News and updates from BCSDN and the region
A new donor-funded Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU) was launched by contributing OSCE participating states. The Support Programme addresses some of the immediate challenges to civilians posed by the Russian war against Ukraine. It supports the long-term democratic and social resilience of Ukrainian institutions and CSOs. The Support Programme currently consists of 23 projects aiming
Read more →The Pledge for Change outlines specific adjustments that a group of International CSOs have committed to making by 2030. They center around three core areas: equitable partnerships – for example, directly implementing only when there isn’t enough national or local capacity to meet needs; authentic storytelling – moving away from storytelling associated with the “white
Read more →Following November 2020, Peace Direct, Adeso, the Alliance for Peacebuilding and Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security online consultation with 158 activists, decision-makers, academics, journalists, and practitioners across the globe. Participants and guest contributors exchanged insights and local experiences on the current power dynamics and imbalances that exist within the humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding
Read more →Target group: national and local media outlets, and other media actors operating in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) Aim: To enhance conditions for sustainability of quality reporting and increased audience trust and outreach, notably through piloting and/or developing innovative media products and content formats. Amount: up to
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in North Macedonia Aim: To strengthen the participatory democracy and the EU integration and approximation process in North Macedonia by empowering civil society to contribute actively to the decision-making and improving the enabling environment for civil society work and freedom of expression. Strengthening the civil society networking for the
Read more →Target group: Local CSO with the exclusion of the type of CSOs noted in the Guidance document published within the Call Aim: Strengthening civil society’s role in drafting and implementing policies affecting the communities and public through the promotion of joint activities with partners, providing financial support for regional/international representation of CSOs. Amount: N/A Duration:
Read more →Target group: CSOs with the possibility for private entities as project partners across Europe Aim: Planning Grants aim to catalyze the development of landscape restoration plans across Europe. Funding could support the work needed to build alliances, establish baselines for biodiversity, prepare landscape restoration plans, and/or draft funding proposals. Amount: up to USD. 100.000 Duration:
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives, private sector representatives, lawmakers, donors Countries: International Short description: During an online event organized by BCSDN, the Albanian Center for Economic Research, European Policy Institute – Skopje (North Macedonia), and Trag Foundation (Serbia) – will present their research findings, methodologies, and recommendations on enhancing CSO-Private Sector cooperation towards promoting civic space.
Read more →Target group: Researchers, scholars, academics Countries: International Short description: The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) is GMF’s flagship leadership development program. Created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States, it now prepares leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for transatlantic relations. Link to more information (GMF)
Read more →Target group: 20-35 years old enthusiasts with well-articulated plans for a social change project and sustained engagement with the project throughout the fellowship year Countries: International Short description: Dalai Lama Fellows, founded in 2010 with the inspiration and encouragement of the 14th Dalai Lama, is reimagining leadership by cultivating and supporting an international movement of
Read more →Target group: Participants from diverse academic levels and backgrounds, such as students, educators, scientists, journalists, communication practitioners, CSOs and businesses representatives, and public officials Countries: N/A Short description: The curriculum spans different areas: environmental discourse and representations of nature in popular culture, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), risk communication, media, and environmental journalism, social
Read more →Target group: Human rights activists working with CSOs Countries: International Short description: The Program is designed for human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, minority rights, LGBTQI+ rights, labor rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, disability rights, and corporate social accountability. Link to more information
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