Partner organisation
Association Osvezenje is non-governmental organization, which was founded in 2009 (it informally existed since 2007). At the very beginning, priority has been given to small projects, mainly with aim to promote culture among young people and to support young artists as well. Further, the focus expanded to include initiatives to support the education and employment of youth in Serbia. Up to now, the Association has implemented more than 40 projects and over 300 programs. The objectives of the association are: advocacy for the improvement of the position of young people, promotion of activism, volunteerism and self-employment as a way of resolving problem of poverty, contribution to environment protection and affirmation of social inclusion of young people. Mission: Improving the lives of young people in Pirot through cultural content and education, creating equal opportunities for all young people to be educated and employed with the respect of human rights and personal dignity. Significant support and extensive collaboration with many different organizations has been developed, among which are The European Union, the Swiss cultural program in the western Balkans, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Serbia, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Serbia, the Fund for an Open Society, Trakia university of Stara Zagora Bulgaria, the International organization for migration, Municipality of Pirot, the Social work center Pirot and the National employment agency in Serbia etc. We have signed memorandums of cooperation with all primary and secondary schools in Pirot. Also we have very good cooperation with all local media so informational campaigns and visibility of the projects are on high level.