10 young people, activists and volunteers from People in Focus took part in the youth exchange in Kragujevac, Serbia organized in the frame of the joint project “Youth eco activism for building trust and healthier environment in the Western Balkans”.
They had the chance to get to know with 20 young people from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through non formal education, youth expand their knowledge about the importance of preserving the nature and shared the environmental issues in the Western Balkans. Also, they had the opportunity to visit Kragujevac Botanic garden and School Biology Center to recognize the flora of Serbia and to plant a tree in the name of friendship of youth between three countries.
Moreover, young people got the chance to know the Serbian culture, their traditions, music, dance, culinary etc.
Youth from Tirana spent a great time in Kragujevac.
Some impressions from Tirana participants:
“I would consider my experience in Kragujevac as something that helped me see myself in situations I haven’t been before. As a person who likes to interact with new people, it was a great opportunity to share mindsets with others and also to learn about lives of students in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina as well”
Xhejdi, 20 years old from Tirana
“Youth eco activism for building trust and healthier environment in the Western Balkans” was an interesting youth exchange. I enjoyed the visit to Museum 21 October and was very impressed by its history. An experience I will remember. It certainly changed my view for Serbia.”
Ambra, 22 years old from Shkodër
“It was a beautiful experience. I had the opportunity to talk about my country, and to know new people and I have certainly learned a lot about their culture.”
Anisa, 22 years old from Shkodër
“It was my first time traveling to Serbia and I made so many new friends.We created some mixed groups and discussed about some climate problems that our countries have and found some solutions which we thought were the best to apply.Planting a tree there was the nicest thing I have done. If I come back after many years, I would have a place to show and a nice story to tell.”
Stavri, 19 years old from Tirana
This project is supported by Regional Youth Cooperation Office – RYCO within the first Open Call for Project Proposals and it is implemented by CEOOR from Serbia, People in Focus from Albania and Škola Antifašizma from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
