News and updates from BCSDN and the region
What does nonprofit capacity strengthening mean and why is it important? How has it evolved and what are emerging trends in the field? As part of its Organizational Effectiveness (OE) strategy refresh, the Hewlett Foundation’s Effective Philanthropy Group set out to answer these questions and better understand the current field of nonprofit capacity strengthening. Read
Read more →The Narrative Hub was an initiative launched jointly by JustLabs and the Fund for Global Human Rights (FGHR) to create space, funding, and support to integrate narrative ideas and research into human rights work around the world. For several years, teams have worked in Venezuela, Hungary, Mexico, and Australia to explore research on narratives, imagine
Read more →Many foundations are shifting their funding strategies towards core support. But few foundations are yet to take seriously the organizational development of grantees. Now, more than ever, the need to invest in strengthening civil society organizations has been emphasized. In such an environment, five Swiss Foundations, Laudes, MAVA, Mercator, Oak, and PeaceNexus stand out. They
Read more →Climate shocks, conflict, Covid-19, and spiraling costs of food and fuel are creating a perfect storm, driving millions closer to starvation, and threatening global stability. At the same time, the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine are radiating outwards, triggering a wave of collateral hunger that is spreading across the globe. If the conflict in
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 to
Read more →Target group: Research-based CSOs Aim: to conduct national and regional monitoring on the rights to digitally-mediated assemblies in ODA-recipient countries: Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine. Amount: N/A Duration: 5 months Link to the original call (ECNL)
Read more →Target group: CSOs working in the field of primary mission related to the environment, International reach, and footprint in conflict-affected contexts. Aim: Environmental organizations are at the forefront of finding solutions to the triple planetary crisis we face of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. In doing so, they grapple with conflict issues and face
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: Experienced trainers in the field of communications for CSOs Countries: N/A Short description: BCSDN aims to strengthen the communication and advocacy capacities of the Regional Hub’s grantees. Thus, BCSDN will organize a workshop that will bring together the representatives of the Regional Hub’s grantees (regional networks of CSOs operating in the Western Balkan
Read more →Target group: junior scholars, researchers, or practitioners: Bachelor/Master students of Journalism, political science, and International relations; PhD Students of Journalism, Political Science, International relations; Professionals from media and other related organizations who need a deeper understanding of the issues to be addressed. Countries: International Short description: In the 6th Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy, the
Read more →Target group: CSO Representatives Countries: International Short description: CPDE is holding an online Learning Session to elaborate on the contents of its guide on Dialogue with Development Partners this 23 and 27 June 2022, 6AM Mexico | 1PM Brussels, Skopje | 2PM Nairobi, Beirut | 7PM Manila | 11PM Suva. Link to more information (CPDE)
Read more →Target group: Women entrepreneurs and community leaders Countries: International Short description: the interactive online event is open to every woman interested in female leadership. Alumnae and directors of leading business institutions tune in to discuss the trends and challenges of female leadership. The Women & MBA online event series is organised and hosted by Access
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