December 7, 2024
News/Events Skopje Success Stories

Kalia Dimitrova: Through poetry, I explore the most vulnerable and intimate points of existence

In September, 7 young female writers, selected among 153, were awarded with the WBF-funded “Štefica Cvek” literary prize. It is a prize that celebrates the collective impact of feminist and.

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6th Call for Proposals Cultural Cooperation Education & Research News/Events Success Stories

WBF-supported “Štefica Cvek” literary prize announces its winners

This year’s winners of the regional award “Štefica Cvek” were announced in mid-September, in Sarajevo, as part of the PitchWise festival of women’s art and activism. The regional literary community.

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6th Call for Proposals Belgrade Cultural Cooperation News/Events Podgorica Sarajevo Success Stories

Fostering cooperations throught Art in Blidinje Park

Blidinje Natural Park is famous for its legends and myths, antic necropolis, magnificent beauty and its healing properties. It is also the inspiration for the Eco-Friendly Colony, a unique initiative.

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Education & Research News/Events Prishtina Success Stories The Secretariat

“Stuck at Oda Theater: Sarah’s recounts her Mentorship by Gregory Pardlo, a Pulitzer prize winner

Sara Boçi traveled from London to Prishtina for a special appointment to follow her dream of becoming an author. The appointment: Workshop with Pulitzer Prize winner Gregory Pardlo at the.

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MOVE Grants News/Events Success Stories The Secretariat

The power of the sound and artistic freedom

Haris Sahačić, from Sarajevo, is the Head of Administration and Radio at Crvena Association for Culture and Art. For “Crvena”, art and activism are aesthetical, social, and political tool for.

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6th Call for Proposals News/Events Prishtina Skopje Success Stories Tirana

Safeguarding Children Online: The Mediawise Project Takes Action

A unique initiative funded by the 6th Call for Proposals of the Western Balkans Fund addresses the dangers posed by social media platforms to 10-11-year-old children. The Mediawise Project, led.

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Belgrade Cultural Cooperation News/Events Prishtina Success Stories

Tanja Dimitrijevic: Bridging Divides: A Journey of Reconciliation through Podcasting

Tanja Dimitrijevic, from Niš, wears many hats – activist, podcaster, artist, content creator, coach, educator, and consultant. With extensive experience in communication and a recent focus on podcasting, Tanja embarked.

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MOVE Grants News/Events Success Stories The Secretariat

Supporting anti-gender narratives

We believe that equality, diversity, inclusion, and progress are paramount to ensuring a European future for the Western Balkans Region. That’s why we have decided to support the mobility of.

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MOVE Grants News/Events Podgorica Prishtina Sarajevo Success Stories

Supporting a carbon-neutral Western Balkans

The aspiration for a carbon-neutral Western Balkans Region is a shared commitment among all Contracting Parties (CPs). However, bridging the gap between this ambitious goal and current reality remains a.

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Belgrade Cultural Cooperation News/Events Success Stories WBF Calls

Camerata Balcanica successful story

“Camerata Balcanica” is a name associated with success. Thanks also to WBF support, the multiethnic orchestra established by Jovanka Višekruna Janković in Belgrade has already performed in many main hubs.

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MOVE Grants News/Events Success Stories

Ten days of Move Grants, Call becoming viral

Ten days have passed since the launch of the Fourth Call for Proposals of the WBF Move Grants, and preliminary data shows a significant interest from individuals in the Region..

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Belgrade MOVE Grants News/Events Sarajevo Success Stories

Supporting Mental Health Programs through Arts

Art is food for the spirit. But, as a WBF Move Grants project helped to discover, thanks to “Balkan Hearing Voices Network” (BHMV), it can be also a cure for.

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