Open Call for CreActive Social Activism Academy
Forum for Educational Change invites motivated young individuals aged 18-24 to participate in the CreActive Academy for Social Activism that will be held on 20-23 September 2024, in Mavrovo. This distinguished program provides participants with a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of youth participation and civic engagement. Participants will acquire practical strategies to become effective youth activists and will learn how to advocate for their interests directly with local authorities. Throughout the Academy, attendees will benefit from presentations by esteemed guest speakers and will have the opportunity to explore success stories of impactful advocacy in North Macedonia. As a key part of this experience, you’ll collaborate with fellow participants to develop three advocacy initiatives, which you will bring to life with our support. Dedicated mentors will guide you in refining your plans, ensuring you’re fully prepared to implement them. The entire program will be conducted in English. Upon completing the CreActive…
Open Call for Youth Exchange “M&M”, 1-9 August 2024 / Karlovac, Croatia
Forum for Educational Change opens а call for 5 young people and 1 team leader for the Youth Exchange “M&M: Empowering Minds, Empowering Nature” taking place in Karlovac, Croatia, from the 1st to 9th August 2024. As the prolonged name of M&M Youth Exchange suggests, it aims for youth to empower their minds and embrace nature. This Youth Exchange aims to: familiarize youth with basic mindfulness techniques encourage youth to embrace nature and enhance their outdoor skills raise youth’s understanding of youth participation create space for intercultural exchange and learning Number of participants needed per country: 5 young people (18-25 years old) + 1 group leader (18+ years old) Contact: fecherasmus@gmail.com Deadline for applications: 25th May 2024 Read the infopack: INFOPACK CLICK HERE to APPLY ONLY IF YOU ARE 100% SURE THAT YOU ARE FULLY AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES DURING ITS PLANNED DATES!
Објавено истражувањето за студентските трошоци: Премногу трошење, мала или никаква државна помош
Истражувањето „Студентска кошничка на студенти на Економскиот, Филолошкиот и Медицинскиот факултет“ сега е објавена. Истражувачите на Форумот за образовни промени ги идентификуваа и анализираа најголем дел од трошоците што ги имаат студентите за цела академска година. Истражувањето на македонскиот јазик.pdf. Нашата цел е да создадеме јасна слика за трошоците на студентите. Затоа што кога институциите во земјата креираат финансиски политики кои се фокусираат на младите луѓе, односно студентите, тиетреба да се информирани за студентските трошоци. Преку интервјуа со студенти на Економскиот, Филолошкиот и Медицинскиот факултет ги истражувавме и анализиравме трошоците што овие студенти ги имаат во текот на еден семестар. Што велат податоците за Економскиот факултет, Универзитет „Свети Кирил и Методиј“? Студентите на Економскиот факултет со самофинансирање плаќаат 12.321 денари за еден семестар и 2.150 денари за други трошоци (ИКСА и административни трошоци). Просечните трошоци за еден семестар се како што следува: За литература 3.520 ден. За потрошни материјали: 1.400…
Publikohet hulumtimi për harxhimet studentore: Shumë harxhime, pak ose aspak ndihma shtetërore
Hulumtimi “Shporta Studentore e studentëve të fakultetit Ekonomik, Filologjik dhe Shkencave Mjekësore” tashmë është publik. Hulumtuesit e Forumit për Ndryshime në Arsim kanë evidentuar dhe analizuar pjesën më të madhe të harxhimeve që studentët i kanë për një vit të plotë akademik. Hulumtimi-Shqip Hulumtimi në gjuhën maqedone.pdf Qëllimi i jonë është të krijojmë një fotografi të qartë të harxhimeve studentore. Institucionet e vendit kur krijojnë politika financiare që i kanë në fokus të rinjtë, duhet t’i kenë parasysh edhe harxhimet e studentëve. Përmes intervistave një-me-një me studentë të fakultetit Ekonomik, Filologjik dhe Shkencave mjekësore, kemi hulumtuar dhe analizuar harxhimet që këta studentë i kanë përgjatë një semestri. Çfarë thonë të dhënat për faultetin Ekonomik, Universiteti “Shën Kirili dhe Metodi”? Studentët e fakultetit Ekonomik me vetëfinancim paguajnë 12,321 denarë për një semestër dhe 2,150 denarë harxhime tjera (IKSA dhe administrative). Harxhimet mesatare për një semestër janë si vijon: Për literaturë: 3,520 denarë.…
2nd consecutive meeting of the National Student Body
The establishment of the National Student Body is one of the most vital student initiatives in recent years. Since November 2022, the Forum for Educational Change has had the privilege of facilitating this initiative, engaging in numerous meetings with student representatives from diverse backgrounds. Our collective aim has been to establish a unified platform that enables all active student assemblies to collaborate and address shared challenges. We are proud to announce that at yesterday’s meeting of the National Student Body, Aleksander Nikolovski, the current serving President of the Универзитетско студентско собрание – УКИМ, was officially elected as the chairperson for the 2024-2025 mandate. We extend our warmest congratulations and wish him a successful and inspiring term. Until now, 7 universities within the country have signed the Joint Declaration for the Establishment of the National Student Body. SQ_Joint Declaration for the Establishment of the National Student Body (255) MK_Joint Declaration for…
