News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Experienced leaders in civil society, aspiring youth activists Countries: Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia Short Description: The Prague Civil Society Centre invites leaders and youth activists from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for a fully-funded three-day gathering. This event focuses on sharing leadership development experiences, learning from
Read more →Target group: Students aged 18-29 currently enrolled in university programs in economics, political science, law, sociology, or related social sciences. Countries: Open to students from various countries, with a focus on diversity in terms of gender, ethnicity, and geography. Short Description: The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is organizing a five-day summer school focusing on the
Read more →Target group: Youth aged 15-29 years Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: The OSCE Mission to Skopje and Center for Intercultural Dialogue Kumanovo (CID Kumanovo) are organizing two Youth Leadership Trainings to enhance leadership skills, civic engagement, and democratic participation. Each training lasts four days and is set in Berovo, North Macedonia. Duration: First training: 19-22
Read more →Target group: Young leaders aged 18-35 from South East Europe (SEE) and selected mentors Countries: North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, Germany, France, Poland. Short Description: The 22nd International Youth Conference will gather 58 young participants from SEE countries and mentors from Germany, France, and
Read more →Target group: Students in their final years of journalism or communication studies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and young journalists with up to three years of work experience Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Short Description: Mediacentar Sarajevo invites applications for a training program and paid journalism internship under the project “Political Literacy and Monitoring Harmful Narratives Affecting
Read more →Target group: Experienced leaders in civil society, aspiring youth activists Countries: Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia Short Description: The Prague Civil Society Centre invites leaders and youth activists from Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia to apply for a fully-funded three-day gathering. This event focuses on sharing leadership development experiences, learning from
Read more →Target group: Migrant youth leaders Countries: Worldwide Short Description: The “Gender Justice Beyond Borders” International Youth Day Conference focuses on gender-responsiveness in the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration. It aims to discuss the latest trends in migration and gender politics with a special focus on labor, education, health, trafficking, and gender-based violence. The
Read more →Target group: Journalists from Southeast, Eastern, and Central Europe Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. Short Description: The BIRN Summer School of Investigative Reporting offers intensive training for 30 journalists from Southeast, Eastern, and Central Europe.
Read more →Target group: Aspiring Journalists in Europe Countries: EU Member States, Neighbouring, and Accession Countries. Short Description: The Commission launches the application period for the 8th edition of Youth4Regions, targeting aspiring journalists. Successful applicants will undergo a week-long training in Brussels, including sessions, mentorship, press room work, and visits to EU institutions. Applications are open in
Read more →Target group: Young researchers and academic citizens up to 30 years from Serbia Countries: Serbia Short Description: The Trag Foundation’s “Polet Movement” program invites young researchers to participate in a nine-month educational and research initiative, designed to foster involvement in decision-making processes and public advocacy. In partnership with the Centre for Social Policy and KoRSE,
Read more →Target group: Human rights activists worldwide, working at the grassroots level with NGOs. Countries: Applicants from all regions of the world, except high-income countries unless they represent marginalized communities. Short Description: The HRAP is designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and networks of human rights activists. It focuses on various issues including sexual and gender-based
Read more →Target group: Public sector institutions in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The Public Administration Awards in the Western Balkans, organized by ReSPA and SIGMA, seeks to recognize initiatives improving public service delivery and governance. These awards highlight projects fostering good governance, citizen engagement, and innovation
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