News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Experts on legal frameworks, CSOs engaging volunteers, and current volunteers Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: A regional online discussion organized by the SMART Balkans project, focusing on volunteering trends and legal frameworks in the Western Balkans, aligned with EU standards. Duration: One and a half hours, happening on 5 December, Zoom. Link to
Read more →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
Read more →Target group: Journalists and researchers in Albania Countries: Albania Short Description: BIRN Albania, in partnership with SCiDEV and Qendra Faktoje, is offering grants to local journalists and researchers for the production of research papers or analyses on media freedom and journalists’ safety in Albania. The project is funded by the European Union. Grants of 1 500
Read more →Target group: Civil society and government organizations focused on enhancing public participation and democratic innovation in policymaking. Countries: EU countries and Horizon Europe countries (including Albania, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Kosovo, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom). Short Description: The Democratic
Read more →Target group: CSOs working with governments; CSOs with existing participatory initiatives focused on marginalized groups, including women, youth, and displaced people. Countries: Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa or Asia. Short Description: The program aims to enhance participatory and deliberative democracy for historically marginalized communities, and equip CSOs and governments with tools and mentorship to engage these
Read more →Target group: Leaders and innovators from international civil society organizations (ICSOs), politics, and business. Countries: Global Short Description: The Global Perspectives 2024 event will focus on the intersection of truth, trust, and technology, addressing the challenges posed by mis- and disinformation, the role of civil society organizations in strengthening information ecosystems, combating anti-rights disinformation, and fostering
Read more →Target group: Young, diverse leaders in elected office, civil society, and business Countries: WB6, EU and EU candidate countries, United States 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
Read more →Target group: Non-profit initiatives by individuals, CSOs, and private companies registered in the EU Countries: EU member states Short Description: This prize rewards innovative initiatives combating harmful polarisation in European society, promoting European identity and shared values. The total prize is 50 000 EUR, shared among up to five winners. Duration: N/A Link to more
Read more →Target group: Undergraduate students from all higher education institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina Countries: BiH Short Description: This nine-month program, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) since 2012, aims to educate students on democratic principles, human rights, and active citizenship. It encourages critical thinking on sensitive topics and develops communication and research skills
Read more →Target group: Experienced community leaders aged 26-39 working in community development, democracy and human rights, environment, peace and conflict resolution, or women and gender issues. Countries: Select countries across Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere. Short Description: CSP is a year-long
Read more →Target group: Individual artists, cultural professionals, academics, journalists, and activists from the Western Balkans. Countries: Albania, BiH, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Short Description: The MOVE Mobility Grant Scheme, by the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), supports regional cooperation by enabling individuals to travel within the Western Balkans. The grant aims to foster people-to-people connections, intercultural
Read more →Target group: CSOs working with governments; CSOs with existing participatory initiatives focused on marginalized groups, including women, youth, and displaced people. Countries: Latin America, Africa, Asia, or Eastern Europe Short Description: The program aims to enhance participatory and deliberative democracy for historically marginalized communities and equip CSOs and governments with tools and mentorship to engage these
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