The European Movement in Serbia, with the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), invites young people from Sandžak to apply for participation in the project “SPARK Sandžak (Supporting Peace, Activism, Rights and Knowledge).”
The project aims to strengthen the role of young people in Serbia’s democratic processes and to foster peacebuilding and tolerance in Sandžak and beyond. Throughout the project, more than 30 young participants from the Sandžak region will take part in three full-day workshops in Novi Pazar, where they will deepen their knowledge in active democracy, human rights, and international agendas, and strengthen practical skills in formulating their views into action, public advocacy, and participation in policy-making processes. The program focuses on the agendas Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The workshops will take place from mid-December 2025 to the end of March 2026.
The first workshop will be held in Novi Pazar on December 17th, 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00.
Through lectures by young experts, discussions, and practical exercises, participants will develop advocacy skills, practice expressing their views on societal challenges, and formulate recommendations aimed at improving democratic participation, as well as strengthening tolerance and mutual trust among citizens of Sandžak.
After completing the workshop cycle, participants will also have the opportunity to join public panels and the final conference in Novi Pazar, where they will present their views and proposals to local stakeholders, civil society actors and media.
TARGET GROUP
Young people aged 18–26 from Sandžak, with a special focus on young women, students and activists interested in civic engagement, democracy, and peacebuilding.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Improved knowledge on democracy, human rights, and peace policies
Strengthened communication, public speaking, dialogue, and advocacy skills
Enhanced ability to formulate policy proposals and concrete actions for civic participation
Opportunity to participate in regional panels and the final conference and publicly present their views and recommendations
Certificate of participation issued by the European Movement in Serbia and CFLI
Covered travel costs, with refreshments and lunch provided during workshops
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants can apply by completing the online form available at:
Application Form: “SPARK SANDŽAK – Youth & Women for Democracy and Peace” – Fill out form
Application deadline: December 15th, 2025 at 15:00.
The agenda is available at the following link:
https://emins.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Agenda-Novi-Pazar-17.12.-SPARK-ENG.pdf
