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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Civic Innovation Fund, Ideas to Boost Resilient and Sustainable Democracy in Europe (Deadline: 1 September)

Target group: Members of young NGOs in civic education Countries: Europe including EU-member states, Balkan countries, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Switzerland, the UK, and Ukraine. Short description: The Civic Innovation Fund (CIF) is a unique European pooled fund launched by THE CIVICS Innovation Hub. It aims to pioneer new

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CfA: BALKATHON 4.0, the Western Balkans Digital Competition (Deadline: 13 September)

Target group: Interested young people, start-ups, entrepreneurs, students, digital innovation hubs, scientific parks, universities, SMEs, etc. Countries: Western Balkans Short description: Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) has launched the 4th edition of BALKATHON, the region’s trademark online competition for the best digital ideas and solutions from the Western Balkans. Balkathon invites interested young people, start-ups, entrepreneurs, students,

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CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: BCSDN invites CSOs, networks, and activists across the Balkans, to join the Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to strengthening the accountability

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CfA: A Call for Membership in CPDE Europe Secretariat (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: NGOs, NGO networks/ platform Countries: Europe/ Worldwide Short description: As a CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) Secretariat for Europe region, BCSDN is inviting NGOs and NGO platforms with experience in development cooperation and familiarity with Effective Development Cooperation principles and Istanbul Principles for CSO development effectiveness to join CPDE Europe. Link to more

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CfA: A Call for Membership in CPDE Europe Secretariat (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: NGOs, NGO networks, platform Countries: Europe/ Worldwide Short description: As a CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) Secretariat for Europe region, BCSDN is inviting NGOs and NGO platforms with experience in development cooperation and familiarity with Effective Development Cooperation principles and Istanbul Principles for CSO development effectiveness to join CPDE Europe. Link to

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CfA: Call for Applications: The Mobility Fund for CSOs from the Balkans Region (Deadline: 31 October)

Target group: CSOs from the Balkans region Aim: BCSDN is announcing a call for applications for the Mobility Fund for CSOs from the Balkans Region to support the mobility and exchange of CSOs within the Balkans. The aim of the fund is to promote collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing among CSOs in the region, fostering cross-border cooperation

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CfA: A Call for Members – BCSDN’s Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: BCSDN invites CSOs, networks, and activists across the Balkans, to join the Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to strengthening the accountability

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CfA: The People Power Award (Deadline: 3 July)

Target group: People who have decided to act against the misuse of power and unjust systems; whether it is by taking down corrupt leaders, challenging exploitative companies or countering societal norms, they work tirelessly to create change in their communities and the world. Countries: Worldwide Short description: At ActionAid and its Global Centre for Social

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CfA: Gender Mainstreaming Training Programme for Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) Implementers in Western Balkans and Türkiye (Deadline: 16 June)

Target group: CSOs interested in developing and implementing FSTP programs Countries: Western Balkans and Türkiye Short description: This training program aims to enhance the knowledge of CSOs on gender mainstreaming throughout the entire grant-making cycle. It focuses on steps such as identifying needs, developing funding/selection criteria, selecting applications, providing ongoing support/mentoring, and assessing results/impact. The

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CfA: Traineeship Call for October 2023 Cohort (Deadline: 31 July)

Target group: Individuals interested in a traineeship opportunity Countries: International/Europe Short description: This call invites applications for the Traineeship Call for the October 2023 Cohort. The traineeship offers an opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience and enhance their skills in a specific field. The selected trainees will be assigned to work on various projects

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CfA: Konektor Philanthropy East Forum 2023 (Happening: 24-26 September)

Target group: Philanthropists, social investors, NGOs, policymakers, and researchers Countries: Participants from across Europe and beyond are encouraged to apply Short description: The Konektor Philanthropy East Forum 2023 is inviting applications to participate in its upcoming event, which serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among philanthropists, social investors, NGOs, policymakers, and

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