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ESTIMAS

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Niko Fundali 18/33
7000 Bitola
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

+389 70 20 41 94

E-Mail

info@estima.mk

Website

https://estima.mk/who-we-are

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2016

Fields of Activity

Research

General Information

ESTIMAS’s organizational structure is composed of Assembly, legally authorized representative – President, and administrator. The work of the organization is also supported by an Advisory board composed of well known and internationally positioned researchers, academics and policy makers. Currently, we have 3 full time employees, but rich with a network of partners composed of more than 20 organizations. Our main funding partners are NED, US Government, European governments, EU, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Wilfried Martens Center, and etc. Our modalities of actions involve concrete projects (mainly research based), exchanges, seminars, trainings, scholarships, fellowships and etc. We are happy that we collaborate with relevant and impactful organizations such as ELIAMEP (Greece), Belgrade Security Forum (Serbia), Cooperation and Development Institute (Albania), the Association of International Relations (Czechia) and others.

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to set up and develop the first globally-recognized knowledge brand in the country and the broader region. We strive to challenge the existing standards in the area of knowledge creation and exchange and to define new ones alongside catalyzing the European integration of the Western Balkan countries. We work with a roster of experts which includes some of the most knowledgeable and qualified people in their areas, hired upon assignment. That way we guarantee that our clients and communities receive state-of-the-art knowledge, delivered by the lead experts in the region, without improvisation. Our knowledge base is related to the EU, China and the Western Balkans and delivered in accordance with three pillars, based on the specific knowledge sharing and delivery modality: Knowledge Excellence, Knowledge In Action and Language Excellence.

Main Projects / Activities

Up to date we have successfully implemented several projects related to assessing China's impact on national governance systems, enhancing policy-makers capacity to understand China and deliver evidence-based policy interventions, strengthening transparency and oversight over Chinese activities through civic engagement and invigorated policy debate, as well as integrating a values-based approach in national China-related policies. Our current EU related portfolio consists of numerous implemented projects which have helped to better understand the EU's position in terms of the Western Balkan region and North Macedonia, as well as to familiarize relevant stakeholders with the EU’s financial support mechanisms. We particularly excel in the area of analyzing and countering disinformation and propaganda, focusing predominantly on the geopolitically motivated influence operations by Russia and China where we have significantly contributed to the up-scaling of the capacities of media professionals and civil society. Our unique blend of expertise in the areas of foreign policy and communications, alongside our developed network of associates and contacts, makes us a credible partner to deliver solid results at this critical juncture for North Macedonia’s future.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

ESTIMA can contribute by sharing its first hand knowledge and expertise in research and advocacy related to China and its geopolitical positioning, European integrations, enhancing journalists' skills in reporting and debunking misinformation / propaganda, fight against corruption and fostering the multiculturalism across Europe, Africa and beyond.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We see on ALF as an unique opportunity and platform to connect with relevant civic organizations, passionate for change and hungry to explore new ideas, methodologies and initiatives that can preserve and enhance the democratic and multiculturalism principles worldwide, simultaneously offering evidence based research and appraisals documents, in line with the communities' real needs. In addition, we strive to promote ESTIMA's work worldwide, inducing Europe and MENA regions and start making impact with relevant partners from these parts of the world, alongside expanding our portfolio and learn from others as ALF brings civic actors from around the world and from various strata of the society on one place.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Ana Krstinovska

Job Title

President

Head of the organisation

Ana Krstinovska

European movement in the Republic of North Macedonia

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Kostadin Kirkov 5/8, Skopje
1000 Skopje
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

075323757

E-Mail

secretariat@europeanmovement.org.mk

E-Mail (2)

milevagjurovska@gmail.com

E-Mail (3)

nikola.jazadziski@gmail.com

Website

https://europeanmovement.org.mk/

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2002

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development

General Information

European Мovement in the Republic of North Macedonia (EMMK) is part of the European Мovement International, and since its establishment in 2002, has been working on the affirmation of the country within the European public space. In different periods, the focus of interest adapts to the dynamic environment, always remaining within the framework of the basic corpus of values, which are: democracy, peace, fundamental rights, justice, freedom, and activities for a better understanding of the factors of discussion. EMMK has 50 active members, 3 employed and more than 20 volunteers.

