News and updates from BCSDN and the region
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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →Target group: Final-year undergraduate high school students, students, young professionals, and activists from the age of 18 to 25 from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo*, Serbia and North Macedonia Countries: Western Balkans Short description: POLITEIA is one of the leading non-formal educative programs with great choice of lecturers, interactive methodology as well as choosing qualified participants. POLITEIA
Read more →Target group: Enthusiasts based in Southeast Europe, passionate about digital rights and eager to learn more about the latest developments in this field. Countries: Western Balkans Short description: Participants will explore the impact of emerging technologies on human rights with the help of expert lecturers. They will have an opportunity to delve deeper into the issues and
Read more →Target group: CIVICUS Youth Members Group Countries: Global Short description: The “CIVICUS Youth Members Group” is an online group for the CIVICUS Youth members to establish direct contact with each other, exchange knowledge on resourcing their work and conquering challenges, collaborate and stand in solidarity locally and globally through a safe digital platform. Link to more information (Civicus)
Read more →Target group: Western Balkans professionals, change-makers in their community who have the ambition to contribute to social cohesion, as well as are ready to lead on and invest time in an internal strengthening process. Countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Short description: Through the organisational development support, Peace Nexus wishes to
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