Stop Gender Based Violence Now!
Globally 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence, usually by an intimate partner, in their lifetime. GBV is rooted in gender inequalities at the societal level as well as harmful social norms that discriminate against women and girls. These inequalities are often exacerbated during times of crisis due to disruptions in protective structures, […]
Economic Strengthening for Sustainable Return to Kosovo
CARE has successfully implemented the EU funded project “Economic Strengthening for Sustainable Return to Kosovo*” project in cooperation with partner organisation @NVO Nexus Vranje. The project supported 98 small businesses while 25 beneficiaries attended professional development trainings, 90 beneficiaries participated in the entrepreneurship support educational program and 45 beneficiaries used mentoring services to support entrepreneurship. […]
Life Skills Education in all schools in the Balkans!
CARE Balkans International Program „Young Man Initiative“ advocates for „Life Skills Education in all schools in the Balkans!“ Our regional polling has showed that this is emerging need of thousands of teachers, parents and young people! #ProgramY is the evidence based solution tested in 5 Balkan countries! Read more at https://youngmeninitiative.net/en/
Future4Youth – time for change!
Future4Youth aims to bring diverse voices of civil society, informal citizens groups, parents, teachers and other stakeholders around the same goal – to address and advocate for violence prevention, gender equality, life skills and health education in schools across Balkans. Join us! It’s time for a change! Watch our video https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=347487813217785 or read more about how to join […]
Containing negative consequences of the COVID-19 in the WB
In cooperation with 10 local partner organisations from the region CARE is implementing project „Containing the spreading and mitigating the most severe negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic among marginalized communities in the Western Balkans“, shorter name CARE FOR Western Balkans response to COVID-19, funded by the Federal Republic of Germany. The project will assit […]
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Roma Communities in BiH
Within the project For Active Inclusion and Rights of Roma Women (FAIR III) funded by Austrian Development Agency, CARE’s partner organisation Uzr Bolja Buducnost Tuzla presented the findings of the research and an Advocacy Document “Impact and Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic on Roma Communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina”. https://radiosarajevo.ba/…/alarmantan-izvjestaj-o-z…/394590… #COVID19 #AustrianDevelopmentCooperation #CARE
CARE Partner Bolja Budućnost Helps Tuzla
Within the project “CARE for Western Balkans response to COVID-19”, funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and implemented by CARE International Balkans, Roma Women’s Association “Better Future” Tuzla have distributed protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer gel for their 50 volunteers. “All field staff and selected community staff use personal precautions, […]
Unselfish volunteers from Vranje work during Pandemic
Due to the pandemic of the COVID-19 virus, public transport to the villages on the territory of the city of Vranje was reduced and some of the lines were completely abolished. In such a situation, people who live in remote villages are particularly vulnerable. Dragan unselfishly, on a volunteer basis, visits rural households and provides […]
How Volunteers from Vranje fight COVID 19
Free services of preventive examinations on the field provided by the Center for Prevention of the Health Center in Vranje have been suspended with the declaration of a pandemic. Within the project “CARE FOR WESTERN BALKANS RESPONSE TO COVID-19” nongovermental organization NEXUS Vranje has provided devices for measuring blood pressure and sugar, as well as […]
Young Men Initiative – Promoting Healthier Lifestyles among Youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina by Challenging Gender Stereotypes
COVID 19 Digital Response Case Study In 2020, YMI’s approach demonstrated its resilience to crisis and ability to adapt to the specific circumstances of target groups. The case study captures and documents the process of YMI’s adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic during the period March-July 2020 and represents a unique contribution and source for other […]