A meeting of partner organizations from regional Young Men Initiative project (Boys and Men as Allies in Violence Prevention and Gender Transformation in the Western Balkans) was held in Zagreb on 20 September, 2014.
Navigating adolescence is a challenging period in all cultures. It’s a time when young people begin to find their identity, develop their values and confront the problems of the world around them on a personal level.
Saša Ostojić, a participant in the Young Men Initiative, asks: Who is a “real man” in the Balkans? The global image of Balkan men is not a good one. Decades of war and conflict have created a picture of us as very violent and aggressive.
CARE’s partner organization Centre E8 from Belgrade, led by Vojislav Arsić, won another award for the author’s play “Macho men”, this time on the Youth Theatre Festival held from 20th to 27th August in Novi Pazar.
Neither our difficult history, nor various problems did stop 40 young men from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Kosovo from spending 7 unforgettable days in a camp “Veli JoĹľe” in Savudrija, Istria at the Croatian seaside.
Neither our difficult history, nor various problems did stop 40 young men from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Kosovo from spending 7 unforgettable days in a camp “Veli JoĹľe” in Savudrija, Istria at the Croatian seaside.
Savudrija, a small village at the edge of Croatia, has hosted a group of BMK members from the whole region.
Savudrija, a small village at the edge of Croatia, has hosted a group of BMK members from the whole region.
At the festival “PatosOFFiranje 09” the theatre play “Macho Men” won the award “Branislav B. ÄŚubrilović” for the artistic courage with an explanation that it unmasks cultural stereotypes about the Balkans machismo and the implied understanding of man in the Serbian society!
At the festival “PatosOFFiranje 09” the theatre play “Macho Men” won the award “Branislav B. ÄŚubrilović” for the artistic courage with an explanation that it unmasks cultural stereotypes about the Balkans machismo and the implied understanding of man in the Serbian society!
Prishtina – Girls are playing in the field and boys are supporting and cheering for them (being fans). This is the newest activity that “Klubi Bonu Burre” (Be a Man Club) has organized, a football tournament for girls.
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (the 8th of March) the members of the “Be a Man Club” from Kosovska Mitrovica organized actions at the main square“Sumadija” in Kosovska Mitrovica.
Youth Organization Status: M held a training for young men in the City of Youth with the support of the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports under the project “BMC 4 schools” from 1st to 3rd of March.
Youth Organization Status: M held a training for young men in the City of Youth with the support of the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports under the project “BMC 4 schools” from 1st to 3rd of March.
Be a Man Club from Loznica organized a street action during which they handed out hearts and balloons made by them, that contained different quotes and messages about love, affection and showing emotions, along with other Be a Man promotional materials.
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