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Shift the Power Summit 2023: Urgency for Locally-Led Development and Community Empowerment in the Global Aid Infrastructure

Over 700 participants from 80+ countries joined the #ShiftThePower Global Summit, in Bogota, Colombia, organized by the Global Fund for Community Foundation, advocating for a paradigm shift in aid localization and empowering communities. The event highlighted a growing embrace of community philanthropy, proximate funds, citizen accountability, and participatory decision-making, fostering networks in the Global South.

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Global Call: Sign-On Letter from Majority World Organizations Urging Funders and Foundations to Support Locally-Led Approaches

The sign-on letter, directed to bilateral and multilateral funders and foundations, conveys the strong support of local and community-based organizations from the Majority World (Global South) for the ongoing shift of power and resources towards more locally led approaches. It provides five suggestions to enhance the inclusion of these organizations in international events, emphasizing equal

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CfP: Western Balkan Fund 6th Call for Regional Projects (Deadline: 27 December)

Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans; Local/Regional Entities; Business Associations; Educational Institutions; Media Associations; and Culture/Sports Institutions Aim: To actively involve CSOs in the Western Balkans region, encouraging their participation in regional projects focused on enhancing good neighborly relations, fostering people-to-people connections, and promoting reconciliation. Amount: up to 15,000 EUR Duration: 3 – 10

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CfP: EU Civil Society Facility and Media Programme in Favour of the Western Balkans and Turkey for the 2021-2023 (IPA III) (Deadline: 29 December)

Target group: CSOs working on different thematic areas relevance to this Call for Proposals and be established in an IPA III Beneficiary country Aim: Empower CSOs in the Western Balkans, focusing on thematic areas covered by the Economic and Investment Plan and enhance the professional capacity of journalists and media institutions, promoting freedom of expression

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CfP: Civic Innovation Fund 2024 (Deadline: 25 January 2024)

Target group: Primary young civic educators (under 35) and young NGOs (under 3 years of existence), at least 2 partners from different European countries Aim: To pioneer new ideas in civil society, enhance their visibility and integrate them into NECE, a growing pan-European network of civic educators. Amount: 10,000 EUR Duration: up to 12 months

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CfP: Cross-border Youth Dialogue- Small Grants Scheme (Deadline: 27 January 2024)

Target group: CSOs and local non-governmental organizations 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:

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CfA: Leadership for Transformative Change (Deadline: N/A)

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)

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CfA: Regional Youth Leadership Mobility Programme 2023/24 (Deadline: 29 December)

Target group: Youth (21-30 years old) from academia and CSOs, young professionals, young researchers, and youth activists Countries: Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: RYLMP aims to boost collaboration and advocacy for youth-related issues in Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The program supports young people, students, and youth activists by providing opportunities to enhance

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CfA: Second Call for Residency Hosts Under Culture Moves Europe (Deadline: 16 January 2024)

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

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