News and updates from BCSDN and the region
In December 2020, the Slovenian government tried to introduce an amendment abolishing the state’s fund for NGOs in the 7th anti-corona stimulus package. It strived to cut the access to development grants and sustainability of jobs for humanitarian, volunteer, sports, cultural, human rights, and other NGOs, which was introduced in 2018 to provide a systemic
Read more →The European Recovery Package strives to help repair the economic and social damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and engage the EU in a long-term, sustainable and inclusive recovery that promotes green and digital transitions. Considering that the EU Member States will have to present their National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) by the end
Read more →Several countries have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) policies or “strategies” to manage algorithm-driven processes on how they will support innovation and education in the AI sector and direct the impact of AI systems’ design and deployment on people’s lives. The safeguards for fundamental rights and freedoms need to be streamlined into their structure, and CSOs
Read more →As a CIVICUS member, BCSDN participated in a pilot program DIGNA which aims to identify how CSOs deliver on their diversity and inclusion (D&I) commitments. In a blogpost, Europe&Southeast’s evaluators share their experience of conducting a D&I audit with BCSD in line with Global Standard commitments under Cluster A (Justice & Equality, Women Rights &
Read more →One Oxfam Safeguarding Core Standards presents a summary of Oxfam’s multiple public safeguarding commitments to guide practice, strengthen safeguarding systems, and hold managers accountable. Moreover, Oxfam has a Global Case Management (GCM) system for Safeguarding and Fraud & Corruption open for all 20 Oxfam Affiliate Case Management teams and Oxfam International. The system connects Affiliate processes, data, and
Read more →The European Commission has announced an additional 3.5 million EUR humanitarian assistance to help refugees and migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina facing a humanitarian disaster, after more than 1,700 refugees and migrants remained without proper shelter in Una Sana Canton. The humanitarian aid will provide refugees and migrants with clothing, blankets, food, healthcare, mental health,
Read more →The article points on some of the four-day Virtual Summit findings, reflecting that for grantmakers, the essential factors are active, flexible, learning-oriented leadership. On the other hand, grantees assume to be most productive when their organizational development and capacity-building needs are satisfied. This creates the trust required to have timely, honest discussions about program improvements. In both
Read more →Global Philanthropy Project (GPP) and its partners open applications for Shimmering Solidarity: Global Rights Summit. The event is a four-month virtual series, in March-June 2021, focused on grantmaker responses to the “anti-gender” movement and associated global anti-rights programs. It is an opportunity for grantmakers, philanthropic networks, and aligned associates to develop shared analysis about anti-rights
Read more →EJA Kosovo is a KCSF program that supports civil society initiatives through grants and capacity building, striving for a democratic and inclusive society of the country on its path towards integration into the EU. Organizational Development grants aim to support well-established NGOs that have a clear vision and systematically work to implement their strategy; and NGOs
Read more →People in Need publishes its first small grants scheme for communities in Serbia in the project Amplifying Local Voices for Equitable Development (ALVED). This grant scheme is supported by the UK Government’s Conflict, Stability, and Security Fund (CSSF). The grant scheme aims to support local-level, community-based initiatives that deal with the impact of COVID- 19
Read more →The UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons has launched the Fifth Call for Proposals. The main goals of the programme are: to provide direct assistance and protection to vulnerable victims of trafficking in persons, to improve health and well-being, facilitate social integration, and prevent re-trafficking amongst vulnerable victims of trafficking in
Read more →The Balkan Trust for Democracy calls for project proposals to respond to the needs and challenges of the Balkan region civil societies amplified by the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The call aims to help CSOs and support the reform processes weakened by the Coronavirus’s economic and social recession. It looks for specific themes, including Strengthening
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