Stories

  • Changes are Visible when the System Changes from Within

    The number of young people in the country decreased for 6% between two population censuses (2002 and 2021). Or, in absolute numbers, approximately 77,000 young people moved out of Macedonia in these 19 years. Or, even clearer, almost one Bitola has left to live somewhere else, in other countries. The problem…

  • “Build Strong Links with the Community!”

    At the recent Civica Mobilitas workshop, “Good Practices for CSO Sustainability”. Led by Simon Forrester, the Center for Youth Activism KRIK presented their experience. This was the reason to talk to Mila and Angela about the efforts of the organization for function and deal with all challenges as they appear….

  • From waste to innovation: Youth as drivers of environmental transformation

    Change begins with us, but it mostly relies on young people. They, with fresh knowledge and awareness, can drive positive changes in their surroundings. When youth become familiar with the challenges in their environment, they turn into active participants in the process of transformation. I was inspired by the educational…

  • Better treatment for people with disabilities – Let’s learn from each other

    “For the first time, we are all here, face-to-face, to speak openly, not to criticize, but to find ways to help each other,” said Gordana Trajkovska, president of “Poraka” Negotino, welcoming people with disabilities, parents, and medical staff who gathered for the first roundtable titled “Facing Challenges and Stigmatization.” In…

  • “A better and more secure future for me and my children”

    There is no wrong time to make changes in our own lives, in the community, or in the society we live in. People who are ready for change more easily accept challenges and recognize opportunities. Just like our interviewee whose experience we are sharing. E.A. is a young woman, a…

  • There is a solution for complicated problems

    When Salija Beqir Halim, the executive director of the “Initiative for the Rights of Women from Shuto Orizari” association, first met M.H., he was concerned about his minor daughter-in-law, who had become pregnant at 16 and realized that she had no health insurance. The meeting between Salija and M.H. took…

  • Every child deserves justice!

    The video depicts a case of inhumane treatment of a child from the Roma ethnic community by medical staff in a public healthcare institution. Due to a broken arm, the minor child, together with their mother, sought medical assistance, but instead of receiving help from the medical staff, the child…

  • Guerrilla Actions – Creative Approaches to Addressing Issues

    Civil society organizations are constantly seeking new ways to promote their activities. In recent years, organizations that have used so-called “guerrilla” actions have seen success in attracting public attention. Civil activists say that “guerrilla” actions are a good way to intrigue the public, “conquer” social media, and convey their messages….

  • Justice, Not Mercy

    Hundreds of people convicted over the past decade believe they are victims of police–politically fabricated trials. The convicts from cases known as “Kaldarma,” “Detonator,” “Bachilo,” “Metastasis,” and many others are demanding retrials in order to have the chance to prove their truth and innocence. They have joined the association “Green…

  • Goodness Is Not Measured in Money

    We have even started to express our kindness in monetary terms. But the true contribution to our community, fortunately, is still measured by how much we invest ourselves in it. In the end, only our personal contribution can change reality for the better for our fellow citizens. Seemingly two different…

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