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CfA: POLITEIA Thematic Session – “Education and Policy Making in the Western Balkans” (Deadline: 15 January 2025)

Target group: Young activists, policymakers, political party members, and representatives of youth organizations (18+) in the Western Balkans Countries: Serbia, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia Short Description: A three-day session providing young participants with insights into education policies in the Western Balkans within the EU integration process. Includes practical training on policy-making and analysis with

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CfA: Call for Journalists and Editors from WB – BIRN Regional Exchange Programme (Deadline: 16 January 2025)

Target group: Journalists & editors with 3+ years of experience Countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia Short Description: BIRN is offering a one-month exchange for a journalist or editor from the Western Balkans to work with CIN CG (Centre for Investigative Journalism of Montenegro). Participants will gain new skills, mentorship, and cross-border investigative experience. Duration: One

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CfA: Stanford University Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program on Democracy and Development (Deadline: 16 January 2025)

Target group: Mid-career practitioners from developing and transitioning countries working in democracy, legal, economic, or governance reform. Countries: Regions of Eurasia, which includes the former Soviet Union and Central Asia, along with Africa. Short Description: This Stanford University program, hosted by the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, offers training for approximately 28-30 fellows in

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CfA: Master Classes in Media and Journalism in North Macedonia – Fourth Generation (Deadline: 31 January 2025)

Target group: Young people aged 19 to 34, including students, young journalists, and those looking to develop digital media skills. Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: A free training program in media and journalism, covering three modules: creating web content using SEO techniques, visualizing and verifying information with generative AI tools, and producing video content for social media using

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CfA: Partners Albania NGO Exchange Program 2025 (Deadline: 5 February 2025)

Target group: Employees of new NGOs operating outside Tirana, Albania, aged 23–40, in managerial roles. Countries: Albania Short Description: The NGO Exchange Program 2025, organized by Partners Albania, aims to strengthen CSOs by enhancing their capacity, increasing access to policymaking processes, and fostering intersectoral collaboration through discussions, institutional visits, and mentorship. Duration: The program will

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CfA: Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament 2025 (Deadline: 7 February 2025)

Target group: Civil servants working in the administrations of National Parliaments in Albania, BiH, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Countries: Western Balkans 6 Short Description: The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB), in partnership with the Austrian Parliament, offers a fellowship programme for six applicants from WB6 National Parliaments. The programme enables participants to

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CfA: Creative Leaders Exchange Grants (Deadline: 10 January 2025)

Target group: Cultural leaders shaping trends, inspiring innovation, and driving cultural conversations within the Western Balkans. Countries: Western Balkans 6 Short Description: Creative Leaders Exchange Grants aim to foster peer-to-peer exchange, collaboration, and networking between cultural leaders from the Western Balkans and European host organizations. The applicants may apply for a grant of up to

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CfA: Stanford University Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program on Democracy and Development (Deadline: 16 January 2025)

Target group: Mid-career practitioners from developing and transitioning countries working in democracy, legal, economic, or governance reform. Countries: Regions of Eurasia, which includes the former Soviet Union and Central Asia, along with Africa. Short Description: This Stanford University program, hosted by the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, offers training for approximately 28-30 fellows in

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CfA: Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament 2025 (Deadline: 7 February 2025)

Target group: Civil servants working in the administrations of National Parliaments in Albania, BiH, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Countries: Western Balkans 6 Short Description: The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB), in partnership with the Austrian Parliament, offers a fellowship programme for six applicants from WB6 National Parliaments. The programme enables participants to

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CfA: Stanford University Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program on Democracy and Development (Deadline: 16 January 2025)

Target group: Mid-career practitioners from developing and transitioning countries working in democracy, legal, economic, or governance reform. Countries: Regions of Eurasia, which includes the former Soviet Union and Central Asia, along with Africa. Short Description: This Stanford University program, hosted by the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, offers training for approximately

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CfA: Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network Fellowship 2024 (Deadline: 4 December)

Target group: Young, diverse leaders in elected office, civil society, and business Countries: United States, EU, candidate countries, and WB6 Short Description: TILN is a transatlantic fellowship network of young leaders collaborating to promote inclusive policies and social cohesion across the US and Europe. Fellows receive mentorship, coaching, and training to prepare for leadership roles

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