News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Individuals and CSOs actively engaged in defending human rights. Countries: Worldwide Short Description: The 2024 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize, presented by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, seeks nominations for outstanding civil society action defending human rights globally. The 60,000 EUR prize, including a trophy and diploma, will be awarded
Read more →Target group: Young leaders from Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Countries: Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The program supports youth in shaping public policy, focusing on the Green Agenda. Thirty selected participants, aged 18-30, will gain knowledge, skills, and a network to advocate for green policies. The school emphasizes diversity and aims to
Read more →Target group: Volunteer or paid project officers, project managers, or similar roles in international youth organizations or networks with Council of Europe grants or intending to apply in the future. Countries: Country signatory of the European Cultural Convention Short Description: The course aims to enhance project management skills for individuals working in international youth organizations.
Read more →Target group: Young journalists Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: PINA Youth Journalists Programme seeks young journalists interested in media and journalism, focusing on good governance. Supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, the program offers informal education, mentoring, and paid practical work, emphasizing high ethical standards. Duration: N/A Link to more information (PINA)
Read more →Target group: Civil servants working in the administrations of the National Parliaments in the WB6 Countries: WB6 Short Description: To contribute to EU integration-driven reforms in the Western Balkans Parliament’s administrations. The program seeks to achieve this by building the capacities of individuals working as agents of change in the public sector. These align with
Read more →Target group: Young professionals (ages 19-32) Countries: BiH, Kosovo, and Serbia. Short Description: The program aims to develop the next generation of leaders through activities like network meetings, collaborative projects, research initiatives, and conferences. It fosters connections among individuals working in politics, media, arts, academia, entrepreneurship, and sports. Duration: 15 months Link to more information
Read more →Target group: Young civil servants from the WB6, specifically those representing ministries involved in foreign and EU affairs or regional cooperation. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The program aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of EU affairs, focusing on the enlargement process, soft skills, and negotiation techniques. The program features interactive lectures, workshops, a simulation game,
Read more →Target group: Expert with experience on NGOs and/or/ networks, coalitions, alliances, and consortia of CSOs Countries: International Short Description: The assignment involves reviewing the existing BCSDN Advocacy Strategy, proposing improvements, developing an Advocacy Monitoring Tool for systematic progress tracking, and supporting BCSDN in its implementation. The tool will document advocacy work, assess achieved outcomes, guide
Read more →Target group: Companies, businesses, and citizens who have undertaken philanthropic initiatives contributing to positive societal change throughout 2023. Countries: Serbia Short Description: Trag Foundation announces the 17th VIRTUS Award for Philanthropy, recognizing positive societal contributions in 2023. Supported by USAID, OAK Foundation, and Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the award includes a special category for empowering
Read more →Target group: Young leaders from Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Countries: Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The program supports youth in shaping public policy, focusing on the Green Agenda. Thirty selected participants, aged 18-30, will gain knowledge, skills, and a network to advocate for green policies. The school emphasizes diversity and aims to
Read more →Target group: Volunteer or paid project officers, project managers, or similar roles in international youth organizations or networks with Council of Europe grants or intending to apply in the future. Countries: Country signatory of the European Cultural Convention Short Description: The course aims to enhance project management skills for individuals working in international youth organizations.
Read more →Target group: Young civil servants from the WB6, specifically those representing ministries involved in foreign and EU affairs or regional cooperation. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The program aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of EU affairs, focusing on the enlargement process, soft skills, and negotiation techniques. The program features interactive lectures, workshops, a simulation game,
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