The budgetary resources available fluctuate on an annual basis, however they are usually around 65000 euros. The key activities that EMMK implements are: National Convention for the European Union in the North Republic (NCEU-MK), Marking of Europe Day - the 9th of May, and organising coffee debates.

Our projects are financed by the Delegation of the EU, USAID, Slovakiad and Kingdom of Netherlands (via MATRA framework).

Mission and Objectives

All activities, starting from 2002 until today, have the mission of affirming European values among Macedonian citizens and, through various civic initiatives, to involve them in the construction of a society based on democratic principles and social justice. In the last five years, our activities were aimed at achieving a higher level of citizen involvement in the European integration processes.

This mission, apart from increasing inclusiveness in the Euro-integration process itself, contributes to the dynamism of reforms in several sectors (judiciary and administration of justice, security, environment, social policy and employment, agriculture and rural development).

Main Projects / Activities

1. National Convention on the European Union in the Republic of North Macedonia. NCEU-MK is a civic platform for an inclusive and transparent dialogue for the democratization of the EU integration process of the Republic of Macedonia. According to its working methodology, NCEU-MK includes in the dialogue the representatives of relevant institutions (Government, ministries, judicial institutions, state agencies), MPs in the Assembly of North Macedonia, representatives of civil associations, enterprises, chambers, trade unions and other professional public). The influence of NKEU-MK in the democratization of society can be seen through the dialogue itself, which contributed to building models of participation in society, to increase cooperation between institutions and other stakeholders, making the activities of civil associations visible.

2. Celebrating Europe Day. From its establishment (1991) until today, EMMK commemorates May 9, the Day of Europe, every year with suitable activities. For more than 20 years, it has maintained the tradition of awarding the "European Person of the Year" award to distinguished persons who promote the Republic of North Macedonia in the European space.
3. Educational programs for youth inclusion. A project for the education of high school students entitled "Knowing about Europe – we learn more about us" has been implemented continuously for several years. Also, within the framework of the activities to mark May 9 - Europe Day, numerous activities are carried out (oratory competition, youth debate, quiz competition of knowledge about the EU, painting competition) for the affirmation of European values among primary and secondary school students , as well as for students from larger universities in the country.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Mileva Gjurovska

Job Title

President

Head of the organisation

Mileva Gjurovska

Contact (2) Full Name

Nikola Jazadjiski

Job Title (2)

Project Manager

European Policy Institute - Skopje

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Antonie Grubisic 2/2
1000 Skopje
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

+38923280100

E-Mail

contact@epi.org.mk

E-Mail (2)

simonida.kacarska@epi.org.mk

Website

https://www.epi.org.mk

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2011

Fields of Activity

Human rights

General Information

The European Policy Institute was founded in 2011 as an association of citizens under the Law on associations and foundations. EPI’s mission is, through high-quality research and proposals on European policy, to provide a sound base for debate and solutions, targeting decision-makers and the wider public. We currently have 11 team members and a yearly budget of around 400 thousand euros. We are mostly project-funded, but we also do consultancy and we are the research-partner organization for the EU Fundamental Rights Agency. All our donors and projects are available at https://epi.org.mk/%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b8?lan….

Mission and Objectives

Mission
EPI’s mission is, through high-quality research and proposals on European policy, to provide a sound base for debate and solutions, targeting decision-makers and the wider public.

Objectives
Creating a public space for an exchange of opinions involving decision-makers and stakeholders in creating European strategies and policies
Raising awareness of the public and decision-makers of the EU integration policy
Promoting critical thought, research and analysis in creating and implementing strategies and policies for EU integration
Promoting regional cooperation and contribution to the debate on enlargement and Europeanization in the region and wider
Development of the dialogue on EU integration in the civil society in the Republic of Macedonia, in the region and EU

Main Projects / Activities

Our main projects are focused on Rule of Law and Human Rights. We have organizational support from the Delegation of the European Union, for our work on rule of law. As part of the project we prepare quarterly briefs on rule of law, as well as a Shadow Report on Chapter 23. We have another project funded by DEU, focusing on Human Rights and the Universal Periodic Review. The objective of the project is to advance the promotion and protection of human rights in North Macedonia by supporting parliamentary and CSO engagement in the area. As part of the regional group Think for Europe, we are partners in the project WeBER 3.0 focusing on Public Administration Reform. We also have a project in which we organize a deliberative poll. This project is funded by NED.
We are a research partner organization for EU FRA and work on following the EU integration of the country and the region.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As a think-tank organization we can contribute to intercultural dialogue and to research on the EU accession.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Simonida Kacarska

