An online conference aimed at sharing experiences in the field of global education among representatives of institutions and organizations from North Macedonia, Turkey, and Montenegro was held on Thursday, 21 November, via the TEAMS platform.

This joint activity was primarily intended for primary and secondary school teachers and representatives of youth organizations working in the field of non-formal education and youth work. The meeting gathered around 25 participants from educational institutions, partner organizations, and institutions from North Macedonia, Turkey, Montenegro, as well as from the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. It was organized within the framework of Global Education Week, which this year was marked from 18 to 24 November 2024 in member countries.

By presenting various initiatives, programs, and activities from the participating countries, the conference encouraged experience-sharing on global learning and civic engagement, emphasizing the importance of interconnectedness between people and institutions at both the local and global levels, united by a shared vision of a connected and inclusive planet.

The conference was facilitated and coordinated by national coordinators Milena Roganović and Nevena Čabrilo.

Participants included:

– Marko Vukašinović, Director General of the Directorate for European Integration and EU Funds for Education at the Ministry of Education, Science, and Innovation (Montenegro)
– Natalija Aceska, Council of Europe expert and advisor at the Ministry of Education and Science of North Macedonia – “Global Education from the Perspective of the Council of Europe’s Work in North Macedonia”
– Karolina Damjanoska, teacher at the “Orde Čopela” Vocational High School in Prilep – “Global Education Initiatives and Activities in the School”
– Natalija Savićević Mrvaljević, teacher at “Olga Golović” Primary School in Nikšić – “School Activities in the Context of Global Education Week 2023 and This Year’s Campaign”
– Mevlude Sahillioglu, Global Education Coordinator, Youth Services Centre, Turkey – “Good Practices in Global Education and Non-Formal Education in the Context of NGOs in Turkey”
– Ajša Đečević, National Coordinator for Global Education, Forum MNE – “Non-Formal Education, Youth Work, Activism, and Service-Learning”

Global Education Week is organized by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe with the support of the Network of National Coordinators for Global Education, within the joint programme of the European Commission and the Council of Europe – iLEGEND III: Intercultural Learning Exchange through Global Education, Networking and Dialogue.

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