Who will benefit from ReLOaD3 and what we do?

ReLOaD3 benefits a wide range of stakeholders across the Western Balkans, fostering collaboration between governments and civil society to improve services and opportunities for citizens.:

• National Governments – Up to six national governments and relevant institutions will receive support to strengthen cooperation with civil society. The Programme helps establish a more transparent and effective framework, ensuring long-term sustainability and broader positive impacts on society.
• Local Governments – At least 50 cities and municipalities, across the Western Balkans region, will receive support to strengthen partnerships with civil society. While local governments play a key role in implementing policies that directly affect citizens, they often face challenges in strategic planning, funding, and engaging with CSOs. ReLOaD3 helps address these challenges through training, knowledge-sharing, and improved transparency in public funding mechanisms.
• Civil Society Organizations – More than 120 CSOs will have the opportunity to enhance their capacities and expand their impact. Civil society plays a crucial role in empowering communities and advocating for citizens’ rights, yet many organizations face obstacles in accessing resources, building networks, and collaborating with institutions. ReLOaD3 supports CSOs in becoming stronger partners to authorities and better advocates for their communities, particularly for vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, youth, and women in disadvantaged positions.

By fostering greater cooperation and building trust between institutions and citizens, ReLOaD3 contributes to the development of more open, inclusive, and resilient communities across the Western Balkans.

The final beneficiaries of this program are citizens – at least 400,000 people and their communities across the Western Balkans.

ReLOaD3 supports initiatives that address the needs of various groups at the local level, with a special focus on women, youth, and persons with disabilities, ensuring their greater participation in local decision-making and improved access to services.

For citizens to truly experience positive change, it is essential to establish a systematic policy approach, strengthen the role of civil society organizations (CSOs), and ensure transparency in government work. ReLOaD3 contributes to this by fostering communities where everyone has the opportunity to participate and be heard.