News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Short Description: Forus and ECNL, under the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) initiative, invite pairs of CSOs to apply for the Digital Rights Exchange Program. The programme supports one organisation from the Global North and one from the Global South to jointly explore a shared digital rights or internet governance challenge, participate in
Read more →Short Description: Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM) is inviting women to apply for the School for Women Leaders in Just Transition, implemented under the Women-Led Coal Transitions (WOLCOT) project with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The programme aims to strengthen women’s leadership in the just energy transition by
Read more →Short Description: The Council of Europe invites young people to participate in a two-day event bringing together youth, journalists, policymakers and media experts to discuss disinformation, media literacy, AI, journalism and democratic resilience. Participants will engage in a high-level conference and interactive workshops focused on strengthening information integrity, critical thinking and freedom of expression. Countries:
Read more →Short Description: The Ministry of Social Policy, Demography and Youth, in cooperation with the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM) and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, invites nominations for the 2026 Youth Participation Award. The award recognises outstanding youth-led initiatives that demonstrate active participation, social impact, and sustainable contributions to community development. Awards will be
Read more →Short Description: Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) invites applications for its Summer School of Investigative Reporting, taking place from 17–23 August in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The intensive programme combines practical training in investigative journalism, cross-border reporting, OSINT, data journalism, digital verification, and security, while providing participants with mentorship from leading international journalists and editors to
Read more →Short Description: The Civil Society Resource Centre has launched a mentorship programme to strengthen the organisational capacities and long-term sustainability of CSOs in North Macedonia. Selected organisations will receive tailored support from experienced mentors in areas such as good governance, strategic planning, project and financial management, advocacy, communications, volunteer management, digital transformation, fundraising diversification, Erasmus+,
Read more →Short Description: A fully funded, non-degree professional fellowship in the United States for mid-career professionals. The programme combines academic enrichment, leadership development and a six-week professional affiliation with U.S. institutions to strengthen leadership, foster international collaboration and address global development challenges. Target Group: Mid-career professionals with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), at least five years
Read more →Short Description: Transparency School 2026 is an international training and networking programme focused on transparency, anti-corruption, accountability, and good governance. The programme brings together participants from around the world for expert-led discussions, practical learning, and peer exchange. Target Group: Senior students, graduates, and young professionals from the public, private, civil society, and academic sectors interested
Read more →Short Description: The Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence is a six-month programme supporting aspiring and mid-career journalists in producing in-depth investigative stories on issues of public interest, while benefiting from professional editorial mentorship and publication opportunities through leading media platforms. Target Group: Aspiring and mid-career journalists aged 18–35 with at least three years of professional
Read more →Short Description: Balkan SAYS 2026 is an international youth security conference bringing together students, young professionals, policymakers, and experts to discuss contemporary security, foreign policy, and Euro-Atlantic challenges through panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Target Group: Students and young professionals aged 20–35 with a background or strong interest in international relations, security and defence,
Read more →Short Description: The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is a fully funded professional development programme offering hybrid training courses on democratic institutions, human rights, public integrity, public procurement, administration of justice, border management, and public service delivery. Participants will gain practical knowledge, exchange experiences with peers from the region, and become part of an
Read more →Short Description: CoE has launched applications for the 2026 Democracy Hackathon, bringing together tech developers, designers, and democracy experts to develop innovative solutions against online hate speech and strengthen democratic resilience. The hackathon offers selected teams mentorship, implementation support, and the opportunity to compete for a €50,000 Microsoft grant. Target Group: Tech developers, designers, democracy
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