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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Training Program for Journalists Covering Climate and Energy Issues in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 26 August)

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

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CfA: EU TACSO 3 Strategic Mentoring Support 2024 (Deadline: 30 August)

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

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CfA: World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (WBG YPP) (Deadline: 30 September)

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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CfA: Leadership Accelerator Grow2Gather (Deadline: 5 August)

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

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CfA: Gender, Economics and Politics Summer School (Deadline: 11 August)

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

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CfA: Youth Leadership Trainings 2.0 (Deadline: 12 August)

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

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CfA: 22nd International Youth Conference “European Values for the Future for SEE Region” (Deadline: 10 September)

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

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CfA: Training and Paid Journalistic Internship: “Free Votes 2024” (Deadline: 26 July)

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

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CfA: Leadership Accelerator Grow2Gather (Deadline: 5 August)

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

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CfA: Gender Justice Beyond Borders – International Youth Day Conference (Deadline: 12 August)

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

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CfA: BIRN Summer School of Investigative Reporting for Eastern Europe Journalists in Croatia (Deadline: 5 July)

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.

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CfA: Cohesion Policy Training for Journalism Students and Young Journalists in Europe (Deadline: 8 July)

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

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