News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CSOs in Albania working on anti-corruption Aim: To strengthen cooperation and cohesion between civil society and Albanian state institutions in the fight against corruption and increase the quality of justice for citizens in Albania. Amount: min 20,000-34,000 EUR. The total amount available is 170,000.00 EUR. Duration: 8-12 months Deadline: 1 October Link to more information (Albanian
Read more →Target group: Newsrooms, journalistic teams, and freelance journalists based in at least two European countries, both EU and non-EU. Aim: Support cross-border investigative journalism by providing funding and additional support (mentoring, training, legal assistance) for ambitious projects on topics of cross-border relevance. Amount: Investigation Support Scheme: Up to 50 000 EUR for newsrooms and investigative
Read more →Target group: Local organizations in North Macedonia aiming to strengthen their contribution to the community and their connection with constituents and citizens. Aim: To support initiatives that address local democracy, active citizenship, and social responsibility by tackling key community challenges. These may include social, environmental, youth, gender, or other relevant local issues, with a focus
Read more →Target group: Local organizations, encouraging the participation and representation of Albanian youth in Preševo and Bujanovac. Aim: By empowering local organizations to leverage their community connections and understanding of local challenges and needs, the call aims to create an environment where Albanian youth actively engage in social events and where their voices are heard and respected. Amount:
Read more →Target group: Young people aged between 16 and 35 from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia) determined to make a difference in their community. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The RISE Journey program helps young people in the Western Balkans turn their ideas into sustainable social enterprises. The
Read more →Target group: Independent media, civil society, and experts on journalism in the Western Balkans and EU. Countries: Western Balkans and EU. Short Description: The event will focus on the challenges of disinformation to democracy and media freedom, with panel discussions on how media and civil society can counter these issues. It offers a platform for
Read more →Target group: Young participants from the Western Balkans Six countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The Forum will bring together teams of young participants from the Western Balkans countries to explore critical topics related to climate and energy, climate diplomacy and climate negotiations. The program
Read more →BCSDN member Civic Initiatives has released a report addressing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in Serbia and their effect on freedom of expression. SLAPPs are tactics employed by powerful entities like politicians and private companies to intimidate and silence critics through prolonged and costly legal battles. The report reviews Serbia’s legal framework, examines the
Read more →The 2024 Civil Society and Think Tank Forum, marking the Berlin Process’s 10th anniversary, will take place in Berlin from October 9-11. Organized by the Southeast Europe Association and the Aspen Institute Germany, the forum will gather over 115 organizations from the Western Balkans and the EU to discuss policy recommendations and shape the future
Read more →The 2024 KoneKtor – Philanthropy East Forum, formerly the Grantmakers East Forum, will take place in Prague from September 23-25. Titled “Dialogue, Democracy, and Diversity,” this year’s event, hosted by Porticus, aims to tackle pressing issues of polarization, fractured communities, and distrust. As democracy and civil society face ongoing threats, the forum will explore the
Read more →The geopolitical urgency to complete the EU enlargement is undeniable and will persist, presenting significant challenges and implications for both the EU and aspiring member states. As the EU enters a new legislative term, it must address these challenges by exploring necessary reforms and developing a realistic plan for expanding to 30+ members. This report
Read more →Serbian CSOs, including BCSDN member Civic Initiatives, have urged the Serbian government to end repression against CSOs and activists. This follows the government’s recent attacks on civic space after the controversial Serbia-EU Rio Tinto deal on lithium mining, which disregarded public opinion and led to widespread protests. The government is accused of detaining activists, conducting
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