Month: June 2025

Building trust starts with talking! When parents come together to share what’s really on their minds, they create space for understanding, respect, and support. These parent discussion groups remind us that we don’t have to face challenges alone — and that real change often begins with a simple, honest conversation. Read more about how these groups are helping communities connect: https://www.living-democracy.com/parent-discussion…/ The SUDECU program is supported by the PHZH International Projects in Education and funded by the Kanton Zürich , Switzerland

“SUDECU” activities continue to be implemented intensively in Kumanovo! Currently, in Kumanovo, a total of three projects are being implemented, one project for parents and two projects for youth: “His Own Master” A project for parents that builds bridges between generations and different abilities. A project that encourages us to learn new skills together, cook homemade noodles, and spend time with our elderly and disabled fellow citizens. “The Call of the Nature” This project for young people allows for quality use of free time with loved ones, with new friends and aims to implement activities outside, in nature. “Ecology in Kumanovo” Through this initiative, young citizens of Kumanovo are inspired to act responsibly and sustainably towards the environment. Many thanks to all participants for their active engagement, for the positive impact in their municipality, and for the constant growth of the groups. Through the SUDECU program, we learn that Vranic education builds the foundations of critical thinking and active citizenship – key values for a strong and accountable democracy. All information about the SUDECU program can be found at the following link https://www.sudecu.mk/ The SUDECU program is supported by the Zurich University of Teacher Education and funded by the Charity Fonds of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

On Monday (26.05), a film festival was held at Public Room as part of the SUDECU project. The festival showcased photos and products from peer initiatives that are part of the SUDECU program. This cultural and artistic event opened with speeches from representatives of TAKT, the Swiss Embassy, representatives from the International Projects in Education (IPE) sector of the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PHZH), the Faculty of Pedagogy in Skopje, and continued with the screening of films created by project participants. Following the movies, a panel discussion took place, where participants shared their results and challenges encountered during their peer-led project activities. Special thanks to Mrs. Carmen Thönnissen, representative of the Swiss Embassy in North Macedonia, Mrs. Nadine Ritzer and Mrs. Séverine Chuffart Balmer, representatives from the International Projects in Education (IPE) sector of PHZH, Prof. Dr. Maja Raunik Krikov from the Faculty of Pedagogy in Skopje, and Prof. Dr. Rolf Gollob. Many thanks to all participants in the SUDECU program. The SUDECU program is supported by PHZH International Projects in Education and funded by the Canton of Zürich. #competencedevelopment #youth #parents #democracy #culture #sustainable #skillsdevelopment #ReferenceFrameworkofCompetencesforDemocraticCulture (RFCDC)