News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The GivingTuesday Data Commons’ 2023 Lookback Report, its fourth annual global giving trends analysis, continues to explore generosity through quantitative and qualitative methods. Building on previous reports, this year’s findings highlight a robust giving ecosystem despite concerns about polarization and declining donor participation. The report reveals that people are still eager to give across ideological
Read more →The social dialogue entitled “Philanthropy as Giving for the Common Good – Improving the Incentive Framework” was organized with a focus on boosting charitable donations and reviving the Philanthropy Council established in 2018. Key proposals included creating a compensation fund for VAT refunds on donations and enhancing crowdfunding regulations. Catalyst’s suggestions were several improvements to
Read more →Target group: Local CSOs/ associations/ NGOs in specified municipalities of Bosnia and Herzegovina Aim: To improve the effectiveness of local CSOs in engaging local processes, strengthen partnerships with the local community, and increase citizen involvement in local governance. Amount: Up to 2,600 USD per project Duration: Projects must be completed by 15 November Deadline: 3
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Aim: Support cybersecurity capacity-building efforts Amount: 20 000 – 30 000 EUR Duration: 12 months Deadline: 9 August Link to more information (EGA)
Read more →Target group: Local communities (MZ) and CSOs from the territories of local communities (involved in the PREPS) in Prokuplje Aim: Strengthen resilience to natural disasters and improve preparedness strategies Amount: Up to 3 000 EUR Duration: N/A Deadline: 20 August Link to more information (RC Gradjanske)
Read more →Target group: Employees of public media services in the Western Balkans Aim: To support mobility for enhancing quality journalism in the region Amount: Up to 5 000 EUR Duration: Varies depending on the mobility project Deadline: 30 August Link to more information (Mreza Mira)
Read more →Target group: Experienced leaders in civil society, aspiring youth activists Countries: Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia Short Description: The Prague Civil Society Centre invites leaders and youth activists from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for a fully-funded three-day gathering. This event focuses on sharing leadership development experiences, learning from
Read more →Target group: Students aged 18-29 currently enrolled in university programs in economics, political science, law, sociology, or related social sciences. Countries: Open to students from various countries, with a focus on diversity in terms of gender, ethnicity, and geography. Short Description: The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is organizing a five-day summer school focusing on the
Read more →Target group: Youth aged 15-29 years Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: The OSCE Mission to Skopje and Center for Intercultural Dialogue Kumanovo (CID Kumanovo) are organizing two Youth Leadership Trainings to enhance leadership skills, civic engagement, and democratic participation. Each training lasts four days and is set in Berovo, North Macedonia. Duration: First training: 19-22
Read more →Target group: Young leaders aged 18-35 from South East Europe (SEE) and selected mentors Countries: North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Germany, France, Poland. Short Description: The 22nd International Youth Conference will gather 58 young participants from SEE countries and mentors from Germany, France, and
Read more →On 2 July, BCSDN hosted a virtual event to launch the first regional report on SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) in the Western Balkans. Around 100 participants, including activists, journalists, and legal experts discussed the findings. The report and national SLAPPs examples, presented by BCSDN EO and members’ representatives revealed a rise in SLAPP
Read more →The annual Fundamental Rights Report, published by the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) highlights crises in 2023 that undermined fundamental rights across Europe. It addresses climate change, digitalisation, and rising intolerance, including increased racism and hate crimes following recent global conflicts. The report explores three main issues: the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on poverty, the
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