News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The 26th Session of the Council for Cooperation with and Development of the Civil Sector was held on 7 December 2020. It reviewed the proposed activities for financial support of associations and foundations from the draft budget of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia for 2021. It was concluded that it is necessary
Read more →The Aspen Institute has set up a program that aims to support non-profit policy organizations to improve their understanding of Germany, German policies, and German Western Balkan policies and meet with Berlin-based organizations and policymakers. The applications are looking for independent policy research organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia,
Read more →The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland is offering six scholarships to students from the Western Balkans. The Call is open to those applying for the Master of European Interdisciplinary Studies at the Natolin campus in Warsaw for the academic year 2020/2021 or 2021/2022. Read more here. Source: College of Europe
Read more →This survey is part of FRA’s wider research looking to improve the situation for human rights CSOs in the EU. The questions aim to look at the views and experiences of organizations concerning the overall situation, the impact of your working regulatory environment, threats and attacks, access to finance and resources and access and participation
Read more →EqualiTECH is a regional hackathon designed to engage the technological potential of young people in the Western Balkans for the fight against injustice and inequality. The event is centred around themes such as access to legal services for marginalized communities, identifying friendly places for minority groups, identifying the challenges for human rights organizations, and addressing
Read more →The Globsec programme intends to support the Western Balkans’ democratisation and reconciliation process by engaging young professionals and journalists from the region. The programme will hold activities to train young leaders in democracy promotion, media literacy, negotiation, and policy-making. The aim is to establish a network of young Western Balkan ambassadors who will continue to
Read more →United People Global Sustainability Leadership aims to mobilise people and organisations to support positive citizen leadership on sustainability. The 1-week experience offers training for 500 participants on an island in the USA, the Hurricane Island Centre for Science and Leadership, to work for sustainability and citizen leadership. The training is open to people aged 18
Read more →The Aspen Institute has set up a program that aims to support non-profit policy organizations to improve their understanding of Germany, German policies, and German Western Balkan policies and meet with Berlin-based organizations and policymakers. The applications are looking for independent policy research organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia,
Read more →The Swedish Institute has launched a new scholarship programme to develop global leaders who will contribute to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The scholarship is looking for candidates with academic and leadership experience ready to take on a full-time one-year or two-year master’s program starting in the upcoming autumn semester. Read more
Read more →EJA Kosovo is calling for nominations for the 2020 Democracy Award, which will recognise outstanding contribution to the development of democracy in Kosovo. The award is intended to evaluate the contributions of individuals, unregistered initiatives and nongovernmental organisations in various fields, who have contributed to the democratisation of Kosovar society through their work and dedication.
Read more →In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 75/4, a Special Session of the General Assembly in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will be held from 3 – 4 December, 2020. In order to participate in the Special Session of the GA in response to the COVID-19, the following categories of relevant entities not
Read more →EU TASCO 3 is calling for CSOs from the Western Balkans and Turkey to apply for their Strategic Mentoring. The programme intends to deliver practical support to regional CSOs using mentors and experts and providing tailored assistance to these organisations. EU TASCO will cover the experts and mentors’ costs of up to 4,000 EUR for
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