Job Title

Director

Head of the organisation

Simonida Kacarska

Contact (2) Full Name

Ardita Abazi Imeri

Job Title (2)

Programme Coordinator

European Universitry Skopje

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Bul. Sv.Kliment Ohridski 68
1000 Skopje
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

+38970279408

E-Mail

erasmus@eurm.edu.mk

E-Mail (2)

erasmus@eurm.edu.mk

E-Mail (3)

erasmus@eurm.edu.mk

E-Mail (4)

erasmus@eurm.edu.mk

Mobile Phone

+389 70279408

Website

https://www.eu.edu

Organisation Type

Other

Year of Establishment

1983

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

The European University is the only private university in our country ranked in the QS World University Rankings: EECA (Emerging Europe and Central Asia) region, for 2020. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is a company based in London, England, specializing in the analysis of the world higher education institutions. Their ranking web-site TopUniversities.com is the # 1 website for global higher education rankings, with 170+ million annual views. The profile of the European University is given at the link: www.TopUniversities.com/universities/European-University-Skopje The European University is the only university in our country ranked in the Round University Ranking (RUR), for 2020, which is a ranking of leading world universities, published by the RUR Rankings Agency, based in Moscow, Russia. All data was obtained from Clarivate Analytics, part of the Web of Science. The profile of the European University is given at the link: https://RoundRanking.com/universities/European-University-Skopje.html

Mission and Objectives

Our Vision Our University is committed to quality in order to apply the best practices of the higher education system in its work.

Main Projects / Activities

Erasmus projects

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

At our university the students are in the first place. We are here because of them and because of their future. We are aware that the highest quality high school students, those who want to achieve the best knowledge and competitive advantage on the basis of knowledge, choose the European University. The European University organizes a modern educational practice for the needs of young people, as well as competent staff and most sophisticated, equipped teaching facilities in the center of the city.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The goal of joining is to open up new perspectives and possibilities for young people. To contribute to the world in a broad educational sense. Creating a new highly educated generation with different competencies. Connecting young people into a diverse national mosaic, without prejudice.

Contact (1) Full Name

Prof. Biserka Muhic

Job Title

Head of international Cooperation

Head of the organisation

Rector Biljana Andreska; Head of international Cooperation Biserka Muhic

Eurothink - Center for European Strategies

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Petar Pop Arsov 6-5/2
1000 Skopje
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

+389 2 3217 511

E-Mail

eurothink@eurothink.mk

Mobile Phone

+389 78 306 598

Website

https://eurothink.mk/

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2002

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development

General Information

EUROTHINK – Center for European Strategies is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, think-tank organization founded in September 2002. Eurothink is made up of an executive office, Steering Board, and member's assembly. It holds a staff of 4 full time employees, 2 part time employees, and 1 intern. Its annual budget runs between 300 000-350 000 Euros. The main sources of funding come from the European Union, as well as other donors such as the National Endowment for Democracy and individual bilateral donors. Primarily, the work of Eurothink is made up of concrete projects. Some of the partners involved in Eurothink's work are ALDA, Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation, NGO Infocentre, and others.

Mission and Objectives

VISION

The vision of EUROTHINK is for the Republic of North Macedonia to be a developed, democratic and liberal society based on the principles of justice, equality, freedom and prosperity. We see the EU integration process as the best instrument for achieving our vision.

MISSION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

EUROTHINK – Center for European Strategies is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit and secular civic association that supports the integration of North Macedonia in the European Union and Europeanization of society through evidence-based public policy research and policy development, vocational training and advice, regional cooperation, and advocacy for change.

