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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Civil Society Co-designing Quality Conference: Building Resilience in a Challenging Environment (Deadline: 17 July)

Short Description: Civil Society Europe, within the CoQuality Network, invites civil society representatives to a one-day conference exploring how quality standards can strengthen the resilience and sustainability of CSOs. Building on the findings of an EU-wide study and practical experiences from across Europe, the event will bring together CSOs and stakeholders to discuss quality frameworks,

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CfA: InvigoratEU Contest: What Future for the European Continent? (Deadline: 24 July)

Short Description: Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) has launched the InvigoratEU public contest “What Future for the European Continent?”, inviting citizens, students, and young professionals to share creative perspectives on Europe’s future and EU enlargement. Participants can submit essays, poetry, or audiovisual works exploring topics such as European security, competitiveness, resilience, and the benefits

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CfA: Your Voice on EU Enlargement: Call for Organisations to Host Outreach and Engagement Events (Deadline: 31 July)

Short Description: The European Commission Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) is inviting organisations to organise outreach and public engagement events that promote informed dialogue on EU enlargement and candidate countries. The call supports innovative events addressing topics such as the enlargement process, security, economic opportunities, business competitiveness, youth, culture and the benefits

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CfA: Digital Rights Exchange Program Global North- Global South (Deadline: 2 August)

Short Description: Forus and ECNL, under the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) initiative, invite pairs of CSOs to apply for the Digital Rights Exchange Program. The programme supports one organisation from the Global North and one from the Global South to jointly explore a shared digital rights or internet governance challenge, participate in

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CfA: School of Public Policy Mother Theresa: Call for Women Leaders in Just Transition (Deadline: 31 August)

Short Description: Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM) is inviting women to apply for the School for Women Leaders in Just Transition, implemented under the Women-Led Coal Transitions (WOLCOT) project with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The programme aims to strengthen women’s leadership in the just energy transition by

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CfA: CoE Youth Event on Disinformation, Journalism and Democratic Resilience (Deadline: 1 September)

Short Description: The Council of Europe invites young people to participate in a two-day event bringing together youth, journalists, policymakers and media experts to discuss disinformation, media literacy, AI, journalism and democratic resilience. Participants will engage in a high-level conference and interactive workshops focused on strengthening information integrity, critical thinking and freedom of expression. Countries:

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CfA: Youth Participation Award in North Macedonia 2026 (Deadline: 7 July)

Short Description: The Ministry of Social Policy, Demography and Youth, in cooperation with the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM) and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, invites nominations for the 2026 Youth Participation Award. The award recognises outstanding youth-led initiatives that demonstrate active participation, social impact, and sustainable contributions to community development. Awards will be

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CfA: BIRN Summer School of Investigative Reporting 2026 (Deadline: 10 July)

Short Description: Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) invites applications for its Summer School of Investigative Reporting, taking place from 17–23 August in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The intensive programme combines practical training in investigative journalism, cross-border reporting, OSINT, data journalism, digital verification, and security, while providing participants with mentorship from leading international journalists and editors to

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CfA: Mentorship Programme for CSOs in North Macedonia (Deadline: Ongoing)

Short Description: The Civil Society Resource Centre has launched a mentorship programme to strengthen the organisational capacities and long-term sustainability of CSOs in North Macedonia. Selected organisations will receive tailored support from experienced mentors in areas such as good governance, strategic planning, project and financial management, advocacy, communications, volunteer management, digital transformation, fundraising diversification, Erasmus+,

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CfA: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2027/2028 (Deadline: Varies by country)

Short Description: A fully funded, non-degree professional fellowship in the United States for mid-career professionals. The programme combines academic enrichment, leadership development and a six-week professional affiliation with U.S. institutions to strengthen leadership, foster international collaboration and address global development challenges. Target Group: Mid-career professionals with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), at least five years

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CfA: Transparency School 2026 (Deadline: 15 June)

Short Description: Transparency School 2026 is an international training and networking programme focused on transparency, anti-corruption, accountability, and good governance. The programme brings together participants from around the world for expert-led discussions, practical learning, and peer exchange. Target Group: Senior students, graduates, and young professionals from the public, private, civil society, and academic sectors interested

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CfA: BIRN Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence (Deadline: 22 June)

Short Description: The Kosovo Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence is a six-month programme supporting aspiring and mid-career journalists in producing in-depth investigative stories on issues of public interest, while benefiting from professional editorial mentorship and publication opportunities through leading media platforms. Target Group: Aspiring and mid-career journalists aged 18–35 with at least three years of professional

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