News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Emerging leaders and professionals from around the world who are interested in the field of social impact and development. Countries: Global Short description: The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2023 is a fully-funded, six-month virtual fellowship that aims to equip emerging leaders and professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks they need to
Read more →Target group: Individuals, groups, and organizations who have made extraordinary contributions to the protection and assistance of refugees, displaced or stateless people. Countries: The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is open to nominees from all countries. Short description: The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is an annual international award that recognizes extraordinary individuals, groups, and organizations who
Read more →Target group: The NAAEE EE 30 Under 30 program is open to young professionals who are under the age of 30 and are working to advance environmental education and sustainability. Countries: Global Short description: The NAAEE EE 30 Under 30 program is an annual recognition program that celebrates and supports the work of young professionals
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 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: CSOs operating in Albania Countries: Albania Short description: The EU Delegation to Albania is seeking CSOs’ input to prepare the upcoming “Civil Society Facility and Media Programme” for 2024-2025. CSOs who wish to share their thoughts and suggestions on priority sectors, budget and duration for impactful projects, financial support to third parties, and
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives, state institutions representatives, policymakers, decision makers Countries: International / Europe Short description: In light of the above, the European Civic Forum (ECF), Civil Society Europe and CIVICUS will host a policy dialogue involving key EU policy and decisionmakers, regional and national civil society organisations to an event titled “Protect Civil Society,
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: 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
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