ECD COOPERATION

ECD COOPERATION is an association for cultural and economical promotion founded by a group of young people from Bitola. Our association started from initiative of young people from Macedonia formed in 2001 like a informal group and in July 2002 it was registered as a NGO. The goal of ECD COOPERATION association is to promote through non-formal education a cultural and economical development for the benefit of the public, the preservation, conservation, respect and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources, encouraging self employment and culture of the territory of belonging in the specialties to it in all forms and manifestations, in the Macedonian territory and internationally. ECD COOPERATION promotes international mobility projects , in order to study and work abroad , with the aim of enhancing the professional and linguistic skills and promoting greater integration into the global job market. The aim of ECD COOPERATION is to promote youth empowerment through the creation of real opportunities for educational and professional development, encourage youth participation and stimulate youth entrepreneurship using various models and opportunities such as trainings, mentoring, youth exchanges and contribute to the creation of a responsible and active society in terms of cultural, educational, social and environmental development. CD COOPERATION create space where people can express their creativity or experiences through their uniqueness using street food events, intercultural dressing, intercultural dialogue seminars, promoting food and traditions collecting and publishing stories and photo exhibitions. We are also involved in running youth exchanges that tackle issues faced by the youth in their daily lives in order to equip and engage in a way which allows them to make an impact in their communities. The target group are youths from 18 - 30 years which we want to increase the awareness about benefits and opportunities which the ESC programme offers for their further personal and professional development