News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Nowadays, CSOs are working with the indisputable fact that civil society’s operating space around the globe is shrinking. Distrust, disinformation, and polarization are growing, hand in hand with obstructions and deliberate attacks against the very existence of civil society and its representatives. The lack of understanding has been mapped as the main issue because governments
Read more →Each year, the AidWatch report monitors the quantity and quality of EU ODA through the ‘four Es’: Is it enough, employed correctly, effective and equality-focused. AidWatch, and its ongoing activities, hold EU institutions and Member States accountable for meeting their target of allocating at least 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) to ODA by 2030.
Read more →The bureau of Democracy, Development, and Innovation of USAID has issued a release stating that the Agency recognizes the central importance of partnerships that result in strengthened local communities—a longstanding practice across every sector, country, and context in which the Agency works. The Local Capacity Strengthening Policy guides USAID decisions about why and how to
Read more →Target group: non-profit and CSOs, community groups and other entities engaged in development activities in Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Aim: The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program, contribute to sustainable economic growth and lead to poverty reduction. DAP supports projects that provide direct benefits
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in North Macedonia Aim: To strengthen civil society effectiveness by improving the enabling environment for civil society, at the central and local level, and by structured CSO’s cooperation with public institutions and the business community in the country. Amount: up to EUR 180.000 in-kind support Duration: min. 3 months,
Read more →Target group: CIVICUS members Aim: Enhance solidarity within the alliance, fostering a sense of belonging to a global movement for change; Support civil society diversity and resilience, especially among smaller, non-formal actors; Create opportunities where they do not exist for change-seeking actors to contribute to a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. 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: CSOs and private sector entities Aim: The objective of the Slovak Challenge Fund is to facilitate the transfer of Slovak know-how and innovative solutions that would address development challenges identified by the respective UNDP Country Offices, and contribute to the SDGs’ achievement. Amount: USD 20.000 – 40.000 Duration: up to 12 months Link
Read more →Target group: non-profit CSOs and academic institutions (universities and research institutions), non-profit companies that have a registered office in Germany at the time of the grant approval Aim: To strengthen civil society actors and their international networks, by enabling Germany based CSO to work in collaboration with local partners in selected ODA-eligible implementing countries to
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives Countries: Western Balkans and Tukey Short description: The webinar will provide guidance for organizations preparing narrative and financial reports for EU grants. It will present a list of common mistakes and key challenges in the preparation of good-quality reports and finalizing the reporting process. The webinar will include a number of
Read more →Target group: Young CSO activists between the ages of 19 and 32 from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia Short description: The Regional Youth Partnership program seeks to develop the next generation of leaders in the Western Balkans. The program seeks to bring those dynamic individuals together from
Read more →Target group: CSO and SE representatives Countries: International Short description: The webinar and learning series aims to introduce CSOs and actors to alternative funding avenues through shared learning and experiences from community foundations and grantmakers in Africa. Link to more information (Giving for Change)
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