Main Projects / Activities

Media4EU - Civil society program for the participation of media in North Macedonia's EU integration (EU funded)
Towards accountable and transparent policing in North Macedonia (NED funded)
Coalition against Illegal Logging (NDI funded)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can contribute through our knowledge and expertise in European integration processes, in particular from the security and media fields. Furthermore, we can add our experience in bilateral relations and trust building between neighbors.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to be involved in exchange with North African countries, receive new perspectives, and increase our impact.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Dimitar Nikolovski

Job Title

Executive Director

Head of the organisation

Dimitar Nikolovski

Contact (2) Full Name

Frosina Krushkarovska

Job Title (2)

Project assistant

Fondacija NVO Infocentar Skopje

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Dimitrie Chupovski 16A-1/4
Skopje
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

389 70 311 414

E-Mail

contact@nvoinfocentar.org.mk

E-Mail (2)

bbejkova@nvoinfocentar.org.mk

E-Mail (3)

elena@nvoinfocentar.org.mk

Mobile Phone

389 70 311 414

Mobile Phone (other)

389 70 246 066

Website

https://nvoinfocentar.mk/en/

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Year of Establishment

2004

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development

General Information

Founded in 2004 as a place for pro-active communication and cooperation of all relevant social actors, NGO Info-centre provided direct communication and cooperation with the media, as well as capacity building for CSOs. It has 5 member Managing Board, Executive Manager and 3-member permanent staff. The organization is predominantly donor funded (from Olof Palme International Centre, EU, USAID, Balkan Trust for Democracy, US Embassy in Skopje, etc.), with small percentage of own incomes. Average annual turnover in the last 5 years is approximately 100.000 euro. Advocacy activities: research, analysis, monitoring, policy documents, meetings; Promotional activities: web and social networks, announcements, info-graphics, multimedia, press conferences, briefings, public events (debates, forums, conferences), campaigns; Trainings, workshops, etc.

Mission and Objectives

NGO Infocentre has a vision of open, developed and free democratic society based on rule of law and respect for human rights, society of enlightened and proactive citizens who live in welfare and nurtures dignity, equality, solidarity and fairness. The NGO Infocentre works dedicatedly to create a culture of continuous and proactive participation of citizens in political and social processes through continuous education and emancipation, as well as through public advocacy to liberate public space from centres of influence and power. As a professional and independent organization that works in an open and transparent manner, involves and has equal approach to all people and social groups, values its integrity, credibility and approaches the (natural) resources and the environment in a responsible fashion. The NGO Infocentre is led by several key values in its efforts to follow and achieve its long-term goal of creation of an open, developed and free democratic society. The NGO Infocentre shall always aim to reflect its internal values in the organization climate and culture, as well as in its relations with external partners and other target groups, including the public (expert and general).

Main Projects / Activities

In the past decade, in the midst of political and health turmoil in the country, the organization, while suffering strong governmental pressure, successfully implemented various projects for promoting and defending of the right to freedom of expression in the broadest sense and of the right to free civic association; raised the issue and supported the Census in Macedonia by successful national campaign about importance of census and creating and conducting quality and non-discriminatory demographic policies; participated in the monitoring of the efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and responsibility of the regulatory bodies for media; established cooperation with Ombudsman in the efforts to recognize the degree of influence of the Ombudsman; worked on promotion and support of investigative journalism; conducted a partnership project for promotion of anticorruption and successfully implements project for better utilization of EU funds; contributed to greater integrity, efficiency, transparency and accountability of the inspectorates on local level while establishing cooperation with more than 200 local inspectors from 67 municipalities; contributed towards neutralization of social media negative influence by providing evidence-based information on Covid-19 vaccination process; was actively involved in establishing and coordinating national coalition Forum for Civic Dialog as a platform to promote and to enhance dialogue between citizens and local governments, while encouraging and supporting citizens’ engagement, community cooperation and building new alliances; and finally supported active involvement of local governments in including citizens in developing local policies and decision-making processes while actively involving municipalities and empowering local CSOs to improve their organizational capacities for fund raising, mobilization of citizens, active involvement of creating local policies and improved communication capabilities.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Many of NGO Info-centres’ projects involve other CSOs and civic initiatives both as partners and as collaborators. Open and fair communication and cooperation with national and local institutions is long term practice of NGO Info-centre, especially when they are active participants in project implementation. We have well established network of 15 small local NGOs (from small and medium municialities). NGO Info-centre is also e leader of the informal Forum for Civil Dialog (FCD network) that operates in 9 municipalities in RNM. We have well established expertise in PR and communication, media monitoring, and CSO capacity building. NGO Info-centre focused its activities on promoting human and political rights, transparency and accountability of national and local governments, participatory democracy and active citizenship, freedom of expression and independent media, and primarily has been focused on CSOs, youth, women, media, national and local government and public institutions. The organization possesses sufficient technical and analytical capabilities and competence for continuous advocacy and watchdog activities, research, data storage and sufficient experience to perform mentorship, trainings and workshops. It also gained sufficient technical and administrative experience in managing and implementing donor funded projects.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