Retrospect of FECH’s 2023
This annual report serves as a retrospective lens, illuminating the key activities and outcomes that have shaped FECH in 2023. We embark on this reflection with an earnest gaze, recognizing the evolution and resilience displayed in response to the dynamic educational landscape. In the pages that follow, we unfold the narrative of FECH’s endeavors, illustrating the impact of our initiatives and the strides made toward educational transformation. Each achievement and every lesson learned becomes a cornerstone for our future path. As we bid farewell to 2023, our sights are already set on the horizon of 2024, where we aspire not only to continue but to amplify our efforts in fostering positive change within the educational sphere as we plan to organize the first-ever National Student Forum within the country. Annual_Report2023 FECH_FiscalReport2023
Open Call for Training Course “Youth Guard”, 13-21 May 2024/ Szeged, Hungary
Forum for Educational Change – FECH opens а call for 3 youth workers to participate in the Training Course “RISE (Reinforcing Impact through Social Events” taking place in Szeged, Hungary, from the 13th to 21st of May 2024. Apply if you’re interested in learning more about creative branding and event managment. Infopack & more information: Infopack Number of participants from North Macedonia: 3 youth workers (18+ years old) APPLY: https://forms.gle/kf4US2K3hSQH64eS8 Contact: fecherasmus@gmail.com Deadline for applications: 1st April 2024 PLEASE ONLY FILL IN THIS APPLICATION FORM IF YOU ARE 100% SURE THAT YOU ARE FULLY AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL AND PARTICIPATE ON ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES DURING ITS PLANNED DATES!
Student Forum 2024: First step towards unification and more student rights
The Student Forum organized by Forum for Educational Changes was successfully concluded . At this event, in the presence of more than 100 students and young people from the entire region, historic decisions were made for students. The EU ambassador in Skopje, David Geer, and the US ambassador, Angela Price Aggeler, opened the Student Forum. They said that it is a historical event, they called on the students to “stand up for their rights”, referring to the official motto of the Student Forum. Watch the full speeches by clicking HERE . Rron Gjinovci from Kosovo, Migen Qiraxhi from Albania, Lazar Begovic from Serbia and Antonio Stoichkov from Bulgaria were the first panelists of the Student Forum. They discussed about student activism and the educational system in the regional context. They enhanced the importance of cooperation between students at the regional level. Participating students were also included in this conversation with…
Open Call for Youth Exchange “Youth Guard”, 5-13 June 2024 / Targoviste, Romania
Forum for Educational Change opens а call for 5 young people and 1 team leader for the Youth Exchange “Youth Guard” taking place in Târgoviște, Romania, from the 5th to 13th of June 2024. The youth exchange aims to encourage and develop the critical skills of young people regarding media information, promoting active and informed involvement in democratic life. OBJECTIVES: – to promote media literacy skills among young people. – to increase youth interest in democratic life and decision-making processes at local, national and European level. – to develop youth critical thinking of young people. – to develop the ability to critically evaluate media content and understand political and social events.Number of participants needed per country: 5 young people (18-26 years old) + 1 group leader (18+ years old) Contact: fecherasmus@gmail.com Deadline for applications: 20th April 2024 Read more about the project: INFO PACK APPLY HERE PLEASE ONLY FILL IN THIS…
Open Call for Training Course “RISE – Reinforcing Impact through Social Events”, 02-10 March 2024, Bratislava, Slovakia
Forum for Educational Change – FECh opens а call for 3 youth workers to participate in the Training Course “RISE – Reinforcing Impact through Social Events”, taking place Bratislava, Slovakia from the 2nd to 10th of March 2024. Apply if you’re interested in learning more about enhancing your skills in creative branding, event management, communication skills and so on. By enhancing communication and branding skills, youth workers can better connect with young people, increase visibility and recognition, build trust and credibility, and sustain engagement. We will hold two interconnecting training courses. The first training will put more focus on branding and preparing for an event, while the second will focus more on the actual event organization. This infopack is about the first training course that will take place in Bratislava, Slovakia. (The second one will be held in Szeged, Hungary.) Both of the training courses are based on principles of non-formal…