In October 2024, the Center for Democracy Foundation launched a ten-months project titled “Politeia Knowledge Hub for Active Youth”, with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade – Public Diplomacy Section. Research indicates that young people in Serbia are insufficiently engaged in political and social processes, as well as…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE The first Regional Policy Lab (Youth Dialogue Session), organised by the Centre for Democracy Foundation as part of the three-year project ‘Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE’ with the support of the European Union, was held on 5 November 2024, via the…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE) project  The Comparative Analysis of Youth Policies in the Western Balkans aims to provide a comprehensive review of youth-related public policy documents from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia such as strategies, action plans, and laws. The Analysis is focused…

We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for 5 young people from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Serbia to attend a paid internship in civil society organizations from Western Balkans. If you are a young person who wish to gain firsthand experience in civil society in…

Project: Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE)  The Western Balkans, a region known for its complex socio-political history, is currently navigating a crucial period of transformation as it moves towards greater European integration. However, amidst the modernization processes, there are significant attempts to retraditionalize gender roles. These efforts often stem from conservative and…

Join us in creating opportunities for collaboration, bringing together young people and policy makers to discuss and work on mainstreaming youth policies across all relevant areas! RYDE (Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe) project team invites youth representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), ministries/institutions, local decision-makers, youth councils, youth from political…

Project: Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE)  Gender-sensitive language has increasingly become a central issue in contemporary discourse, not just as a matter of inclusivity but also as a reflection of societal norms and values. In the Western Balkans, the need for gender-sensitive language in public spaces is particularly important as the…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE The Fighters for Improving the Conditions of Student Accommodation Facilities and Other Rights is one of five regional informal groups whose project “Students from the Western Balkans in a battle for European Living Conditions” has received financial support through the “Active Achievement Fund”,…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE The Artvist Voices is one of five regional informal groups whose project “EmpowerArt Balkans” has received financial support through the “Active Achievement Fund”, a sub-granting activity of the “Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE” project funded by the European Union. The “Active…