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Monitoring visit across project locations in the Western Balkans

May 18, 2026 YMI News

Last week, a monitoring visit was conducted within the project “Youth clubs and school workshops for better health, environmental protection and peaceful and non-violent coexistence,” implemented with the support of Marie Eberth Stiftung, during which we had the opportunity to host colleagues from CARE Germany. The visit was organized with the aim of reviewing the […]

The MAN conference of Center E8: MASCULINITIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS

February 24, 2026 News, Program Y, Projects, Regional and International, YMI News

On 19 February 2026, the 11th The MAN Conference was held at the House of Human Rights in Belgrade – an international expert platform dedicated to contemporary masculinities and policies for working with boys, young men, and men. After a five-year break, the conference was relaunched by Centar E8 and the regional network Younng Men […]

From evidence to systems: Mrs. Sumka Bucan of CARE Balkans speaks at Future 4 Youth Conference organized by IPD in Sarajevo

February 5, 2026 Future for Youth Movement, Projects, YMI News

The Future 4 Youth program recently marked a major milestone with its conference in Sarajevo, titled “From Evidence to Systems – Programs that Build Healthy and Non-Violent Relationships Among Youth.” Organized by our partner, the Institute for Population and Development, with support from CARE Balkans and Marie Eberth Stiftung, the event focused on turning years […]

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