News and updates from BCSDN and the region
A webinar organized and executed by Accountable Now on 30 August, aiming to discuss the multiple approaches that CSOs are using to apply diversity and inclusion into their work. Starting with a presentation on measuring D+I by Care International colleagues, followed by a breakout group and a Panel discussion featuring colleagues from Accountability Lab, Care
Read more →An article published following the `22 “On Think Tank” Conference, reevaluates and thoroughly examines the way think tanks build partnerships and collaborate with various stakeholders in a society aiming to cause change. Mapping the challenges and profiling the potential partners, the article shines a light on the importance of quality relationship building in partnership establishment.
Read more →The Dynamic Accountability Community of Practice (DACoP) hosted two consecutive events, reflecting on power-shifting and being people driven in their own work and the outcomes from the stakeholder consultation on the future of DACoP. The research presented at the event showed that in the context of post pandemic digital exhaustion, information overload, a sector that
Read more →Recently, a new funding call under Creative Europe Programme has been issued in media pluralism and freedom. The call intends to fund projects for 4.1 million EUR, with a final deadline of 20th September 2022. The final objectives of the call are crucial in the days we are currently living in. Particularly important are all
Read more →The International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change is a call to all foundations, regardless of their mission, status, and geographic location, to act on the climate emergency. Signatories to the International Commitment pledge to operate under the seven pillars of the Commitment. The Implementation Guide outlines suggested actions against the seven pillars of the International
Read more →Target group: Member-based CSOs with a proven background in working in sustainable rural development Countries: North Macedonia Short description: We Effect Regional Office for Europe is currently looking for partnerships with qualified CSOs, associations, or other types of member-based organizations registered and active in North Macedonia that share the core values of We Effect and
Read more →Target group: individual registered entities (private or non-profit) or consortiums of registered entities Countries: Kosovo and Albania Short description: In the framework of the Civil Society Programme for Albania and Kosovo, KCSF invites individual registered entities (private or non-profit) or consortiums of registered entities to submit their Proposal/s for the final evaluation of the Civil
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives, Donors, Institution representatives, Researchers, and Scholars Countries: International Short description: The Forum will be an opportunity to examine resilience from different perspectives, from those of individuals to those of communities, taking place both online and offline, as well as legal, and policy actions and the impact and value it all has
Read more →Target group: young journalists, students, activists, and individuals aged 18 to 30 Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Croatia, and Montenegro Short description: The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, BIRN, will hold a two-day training course for ten (10) young journalists, students, activists, and individuals aged 18 to 30 who want to contribute to reconciliation and
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Albania Aim: Enhancing social cohesion to help communities and their members maintain harmony during societal change (such as interventions that leverage socio-cultural, sportive, and recreational activities that promote social engagement, tolerance, volunteerism, wellbeing, and inclusion); strengthening community agency through promoting active citizenship. Interventions that will enhance mobilization, organization, and representation of
Read more →Target group: individuals, freelancers, and professionals who are passionate about media, such as journalists, editors, CSO representatives, IT developers Aim: The Media Innovation Lab is an annual event that provides a creative, collaborative space where media professionals, designers, technologists, and others can come together to develop localized tools and projects that will help tackle challenges
Read more →Target group: Media outlets, CSOs working in the field of media from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Serbia. Aim: The Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants support media outlets that want to engage their audiences in reporting by providing them with training and mentorship in engagement journalism and using the B-engaged tool (BE tool) developed
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