Within the framework of the Y+ program, SIT Center hosted a session on capacity building with representatives of the Correctional Center. They had the chance to inform them more about SIT and specifically the Future for Youth project during this workshop. Additionally, they provided an overview of the program’s methodology, as well as a review of the […]
This week, the training for peer educators was held within the project “Building healthy lifestyle habits of boys in Gostivar and Gjorce Petrov”, which was developed in cooperation with CARE International Balkans and with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in North Macedonia Representatives from the partner organizations Youth Can and Organized Youth […]
Today, as part of their visit to Sarajevo, representatives of CARE Österreich had a meeting with members of Be a Man Club Sarajevo in IPD-s offices. Young people had a chance to share their experiences in their involvement in the project as well as their opinions on the education system, peer violence, and many other […]
During the month of January , Act for Society Center implemented the trainings of Sinan Tafaj high school teachers for two modules: 1️⃣”The Importance of Education for Gender Equality” 2️⃣”Positive Communication for Tolerant Solutions of Problems”. The trainings were conducted by the qualified trainer Irida Sina. This activity was implemented within the Young Men Initiative […]
During the winter break, members of Budi Muško Club Tuzla organized a three-day program called “Winter Break”. The program combined fun and learning and was directed towards the club’s goals, which are strengthening healthy communication, developing healthy cultural awareness and supporting sustainable lifestyles. Participants had the opportunity to attend various workshops such as “HIV in […]
Yesterday in Tuzla, training for advanced educators for the implementation of the Y+ program began. Through a three-day training team from Status M will educate the best educators from Tuzla, Sarajevo, Banjaluka, Gračanica and Belgrade, how to work with youth at risk with the aim of preventing violence, improving emotional regulation and developing critical thinking […]
In January Center Act for Society organized a career counseling session with the youth of the Be a Man Club. The session was conducted by career counseling expert Frencis Karagjozi who gave a general overview of branches of studies and universities and then analyzed each member. This activity was implemented within the Young Men Initiative […]
Today SIT – Center for Counseling, Social Services and Research took a leap forward by visiting UBT- University of Business and Technology. The aim of the visit was to introduce the “Future 4 Youth” project to students in the Psychology Department. SIT will start piloting Program Y, a life skills program that promotes gender equality […]
Last week SIT and YMCA organized a meeting with representatives from Care Austria, where they discussed the “Future 4 Youth” project. Additionally, they discussed the specific programs they use to foster gender-transformative life skills education to become an integral part of education which are being implemented in schools, universities, and correctional institutions. As part of […]
Last week Young Men Initiative team together with colleagues from CARE Austria visited ‘28 Nëntori’ to meet the teachers who have been trained on program Y. During the meeting we had a chance to discuss with the teachers the tools they have learned in the training to promote healthy lifestyles, challenge toxic masculinity, reduce violence […]
Another nice gathering of our Be a Men Clubs. Last week members of Be a Man Gračanica and Be a Man Club Mostarthey visited Sarajevo and hung out with the members of Be a Man Club Sarajevo In addition to having fun, they also used the time to plan future activities and create very interesting […]
21.1.2023 “Sveti Sava” Gymnasium in Belgrade was declared a School of Excellence. They earned this title because of their outstanding work in the implementation of a scientifically based violence prevention and youth health promotion program. We congratulate all employees and students of the school on this success. #YMI#careinternational#CARE#programY#austriandevelopmentagency#oakfoundation
Last week we had a meeting in IPD offices with a journalist team from Sweeden that express interest in the YMI project and want to write a story about us. Several members of Be a Man Club Sarajevo shared their stories and experiences on their involvement in the project. Photograph Martina Holmberg and journalist Maria […]
On January 17, 2023, a new Youth Center was officially opened in Gračanica. This state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with everything needed for optimal functioning and is open to anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the local community through their activism. The Youth Center will also serve as a meeting and activity […]
CARE International Balkans condemns rise of violence across Western Balkans
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