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CfA: Young Civil Society Leadership Programme 2025 – Inclusive Growth and Job Creation (Deadline: 31 August 2025)

Short Description: The Young Civil Society Leadership Programme (YCSLP), funded by the EU and implemented by the Anna Lindh Foundation, seeks 27 young leaders from Southern Mediterranean countries to participate in a 9-month youth empowerment programme. The programme builds skills in policy dialogue and advocacy while supporting participants to design and implement community-based actions promoting

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CfA: Art for Reconciliation – Open Call for Socially Engaged Projects (Deadline: 2 September 2025)

Short Description: The “Art for Reconciliation” call invites civil society organizations working in the fields of arts and culture in the Western Balkans to propose socially engaged projects that promote peacebuilding and reconciliation. The call is part of the Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) programme under the “District of Reconciliation” project. Target Group: Civil

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CfA: 23rd International Youth Conference – “European Values for the Future for SEE Region” (Deadline: 8 September 2025)

Short Description: The 23rd edition of the International Youth Conference will take place from 25–29 September 2025, bringing together 58 young changemakers from 16 countries across the SEE region and the EU. The conference will focus on youth empowerment, democracy-building, human rights, sustainable development, regional cooperation, digital transformation, and addressing youth unemployment and political disillusionment.

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CfA: Politik-Her Final Conference & Toolkit Launch – From Vision to Impact (Deadline: Ongoing Registration)

Short Description: The Politik-Her Final Conference “From Vision to Impact” will take place on 10 September 2025 in Brussels, marking the conclusion of a project dedicated to empowering young women in local democratic processes. The one-day hybrid event will feature keynote speeches, roundtables, and participatory workshops on inclusive policy-making, gender equity, and intercultural dialogue. Target

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CfA: Connect. Collaborate. Create – Youth Summer Camp for EU Macro-Regions (Deadline: 7 August 2025)

Short Description: European House Budapest invites young changemakers to participate in a unique summer camp designed to empower youth from the four EU macro-regions (Baltic Sea, Danube, Adriatic & Ionian, and Alpine). The programme includes expert-led workshops, peer exchange, and networking opportunities to strengthen cross-border youth collaboration and participation in EU macro-regional strategies. Target Group:

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CfA: Policy Study on Populism and Gender Narratives in North Macedonia/Europe (Deadline: 8 August 2025)

Target Group: Individual researchers or research teams with expertise in gender studies, populism, and public policy analysis. Aim: To produce a 25–40 page policy study (7,000–10,000 words) exploring anti-gender mobilisation in North Macedonia within a broader European context. The study should map the actors and narratives involved, assess the legislative and policy impact, and provide

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CfA: Training – CAN Europe Journalist Workshop on Climate Disinformation, Western Balkans (Deadline: 8 August 2025)

Short Description: Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is inviting applications for the second edition of its regional training for journalists, focused on climate disinformation, COP30, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This in-person training aims to enhance reporting skills on climate and energy issues across the Western Balkans. Target Group: Professional journalists based in the Western

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CfA: Event Registration: International Civil Society Week 2025 (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: Co-organised by CIVICUS: Global Civil Society Alliance and the Asia Democracy Network, ICSW 2025 will bring together global civil society under the theme “Celebrating citizen action: reimagining democracy, rights, and inclusion for today’s world.” The event honours the resilience and achievements of activists, movements, and civil society organizations worldwide. Target Group: Civil society

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CfA: SMART Balkans CSO Financial Management Academy (Deadline: 15 August 2025)

Short Description: For the first time in the Western Balkans, the SMART Balkans project is launching the CSO Financial Management Academy—an accredited, free educational program designed to strengthen the financial management capacities, transparency, and sustainability of civil society organizations. The Academy includes five in-person modules (up to 60 hours), covering topics such as legal frameworks,

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CfA: Side Sessions at the Belgrade Security Conference 2025 (Deadline: 15 August 2025)

Target Group: CSOs and think tanks from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia). Partnerships with organizations outside the region are welcome, but the lead applicant must be from the Western Balkans. Aim: To host country-specific roundtable or fishbowl-style discussions on key issues aligned with the Belgrade Security Conference

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CfA: Youth@Work Partnership Building Activity – Youth Employability for Migrants and Displaced Youth (Deadline: 24 August 2025)

Short Description: This partnership-building activity will take place from 17–21 October 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and will bring together 26 youth professionals working on youth employability for migrants and internally displaced young people. Participants will explore local realities, build new partnerships, and co-create ideas to support the inclusion and employment of displaced youth. Target Group:

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CfA: Youth@Work – Boosting Social Entrepreneurship through Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps (Deadline: 26 August 2025)

Short Description: This seminar will bring together 25 youth workers and professionals engaged in social entrepreneurship projects supported by Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. Participants will reflect on past and current granted projects focused on entrepreneurship competences and explore new collaborations that promote youth empowerment, democratic participation, and social inclusion. Target Group: Youth workers,

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