From NGO Info-centres` perspective as an organization we expect partner collaboration that will enable us to work on reaching organization’s goals, at the same time overcoming existing organization’s weaknesses. NGO Info-centre has longstanding cooperation with local and regional CSOs from which our organization has benefited greatly in building the organization’s capacities and becoming a significant actor in promoting participatory democracy. It is very important for NGO Info-centre to further expand the cooperation with partner organizations in the region and EU.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Elena Simonoska

Job Title

Programe Coordinator

Head of the organisation

Biljana Bejkova Josheska, Executive manager

Contact (2) Full Name

Biljana Bejkova Josheska

Job Title (2)

Executive Manager

FORUM EUROPEUM 2024: CONDITIONING EU INTEGRATION THROUGH RULE OF LAW MECHANISMS

The image shows a conference.A speaker stands at a podium addressing a seated audience, while three panelists are seated on a stage with a large screen behind them. The screen displays the event's title, "Welcoming Remarks," along with the names and photos of the speakers. The audience, composed of men and women, is seated in rows, attentively listening and taking notes on laptops.

In order to ensure continuous dialogue and communication in and between the candidate countries and the EU at different levels on the use of instruments for the rule of law in the context of accession to the EU, EPI organized the traditional Forum Europeum conference, entitled "Instruments for the rule of law in the context of accession to the EU".

The event was opened by the deputy head of the mission in the EU Delegation in North Macedonia, Ben Nupnau, Bojana Bosilkova from the Ministry of Justice and Simonida Kacarska from EPI. They highlighted the most significant developments of the past period, including the entry of four candidate countries from the Western Balkans into the EU rule of law mechanism and the introduction of the Growth Plan for the region. The Growth Plan aims to strengthen financial support for reforms through earmarked funds for reforms and growth. They emphasized the importance of applying the same rule of law standards for both EU member states and candidate countries, seeing it as the basis and goal for EU accession. The renewed momentum for EU enlargement has been described as a strategic investment in peace, with the Growth Plan offering a unique opportunity for regional integration and progress towards joining the single market. The process was noted to be merit-based and reversible, aligning with the new enlargement methodology and recent Council conclusions. Speakers also emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts and internal reforms to successfully navigate the process.

Ivan Novosel from the Human Rights House Zagreb, independent expert Biljana Kotevska, Edo Kanlic from Transparency International Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Jonut Sibijan from the European Economic and Social Committee participated in the panel dedicated to the rule of law as a basis for EU enlargement. The discussion touched on various aspects of the EU's rule of law report, including the need for stronger analytical elements, the feasibility of publishing it every year, the importance of precise language and comprehensive coverage, the role of civil society in the EU accession negotiations and the opportunities brought with the inclusion of civil society representatives from the candidate countries in the activities of the EESC.

The second panel was dedicated to the protection of the rule of law in the use of EU funds and the use of the conditionality mechanism in the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. Laima Lucia Andrikiene from the European Court of Auditors, Mario Holzner from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, Eulalia Rubio from the Jacques Delors Institute, and Milena Mihajlovic from the Center for European Policy in Belgrade spoke on the panel. The discussion focused on the clarity and definition of conditionality mechanisms, the transformative impact of the Growth Plan, challenges in motivating EU members after accession and the role of civil society in ensuring transparency and accountability in the Growth Plan process.

The event was organized within the project "Building bridges for a common future: The rule of law in the direction of EU accession" implemented by the European Policy Institute (EPI) - Skopje, and financed by the European Union.

