News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Albanian sports journalist Ervin Baku became the target of severe online harassment in August after appearing on Euronews wearing a T-shirt with the Serbian flag. Despite clarifying that his gesture was not meant to provoke and issuing an on-air apology, Baku received numerous threats, including death threats. He reported these threats to the State Police
Read more →The Pledge for Change Accountability and Learning Mechanism (PALM) was developed by the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability Working group in 2023 and finalized in early 2024. The PALM was developed in collaboration with RINGO as one of the change prototypes, and aims to hold INGOs to the three Pledges they have made: Equitable Partnerships, Authentic
Read more →The CHS Alliance is committed to creating a safer and more accountable aid system by addressing power imbalances that can lead to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). Key initiatives include the PSEAH Index, which helps organizations assess their policies and practices for protecting vulnerable people, and the Harmonized Reporting Scheme, which improves transparency and
Read more →NPOs often struggle to meet the diverse reporting requirements of multiple donors, which diverts time and resources away from their core missions. This challenge is particularly acute for smaller NPOs with limited capacity. The upcoming International Non-Profit Accounting Guidance (INPAG), set to launch in 2025, aims to address this issue by providing a global standard
Read more →Target group: Media and CSOs from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Aim: The grant aims to help and engage media and CSOs with financial support, mentoring and continuous technical assistance so they can navigate, explore and deliver complex internet and human rights-related issues and (policy) developments to the public at large. Amount:
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Albania. Aim: To promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in Albania by addressing critical barriers that hinder women and girls from fully participating in public and economic life. Amount: 8 500 000 Albanian Lek (ALL) (approximately 85 469 EUR) Duration: 8 months (October 2024 – May 2025) Deadline: 20 September Link to
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Albania working on anti-corruption Aim: To strengthen cooperation and cohesion between civil society and Albanian state institutions in the fight against corruption and increase the quality of justice for citizens in Albania. Amount: min 20,000-34,000 EUR. The total amount available is 170,000.00 EUR. Duration: 8-12 months Deadline: 1 October Link to more information (Albanian
Read more →Target group: Newsrooms, journalistic teams, and freelance journalists based in at least two European countries, both EU and non-EU. Aim: Support cross-border investigative journalism by providing funding and additional support (mentoring, training, legal assistance) for ambitious projects on topics of cross-border relevance. Amount: Investigation Support Scheme: Up to 50 000 EUR for newsrooms and investigative
Read more →Target group: Local organizations in North Macedonia aiming to strengthen their contribution to the community and their connection with constituents and citizens. Aim: To support initiatives that address local democracy, active citizenship, and social responsibility by tackling key community challenges. These may include social, environmental, youth, gender, or other relevant local issues, with a focus
Read more →Target group: Local organizations, encouraging the participation and representation of Albanian youth in Preševo and Bujanovac. Aim: By empowering local organizations to leverage their community connections and understanding of local challenges and needs, the call aims to create an environment where Albanian youth actively engage in social events and where their voices are heard and respected. Amount:
Read more →Target group: Young people aged between 16 and 35 from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia) determined to make a difference in their community. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The RISE Journey program helps young people in the Western Balkans turn their ideas into sustainable social enterprises. The
Read more →Target group: Independent media, civil society, and experts on journalism in the Western Balkans and EU. Countries: Western Balkans and EU. Short Description: The event will focus on the challenges of disinformation to democracy and media freedom, with panel discussions on how media and civil society can counter these issues. It offers a platform for
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