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CfA: DIGI-CORE Project Survey – Assessing CSO Needs in Digitalization and Transparent Governance (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: This survey aims to collect relevant information from CSOs in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia to assess their capacities, challenges, and needs related to transparent governance and digitalization. The collected data will be used internally by the project team to design targeted capacity-building and advocacy activities within the DIGI-CORE project framework. All responses

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CfA: POLICY ANSWERS Webinar: PRIMA and the Western Balkans – Advancing Sustainable Innovation through Euro‑Mediterranean Collaboration (Date: 17 July 2025)

Short Description: This session will explore how the PRIMA initiative contributes to sustainable solutions in water management, agriculture, and food systems, and how it aligns with the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. Target Group: Stakeholders from research institutions, universities, innovation agencies, civil society, policymakers, and anyone involved in sustainable development, R&I, agriculture, food

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CfA: JICA Training Program – Ecosystem-Based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction (Deadline: 17 July 2025)

Short Description: The course is designed to strengthen the capacity of relevant departments in applying nature-based approaches to disaster risk reduction (DRR) through forest management and ecosystem conservation. Target Group: Representatives of departments engaged in forest-related DRR from central or local governments, public organizations, or equivalent institutions, with at least 5 years of experience in

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CfA: Human Rights Internship 2025 at the Institute for Human Rights (IHR) (Deadline: 20 July 2025)

Short Description: The Institute for Human Rights (IHR) is launching a three-month internship program starting in September 2025, aimed at engaging young individuals in activities promoting human rights and access to justice, with a particular focus on vulnerable and marginalized communities in North Macedonia. Target Group: Unemployed young people up to the age of 29

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CfA: JICA Training Program – Sustainable Tourism Development with Cultural Heritage and Local Community (Deadline: 24 July 2025)

Short Description: This program focuses on building capacity in sustainable tourism planning that respects and integrates cultural heritage preservation and active community involvement. Target Group: Officials from central or local government bodies and public institutions responsible for tourism development that involves the preservation of cultural heritage and/or landscapes. Countries: North Macedonia. Location: Japan Duration: September

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CfA: Regional Youth Internship Program 2025 – Paid Internship in Civil Society Organizations in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 25 July 2025)

Short Description: An opportunity for 5 young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia to take part in a paid two-month internship within civil society organizations in the Western Balkans. Internships will take place in Belgrade, Pristina, Tirana, Sarajevo, or Skopje between September and December 2025. Target Group: Young people aged

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CfA: North Macedonia: Vote Now for the Youth Participation Award 2025 (Deadline: 31 July 2025)

Short Description: The Ministry of Social Policy, Demography, and Youth (MSPDY), in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM), invites you to vote for this year’s Youth Participation Award. The award recognizes young people’s efforts addressing various social issues and is presented in three categories: individual youth (ages 15-29), informal youth groups (minimum

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CfA: POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2025 (Deadline: 31 July 2025)

Short Description: The POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation is calling for motivated young people aged 18 to 25 from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to join its 2025 edition, taking place from September 21 to 27, 2025, in Belgrade. The school offers a dynamic learning environment with interactive workshops,

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CfA: Civil Dialogue Award 2025: Call for Nominations of Good Practices and Initiatives on Structured Dialogue With Civil Society (Deadline: 1 August)

Short Description: Civil Society Europe is pleased to announce the first edition of the Civil Dialogue Award, launched in 2025. The award recognises and celebrates outstanding practices of structured engagement between organised civil society and EU institutions. It aims to promote a stronger culture of civil dialogue by showcasing initiatives that have effectively brought civil

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CfA: Anti-Fraud & Corruption Training and Certification for NGOs (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: Accountable Now is excited to partner with Integritas360 to offer specialized anti-corruption and fraud prevention training designed for NGOs and charities. These online, self-paced courses provide essential knowledge and practical tools to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud and corruption—helping organizations protect their finances, reputation, and mission. Target Group: NGO staff, volunteers, board

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CfA: Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation Survey 2025 – Mapping the Situation of Women Human Rights Defenders (Deadline: 8 September 2025)

Short Description: The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation conducts a bi-annual survey to monitor and map the risks and challenges faced by women human rights defenders in conflict-affected countries and regions. The survey aims to advance the agenda for women’s rights and gender equality by collecting global, anonymous data that will form the basis for an

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CfA: 5th International Summer School on Security and Human Rights (Deadline: 2 July 2025)

Target group: Students, academics, professionals, and advocates interested in human rights, migration, and security studies. Countries: Open to international participants. Location: Mardin, Türkiye Short Description: The Human Rights Academy’s summer school explores the intersection of security and human rights through migration policies, offering global dialogue and critical reflection in a rapidly changing context. Duration: August

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