Civil Society Pros - NGO

Hi there! We're kicking off our first #CivilSocietyDigest of the year with some exciting opportunities, check them out! ➨ The Resilient Futures Fellowship by Visegrad Insight is now open for applications. This fellowship targets emerging civil society leaders, media voices and digital-era changemakers from Central and Eastern Europe who are working to strengthen democratic resilience and counter disinformation. Fellows will take part in leadership training, strategic foresight workshops, collaborative projects and high-level policy engagement between February and June 2026, with continued involvement through the Europe Future Forum. The fellowship includes a €1,800 stipend. The deadline to apply is January 18. ➨ Talks on Eurasian Media is launching its first online talk of 2026, organised by the University of Helsinki. Mika Perkiömäki (Tampere University) will present his research on how climate adaptation has been framed in Russian pro-state online media between 2019-2025. This event is ideal for researchers, journalists and anyone interested in media, climate communication and Eurasian politics. The Zoom talk will take place on January 13, 12:00-13:30 (Finnish time). Registration is required by January 11. ➨ The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is accepting applications for HRDAP 2026, its intensive training programme for human rights defenders working on democratic backsliding and racial justice. HRDAP is especially relevant for defenders from affected communities seeking to influence international human rights processes. Applications for the 2026 edition are now open. The deadline is January 15. ➨ Future Advocacy is hiring a Digital Campaigns Consultant to join its international team working on high-impact advocacy and communications campaigns. This full-time role is well suited to digital campaigners with 2-6 years of experience who are passionate about global cooperation, democracy and social justice. The role offers strong learning opportunities, competitive salary and flexible working options. Applications close on January 25. ➨ The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum is hiring a Communications Manager in Brussels, Belgium. This full-time role is ideal for experienced communications professionals passionate about promoting democratic reform and civil society dialogue between the EU and Eastern Partnership countries. Applications are considered on a rolling basis with a final deadline of January 19.