18.12.2025. » 11:17

Green Neighbors – Youth for Environment and Coexistence

Joint initiative by Education Code & ACDC founded by BOOST - Balkans for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society

Project Duration: 12 months
Location: North & South Mitrovica

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Project Overview

“Green Neighbors” unites Albanian and Serbian youth around shared environmental goals to strengthen coexistence and civic responsibility in Mitrovica. Through joint clean-up actions, creative campaigns, and the creation of shared Green Corners, the project transforms divided communities into cooperative and sustainable ones.
At least 60 youth (15–29 years old)—with 50% young women—will engage in practical, inclusive actions that combine ecology, art, and dialogue.

Key Objectives

  • Build trust between Albanian and Serbian youth through environmental cooperation.

  • Raise awareness via a trilingual campaign (Albanian, Serbian, English) reaching 10,000+ people.

  • Empower youth, especially girls, through leadership and digital communication roles.

  • Transform two neglected public spaces into symbolic “Green Corners” representing unity.

  • Foster collaboration between CSOs and local institutions for long-term cooperation.

Main Activities

  1. Kick-off meeting & team formation 

  2. Creative trilingual awareness campaign

  3. Two community clean-ups (South & North Mitrovica)

  4. Design and creation of “Green Corners”

  5. Podcast series “Green Neighbors Talks”

  6. Final exhibition & public event

Expected Results

  • 60 youth engaged in all project phases.

  • 2 green public spaces created and maintained.

  • 3 podcast episodes produced.

  • Awareness campaign reaching 10,000+ citizens.

  • Strengthened interethnic cooperation & gender equality.

  • Sustainable partnerships between CSOs and municipalities.