Author: European Policy Institute (EPI)

Go Green Skopje - Bidizelen

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Kukushka 4a
1000 Skopje
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

+389 75 288 104

Telephone (other)

+389 70 399 565

E-Mail

info@bidizelen.org

E-Mail (2)

blazejosifovski@bidizelen.org

E-Mail (3)

artaqerimi@bidizelen.org

E-Mail (4)

dejandvasilevski@gmail.com

Mobile Phone

+389 75 288 104

Mobile Phone (other)

+389 70 399 565

Website

https://www.bidizelen.org/

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2010

Fields of Activity

Environment/Sustainable development

General Information

Bidizelen is an organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and education in North Macedonia. Our structure includes a dedicated team of 10 staff members and a network of 15 active partners across various sectors. Our budget is sourced from government grants, private donations, and project-based funding from international organizations. We implement various modalities of action, including concrete projects focused on environmental awareness, educational exchanges, seminars, and scholarships for youth engagement. Our main partners include local schools, environmental NGOs, and governmental institutions committed to sustainable development.

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to develop values and principles for sustainable development and to enable education and practical solutions for environmental protection. We aim to foster environmental awareness and sustainability among young people and communities in Republic of North Macedonia, promoting green practices and enhancing ecological education while facilitating active youth participation in environmental initiatives. In addition, our objectives include creating awareness about pressing environmental issues and providing practical tools for sustainable living. We work to build a network of environmentally conscious individuals and organizations, fostering collaboration that amplifies our collective impact. Through advocacy and community engagement, we aim to influence policies that support sustainable practices and environmental education.

Main Projects / Activities

Youth Environmental Activism: This initiative aims to empower young people to engage in environmental activism by providing them with the tools and resources needed to advocate for change. Bidizelen organizes training sessions and campaigns that equip youth with knowledge about pressing environmental issues and effective advocacy strategies. Participants are encouraged to develop their own projects or campaigns that address local environmental challenges, helping to cultivate a new generation of informed and active environmental leaders. Educational Exchanges: Bidizelen facilitates educational exchanges that enable students and teachers to learn from each other while exploring different approaches to environmental education. These exchanges provide opportunities for participants to visit different regions, engage with peers, and share best practices in sustainability. By fostering cross-cultural dialogue, these exchanges aim to enhance the understanding of global environmental challenges and encourage collaborative solutions. Community Clean-Up Campaigns: Bidizelen organizes community clean-up campaigns to address litter and pollution in local areas. These campaigns invite community members of all ages to join together to clean parks, rivers, and other public spaces. In addition to the physical clean-up, participants receive education about the impact of waste on the environment and the importance of maintaining clean surroundings. The campaigns aim to foster community spirit and awareness while promoting collective responsibility for the local ecosystem. Each event concludes with a discussion on sustainable waste management practices to ensure that participants understand how to reduce waste in the future. The EU Youth Cinema: Green Deal is a dynamic initiative that combines film and environmental education to engage young people in conversations about sustainability and climate action. This project organizes film screenings that highlight important environmental issues, followed by interactive discussions to foster awareness and inspire action among youth. The initiative hosts film screenings in various locations, bringing together students and educators to watch carefully selected European films that address themes such as climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable living. After each screening, participants engage in facilitated discussions that allow them to share their thoughts and learn from guest speakers, including environmental activists and experts in sustainability. The Clean Airdrom: Zero Solid Waste Municipality project is a transformative initiative aimed at creating a sustainable and clean environment in the Airdrom area. This project addresses the pressing issues of waste management and air quality by promoting a zero-waste approach that encourages responsible waste disposal and recycling among community members. The initiative involves various activities designed to educate and engage the community on the importance of reducing waste. Workshops and seminars are organized to inform residents about effective waste separation, composting, and recycling practices. Community members are encouraged to participate in local clean-up days, where they can actively contribute to maintaining clean public spaces. Also, You can see our work here: https://www.bidizelen.org/en/publications/ https://www.bidizelen.org/en/projects-2/

