WORKSHOP HELD WITHIN THE YOUTH DRIVE PROJECT

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As part of the cross-border project “YOUth DRIVE – a program to raise awareness on proper waste management and empowering legislators to act”, funded by the European Union, a workshop “Analysis of the situation and a set of recommendations on waste and pollution in the area of the West Herzegovina County and the Bay of Kotor ”. Patricia Pobrić (NGO Our action from Kotor) and Lucija Kvesić (Association for Development, Environment and Culture EKO ZH from Široki Brijeg) greeted the gathering in front of the project partners, who informed the participants about the results so far. Radoslav Udovicic, an expert in environmental protection, presented the analysis of illegal landfills and waste treatment in three Boka municipalities. Jozo Kolobarić, sociologist and eco activist, spoke about the impact of (un) awareness of citizens on the need for proper waste management with examples of positive practice. In the next two days, similar workshops will be organized in Tivat and Herceg Novi.

NGO Our action in Mreza za mlade CG

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As one of the founders, our delegate Dejan Besovic participated in the founding session of the assembly #MrežaZaMladeCG. In addition to participating in the establishment of this new alliance of non-governmental organizations that will deal with the implementation of youth policy in Montenegro, our delegate Dejan Besovic was also named President of the Assembly of the Youth Network of Montenegro.

“Info days” of the cross-border project “YOUth drive” held

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Last week in Kotor, Tivat and Herceg Novi, the cross-border project “YOU thdrive – Program for raising awareness on proper waste management and empowering legislators for action” was presented, which is implemented within the IPA Cross-border Cooperation Program BiH – Montenegro, funded by Delegations of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina The project partners are non-governmental organizations, the Association for Development, Environment and Culture EKO ZH from Široki Brijeg as the project holder, and Naša akcija, a non-governmental organization from Montenegro, based in Kotor. actively contribute to the proper management of waste, and will work on the protection of waterways in the areas involved in the project activities.In cooperation with schools, the project will primarily affect the awareness of young people, who through their knowledge and action in the future should and act to raise awareness of the need to protect the environment.Also, the project will create a basis for improvement e and refinement of existing legislation in this area, and it is planned that the areas covered by the project will receive 287 bins for electronic waste, as well as 7 containers, which will be placed in the necessary places. Numerous schools are involved in the project through education for students from sixth to ninth grade, and for high school students. Through the project, it is planned to organize waste collection actions on identified illegal landfills in agreement with cities and municipalities, a field research will be conducted, which can be a guideline for future activities of cities and municipalities, and a web platform will be launched. The realization of the project will take place in the period from 15.11.2019. to 15.05.2021, while the total value of the project is 279,200.00 euros, of which the European Union finances 232,530.00 euros.

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Workshop on the organization of volunteer events

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On Monday, July 28, volunteers of the NGO Our action, respecting the limitations of covid measures, filled the hall and took part in a workshop on the organization of volunteer events in the community. The workshop was organized by the Secretariat for Culture, Sports and Social Activities of the Municipality of Kotor in cooperation with the Youth Council, and the lecturer was Tomislav Zegura, a longtime youth worker and activist.

Eco school completed within the project “Youth for a clean Adriatic”

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Within the middle of June NGO Our action held a workshop on making plastic decorations and education on recycling, the summer eco school for children was completed. The school was held as part of the Kotor Children’s Theater Festival and was led by young NGOs Our action. During the workshops, young schoolchildren learned about the importance of water and protection of the sea from plastic pollution, sound, sound waves and sound pollution, recycling, and reuse of objects. Favorite workshops focused on autochthonous plants and making a herbarium. This event was held with respect to covid measures and in a shortened version, but with joy, play and to the great satisfaction of children, because “Everything matters, only children grow.”, The slogan of this year’s festival. NGO Our action realized this activity as part of the project “Youth for a clean Adriatic” and under the auspices of Beyond plastic Med and the Prince Albert II Foundation of Monaco. #NVONasaakcija #NGOOuraction #BeMed #Mladizacistjadran #Youthforacleanadriatic #Kotor #ecology #BeyondplasticMed

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Round table: “The role and importance of non-formal education”

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The Secretariat for Culture, Sports and Social Activities of the Municipality of Kotor, through the Youth Council, organized a round table: “The role and importance of non-formal education”. The lecturer is a long-time youth worker and a favorite among young people, Tomislav Zegura. Our members took an active part in this workshop and are always happy to respond to extracurricular educational activities.

NGO Our action is organizing “English Chat night” for youth

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Stating on the 1st of February, NGO Our action is organizing "Englsh Chat nights" for youth, which will be held every Friday at 17:00 in the NGO Center, Rakite, Kotor. Young people have chosen topics they want to talk about and that interest them and are preparing for next week. All young people from 13 to 30 years of age are welcome to this extracurricular type of education. Chat rooms will be held until the end of April 2020.

Workshop for youth volunteer work at the dog shelter

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On Wednesday, 22th of January in the office of the NGO 35mm NGO Our action organized a workshop for youth who wish to volunteer at the dog shelter. The workshop was held by our friends and partners NGO Spas and NGO Ruka Sapi. With high attendance 19 volunteers crammed in the office to hear about the rules and regulations, volunteer responsibilities, the hours of operation and volunteering, and safety aspects of working in a shelter.

By request of our youth we included this type of volunteering in our yearly activities and programs. We agree that working with animals entices happiness, physical activity, empathy and much more, all elements so highly needed in Montenegro. A viber group for shelter volunteers was crated and will be used for further coordination and communication.

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