Call for participants – CID Academy

Project dates: August 2026 – June – 2027

Working language: Macedonian and Albanian

Deadline for applying: 30.08.2026

 

About the project

Are you ready to meet new people, develop new skills and turn your ideas into actions in your community?

CID Academy is a space where young people from different communities come together to learn, connect and take action.

Through interactive activities and non-formal education, you will explore topics such as intercultural dialogue, human rights, social inclusion, equality and youth participation. You will have the opportunity to share your ideas, learn from others and develop the skills you need to become more active in your community.

Most importantly, CID Academy is not only about learning – you will get the chance to put what you learn into practice and create your own youth initiatives.

Project activities

As part of the new CID Academy generation, you will take part in a complete learning and action programme:

 

6 one-day workshops

We will start with interactive workshops at the MultiКулти Youth Center, where you will explore:

• Intercultural dialogue
• Social inclusion
• Human rights

Expect group work, discussions, games, creative activities and plenty of space to express your opinion.

🌱 4-day training

Time to go one step further!

During the training, you will get to know the group better, explore intercultural communication, human rights and social inclusion, and develop skills for participating more actively in your community.

3-day thematic training

This training will be shaped around your needs and interests.

Together, we will explore the topics that matter to the group and start turning what you have learned into ideas for activities and initiatives that can bring people together and make your community stronger.

Mentorship programme

You won’t be doing this alone!

You will be supported by young mentors who have previously been part of CID Academy. Through regular meetings, they will help you develop your ideas, work with your team and prepare your initiatives.

Youth-led initiatives

Now it’s your turn to take action!

Together with other participants, you will design and implement youth initiatives related to intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, equality and civic engagement.

You bring the ideas – CID and your mentors will help you make them happen.

Intercultural Festival

We finish the journey by celebrating what we have created!

At the Intercultural Festival in Kumanovo, you will have the opportunity to present your initiatives and experiences to the wider community through creative activities, music and other content promoting diversity and intercultural dialogue.

 

Participants profile

We are looking for 20 motivated young people who are ready to learn, meet new people and become more active in their communities.

You are a great fit for CID Academy if you:

• are a young person from Kumanovo, Lipkovo or Staro Nagoricane
• are interested in meeting and working with young people from different backgrounds;
• want to learn more about intercultural dialogue, human rights and social inclusion;
• want to develop your communication, teamwork and leadership skills;
• have ideas about how your community could become a better place;
• are motivated to take part in the programme and create a youth initiative;
• are open to new experiences, new friendships and different perspectives.
• are committed to participating throughout the whole duration of the project, including the trainings, mentorship activities, youth-led initiatives and final activities.

You don’t need previous experience. What matters most is your motivation to participate, learn and contribute.

APPLY HERE – MKD APPLY HERE – ALB

 

✨ Participation is completely FREE – there are no participation fees for any of the CID Academy activities.

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