A MONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER OF THE
ECMI NGO NETWORK
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF INTERETHNIC RELATIONS
IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
- Society Development Initiative -
September
2004, Issue no. 29
This is the Newsletter of the
ECMI NGO
Network for the Improvement of the Interethnic Relations in the Republic of
Macedonia
. This Network is a result of a joint initiative between the
European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)
, in Flensburg , Germany and members of this Network.
This Network will enhance the co-operation of the member NGOs towards the
development and improvement of interethnic tolerance, respect for
differences and dialogue among all those living in the Republic of Macedonia
.
In particular, this NGO Network aims to strengthen the capacities of the
participating NGOs to generate joint projects and other initiatives with a
strong interethnic dimension and to implement such initiatives.
Network Aims
1. Promotion of mutual
cooperation through exchange of all available resources.
2. Initiation and implementation of joint projects.
3. Increasing the influence of NGOs in the community.
4. Creation and development of a joint strategy for the improvement of
interethnic relations.
5. Expansion of the network.
Previous issues of the Newsletter at:
www.ecmingonet.org.mk/
publications_uk.htm
Contact information:
ECMI
Regional Office Skopje
Address: Majka Tereza 13a, Skopje
Telephone: +389 (0)2 3215 637; 3215 638
Fax: +389 (0) 2 3215 639
Email:ecmimkd@ecmingonet.org.mk
The ECMI project in Macedonia has been funded by generous contributions of :
ECMI REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTRES
ECMI
Regional Centre Skopje
Address: Majka Tereza 13a, Skopje
Telephone: 389 (0)2 3215 637
E-mail:
ecmiskopje@ecmingonet.org.mk
Contact person: Gordana Cvetkoska
ECMI
Regional Centre Kumanovo
Address: Lokalitet Garnizon 1/1-2, Kumanovo
Telephone/ Fax: 389 (0)31 425 456
E-mail:
ecmikumanovo@ecmingonet.org.mk
Contact person: Elena
Petkovska
ECMI
Regional Centre Bitola
Address: Josif Hristovski 4/4, Bitola
Telephone/ Fax: 389 (0)47 236 874
E-mail:
ecmibitola@ecmingonet.org.mk
Contact
person: Lidija Angelkovska
ECMI
Regional Centre Gostivar
Address: 17 Noemvri 37a, Gostivar
Telephone/ Fax: 389 (0)42 212 273
E-mail:
ecmigostivar@ecmingonet.org.mk
Contact person: Nebija
Ismaili
ECMI Regional Centre Stip
Address: Vanco Prke 62/3-2, Stip
Telephone/ Fax: 389 (0)32 382 510
E-mail:
ecmistip@ecmingonet.org.mk
Contact
person: Dragana Mitrovik
ECMI Regional Centre Tetovo
Address: JNA 18, Tetovo
Telephone/ Fax: 389 (0)44 331 854
E-mail:
ecmitetovo@ecmingonet.org.mk
Contact person: Elvira Murtezani
We hope that you have enjoyed this issue of the ECMI NGO Network Newsletter.
If you have any comments or suggestions for improvement of this newsletter,
please contact Verica Grdanoska at:
grdanoska@ecmingonet.org.mk
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10 September
ECMI Regional NGO Resource Centre Skopje
Education on breast cancer
The three day training for Education on breast cancer in the village
Arachinovo was organized by the Organization of Women “Arachina” in
partnership with the Union for Culture of Vlachs from Macedonia , the
Organization of Turkish Women “Derya” and the Centre for Culture and
Constructive Action "NEVEN".
The overall aim of this training is to increase the knowledge of women in
Arachinovo for the importance of regular and systematic check up for
prevention of malignant diseases. To achieve this, the implementing partners
together with the doctor-gynaecologist from Health Home Skopje trained sixty
women from Arachinovo in self examination for breast cancer.
Local TV ERA and newspaper Fakti have covered the event as a significant in
revitalization of the activities in this municipality which has been ignored
after the armed conflict in 2001.
E-mail:
ecmiskopje@ecmingonet.org.mk
15 September
Meeting of the Coordinative Body and the Commission for Strategic Planning
A three - day meeting of the ECMI NGO Network Coordinative Body was held at
the Hotel “ Riviera ”. The aim was to evaluate the achievements of the
semi-annual assembly, held on 17 July, the Regional Centres presentations
and to discuss the future needs of the Network. This gathering was also
enriched by the two day meeting of the Commission for Strategic Planning. An
outcome of this meeting is the Draft version of the Plan for the Network
Sustainability that includes the suggestions from the Regional Centres and
the Coordinative Body.
