News and updates from BCSDN and the region
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 Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) and support our Pledge for joint action and discussions in a safe space where we can commit to strengthen
Read more →Target group: secondary school, public or private, from the Western Balkans Countries: WB6 Countries Short description: Superschools is a RYCO program for school exchanges in WB6 with the objectives to support the peacebuilding and reconciliation process and intercultural learning and dialogue among schools, students, and their communities. Link to more information (RYCO)
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives and individuals working/interested in gender equality and gender policies Countries: Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia Short description: Serbia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia form the heart of the Balkans, geographically and historically. All three share the status of the post socialist countries and in all of them, Orthodox Christianity defines what it means
Read more →Target group: CSOs, NGOs, non-profits, and foundations, advocating on a European level Countries: Europe Short description: As a pan-European civil society organization (CSO), the European Civic Forum wants to hear about the experiences with and attitudes towards the European Union and its institutions. The survey addresses the role of trust and distrust in the activities.
Read more →Target group: Individuals working/interested in Research and Innovation or Research and Innovation Funding Countries: International/ Europe Short description: Philea’s Research Forum is organizing a workshop exploring several approaches to research funding by foundations, be it for the selection of project proposals or for non-competitive funding. Hosted by the Foundation for Polish Science, the meeting will
Read more →Target group: Civil activists with outstanding achievements Countries: International Short description: The Prize aims to reward outstanding civil society action in defending human rights in Europe and beyond. Candidates should have made a real difference to the human rights situation of a given group, been instrumental in uncovering large-scale systemic violations or have successfully mobilized
Read more →Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: Through joint discussion and experience sharing on dynamic accountability, the participants will dive deep into their interest in the need for collective action and investment in accountability, building synergies and mutual, horizontal relationships. This community`s cooperation
Read more →Target group: CSOs working on human rights in the EU and selected EU candidate countries Countries: EU member countries and EU candidate countries Short description: the results from this survey will feed into FRA’s work to assess and improve the situation for human rights civil society organizations in the EU, the questions cover topics among
Read more →Target group: The program targets public administration professionals with a strong commitment to contributing to the development of their societies who are lifelong learners, acquiring skills, and broadening their horizons throughout their careers. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Short description: The Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament
Read more →Target group: Journalists and media organizations Countries: International Short description: This unique award, sponsored by the Global Investigative Journalism Network, honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country, done under threat, duress, or in the direst of conditions. Winners will receive an honorary plaque, US$2,500, and travel to the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in
Read more →Target group: Legal entities registered and operating in Europe Aim: This grant program by Earth Investigations Programme, supports activities and services for environmental investigative journalism as a whole. Amount: GBP 85.000 Duration: N/A Link to the original call (Global Forum for Media Development)
Read more →Target group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on accountability Countries: Balkans Short description: Through joint discussion and experience sharing on dynamic accountability, the participants will dive deep into their interest in the need for collective action and investment in accountability, building synergies and mutual, horizontal relationships. The meeting will
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