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CfA: PeaceNexus Western Balkans Organisational Strengthening & Conflict Sensitivity Support (Deadline: 8 February)

Short Description: PeaceNexus invites civil society organisations in the Western Balkans to apply for tailored accompaniment support aimed at strengthening organisations internally and enhancing their contribution to social cohesion, interethnic trust, reconciliation, and responsible dealing with the past. Target Group: CSOs, foundations, networks, and intergovernmental or multilateral organisations that: Work on or contribute to social

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CfA: Thematic Consultation on Standardisation of State Funding to Civil Society in North Macedonia

Short Description: The project Technical Support for Improving the Enabling Environment for Civil Society Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia organises a thematic consultation bringing together key national stakeholders to discuss current practices, challenges, and legal solutions related to state funding for CSOs. Target Group: CSOs, relevant public institutions, representatives of the Working Group

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CfA: International Conference on Civic Space and Democratic Renewal (Deadline: 19 January 2026)

Short Description: The Council of Europe invites civil society actors, government representatives, and international organisations to a two-day international conference dedicated to strengthening civic space and advancing democratic renewal across Europe. Target Group: CSOs, representatives of Council of Europe member states, international organisations, experts, and other stakeholders working on civic space, democracy, and rights-based advocacy.

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CfA: EESC Civil Society Week 2026 (Deadline: TBA)

Short Description: The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosts the third edition of Civil Society Week, a four-day forum bringing together civil society actors, youth representatives, policymakers, journalists, and stakeholders from across Europe to discuss People, Democracy, and Resilience as foundations for Europe’s future. Target Group: CSOs and networks, grassroots activists, youth representatives, EU

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CfA: PRaćka 2025 – Conference on Communication Trends in the Civil Society Sector (Date: 15–16 December 2025)

Short Description:PRaćka 2025, the seventh edition of the conference on communication in the civil society sector, focuses on the challenges and opportunities of communicating in an increasingly restricted public space in Serbia. The conference explores how organisations can become anchors of trust, authenticity, and civic courage by relying on creativity, knowledge, and data. Target Group:CSOs,

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CfA: Youth Future Summit 2026 – Global Youth Dialogue on the Future of Governance, Technology & Sustainability (Deadline: 5 December 2025)

Short Description: The Youth Future Summit 2026 gathers young leaders from over 120 countries to shape global discussions on climate action, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, global governance, equity, and innovation. Hosted in Geneva, the world’s hub of diplomacy, the Summit offers participants exclusive access to UN institutions, CERN, and leading Geneva-based policy organizations. Target Group:

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CfA: TOSCA – Online Training and Support for Organisations Active in European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Actions (Deadline: 7 December 2025)

Short Description: TOSCA offers an online training course designed to build the capacities of organisations involved in European Solidarity Corps volunteering actions, ensuring quality and impact in their projects. Participants engage in synchronous sessions, asynchronous learning on the HOP platform, and collaborative exercises to strengthen organisational competences, foster a supportive network, and apply best practices

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CfA: Horizon Europe – ERA 2026 Info Day (Date: 11 December 2025)

Short Description: This online info day will present the European Research Area calls in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027, Destination “Reforming and enhancing the European research and innovation system.” European Commission speakers will introduce topics covering research careers, research management, knowledge valorisation, research assessment reform, open science, gender equality, citizen engagement, and coordination of R&I

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CfA: Horizon Europe – ERA 2026 Knowledge Day & Brokerage Event (Date: 17 December 2025)

Short Description: The ERA 2026 Brokerage Event offers a virtual platform for participants to engage in matchmaking and bilateral meetings to identify potential collaborators for Horizon Europe ERA 2026 calls. The event focuses on topics from the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027, covering research careers, knowledge valorisation, open science, gender equality, citizen engagement, and coordination of

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CfA: Re:Connected – Media, Art and Dealing with the Past Workshop (Deadline: 20 November 2025)

Short Description: BIRN Hub and Youth Initiative for Human Rights, in cooperation with the Regional Office of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Tirana, invite young activists and journalists to the Re:Connected workshop in Sarajevo. This three-day interactive workshop explores how media and art can be used as tools for reconciliation and dialogue. Target

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CfA: Act for Human Rights – Legislative Theatre Training Course (Deadline: 23 November 2025)

Short Description: This training in Bușteni, Romania, empowers youth workers to use Legislative Theatre methods to address systemic change, engage vulnerable groups, and work with public authorities on advocacy processes. Target Group: Active youth workers, NGO staff, teachers, and professors passionate about human rights and non-formal education; no prior experience in theatre methods required. Countries:

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CfA: EcoAction Hackathon – Youth for Climate Action (Deadline: 24 November 2025)

Short Description: The EcoAction Hackathon is an international online challenge for young people to design creative, practical, and innovative solutions to environmental issues. Participants can develop projects individually or in teams and present their ideas in one of four tracks: Creative & Visual Idea, Media & Digital Content, Project & Community Action, or Innovation &

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