4 March, La Bellone, Brussels

The Open Society Foundations – Western Balkans (OSF-WB) is pleased to announce this Call for Proposals, aimed at supporting the initiatives of the OSF-WB Alumni Network.

Regional Conference, 3 November 2025, Tirana, Albania

Researchers, policymakers, youth and civil-society leaders explored how to transform the region’s EU integration from an idea into an outcome.

Mayors from across the Western Balkans signed a declaration in Durrës on September 22 launching the Green Mayors Alliance, a new regional platform convened by the OSF–WB. The Alliance will help municipalities cut emissions, expand renewable energy and ensure a fair, people-centered transition ali...

Youth and civil society are vital to the Western Balkans’ cybersecurity future. As cyber threats escalate, OSF–WB is driving a people-first, rights-based, digital resilience approach to empower the next generation and align with Europe’s shared security goals.

From solar savings to school democracy, 2,370 students in the Western Balkans are turning climate lessons into action: shaping local policy, improving infrastructure and inspiring regional change.

The Open Society Foundations – Western Balkans Alumni Network is more than just a gathering of past collaborators. It is a living testament to the power of investing in people over decades and creating a ripple effect of positive change across societies.

The inaugural Ignita Forum 2025: On the Edge will take place on 8–10 October at the ITP Prizren, bringing together policymakers, civil society, researchers, business leaders and youth to explore the Western Balkans’ European future.