E-mail:
ecmimkd@ecmingonet.org.mk
Romani Community Center "DROM"
Regional Counselling Centres
The Romani Community Center "DROM", member of the ECMI NGO Network is
assigned as a local coordinator for the Regional Counselling Centres in
Kumanovo, Kriva Palanka, Kratovo, Lipkovo and Sveti Nikole, established as a
part of the Project - Index of the Civil Society in Macedonia . The aim of
this international research oriented project is to evaluate the situation of
the civil society sector all over the world and by that to contribute in
strengthening and development of this sector. In order to present a
realistic situation of the NGO sector in Macedonia , the implementing
organization included several aspects in their research: the NGOs structure,
the working environment, the established values and influence in this
sector. The first presentation of the previously gathered and analyzed
information from the NGOs, local government, media and the citizens was held
at the ECMI Regional Resource Centre Kumanovo. The project, supported by the
World Alliance for Citizens Participation - CIVICUS, is implemented in
Macedonia through the Macedonian Centre for International Cooperation.
E-mail:
ecmikumanovo@ecmingonet.org.mk
ECMI Regional NGO Resource Centre
Shtip
Focus Group for the cultural needs and problems
In order to accumulate information on the cultural needs and problems of the
Shtip citizens, a focus group with 19 participants was held at the ECMI
Regional Centre Shtip. The issues discussed were: citizens' acquaintance
with the religious customs and people's will to get familiar with the
customs of different religions. The outcome is the conclusion that people
don't know much about any religious customs, but they do want to know and
use them as an instrument for mutual recognition. The lack of information
was identified as a main obstacle and it was suggested that in future more
workshops, debates and lecturing on the issue of different religious customs
should be held .
E-mail:
ecmistip@ecmingonet.org.mk
21 September
ECMI Regional NGO Resource Centre Tetovo
“Decrease the violence through education”
In order to accumulate information on the cultural needs and problems of the
Shtip citizens, a focus group with 19 participants was held at the ECMI
Regional Centre Shtip. The issues discussed were: citizens' acquaintance
with the religious customs and people's will to get familiar with the
customs of different religions. The outcome is the conclusion that people
don't know much about any religious customs, but they do want to know and
use them as an instrument for mutual recognition. The lack of information
was identified as a main obstacle and it was suggested that in future more
workshops, debates and lecturing on the issue of different religious customs
should be held.
E-mail:
ecmitetovo@ecmingonet.org.mk
25 September
ECMI Regional NGO Resource Centre Gostivar
Trainings for enhancing members capacity
As part of the initiative for Additional
training of the NGO members of the ECMI Regional Centre Gostivar, three
trainings were held on the following topics: strategic planning of the NGO
members, communication through the method of transaction analysis and
organizational management of the NGOs.
The aim is to enhance the capacity of the NGOs through replication of the
gained skills by the core group of 20 participants attending the trainings.
The initiative was implemented through the Association for development of
the society in partnership with the Centre for protection of Roma Rights and
Association for Education and Culture Millennium
E-mail:
ecmigostivar@ecmingonet.org.mk
Date: 09.10.2004
09:00-16:00
One day seminar “For genuine people every tree is tree
of life” will be held at the premises of the Regional Centre Kumanovo, as
part of the initiative “School for young ecologists”, implemented by the
Environmental Society “IZGREV” – Sveti Nikole, Kumanovo
Date: 12.10.2004
19:00
Open Forum “How to legalize your small business” will
be held in Kriva Palanka as part of the initiative “Training for
establishment and legalization of small enterprises for the ethnic
minorities in Kumanovo, Kriva Palanka and Sveti Nikole”
Date:
16.10.2004
Two days meeting of the ECMI NGO Network Coordinative
Body at the ECMI Regional Office Skopje
Date:
20.10.2004
19:00
Open Forum “How to legalize your small business” will
be held in Sveti Nikole as part of the initiative Training for establishment
and legalization of small enterprises for the ethnic minorities in Kumanovo,
Kriva Palanka and Sveti Nikole
Date:
22.10.2004
Two day workshop “Disrespect of the Human Rights
produce conflicts” will be held at the receptive centre Strzevo, as part of
the project “Youth club for school intermediating”, implemented by the
Balkan Association for Cooperation.
Date:
27.10.2004
19:00
Open Forum “How to legalize your small business” will
be held in Kumanovo as part of the initiative Training for establishment and
legalization of small enterprises for the ethnic minorities in Kumanovo,
Kriva Palanka and Sveti Nikole