News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Grassroot and Youth CSO representatives Countries: Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia Short description: One of the difficulties of assuring the long-term existence of the civic space in the WB region is the lack of financial sustainability of CSOs, especially the newly founded nonprofits, and youth-led groups. Their dependence on external support for their
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives interested in Good Governance and Public Administration Reforms Countries: WB contries Short description: IDM Albania with the support of TEN – Think for Europe Network organizes the PAR regional conference “Pursuing integrity-driven and sustainable public administration reforms in the Western Balkans”. The event will be dedicated to the public administration reform
Read more →Target group: Young people aged 18-30 Countries: North Macedonia Short description: To increase the knowledge and experience of young people in the areas of human rights and protection of human rights at the national and regional level, mechanisms for protection against discrimination, equality, and tolerance. Link to more information (MCIC)
Read more →Target group: Experienced trainers in the field of communications for CSOs Countries: N/A Short description: BCSDN aims to strengthen the communication and advocacy capacities of the Regional Hub’s grantees. Thus, BCSDN will organize a workshop that will bring together the representatives of the Regional Hub’s grantees (regional networks of CSOs operating in the Western Balkan
Read more →Target group: Young people from WB countries Countries: WB countries Short Description: The Regional Cooperation Council is organizing Balkathon – “Smarten up for the future”, a regional online competition that encourages Western Balkan collaboration, co-creation, and real-life change, with the idea to help the region, businesses, and citizens to strengthen their resilience to global challenges.
Read more →Target group: organizations, practitioners and donors Countries: International Short description: Four-day online event where participants will have the opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas on how to continue advancing their organisational accountability in different thematic areas. Link to more information (Accountable Now)
Read more →Target group: CSOs representatives Countries: Turkey and Western Balkans Short description: Three-day online meeting on self-assessment and rights-based approach with an overall objective to create a ground for CSOs from Turkey and Western Balkans to share the good practices of self-assessment and adopt the rights-based approach in the work of CSOs. Link to more information
Read more →Target group: Activists and scholars interested in hybrid treats Countries: N/A Short description: This training is open to all who register and will occur on May 21 and May 28, 2022. Those who participate in this virtual training will be considered to attend an in-person event on July 27-28, 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria, based on
Read more →Target group: CEOs and non-profit professionals Countries: International Short description: This webinar is particularly relevant for CEOs and non-profit professionals who want to secure more diverse funding streams. The session is run in partnership with MzN International. Link to more information (The Bond)
Read more →Target group: Entities with proven web design and web maintenance experience Countries: N/A Short description: establishment of an independent website dedicated to the Regional Civil Society Development Hub, and upgrade the existing Monitoring Matrix website. Link to more information (BCSDN)
Read more →Target group: Innovators amongst sensitive/marginalized groups Countries: WB countries Short description: The Award aims to support the Western Balkans’ economic development by embracing digital transformation and fostering environmental sustainability. The purpose of the Butterfly Innovation Award is to promote innovation culture in the Western Balkans through showcasing successful innovative achievements and empowering sensitive groups such
Read more →Target group: Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, social enterprises, public and other organizations Countries: International Short description: The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible. Link to more information (iF Design)
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