MakeOver Guide
The MakeOver Guide is now available online and can support organizations in becoming more sustainable and growth-oriented. The guide introduces key topics such as strategic planning, staff and volunteer management, knowledge and change management, project management, and the development of effective communication strategies. You can access the guide for free at:http://makeover-yo.org This project is supported […]
The “Creativity in youth sport work for reconciliation and acceptance of diversity” project
In November 2019, we launched the project “Creativity in Youth Sport Work for Reconciliation and Acceptance of Diversity”. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of youth organizations and youth workers by using non-formal education and creative approaches in sport and outdoor activities to promote reconciliation and the acceptance of diversity among young people in […]
Call for participants – Reconciliation Youth Work in Post-Conflict Areas
Participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Kosovo, and Serbia are invited to apply for the training course “Reconciliation Youth Work in Post-Conflict Areas”, which will take place in Novi Sad in November 2019. This training course is part of the project “Creativity in Youth Sport Work for Reconciliation and Acceptance of Diversity”, a project […]
Youth Exchange in Vrsar, Crotia
BtB took part in the “Creation of Culture” Youth Exchange held in Vrsar, Croatia in September. The exchange brought together young participants from Germany, Armenia, Croatia, Kosovo, and Portugal to explore the role of cultures and minority groups in shaping the cultural identity of their countries. Participants discussed how these communities have contributed to enriching […]
MakeOver Training
“Don’t change for the rules, change the rules” This inspiring message was a highlight of the 2nd MakeOver Training, where we explored our vision and shaped key messages that truly represent it. Building the Balkans participated in an 8-day MakeOver Training in Thessaloniki, Greece, exploring: The most valuable part was the collaboration and knowledge-sharing between […]
Call for Participants – Youth Exchange “Creation of Culture”
We are looking for participants from Kosovo to join our youth exchange project “Creation of Culture”, which will take place in Croatia. The goal of this youth exchange is to bring together 30 young people from 5 different countries to explore how different cultures and minority groups have shaped the cultures of their countries. Participants […]
NEW ERASMUS+ PROJECT!
We are happy to share that our organization will be part of a new Erasmus+ project. As part of this project, this September we will travel to Vinkovci, Croatia for the youth exchange “Creation of Culture.” The exchange will bring together young people from different countries to learn, share experiences, and explore culture through non-formal education activities. The project […]
Building The Balkans Joins the Kosovo Volunteers Platform
Since January 2019, Building The Balkans has become part of the Kosovo Volunteers Platform. Volunteers and young people play a key role in our work and in the activities we organize within our community. Through this platform, we aim to strengthen youth engagement and create more opportunities for young people to get involved. Stay tuned for upcoming volunteer calls […]
BtB part of the MakeOver project
In February, our team member Berna Xhemajli participated in a training in Vršac, Serbia, as part of the MakeOver project, where she learned more about the process of strategic planning for youth organizations. During the seven-day training, participants from seven different countries worked together with trainers and experts to gain new knowledge and skills in organizational management and strategic planning. […]
Officially part of the “Western Balkans Youth Cooperation Platform”
We are happy to announce that from January of this year, we have officially become part of the Western Balkans Youth Cooperation Platform. This platform will help us connect with other youth organizations across the Western Balkans that are working toward similar goals. Through this network, we will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and […]
