to reach their full potential in society while addressing gender inequalities, promoting violence prevention, healthy lifestyles, and healthy versions of masculinities.
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 […]
From January 28th to 30th, the partners organization from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina settled for a high-level strategic planning meeting. Bringing together key partners, the gathering focused on elevating the Future 4 Youth program to its next phase of impact. The meeting kicked off with a deep dive into the program’s existing strengths and […]
From November 18 to 20, 2025, a professional consultation was held on Trebević with pedagogues from six partner secondary schools, aiming to strengthen capacities for implementing peer education, preventive activities, and the promotion of gender equality in schools. During the three-day gathering, participants had the opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss challenges from practice, and jointly […]
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the first workshop as part of the practical training for final-year students of the Faculty of Teacher Education, University of DĹľemal Bijedić in Mostar was held, within the courses Methodology of Teaching Psychology and Sociology and Methodology of Civic Education. The aim of this practical training is to equip future […]
During the past month, the association Okret/Spin Mostar signed memoranda of understanding with seven educational institutions from Herzegovina: Through these agreements, cooperation within the framework of the “Future 4 Youth” project has been formalized. The project is implemented by the OKRET/SPIN Mostar association in partnership with CARE Balkans, with the support of the Marie Eberth […]
The project aims to empower 6,000 young people in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to lead healthy lifestyles, develop critical life skills, build positive relationships, and actively contribute to their communities while promoting gender equality, violence prevention, and environmental sustainability. The project builds on the established life skills Program Y, updating it to address emerging […]
From August 23–25, 2025, Ohrid hosted the second training for peer educators within the Young Men Initiative (YMI) project. The three-day program brought together a dynamic group of young leaders eager to expand their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and gain practical tools for youth clubs and campaigns. The training combined theoretical insights, interactive group discussions, and hands-on exercises, […]
The Regional Youth Leadership Camp, held at SunÄŤana Reka, has been successfully concluded! Over the course of five intensive days, more than 60 young leaders from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia had the opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about mental health, boost their self-confidence, and build friendships that will last beyond the […]
As part of the regional project “Future for Youth” – implemented by CARE Balkans in partnership with Center E8 from Belgrade, the Institute for Population and Development from Sarajevo, and Perpetuum Mobile from Banja Luka – an inspiring event titled Pitch and Speak – Youth in Innovation was held today in Sarajevo, bringing together young […]
Educators, youth workers, representatives from the Ministry of Education, and NGO leaders from across the Balkans gathered in Veles, N. Macedonia for a two-day event organized by the Center for Research and Policy Making and CARE International Balkans. This Regional Community of Practice event brought together front-line workers, including school staff, educators, and trainers, to share experiences and […]
Last week, CARE Balkans and the Center for Research and Policy Making (CRPM) organized the Community of Practice Event in Veles, North Macedonia, as part of the second phase of the Young Men Initiative (YMI) in GBV Prevention in North Macedonia II. This initiative focuses on promoting healthy, nonviolent, and gender-equitable lifestyles among youth.
CARE Balkans, in collaboration with partners Institute for Population and Development, Center E8 and Pepetuum Mobile, successfully organized a five-day Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Program Y in Sarajevo. This innovative program focuses on preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and promoting healthy lifestyles among youth, equipping participants with the tools to create meaningful change in their communities.
Last week, CARE and partners gathered in Vlašić, BiH for an initial meeting to discuss the roadmap and collaborative strategies for upcoming activities for the Future 4 Youth project that is implemented in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Strengthening Youth Voices: CARE Caucasus recently conducted a fruitful study visit to CARE Balkans. This initiative aimed to foster learning and collaboration among youth leaders, with a specific focus on gender synchronization programming and methodology.
The overall goal is to contribute to the institutionalization of life skills education in the formal education systems across the Balkans, equipping young people with knowledge, values, and skills that foster gender equality, healthy relationships, non-violence, and active participation in society. The Future4Youth project builds on over 16 years of experience from the Young Men Initiative (YMI), […]
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