Serbia – Montenegro 2021-2027: 1st Call for Proposals within the IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme has been launched

We are glad to inform public that the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with the Ministry of European Integration of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Ministry of European Affairs of the Government of Montenegro,…

Fit for the Needs: Turning Potential into Progress

Listening to Rural Communities The project "Fit for the Needs" started by- listening. The project team visited nearly 100 rural settlements, interviewed over 300 residents, and organized discussions with 281 local stakeholders. From this fieldwork,…

Mapping What’s Possible: How Rural Communities Became Partners in Designing Their Future

Fit for the Needs: A Story of Opportunities Rising in Underdeveloped Rural Areas In some smaller municipalities of Serbia and North Macedonia, mountains separate villages, and rural life often moves quietly. However, a project aimed to change…

This is our trace in time

This is a story about a place where, despite the distance and harsh winters, children still receive an education, ambitions are born, plans are made, and hope is nurtured that life in the mountains still holds many beautiful surprises. Students…

Steadily Walking the Path to Equal Opportunities for All

In the past year, our project has transformed the way women, young people, and vulnerable groups access the labor market, opening doors to opportunities that were once considered out of reach. It all began with training sessions on gender…

The “Green Energy” Project in Butel and Medvedja

The project “Green Energy – Promoting Social Entrepreneurship through the Establishment of Pilot Energy Cooperatives in the Cross-Border Region” installed 15 kW grid-connected photovoltaic systems on four public buildings in Butel Municipality:🏢…

Whispers of Water and Stone – Treska and Matka, North Macedonia’s Natural Harmony

Autumn is the most magical season to walk the paths of Matka. The air is cool and fragrant, the forests shimmer in gold and rust, and the sound of the Treska river echoes through the canyon like a timeless melody. Whether you’re cycling…