Engaged Balkans is a safe space where engaged citizens of the Western Balkans can easily connect with each other sharing and creating their experiences and knowledge. It is for people who are passionate about making their community a better place, mobilising others and fighting for solidary and democratic societies. Members use Engaged Balkans to build relationships, learn from each other and get and give support to other engaged citizens in the Western Balkans.
Vision
In Engaged Balkans, you can:
- Discuss ways in which we can genuinely shape truly democratic practices within the region
- Connect with other diverse and engaged citizens from the entire region
- Have safe communication
- Find partners for new initiatives and projects
- Organize and promote activities
- Tap into the available knowledge of activism and mobilisation of citizens
- Stay updated on activities and events (through interactive calendar)
- Get inside information on potential opportunities
- Get access to micro-financial support
Manifesto
Engaged Balkans invites you to:
- Join the growing community of engaged citizens
- Share and exchange experiences and ideas
- Ask for help and support
- Build bounds locally, nationally and regionally
- Establish ties to engaged citizens in other parts of Europe
- Feel safe and secure
- Foster national and regional networking
- Contribute to the democratic transformation of the region
- Explore available opportunities and ressources for common activities
- Create solutions to common issues
- Inspire others to engage