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Youth in Action
The Community Peace Projects Implemented during 2025-2026 period.
"Education on Mental Health"
"Education on Mental Health"
The youth-led project “Education on Mental Health”, developed by young people and students from Pogradec during Peace Designer Training, and awarded Best Youth-Led Community Initiative at the Balkan International Youth Summit for Peace 2025, has successfully completed its implementation phase.
The project addressed the growing need for mental health awareness among young people by creating safe spaces for discussion, learning, and peer support. Through interactive workshops, group discussions, and awareness-raising activities, participants explored topics such as emotional well-being, stress management, and the importance of seeking support when needed. The initiative contributed to increased awareness and understanding of mental health among participating youth, encouraged open conversations around emotional challenges, and helped reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues. Participants, parents, and schools reported positive outcomes, highlighting the project's role in fostering a more supportive and understanding community.
This project demonstrates how youth-led initiatives can transform local challenges into meaningful community action and contribute to building healthier and more resilient societies.
Note: To protect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the children involved, no photographs or identifiable images from the project activities have been published. As the activities were conducted in educational settings involving children with special needs, only a general group photo of the project team and school staff is shared. This approach is in line with ethical standards and child protection principles that guide all project activities.
"Education of the Children with Special Needs in their Mother Tongue"
"Education of the Children with Special Needs in their Mother Tongue"
“The Right to Learn in One’s Mother Tongue in North Macedonia” was successfully implemented in "Liria" Middle School, in Tetovë/Tetovo, North Macedonia.
During the implementation, the team engaged with students, parents, teachers, and community members to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children with disabilities in accessing educational materials and Braille resources in their mother tongue. Through questionnaires, information sessions, and community discussions, the initiative collected valuable data on public awareness of this issue and encouraged dialogue on the importance of inclusive and accessible education.
The project highlighted the barriers faced by children who are often required to learn through materials available only in another language before they can fully access education. The initiative received positive feedback from schools, parents, and the wider community, contributing to increased awareness and promoting discussions on how institutions can better support the right of every child to learn and develop in their native language.
"Education on Anti-Corruption"
"Education on Anti-Corruption"
The youth-led project “Education on Anti-Corruption”, has successfully completed its implementation phase at “7 Marsi” Middle School in Çellopek, Tetovë/ Tetovo, North Macedonia.
The project aimed to strengthen civic awareness, integrity, and ethical decision-making among young people by addressing the root causes and consequences of corruption through values-based education, using the Slovenian Model on Anti-Corruption. Through interactive sessions with 8th- and 9th-grade students, participants explored key concepts such as equality, honesty, justice, fairness, accountability, and corruption prevention. The initiative contributed to increasing students’ understanding of ethical behavior and responsible citizenship while encouraging critical reflection on the importance of transparency, respect for rules, and rejecting unfair practices. Students actively participated in discussions and demonstrated strong engagement throughout the activities, highlighting the relevance of the topic to their daily lives and future roles as active members of society.
This project demonstrates how early civic education can empower young people to promote integrity, strengthen democratic values, and contribute to building more transparent and accountable communities.
"Deprivation as an Invisible Wound"
"Deprivation as an Invisible Wound"
The youth-led project “Deprivation as an Invisible Wound” was successfully implemented at the Faculty of Education of the University of Tetova (UT), North Macedonia, bringing together more than 60 students for an awareness and educational event focused on deprivation as an invisible form of violence.
Through expert-led sessions delivered by clinical psychologist Prof. Ejona Icka and law professor, UT, Prof. Nazmije Shaqiri, participants explored the psychological, social, educational, economic, and legal dimensions of deprivation. Interactive discussions and reflective exercises encouraged students to recognize the often-hidden signs of emotional violence, understand its long-term consequences, and become familiar with existing legal protection mechanisms. The project also introduced a thematic podcast developed by the project team, highlighting real-life experiences and different forms of deprivation.
The initiative contributed to increased awareness and understanding of deprivation among participants, strengthened knowledge of psychological and legal support mechanisms, and encouraged critical reflection on the impact of deprivation on vulnerable individuals and communities. Students reported a greater ability to identify hidden forms of violence and a deeper understanding of the importance of prevention, reporting, and social support in addressing such challenges.
"Empowering Youth for Peaceful Societies"
"Empowering Youth for Peaceful Societies"
The youth-led project “Empowering Youth for Peaceful Societies” was successfully implemented at “Zenun Çoçaj” Middle School in Gjonaj, Prizren, Kosova.
Through an interactive educational workshop, students explored topics related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities, bullying prevention, discrimination, and the role of young people in building peaceful and inclusive communities. Through group discussions, reflection exercises, and collaborative activities, participants examined common stereotypes, shared personal perspectives, and developed practical ideas for promoting respect, empathy, and equal opportunities within their school environment.
The initiative contributed to increased awareness of the challenges faced by persons with disabilities, strengthened students’ understanding of inclusive values, and encouraged constructive approaches to addressing bullying and exclusion. Participants demonstrated a stronger commitment to fostering positive relationships, respecting diversity, and actively contributing to a safer and more supportive school community.
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