News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The Mobility Fund for CSOs from the European Region, launched by FOND Romania with the financial support of CPDE, aims to ensure visibility and representation of the EU, Black Sea & Balkans sub-regions at relevant regional and international events and initiatives. This activity supports the mobility of CSO representatives from these three sub-regions, in order
Read more →The OGP 2018 Global Summit will involve representatives from more than 70 countries: Heads of State and governments, ministers, public servants, members of parliament, local authorities, civil society representatives, international foundations, researchers, academia and journalists will gather in Tbilisi to promote their achievements and discuss the challenges in upholding the principles of open government. The
Read more →Within this CfP (concept phase), regional cross-border and transnational project ideas focusing on soft measures like knowledge-sharing, the exchange of good practice and capacity building within all priority areas of the EEA and Norway Grants will be considered for funding. The Fund seeks innovative project ideas that propose new solutions to common challenges. The available
Read more →The specific objective of the CfP (concept-phase) is to support the implementation of the Multi-annual Action Plan of the Regional Cooperation Council for a Regional Economic Area in the Western Balkans (MAP REA). Under the priority ‘Support to implementing SEE 2020 Strategy through flagship approach’, eligible activities will be structured in four components: trade, investment,
Read more →CSO alliances in Macedonia, comprised of at least 5 members, are invited to apply for Partnership Grants (PGs) under the USAID Civic Engagement Project (CEP). PGs aim to support CSO alliances that work in the following priority areas: Good Governance and/or Anti-Corruption; Rule of Law and/or Human Rights; Economic Growth and/or Local Economic Development; Public
Read more →The purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program of the US Embassy in Serbia is to award grants for specific projects that support democracy and the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Serbia. Grants will be primarily awarded to CSOs and other non-profit organizations with projects in the regions outside of Belgrade.
Read more →Several years of research with Gen X and Millennial major donors, described in the NPQ book Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors Are Revolutionizing Giving, show that next gen donors will have more money to give than any previous generations, and they want to give that money in new, more hands-on ways. And while the
Read more →As technology has advanced, the fundamental right to privacy has gradually evolved to encompass a right to protection of personal data. The coming years will undoubtedly see the spread of laws protecting such data. The European Union, for example, already adopted its General Data Protection Regulation that will go into effect in May 2018. ECNL’s
Read more →In recent years, governments around the world have responded to increased activism, protests and political engagement of citizens and various civil society actors with cracking down on civic space. Unfortunately, these trends have not passed the Western Balkans and Turkey by either. As restrictions on foreign funding, barriers to registration, intervention in CSOs’ internal affairs,
Read more →Do you think that the accountability of international NGOs is of increasing importance? Would you be interested in joining a small group of thought leaders and experts from across the globe who play a key role in strengthening this accountability? Then consider applying to join Accountable Now’s Independent Review Panel! Accountable Now needs 2 to
Read more →The Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published its latest report, “Challenges facing civil society organisations working on human rights in the EU”, which looks at the different types and patterns of challenges faced by civil society organisations working on human rights in the EU. The report notably recognises CSOs in the EU playing a crucial role
Read more →On January 18, the Hungarian government introduced a package of three draft laws targeting CSOs under the title “Stop Soros”. Following the 2017 law on transparency of foreign-funded organisations, this package of draft laws is yet another restrictive measure Hungarian CSOs have to face. It fits into the EU-wide pattern of threats and pressures targeting
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