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Empowering Young Changemakers Through Innovation and Collaboration
From 29 October to 1 November, the Center for Intercultural Dialogue (CID) proudly hosted the No Label Movers & Shakers Hackathon in Kumanovo, in close collaboration with SOU “Pero Nakov”, who generously provided their creative and modern school space for the event.
Over the course of four dynamic days, young changemakers from six countries came together in Kumanovo to learn, create, and innovate. This inspiring group included motivated local youth from SOU “Pero Nakov”, whose energy, creativity, and curiosity helped shape the vibrant atmosphere of the hackathon.
A Space for Innovation, Dialogue, and Action
The hackathon was designed as a safe and empowering environment where young people could explore ideas, challenge stereotypes, and design solutions that promote inclusion, equality, and social impact. Through interactive workshops, team challenges, and hands-on mentoring, participants:

Worked in multicultural teams
Exchanged experiences, perspectives, and talents
Explored creative tools for problem-solving
Used technology and design thinking to tackle real social issues
Built long-lasting friendships and networks

The programme not only fostered technical skills but also encouraged critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership—key elements for building more resilient and inclusive communities.
A Diverse Group of Future Leaders
Young participants joined us from six different countries, making Kumanovo a temporary hub of innovation and intercultural dialogue. Their diverse backgrounds contributed to a rich exchange of ideas and cultures, allowing everyone to learn from one another while co-creating meaningful solutions.
Local students from SOU “Pero Nakov” played an important role, showing exceptional initiative and enthusiasm. Their active involvement highlighted the potential of youth in Kumanovo to drive positive change.
CID extends its sincere gratitude to SOU “Pero Nakov” for their unwavering support, hospitality, and commitment to youth empowerment. By opening their creative space to international young innovators, they helped transform this hackathon into a memorable and impactful experience.
The No Label Movers & Shakers Hackathon once again proved that when young minds come together in the right environment, incredible things happen. Their ideas, solutions, and teamwork demonstrated that youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the changemakers of today.
CID remains committed to providing young people with opportunities to learn, grow, and lead. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation, collaboration, and positive impact.

🔛 On 12 and 13 November in Sarajevo, our economist Marija Basheska participated in the regional conference “Think SMART: Rethinking the Old-School Funding Approach,” dedicated to rethinking funding models and strengthening the role of the civil sector in the Western Balkans.Her participation in the conference was an excellent opportunity to exchange practices, hear diverse perspectives, […]
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On November 13, 2025, at the premises of Innox Innovation Center (Skopje), the Metamorphosis Foundation organized a workshop titled “Basics of Cybersecurity and Digital Self-Protection” for 35 participants as part of the regional program CybHER! The workshop was organized in collaboration with the British Council, with expert support from Ljubica Pendaroska Krstevska, a cybersecurity expert. […]
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Metamorphosis Foundation’s project Disinformation Radar for the Balkans, a pioneering regional initiative addressing disinformation as a cyber threat to peace, democracy, and EU values, has been selected as one of ten global projects for the Paris Peace Forum’s esteemed Scale-up Program (SCUP) in 2025-2026. Announced during the Forum’s eight edition, this recognition highlights Metamorphosis’ vital […]
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We participated in the regional discussion “Promoting the Green Industrial Future of the Western Balkans,” held on November 3 in Tirana.Blagica Petreski shared the event’s concluding insights. After the energy crisis, the topic of energy transition has increasingly taken on an economic dimension — it is no longer just an environmental issue, but also one […]
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Our colleague Marija Basheska is participating in the conference “Structural Changes in the Western Balkans Region”, held from October 27 to 29 in Tirana, organized by the Aspen Institute Germany. The conference brings together experts, researchers, and policymakers from across the region and Europe to discuss structural transformations in the areas of the labour market, […]
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Meeting of the WEBecon Network held within the World Bank’s Second Macro-Peer Learning Event On the margins of the event, the Network gathered to discuss ongoing activities, future directions, and opportunities to strengthen regional economic cooperation. WEBecon continues to build its role as a platform for research, analysis, and regional cooperation, with a shared vision […]
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