News and updates from BCSDN and the region
INTRAC is deeply concerned about the recent ODA cuts by several OECD countries, including the US, the Netherlands, and the UK, which signal a dangerous shift toward isolationism and a failure to uphold commitments to poverty eradication. As per INTRAC, while aid should not be a long-term necessity, these cuts—driven by rising right-wing nationalism—have been
Read more →Target group: CSOs in North Macedonia Aim: Strengthen CSOs’ participation and engagement in inclusive, transparent, and accountable local elections, with a focus on women’s participation, youth, and marginalized groups. Amount: 9 000 – 10 000 EUR Duration: 9 to 12 months Deadline: 10 April Link to more information (Civil Society Resource Centre in North Macedonia)
Read more →Target group: Mid-career and young media professionals with at least one year of experience, engaged in content development for public media services in the Western Balkans, and formally affiliated (employed or freelance) with a PSM that has an MoU with Goethe-Institut and DW Akademie. Aim: To enhance the professional abilities and understanding of PSM media
Read more →Target group: CSOs, local and regional authorities, research institutions, and public universities from EU Member States and eligible non-EU countries. Aim: To support projects fostering civic engagement and democratic participation, including exchanges on EU policy priorities, countering disinformation, and promoting citizen involvement in decision-making. Amount: 33 million EUR total budget; minimum grant amount 75 000 EUR.
Read more →Target group: Incorporated legal entities (organisations, companies) across Europe Aim: To support enabling activities and services for environmental investigative journalism by funding training and professional development programs that help journalists enhance their skills in reporting on environmental issues. Amount: The total available amount per call to be distributed among all supported projects will be around
Read more →Target group: Young climate leaders and youth-led organizations worldwide. Aim: To support innovative and impactful youth-led solutions addressing climate change through funding, capacity-building, and networking opportunities. Amount: Up to 30,000 USD per project, with total allocated support reaching 2.5 million USD globally since 2023. Duration: Over a maximum of 24 months Deadline: 26 May Link
Read more →Target group: Representatives of CSOs, associations, and foundations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Countries: BiH Short Description: BCSDN member CPCD is hosting an emergency edition of CIVILKA, “Operation Resistance,” to address urgent challenges facing civil society in BiH. This hybrid event (online & in-person in Sarajevo) will take place on March 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
Read more →Target group: CSOs, government representatives, media professionals, and legal experts working on civic space and media freedom. Countries: EU member states and broader European countries affected by SLAPPs. Short Description: A practical webinar exploring how national OGP processes can advance media freedom and civic space through legislative measures to counter SLAPPs. The event will discuss
Read more →Target group: Journalists from Central and South Eastern Europe. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia. Short Description: The Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence, organized by Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), is awarding ten fellowships to journalists with compelling story ideas that require on-the-ground reporting. The program emphasizes
Read more →Target group: Applicants must be residents of the Western Balkans, have at least two years of journalism experience (including freelancers), and show strong motivation to join the training. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The goal of the regional training camp is to equip journalists with specialized knowledge that enables them to protect themselves and their
Read more →Target group: 25-35 years old applicants (with exceptions possible) and have at least three years of experience in human rights advocacy, activism, community organizing, or social entrepreneurship. They should demonstrate engagement in Gender Justice or related fields and must be proficient in English. Countries: worldwide Short Description: Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) is a 6-month
Read more →Target group: Legally established organizations, including micro-enterprises, SMEs, CSOs, schools, and universities, working on youth-focused research and innovation initiatives in the Western Balkans. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The Western Balkans R&I Youth Awards honor initiatives that engaged youth (15-29) in research and innovation from 2020 to
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