News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: diverse cohorts who represent a cross-section of backgrounds including those working in government, the private sector, and NGOs and CSOs. Countries: International Short description: The Obama Foundation Scholars program seeks emerging leaders from the United States and around the world, who are focused on an issue of global importance, have a track record
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: CSOs, activists, informal groups interested in learning and sharing knowledge on CSO 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: participants from diverse academic levels and backgrounds, such as students, educators, scientists, journalists, communication practitioners, CSOs and businesses representatives, and public officials Countries: International/ Balkans Countries Short description: The curriculum spans different areas: environmental discourse and representations of nature in popular culture, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), risk communication, media, and environmental
Read more →Target group: 21-30 years old from academia and CSOs, young professionals, and youth activists Countries: Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short description: RYLMP specifically targets youth interested in active participation in solving youth-related challenges and creating new solutions through data-driven advocacy. This includes recently graduated students, MA or Ph.D. students, and youth activists from Albania,
Read more →Target group: diverse cohorts who represent a cross section of backgrounds including those working in government, the private sector, and NGOs and CSOs. Countries: International Short description: The Obama Foundation Scholars program seeks emerging leaders from the United States and around the world, who are focused on an issue of global importance, have a track
Read more →Target group: Activists, experts, journalists, civil servants, and supporters from the Western Balkans Countries: Western Balkans Short description: The conference will discuss privacy and security in the digital age, as well as fostering and nurturing a cyber-resilient society. These topics will be addressed through panel discussions on the digital transformation of public administration and societies
Read more →Target group: 21-30 years old representatives from academia and CSOs, young professionals, and youth activists Countries: Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short description: RYLMP specifically targets youth interested in active participation in solving youth-related challenges and creating new solutions through data-driven advocacy. This includes recently graduated students, MA or Ph.D. students, and youth activists. Link
Read more →Target group: non-governmental organizations, unregistered initiatives as well as individuals who have contributed to the democratization of Kosovar society through their work and dedication. Countries: Kosovo Short description: Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo) is a KCSF program that supports civil society initiatives through grants, annual democracy awards, and capacity building with the overall aim
Read more →Target group: early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children Countries: International Short description: The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. The
Read more →Target group: human rights activists working with CSOs Countries: International Short description: The Program is designed for human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, minority rights, LGBTQI+ rights, labor rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, disability rights, and corporate social accountability. Link to more information
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