News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CSOs and local NGOs active in youth activism, reconciliation, and human rights. Aim: Facilitate and enhance connections, as well as communication channels, among young individuals from Kosovo and Serbia to foster greater understanding, collaboration, and contribute to genuine normalization through dialogue. Amount: up to 5,000 EUR (2 LOTs) Duration: Six months Deadline: 27
Read more →Target group: Journalists from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Aim: This grant opportunity is designed to support analytical and investigative journalism, champion media freedom, and amplify voices addressing issues such as social justice, the rule of law, minority rights, equality,
Read more →Target group: Leaders in organisations in any societal sector working for societal transformation towards sustainability Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey etc. Short Description: Provide leaders motivated for systems innovation and transformative change with knowledge, tools, and a network for a sustainable future. Duration: N/A Link to more information (Uppsala University)
Read more →Target group: CSOs Countries: Albania Short Description: The National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania, as part of its ongoing work to empower CSOs, is conducting an online survey to explore the capacities of CSOs nationwide. The survey aims to identify the current needs of organizations in the areas of organizational management, financial sustainability,
Read more →Target group: Organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries Countries: Europe Short Description: The call provides grants to organisations and individual artists registered as legal entities in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries, that want to host international artists and cultural professionals for a residency
Read more →Despite widespread concerns expressed by the European Civic Forum and European CSOs in consultations, meetings, and letters, the European Commission has decided to press ahead with a foreign funding directive as part of its Defence of Democracy package. BCSDN stands united against the adoption of the Foreign Agent Registration Law. Civil society is the backbone
Read more →As the 20th anniversary of the Union’s pivotal expansion is approaching, the Grassroots View podcast delivered by EESC, a series delving into the intricate dynamics of EU enlargement, offered insights into the Western Balkans, navigating the European Parliament’s role, tackling the concept of ‘enlargement fatigue,’ and considering alternative pathways to EU membership. BCSDN Executive Director,
Read more →In the annual “Civilka” conference organized by BCSDN member Center for the Promotion of Civil Society (CPCD) in BiH, over 70 representatives from diverse sectors explored the challenges facing CSOs. The focus was on the unregulated state of the civil society sector, specifically the lack of clear categorization and transparency in financing from the public
Read more →The Government of North Macedonia adopted the Transparency Strategy for 2023-2026, proposed by the Cabinet of the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for good governance policies. The priority areas outlined in the strategy, are: enhancing active transparency, improving access to public information, fiscal transparency of the government and other executive authorities, enhancing digital capabilities for data
Read more →BIRN explores the potential repercussions of a draft bill in Bosnia’s Republika Srpska entity aimed at regulating CSOs receiving foreign funding. Critics argue that the bill, reminiscent of similar legislation in Russia, raises concerns about authoritarianism and could significantly impact CSOs working to safeguard democracy, media freedom, and human rights in Republika Srpska. The draft,
Read more →The regional report on judicial response to femicide in the Western Balkans, published by the AIRE Center is a condensed version of national research conducted in the Western Balkans from 2018 to 2021. Initiated by Women’s rights organizations, the research focused on understanding femicide characteristics, patterns, and causes. The main aim of the report is
Read more →Liberties provides a tailored approach for CSOs to protect their digital information. Emphasizing the importance of securing personal and sensitive data, the guide addresses unique threats faced by CSOs engaged in digital activism. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach covering people, processes, and technology, offering insights into understanding cyber risks, the impact of
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