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Bidizelen is dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to the Network in Republic of North Macedonia by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community engagement in the realm of environmental sustainability. Our approach centers around building a strong foundation of educational initiatives and community-driven actions that inspire collective responsibility towards the environment. We aim to strengthen our networks by sharing best practices and resources, facilitating workshops, and organizing joint events that promote sustainability and environmental awareness. By actively engaging with local communities, we can mobilize efforts to tackle pressing environmental issues, ensuring that all voices are heard in the decision-making process. Furthermore, we seek to amplify advocacy efforts by collaborating with other organizations within the Network to influence policy changes that promote sustainable practices. By raising public awareness and encouraging participation in sustainability initiatives, we can cultivate a culture of environmental stewardship across the country. Through our commitment to education, community engagement, and advocacy, Bidizelen strives to be a proactive member of the Network, working collaboratively to create a more sustainable future for all.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Bidizelen is eager to join the ALF Network because it represents a unique opportunity to align ourselves with a broader movement dedicated to promoting sustainable development and environmental protection. Our mission closely aligns with the Network’s commitment to fostering collaboration, dialogue, and mutual understanding in tackling environmental challenges. By joining the ALF Network, we aim to enhance our impact through shared values and collective goals. We believe that collaborating with other organizations and experts in the field will enable us to exchange ideas and best practices, helping us strengthen our initiatives and broaden our reach. Furthermore, being part of the Network will increase our visibility both nationally and internationally, allowing us to attract more support and resources for our projects. This recognition can empower us to undertake larger initiatives that address pressing environmental issues and engage more effectively with our community. The networking opportunities provided by the ALF Network are particularly appealing. We look forward to connecting with like-minded organizations and stakeholders, fostering collaborations that can amplify our efforts and extend our influence. Finally, our desire to innovate drives us to seek out new methodologies and approaches to sustainability. We are excited about the potential for engaging in dialogues that inspire creative solutions to the challenges we face. In joining the ALF Network, Bidizelen aims not only to contribute to a larger movement for positive change but also to enhance our capacity to serve our community effectively. Together, we can work towards a sustainable future that benefits both people and the planet.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Blazhe Josifovski

Job Title

President of the organization

Head of the organisation

Blazhe Josifovski

Contact (2) Full Name

Dejan Vasilevski

Job Title (2)

Green Culture Manager

Name of Organisation

Go Green Skopje

Herbal House Bilkilife

National Network

Macédoine du Nord

Address

Street 1 number 10 Cucer Sandevo
1000 Skopje
Macédoine du Nord

Telephone

078365856

E-Mail

bilkilifehh@gmail.com

Website

https://www.facebook.com/BILKILIFE

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2021

Fields of Activity

Environment/Sustainable development

General Information

BILLKILIFE" Herbal House is a Center for sustainable development, through herbalism and using its potential for tourism and economic purposes, social entrepreneurship, circular economy and inclusiveness. Caring for the environment is our commitment, through the application of the circular economy and green entrepreneurship, by selecting and reusing herbal waste, to use its potential Our activities are aimed at rural development through herbal tourism, with new innovative forms, creating a tourist offer for all citizens, who will be able to use the benefits of medicinal herbs and forest fruits, including people with disabilities, through a recreational tour for people with disabilities with medicinal herbs, the first of its kind in our areas. We are working on the development of entrepreneurship in the rural environment, because it is of great importance, for which we are working on acquiring skills to use the potential of medicinal herbs for business, preparation of various categories of products, which contributes to local economic development Through scientific research, education, application of modern foreign experiences, institutional cooperation, to achieve sustainable development at the local level, through the use of local resources and capacities. Our vision is to preserve nature's resources, to promote innovative approaches in solving complex social problems, to influence greater utilization of economic potentials at the local level and to direct resources towards economic benefit for local development and economic strengthening of the rural environment. "BILLKILIFE" is a social enterprise that invests part of its funds in improving the quality of life of people with disabilities, in terms of accessibility in tourism, creating conditions for them to use services, as well as achieving equal opportunities for employment and their economic empowerment. "Bilkilife" is a social enterprise that channels a portion of its resources towards enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, primarily in the realm of accessible tourism. This initiative fosters conditions that enable them to access services while striving for equal employment opportunities and their economic empowerment, thereby contributing to local development and bolstering the rural economy.

Mission and Objectives

We are addressing all people with disabilities from different categories. There’s a need for help for the younger and older with disabilities because there aren’t any tourist services specified for them, affecting their health. The improvement my target group will receive is a sense of equality, regardless of the condition of these people, it will improve their health. Short term effects are socialization and long term effects are improved health. The impact of the environment of my target group will be happy parents and family from the opportunity to get this service with such value. We strive to help people with disabilities and to make their social life better.

