This opportunity might be of interest to regional civil society folks. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 4:01 PM Subject: Call for applications closing soon: CADE Capacity Development Programme for CSOs 2025–2026 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [https://mcusercontent.com/89e7299f9fe54eed66d45cf3d/images/9261c1dd-85b2-4a9c-2440-8bae93684ce6.jpg][diplomacy.edu]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.diplomacy.edu/course/cade-capdev-csos-2025-26/__;!!PtGJab4!9ZqcfHqCzJ7wJ-5eicxieeRVT8zsfLkaZuUVgM-2d5mauc-aUTo3tTos0JijdXO6Z6LWDyZeDlLEwfGPzeChdkLCmeaN$> Empowering civil society to shape digital policy The Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE), led by DiploFoundation, is inviting applications from civil society organisations (CSOs) for its fully-funded 2025–2026 Capacity Development Programme for CSOs, a unique opportunity to strengthen voices in global digital policy. Over the course of this 10-month journey, participating CSOs will: ✅ Deepen their understanding of internet governance, cybersecurity, AI, and digital standards ✅ Develop negotiation and diplomacy skills to engage effectively in multistakeholder spaces ✅ Access expert Helpdesk support tailored to their advocacy and participation needs ✅ Have a chance to join a study visit to Geneva, the global hub of multilateral diplomacy Programme tracks: 1️⃣ Technical Knowledge Track (Dec 2025 – Mar 2026) 2️⃣ Diplomatic Skills Track (Apr – May 2026) 3️⃣ Ongoing Helpdesk Support Who can apply: We welcome CSOs from around the world, especially from the Global South, that are committed to human rights, inclusion, and sustainable digital development. Fees and scholarships: The programme is funded by the European Union, and developed and delivered by DiploFoundation. Full scholarships will be awarded to the selected participants. Learn more and apply: The call for applications closes on 30 November 2025. [cid:image002.png@01DC5F95.514933F0]
