In this episode of Balkan Echoes, our host Ivana Smilevska welcomes Dragana Karovska (HERA), Darko Kjitanoski (Eko-svest), and Ana Zarka (Epoka e Re) — three program managers leading initiatives under the regional Project BOOST.
From feminist tourism and cultural heritage to river protection and youth employment, their projects highlight how young people across the Western Balkans are reshaping civic life. The conversation uncovers both challenges and breakthroughs, while showcasing the creativity and determination youth bring to building a more inclusive and sustainable future.
This episode proves that when Balkan youth unite, they don’t just imagine change — they make it happen.
This discussion is part of Project BOOST, supported by the Agence Française de Développement and implemented by ALDA.
