Newsletter No:85 | October 2025
October marked one of the most dynamic months in the journey of the Western Balkans Fund. Among the key highlights were the launch of the WBF Move Call for Proposals,.
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News/Events
Podgorica
The Secretariat
Marija Ražnatović joins WBF as Program Coordinator
Meet Marija Ražnatović, the new Program Coordinator in our Team. Marija joins with extensive, over 20 years of experience in government and international cooperation. Most recently, she served as Director.
7th Call for Proposals
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Podgorica
In Niksic, figting unemployment through regional actions
Last week, the Municipality of Nikšić, as lead partner, launched a unique regional platform uniting the business community, civil society, and local institutions. The aim of this initiative is to.
7th Call for Proposals
Cultural Cooperation
News/Events
Tirana
Regional Art Colony in Korçë
Last week, Korça became the epicenter of one of the year’s largest regional artistic events. Dozens of visual artists, part of “Colony of Visual arts 2025” project showcased their work.
Education & Research
Matching Grants
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The Secretariat
Balkan Economic Forum 2025
Yesterday, the Balkan Economic Forum 2025 took place in Belgrade. Supported through the WBF Matching Grants scheme, the Forum reinforces a regional platform for growth and collaboration. Its mission: expand.
Education & Research
News/Events
Podgorica
Success Stories
A regional platform for childhood cancer survivors
Childhood cancer is not just a medical battle fought in hospital rooms, it’s a test of courage that reshapes entire families. While chemotherapy and surgery attack the disease, it’s the.
7th Call for Proposals
Belgrade
Cultural Cooperation
Education & Research
News/Events
Uncovering Populism, Democracy, and Gender Relations: ANDEM School Sparks Regional Debate
In Sremski Karlovci, the School of Social Engagement and Democracy (ANDEM) became a vibrant space for dialogue and reflection on some of today’s most pressing challenges: populism, the crisis of.
Belgrade
News/Events
The Secretariat
Info Session at Europe House in Belgrade
Translated from EU Mogucnosti On 23 October, the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), together with our grantee Dah Theatre and the EU Opportunities Team, held an informative and interactive event at.
Lead Balkans
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The Secretariat
PRESS RELEASE | WBF and Japan to cooperate for a seventh year
Tirana – On the 28th of October 2025, Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. Ms. KATO Kikuko, and the Executive Director of the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), Mr. Gjergj Murra,.
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The Secretariat
Good news from London: WBF establishes the Gender Equality Fund
Participants of the Western Balkans Summit on the Berlin Process welcomed the decision by the WB6 that 15% of funds through the Western Balkans Fund will now be earmarked for.
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The Secretariat
Important decision taken at the London Berlin Process Chair about the WBF
Following the Western Balkans Leaders Summit held within the framework of the Berlin Process, the Chair has published the full list of adopted decisions. Decision No. 46 introduces a very.
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The Secretariat
WBF at the Berlin Process Leaders Summit (London 2025)
It is an honor and a huge responsibility for the Western Balkans Fund to take part in the Berlin Process Summit of the Leaders of the Western Balkans, hosted by.