A regional fund for gender equality, born from the Berlin Process

The Western Balkans Fund (WBF), established by the six WB Ministries of Foreign Affairs, has earmarked 15% of its core budget for gender equality initiatives. This commitment was formalised at the 2025 Western Balkans Leaders’ Summit in London.

The Gender Equality Fund (GeFund) is the dedicated mechanism delivering that commitment. It is co-funded by the European Union (under EU Civil Society Facility & Media Programme, IPA III) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (under “Fostering Inclusive Partnerships in the Western Balkans 2026–2029”).

This first open call advances women's empowerment across the Western Balkans through regional civil society cooperation, advocacy, and innovative initiatives addressing social, economic, digital, environmental, and security challenges.

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