News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The article indicates that citizens who would generally be using feedback to demand accountability of the institutions that serve them, are restricted in the activities they can perform. Even in places where restrictions are not so stringent, people may not feel safe to continue monitoring. The article provides the answer to the question: can civil
Read more →The strategic goal of the publication prepared by the Vladimir Potanin Foundation is to identify optimal ways of philanthropy transformation and to provide NGOs with substantial information in their transition to the new, post-crisis development. The publication looks to provide an analysis of the factors, contexts, and principles influencing philanthropy of the future, as well
Read more →The article presents three approaches philanthropy might take to the current crisis. First, there is the motion toward austerity; the second approach is toward faster and bigger charity. The third and final approach is a mutual aid, based on the idea that everyone has needs that should be met, and that everyone has something to
Read more →The project’s primary goals are to build the capacity of media professionals and journalism students in verification, fact-checking, content production, and to enhance public service broadcasters’ understanding of media and information literacy (MIL) and to improve their ability to deliver MIL campaigns to the public. Proposed topics should encompass topics predicted with the project objectives,
Read more →The main topic of the Call is the contribution to the 17 SDGs integrated with the latest EU policies, as well as the framework for the long-term transformation of the Western Balkans. The actions need to be aligned to the SDGs, with a particular reference to SDG 11 (making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe,
Read more →The Call aims to support local grassroots organizations, community associations, traditional and new leadership institutions, and informal networks that work for the rights of the victims, fostering society–authorities relations putting the dignity and wellbeing of victims. The global objective of the Call is to: support local civil society initiatives in building sustainable capacities for effective
Read more →NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments, including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, repressive societies, and countries undergoing democratic transitions. NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that are looking to: promote and defend human rights and the Rule of Law; support freedom of information and independent media;
Read more →The Fund, launched by the European Cultural Foundation, set up in partnership with other foundations, is looking to support imaginative cultural initiatives that reinforce solidarity, and the notion of Europe as a shared public space in response to the current crisis and its aftershocks. The Fund is open to individuals, collectives, and organizations from all
Read more →The training programme is implemented within the EU TACSO 3 Capacity Development and People to People Programme. It is organized by the EU TACSO 3 and delivered by a highly experienced team of trainers of the South East European Youth Network (SEEYN). The objectives of the training programme are: to inform CSOs on existing online
Read more →Zurich Foundation looks to empower vulnerable people within our communities to protect themselves from risk better, to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. NEXT is a grassroots movement within Zurich Insurance that advocates for the voices of the next generation of leaders to be heard by promoting intergenerational dialogue, partnering with other corporations.
Read more →The Civil Society Scholar Awards support doctoral students and university faculty to undertake academic projects that will enrich socially-engaged research and critical scholarship in their home country, or region. The Call supports academic research conducted within any area of the social sciences and humanities. It will especially prioritize research which addresses explicitly pressing societal issues
Read more →To demonstrate transparent and accountable advocacy, BCSDN has prepared its Advocacy Platform towards the EU which outlines our key objectives, the reasoning, and the change we want to see in EU’s policy towards the civil society in the enlargement countries. The document is based on the extensive experience of the network on the issue and
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