News and updates from BCSDN and the region
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: Young people aged between 16 and 35 from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia) determined to make a difference in their community. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The RISE Journey program helps young people in the Western Balkans turn their ideas into sustainable social enterprises. The
Read more →Target group: Independent media, civil society, and experts on journalism in the Western Balkans and EU. Countries: Western Balkans and EU. Short Description: The event will focus on the challenges of disinformation to democracy and media freedom, with panel discussions on how media and civil society can counter these issues. It offers a platform for
Read more →Target group: Young participants from the Western Balkans Six countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The Forum will bring together teams of young participants from the Western Balkans countries to explore critical topics related to climate and energy, climate diplomacy and climate negotiations. The program
Read more →Target group: All interested journalists and representatives from CSOs in Albania. Countries: Albania Short Description: SCIDEV, in collaboration with Free Press Unlimited (FPU) and Citizens.al, is inviting all interested journalists and representatives from CSOs to participate in a specialized cyber security training program. Themes to be encompassed during the training: Albanian Regulatory Framework on Cybersecurity;
Read more →Target group: Young journalists and students from North Macedonia. Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: BIRN invites young journalists and students to apply for a one-year investigative journalism program. Ten selected participants will receive mentorship, financial support, and training from September 2024 to August 2025, culminating in a mini summer school. Duration: One year Link to
Read more →Target group: Final-year journalism students, recent graduates, and young and professional journalists from the Western Balkan countries including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Short Description: This training course will help tackle fake news and unverified reporting by helping journalists
Read more →Target group: Non-environmental CSOs Countries: Western Balkans and Türkiye, and EU member states Short Description: Online workshops to help non-environmental CSOs understand and integrate environmental themes into their work. Workshops will cover “Environment for youth organizations” on 27 August, and “Environment for organizations working on social inclusion on 3 September”. Duration: Each workshop is a
Read more →Target group: Young activists, CSO leaders, journalists, social media influencers, education workers, and others interested in media freedom and activism. Countries: North Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Montenegro, and Türkiye. Short Description: This one-year program aims to empower young leaders in the Western Balkans and Türkiye to engage in media activism and promote
Read more →Target group: Journalists, freelance journalists, and journalism students based in the Western Balkans Countries: Western Balkans (specific focus on Skopje, North Macedonia) Short Description: This training program aims to enhance the skills of journalists in the Western Balkans to cover climate and energy issues effectively. It includes expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, and discussions on various
Read more →Target group: CSOs and CSO networks receiving regional/multi-country EU Civil Society and Media Facility (CSF) grants Countries: Western Balkans and Türkiye Short Description: Strategic mentoring offers in-depth, pragmatic support to CSOs to address organizational challenges and improve performance. It involves up to 14 days of expert time over up to 6 months, focusing on areas
Read more →Target group: International candidates with a postgraduate degree and relevant professional experience in international development Countries: Open to international applicants Short Description: A prestigious two-year leadership development program focused on preparing future leaders for roles at the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA. The program includes training in Washington, D.C., global rotations, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
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