Youth activism
Through the program area of youth activism, ASK encourages young people to actively participate in all areas of social life through capacity building, personal and professional development through projects aimed at solving problems through public advocacy at both local and national levels. It encourages the continuous development of both young and entire local communities as well as the economic development of society as a whole through its contribution to strengthening participation in society.
YOUTH ACTIVISM
Goals
Development and improvement of knowledge and skills programs related to active advocacy in society
Development of information programs for young people
Increasing the participation of young people in various forms of formal and non-formal education
Empowering young people to take active, responsible and effective management of their careers
Encouraging the development of young researchers, scientists, athletes, artists and innovators in order to accelerate economic growth and prosperity
Promotion of the concept and idea of activism
Developing an Alumni Network and an educational program for members in order to continue education after projects and capacity building
Lighthouse of Knowledge
Since 2019, ASK has been implementing the Svetionik Znanja project as part of its youth activism program.
Svetionik Znanja is a team-based competition involving 60 high school students from 15 local communities, who, through a creative and educational multi-month process, gain knowledge and skills in project management fundamentals. They become active participants and examples of positive change in their communities. The project covers topics such as tourism, public health, ecology, social activism, culture, and the arts. It has been running for four years, and preparations are underway for the fifth generation of participants.
Over the years, an active alumni network of 240 members has been established, with an additional 60 mentors, along with numerous lecturers and trainers. In the past two years, Svetionik Znanja has been carried out under the patronage of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Serbia, and with the support of various companies, embassies, and organizations.
