical humanitarian and peacebuilding support. The potential for the resolution to enable strengthened humanitarian and peacebuilding efforts depends on its full, effective, and timely implementation within domestic legislation,
Read more →Localization has been a word to describe that collective process through which a diverse range of stakeholders have a role to play, each in their own way and a policy paper published by the Wings examines philanthropy as an enabling factor for proper implementation of the localization. The policy document advocates that localization is a
Read more →Country Notes are a regularly updated library of resources for making grants in specific countries used by various foundations, nonprofits, governments, and academic institutions in the U.S. and globally. Country Notes provide key information on domestic nonprofit laws and regulations, research and reports, and local contacts to strengthen cross-border philanthropy. Crated by the International Center
Read more →The Forum for Philanthropy was held in Skopje, organized by “Konekt” as part of the USAID Partnerships for Donation Project. Research by the “Konekt” Association notes a positive movement in the trend of donations by companies and citizens, with which North Macedonia this year rose to 25th place compared to 75th in 2013, according to
Read more →Target group: registered media organizations, media industry associations and CSOs based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia Aim: The fund for Joint Advocacy Grants is open for collaborations of two or more media organizations, media industry associations and CSOs eager to create joint initiative and come up with advocacy ideas. The
Read more →Target group: Public and private institutions registered in a CEI Member State, CSOs as well as international organizations. Aim: This stream of activities is aimed at receiving proposals for contributing to mitigating the consequences of the current situation in Ukraine. Proposals, within the enlarged framework of the CEI Plan of Action, will need to be
Read more →Target group: Legal entities registered and operating in Europe Aim: This grant program by Earth Investigations Programme, supports activities and services for environmental investigative journalism as a whole. Amount: GBP 85.000 Duration: N/A Link to the original call (Global Forum for Media Development)
Read more →Target group: CSOs with expertise in the SPS area and with an organization in the relevant beneficiary country or countries, in cooperation with the public and/or private sector Aim: PPGs are intended to help overcome constraints faced by developing countries in the articulation of their SPS needs into complete project proposals that could be funded
Read more →Target group: Registered, membership-based, non-profit CSOs Aim: to strengthen a limited number of representative, membership-based, and actor-based global Civil Society umbrella organizations as leaders and coordinators of a wider group of like-minded CSOs, through Framework Partnership Agreements, in order to maximize the effectiveness of their work as independent actors of good governance and development in
Read more →Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: Through joint discussion and experience sharing on dynamic accountability, the participants will dive deep into their interest in the need for collective action and investment in accountability, building synergies and mutual, horizontal relationships. The meeting will
Read more →Target group: diverse cohorts who represent a cross-section of backgrounds including those working in government, the private sector, and NGOs and CSOs. Countries: International Short description: The Obama Foundation Scholars program seeks emerging leaders from the United States and around the world, who are focused on an issue of global importance, have a track record
Read more →Target group: The program targets public administration professionals with a strong commitment to contributing to the development of their societies who are lifelong learners, acquiring skills, and broadening their horizons throughout their careers. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Short description: The Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament
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