Main Projects / Activities

Main Activities and Projects of BILKILIFE Herbal House 1. Herbal Tourism and Recreational Tours for People with Disabilities - Inclusive Herbal Tourism: Develop and offer herbal tourism packages specifically designed for people with disabilities, incorporating medicinal herbs and forest fruits. - Recreational Tours: Implement the first recreational tour with medicinal herbs for people with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and enjoyment for all participants. 2. Herbal Therapy and Rehabilitation Programs - Herbal Therapy Sessions: Conduct therapeutic sessions utilizing medicinal herbs to improve the health and well-being of people with disabilities. - Rehabilitation Programs: Offer specialized rehabilitation programs that integrate herbal therapy to aid in the physical and mental recovery of participants. 3. Sustainable Development and Environmental Initiatives - Circular Economy Practices: Implement practices that select and reuse herbal waste, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact. - Green Entrepreneurship: Foster green entrepreneurship by encouraging the use of local resources and capacities for economic benefit and environmental preservation. 4. Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment - Entrepreneurship Development: Develop and support entrepreneurship in rural environments, focusing on using the potential of medicinal herbs for business ventures. - Economic Empowerment: Provide training and resources to people with disabilities to create equal employment opportunities and contribute to local economic development. 5. Education and Skill Acquisition - Educational Workshops: Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate individuals on the benefits and applications of medicinal herbs. - Skill Development: Offer programs to acquire skills necessary for preparing various herbal products, promoting local economic growth. 6. Scientific Research and Institutional Cooperation - Research Projects: Engage in scientific research to explore the benefits and applications of medicinal herbs. - Cooperative Initiatives: Collaborate with institutions to apply modern foreign experiences and achieve sustainable development at the local level. 7. Community Engagement and Social Inclusion - Community Programs: Implement programs aimed at enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities, ensuring their social inclusion and participation. - Family Support: Develop initiatives that provide support to the families of people with disabilities, improving their overall quality of life. By focusing on these main activities and projects, BILKILIFE Herbal House aims to foster sustainable development, social inclusion, and economic empowerment, particularly for people with disabilities, while also contributing to environmental preservation and rural development.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our activities actively contribute to building strong communities that support individuals from marginalized groups, encouraging their active participation in community life. Additionally, our production of products from herbal waste exemplifies our commitment to the circular economy, a model we strive to follow. These initiatives collectively help in fostering more resilient and inclusive communities. We can significantly contribute to the network in our country by promoting inclusivity, sharing best practices and strategies for supporting marginalized groups to help other organizations create more inclusive environments. By advancing the circular economy, we can provide insights and knowledge on transforming herbal waste into valuable products, encouraging sustainable practices within the network. Building partnerships and collaborating with other organizations will create synergies, share resources, and amplify our collective impact. Through educational outreach, we can offer workshops and training sessions on our successful models to educate and empower other members of the network. Additionally, by using our platform for advocacy, we can promote policies and practices that support marginalized groups and sustainability, influencing broader societal change. Through these contributions, we aim to strengthen the network's capacity to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities across the country.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that collaborating with other countries and communities is essential to achieving our organization's goals and striving to make the world a better place.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Verche Georgievska

Job Title

Co-Founder

Head of the organisation

Marija Georgievska

Contact (2) Full Name

Marija Georgievska

Job Title (2)

Managing director

Name of Organisation

Herbal House Bilkilife

How to better apply the Law on Youth Participation and Youth Policies?

Round Table with key stakeholders on youth policies and implementation of the Law on Youth Participation and Youth Policies in RS. Macedonia.

August 21, 2024, Coalition of Youth Organizations SEGA held a Round Table with key stakeholders on youth policies and implementation of the Law on Youth Participation and Youth Policies in RS. Macedonia. SEGA presented the findings of the Impact Analysis of the Law on Youth Participation and Youth Policies and discussed all the challenges in applying the Law more than 4 years after its adoption.

At this event, most of the participants were young parliamentarians. Today, we received strong support and understanding for the needs of amendments to the Law on Youth Participation and Youth Policies, which we have been advocating for more than 1 year with other organizations through a process of consultation with all stakeholders.

The purpose of the round table was to provide final findings and conclusions that indicate the necessity of amendments and additions to the ZMUMP in order to improve its implementation.

The round table was realized within the framework of the project "Youth participation for strong and sustainable development of the community", financed by the European Union, and implemented by the Coalition of youth organizations SEGA in partnership with SOS Children's Village North Macedonia, Volunteer Center Skopje and Women's Association Forum Tetovo.