“We use cameras of their own making, we download pictures on computers we imported from them, we open the internet whose network they invented for us, we enter the Facebook that they chained us to, and we wear clothes with their brands written on them…”
written by Sara Tanaskoska, North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, as in many other countries, there is a growing disconnect between the needs of ‘smart kids’ and the realities of the traditional education system. While students are equipped with smartphones and tablets, their classrooms often lack the technology and resources necessary to facilitate innovative learning experiences. How can we bridge this gap and create a more equitable and effective education system for all?
written by Ana Đurić, Serbia
Many of the young people you meet on the streets of Belgrade consider going abroad as either a temporary or permanent solution for their problems. How many of them actually go, where to and why…
written by Sergio Miranda, Paraguay
Paraguay is a relatively young country with almost 66% of its population being under 30 years old. Out of 100 students who start school, only 35 of them get to finish high school, while 10 manage to go to college….
written by Sandra Mikhael, Egypt
Each of us will likely face many challenges throughout our professional life. Each step in a career path can bring new expectations and obstacles to overcome. Preparing for these challenges, and learning tips and strategies to overcome them can help you be successful. In this article, we discuss a few of the most common employment challenges and tips you can utilize to overcome them.
written by Afraa Maiza, Tunisia
Death boats, the name given to the boats that carry illegal immigrants on board. Boats carrying young people at the age of flowers, with their dreams, aspirations and hopes. But these are boats that don’t give life as much as they hope. These are boats that carry inevitable death, if not for all, then for the thousands of them.
written by MAROC Baghdadi oussama, Algeria
When saying the word motorcycle, people always think of a way of moving from somewhere to somewhere else, in fact that’s true, but someone who sees it so much else, is the freedom and pleasure of living with fresh air with speeds above 299 km/h.
written by Marija Marinković, Serbia
The news that 14-year-old Mahir Rakovac from Sarajevo killed himself at the end of 2014. after harassing a student from the Turkish-Bosnian school he attended would not be complete if we did not mention that the unfortunate boy lived in a nationally mixed, Croat-Muslim family…
written by Marija, Augusta and Gabriele, Lithuanian team
The issue of women’s right to abortion, after effectively being resolved decades ago with the worldwide consent about it, is currently returning with a vengeance. It is particularly discussed nowadays when taking into consideration that various countries are making it illegal…
written by Nikola Savić, Serbia
Sport plays an important role in everyday life in Serbia, especially football. For many young people, supporting a club is not just a hobby, but a clear part of their identity.
written by Hany Amin, Egypt
High unemployment and limited opportunities for economic mobility are the biggest challenges for the Egyptian youth, which is among the largest globally with nearly 2/3 of the country’s population under the age of 30.
written by Tijana Pereska, North Macedonia
Always wondering why these Balkan people praise their countries? Simple. It’s in their DNA to embrace their Balkan spirit. Google does not know everything. One can never get a direct experience, but one can get answers on what some ćevapi look like, but not how they taste, where Struga is, but nothing about how it… Continue reading How to feel The Balkans?