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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Second Call for Residency Hosts Under Culture Moves Europe (Deadline: 16 January)

Target group: Organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries Countries: Europe Short Description: The call provides grants to organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries, that want to host international artists and cultural professionals for a residency

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CfA: Nominations for 2023 Democracy Prize (Deadline: 31 January)

Target group: Individuals, unregistered initiatives, and CSOs in Kosovo. Countries: Kosovo Short Description: The Democracy Prize aims to recognize and evaluate the contributions of individuals, unregistered initiatives, and non-governmental organizations in various fields. It acknowledges those who, through community mobilization, citizen engagement, new ideas, intellectual courage, or notable achievements, have significantly contributed to the democratization

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CfA: Regional School for Political Development (Deadline: 18 February)

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

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CfA: Leadership for Transformative Change (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Leaders in organisations in any societal sector working for societal transformation towards sustainability Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey etc. Short Description: Provide leaders motivated for systems innovation and transformative change with knowledge, tools, and a network for a sustainable future. Duration: N/A Link to more information (Uppsala University)

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CfA: Survey for Assessing the Capacity Empowerment Needs of CSOs in Albania (Deadline: 12 January)

Target group: CSOs Countries: Albania Short Description: The National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania, as part of its ongoing work to empower CSOs, is conducting an online survey to explore the capacities of CSOs nationwide. The survey aims to identify the current needs of organizations in the areas of organizational management, financial sustainability,

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CfA: Second Call for Residency Hosts Under Culture Moves Europe (Deadline: 16 January)

Target group: Organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries Countries: Europe Short Description: The call provides grants to organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries, that want to host international artists and cultural professionals for a residency

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CfA: Leadership for Transformative Change (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Leaders in organisations in any societal sector working for societal transformation towards sustainability Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey etc. Short Description: Provide leaders motivated for systems innovation and transformative change with knowledge, tools, and a network for a sustainable future. Duration: N/A Link to more information (Uppsala University)

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CfA: Regional Youth Leadership Mobility Programme 2023/24 (Deadline: 29 December)

Target group: Youth (21-30 years old) from academia and CSOs, young professionals, young researchers, and youth activists Countries: Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: RYLMP aims to boost collaboration and advocacy for youth-related issues in Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The program supports young people, students, and youth activists by providing opportunities to enhance

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CfA: Second Call for Residency Hosts Under Culture Moves Europe (Deadline: 16 January 2024)

Target group: Organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries Countries: Europe Short Description: The call provides grants to organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries, that want to host international artists and cultural professionals for a residency

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CfA: Civicus Monitor 6th Global Data Assessment Webinar: Exploring Trends and Challenges in Civic Freedoms Worldwide (Deadline: 6 December)

Target group: CSOs/ activists worldwide Countries: Worldwide Short Description: Civicus Monitor launches the 6th annual assessment “People Power Under Attack 2023”, which will include new country ratings and data on top violations of civic freedoms at the global and regional levels. The panel will focus on tactics targeting activists, journalists, and NGOs, including intimidation, protester

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CfA: Eurothink 7th School of European Policy (Deadline: 12 December)

Target group: CSO representatives, institutional representatives, journalists, media professionals, students, and young professionals. Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: The annual School of European Policies by Eurothink, focusing on EU integration, is implemented this year under the EU Media project in partnership with ALDA and BIRS, supported by the EU. Themed to the amended new methodology

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