Macédoine du Nord

Main activities of the Institute are: promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and implementation of different anti corruption tools in the public and private sector are also a one of the priority activities of the IARB. In that, direction the Institute has experience in delivering non-formal training courses for whistle-blowers protection and anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism. Also Institute has few ongoing projects in the field of Anti-corruption and Circular economy. There are three main target groups directly concern from the Institute’s work. The first target group for the Institute’s activities in CSO sector are young people and youth workers ( 18 years +) Second target group considering the Institute’s activities for professional development and the need for adapting the labour force to the demanding market is consist of 18+ learners who need professional reskilling and upskilling The third target group for the Institute’s activities concerning the education consists of following sub-groups: - early childhood educators ( preschool education) -teachers in primary and secondary schools -pedagogues and psychologists in education -students ( 2-18 years)

COALITION OF CIVIL ORGANIZATIONS - FORUM OF NON-MAJORITY COMMUNITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA Project topics • Cooperation of civil organizations that work with smaller communities for their contribution to reducing social polarization. • Increasing their capacity for institutional cooperation, cooperation with relevant institutions of the state and international organizations. • Creating conditions for good governance and social inclusion. • Promotion of the multi-ethnic character of society. • Building trust and coexistence between community members. • Improvement of the environment in which civil society functions and develops, which contributes to democratic management, good governance and social inclusion. ROMA ACTION: CIVIL ENGAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY To contribute towards the creation of proactive and committed local watchdogs who work on mainstreaming Roma issues into local policies while addressing specific problems of the Roma community in Macedonia OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE: INVISIBLE IN SOCIETY The project is in line with the need to strengthen the impact of civil society in public policies and decision-making to influence key reforms for further support of the country in the EU accession processes. ROMA CSO NETWORK: ROMA COMMUNITY’S RESPONSE Roma CSO network, as an active actor in policy-making for Roma in Macedonia had a range of activities across different projects for Roma integration.

Our youth workers implement diverse non formal educational activities with young people, focusing on their development, empowerment and active participation. We implement creative writing workshops, organized by our stuff for different groups, young people from vulnerable groups, teachers, students, single parents, etc. also on many different topics. We would like to empower our society by developing of critical thinking and creativity. Apart from local activities, we are part of many international projects (youth exchanges, training courses, job shadowings etc.). We prepare different groups of participants, taking part in short and long term, local and international projects and we focus on increasing our capacities by sending young people and youth workers in different events. We cooperate with organization from Europe, Caucasus, MENA region in implementing projects on different topics. At the moment we are running dissemination process of results from projects on following topics: - Human rights education and antidiscrimination - Inclusion and empowerment on LGBTIQ+ community - Empowerment and inclusion of women - Digital tools in youth work - Political participation of young people

Lokomotiva has an interdisciplinary approach to its programs and includes activities that support professional development and lifelong learning through education, creation and production, art exchange, diffusion, research, lectures, presentations, public debates and networking, and it is also present accentuated with a special purpose within a specific program activity.
What connects all programs is the re-reading of production models, educational, institutional and social practices and discourses, association models and partnership cooperation and advocacy for social change. All programs aim to offer new approaches and models of cooperation, production and education that contribute to social cultural and development and changes.
Programs in 2024
1. Contemporary culture and policies – a program designed to reform policies and politics in the field of art and culture (EU project ReImagine- Green transition in performing arts (EU project/ regional series of workshops, development of curriculum, toolkit and 12 diverse projects in N.Macedonia, Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria) and Gender equality in culture and the arts (discussions after performances)
2. PERFORMANCE PLATFORM festival- performances/workshops (Diverse performances in collaboration with other festivals).
3. Collaboratory – research and production of artistic, curatorial and theoretical practices -residencies, workshops, discursive and educational programs, new approaches in building knowledge (Artistic residencies, KULTRAINING – education and cooperation for the communities (for non-professionals and professionals); Curatorial practice in Context – International School; digital archive of contemporary dance and choreography and exhibition on regional performance and dance practices)
4. Open spaces – program intended for building partnerships, developing methods and exchanging knowledge (Cooperation, participation and continuation of Membership in the European Dance, ONDA France, GPS USA etc.)

On a local level, with grants from governmental institutions, the city and different Municipalities of Skopje we have implemented projects for social inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups, active participation of young people, employability, gender equality and capacity building of NGO’s working in these fields. Most recent local projects: 1) In the end of 2023, we have started the project “Informed, united and active for a better society”, granted by the Agency for Youth and Sports, that through different activities and workshops will inform and educate civil organisations and young people about EU funding programmes, process of drafting grant proposals, provided space for networking and promoted volunteerism. In first half of 2023, we run the project “With successful communication, to a better educational process!”, granted by the Municipality of Gazi Baba that aimed to improve the quality of the educational process in the part of primary education by improving the communication between teachers, parents and students. In August 2021, in Popova Shapka, we organised the youth exchange “It is all about love” which explored the cultural universal of marriage and wedding ceremonies in different countries as a way for young people to appreciate and learn more about different cultures, traditions and religions. In April and May 2022, in Krushevo, we organised 2 youth exchanges: 1) „Young Online Entrepreneurs” with a main aim to bring together 36 young people and youth leaders in order to introduce them with the philosophy of entrepreneurship and social media platforms as an asset for starting or managing businesses and tools for initiating social changes, 2) "From Hero to Zero" with a main aim to bring together 36 young people and youth leaders from 6 countries in order to introduce them with the concept of entrepreneurship and sports education as one of the solutions for combating youth unemployment. In July 2022, we have hosted youth exchange “Let’s Map It! Intercultural Dialogue in Countryside Areas” that aimed to empower 31 young people, youth leaders and volunteers to use the methodology of “Image Mapping” as tool to engage youth form rural areas and inspire rural development to the hosting communities. In November 2022, we have hosted youth exchange “Be Happy, Be a Polyglot” that aimed to deconstruct the myth that learning new languages is a difficult thing to do and to raise awareness and promote the importance and benefits of learning new languages to 37 young participants and youth leaders. In October 2023, we have hosted the training course “Comedy as a Tool - Enhancing Youth Engagement through Humor” that aimed to improve the competencies and quality of the youth work of 24 youth workers in the fields of communication, facilitation, and youth engagement by using non-formal educational methods and stand-up comedy techniques. We have also been part of 3 Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnerships projects in the field of youth and adult education. We have also been very active as a reliable partner on youth mobility projects. So far, we have sent over 800 young people and youth workers on more than 170 projects abroad that were organised by our partners with the support of Erasmus+.

-Informing and advising citizens about social protection rights and services -Preparation and support of vulnerable groups in the job search process -support for developing personal and parenting skills -support in life crises and provision of professional assistance -cooperation and directing users to help from other organizations (humanitarian, state and non-governmental

1. Architecture et patrimoine culturel 2. Musique et patrimoine culturel 3. écologie, 4. Nous jouons et faisons du sport pour la santé, 5. Faire revivre les vieux jeux traditionnels des enfants, 6 .Les histoires des grands-parents.