News and updates from BCSDN and the region
With USAID`s support, the publication of a guideline manual for organizing virtual and hybrid events aims to help a wide range of entities to maintain a presence and relevance in their field while adapting to the “new normal” brought by the COVID-19 pandemics. The guidelines offer practical tools and useful tips and tricks which will
Read more →This issue of the Global Standard for CSO Accountability newsletter explores the linkages between civil society, accountability, and powershift in regard to both international cooperation and the implementation of national funding programs. Through interviews and posts, we have collected the reflections of a wide diversity of actors on how to advance reforms concerning strengthening civil
Read more →For the first time in 2022, the Balkan Network for Local Democracy reunited for the Regional Capacity Building and Networking seminar which took place from the 20th to 22nd of June in Novi Sad, Serbia. The Program included capacity-building sessions, regional activity planning, networking, field visits, and exchange with OPENS, and Novi Sad The Capital
Read more →In July 2021, DAC donors unanimously adopted a Recommendation on Enabling Civil Society in Development Co-operation and Humanitarian Assistance, their first-ever international legal policy instrument on enabling civil society. The Recommendation identifies 28 key actions that donor governments should follow to respect, protect, and promote civic space. The DAC CSO Reference Group has established a
Read more →There is an emerging constant in the world of development cooperation: if a crisis emerges, the official development assistance (ODA) is reliably there to soften the impact. In these last few years of crisis after crisis, we have witnessed two distinct phenomena when it comes to ODA budgets – inflation and diversion. The COVID-19 pandemic
Read more →The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than USD 225 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine amid Russia’s unprovoked war that has pushed 12 million people from their homes and triggered staggering humanitarian needs. This additional funding will provide lifesaving humanitarian food assistance to people inside Ukraine.
Read more →Target groups: Informal or registered organizations from the Western Balkans Aim: Providing rapid funding (in the form of expert support or direct funding for regional actions) for CSOs’ immediate needs or innovation whenever they need to address some challenging situation and protect civic space. Amount: max 10,000 EUR (total funding available 340,000 EUR). Duration: up
Read more →Target group: CSOs and grassroots organizations from WB6 countries Aim: To promote the participation of CSOs and grassroots organizations, in the Western Balkans, to participate in regional cooperation projects on social, cultural, scientific, and economic topics, including gender equality and disability inclusiveness to enhance good neighborly relations and reconciliation. Amount: up to EUR 15.000 Duration:
Read more →Target group: CSOs; international eligibility Aim: to help children, in the areas of access to sport, health, education, employment, personal development, and supporting vulnerable children. Amount: N/A Duration: N/A Link to the original call (UEFA Foundation)
Read more →Target group: CSOs working in the field of Human Rights Aim: The global objective of this call for proposals is the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; democracy; and the rule of law in North Macedonia. Amount: EUR 100.000 up to EUR 250.000 Duration: 18 up to 36 months Link to the
Read more →Target group: CSO representatives Countries: International/Online Short description: Civil society organizations are increasingly targeted by official narratives which undermine their work. Those at the frontline of seeking social change are often depicted as “corrupt”, “money-oriented” or “enemies of the State”, especially in populist rhetoric. This has very real and negative repercussions on the work of
Read more →Target group: Young activists (15-29), CSOs, and informal groups who have significantly contributed towards advancing youth`s position in society Countries: Noth Macedonia Short description: The Youth Participation Award recognizes youth initiatives, informal youth groups and youth organizations, youth organizations, and umbrella youth organizations that demonstrate: a clear vision for community improvement that is systematic and
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