News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The UNDP Office in Montenegro opens a public invitation to NGOs to nominate one member of the Partnership Committee in Montenegro of the Regional Program for Local Democracy in the Western Balkans (ReLOaD2), implemented by UNDP and funded by the EU. Members of the Partnership Board (PO) will monitor project implementation and contribute to their
Read more →The North-South Centre of the Council of Europe offers traineeships twice a year for three to five months in different units, such as Global Education, Youth Cooperation (5 months traineeship period compulsory), Women Empowerment, Communication and archives, Central Unit – Events and administration. The second traineeship occurs from 6 September 2021 to 31 January 2022.
Read more →Nominations are open for the UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program 2021 for Young Leaders. Business leaders advancing sustainable development are welcomed to apply. As part of the Making Global Goals Local Business campaign, every year, the UN Global Compact celebrates a group of SDG Pioneers — business leaders to advance the Global Goals by
Read more →Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is pleased to announce a visual identity design contest for the Regional Civil Society Development Hub. Professional graphic designers, companies, freelancers, and talented individuals are welcomed to offer innovative solutions and provide a visual identity for the Hub that would contain logo, color palette and font type. The logo designed
Read more →During the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, civil society played an essential role in the overall democratic resilience, managing the ongoing challenges at the European, national, regional and local levels. All citizens must be involved in the reconstruction process and the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe, ensuring that no one is left behind towards
Read more →HREYN is looking for youth workers, trainers, and activists to be a part of the 2021 Study Session “AHRE – Advocating for Human Rights Education,” to be held at the EYCB – European Youth Centre Budapest from 26 April until 1 May 2021. The aim of the study session is to mainstream HRE as a
Read more →The Young Leaders Access Program welcomes young people (18 to 26 years) to become leaders of change in their communities through leadership development, global citizenship, self-awareness, and vision planning. Considering the ongoing circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the program will be organized entirely virtual through e-modules, Zoom discussions, and online one-on-one learning sessions. The
Read more →National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Albania opens applications for the “NPO Academy 2021”, a program for skills development and professional development of NPO leaders and managers. NPO Academy is a consolidated program that enhances NPO executives’ and managers’ capacities concerning organizational development and management, financial sustainability, advocacy for common interest issues, strengthening inter-sector
Read more →Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, through the Embassy of Japan in Tirana, WBF welcomes independent researchers, Think Tanks, academia, civil society networks, and advocacy platforms from Western Balkans the call for research papers. The call aims to comprehend better the impact of COVID-19 on the activities and functioning of CSOs in
Read more →The Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme is one of the world’s leading schemes for practicing, mid-career journalists to explore journalism in-depth. The programme accepts around 30 Journalist Fellows around the globe each year. Through personal research, seminars, networking events, and discussions with peers, the participants will further their knowledge of journalism, the news industry, and
Read more →Journalists from Central and Southeastern Europe are invited to apply for BIRN’s Digital Rights Programme for Journalists to explore the effects of digitalisation processes and gain a deeper understanding of digital rights challenges. The comprehensive, 10-month programme aims to cover under-reported topics associated with the digital ecosystem’s health and digital rights violations in Central and
Read more →Young professionals from the Western Balkans are welcomed to apply on the youth exchange “Western Balkans meet Japan: A Bridge into the Future”, implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). The youth exchange, organized under the MIRAI Program, aims to increase participants’ understanding of Japan and
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