27.01.2023. » 16:46 | ACDC
On January 26, 2023, the final conference was organized to promote community cooperation in North Mitrovica and highlight the activities and achievements of the project “Promoting Interethnic Dialogue in Local Government”, supported by NED.
On January 26, 2023, the final conference was organized to promote community cooperation in North Mitrovica and highlight the activities and achievements of the project “Promoting Interethnic Dialogue in Local Government”, supported by NED.
NGO ACDC program director, Aleksandar Rapajić, presented the project and the activities that were carried out, focusing on the initiatives that were implemented in three multi-ethnic settlements in the municipality of North Mitrovica, where small local project were supported with the aim to improve the living conditions of all communities and establish a friendly and sustainable environment for all residents of multi-ethnic settlements in North Mitrovica. In this regard, a children's playground was built in Mikronaselje, a sports playground was renovated in the Bošnjačka settlement, and equipment was purchased for the cultural center in Brđani. Local project initiatives that address the needs of local communities have been developed and initiated by the communities with the support of Community Committees and local representatives.
One of the panelists, the deputy chairman of the North Mitrovica Assembly, Skender Sadiku, described the current situation in multi-ethnic neighbourhoods and referred to the problems caused by the recent floods in those settlements. Reflecting on the initiatives carried out, he stressed that, if there is a will, big things can be accomplished with little money spent.
Aleksandar Rapajić added that the project implemented by ACDC in the previous year will be continued and expanded to the municipality of Zvecan, where local initiatives will also be supported.
The overall goal of the project "Promoting inter-ethnic dialogue in local government" is to facilitate inter-ethnic cooperation between communities in the municipality of North Mitrovica.
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