News and updates from BCSDN and the region
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,
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →Target group: Youth (18–30), public servants, NGO members, and professionals from the energy and environmental sectors. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia Location: Čardaci, Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina Short Description: A 10-day interdisciplinary program organized by REIC with CEI support, focusing on energy policy, circular economy, and
Read more →Target group: Students and young professionals (20–35) with interest in security, IR, diplomacy, or geopolitics. Countries: Western Balkans and broader Euro-Atlantic region Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Short Description: A three-day regional seminar for youth to engage with experts on security challenges, co-create solutions, and foster cross-border collaboration. Duration: September 11–13, 2025 Link to more information: EACS
Read more →Target group: Journalists from 21 countries in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. Countries: Albania, BiH, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Location: Pristina, Kosovo Short Description: A 6-day program to build investigative journalism skills through expert-led sessions on OSINT,
Read more →Target group: Investigative journalists (professionals with 3+ years of experience and young reporters born in/after 1995). Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine (Belarus suspended) Location: Online application; Award Ceremony in Chisinau, Moldova Short Description: An award honoring courageous investigative journalism addressing
Read more →Short Description: The “EU Award for Investigative Journalism 2025” has opened its call for applications, recognizing outstanding achievements in investigative journalism in the Republic of North Macedonia and across the Western Balkans and Turkey. The award aims to acknowledge excellence and increase the visibility of quality investigative stories published in the previous calendar year. Target
Read more →Short Description: Transformative Capacity Building Programme under the RAISE CSOs project, aimed at promoting youth-led social entrepreneurship, social innovation, and inclusion of marginalized groups. The programme consists of three practice-oriented training modules held across three cities and offers full participation support, expert mentorship, and networking opportunities. Target Group: Legally registered CSOs in North Macedonia active
Read more →Short Description: “Solidarity in Action” is a new initiative by the Aspen Institute Germany and its partners, aiming to create a transatlantic platform for 20 young civil society leaders (aged 25-35) from the Western Balkans, the United States, Germany, Italy, and Romania. The project will run from June 2025 to January 2026, involving virtual workshops
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