The day I am writing this is September 20, 2019. I’ve lived here in Skopje for 35 days. A little over a month ago, I woke up at 10 AM, headed to the Village Coffee Shop in my hometown, Maplewood, New Jersey, with a friend and spoke about everything from the high school fencing team to the future. Well, now, …
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Movie Night
On September 5 the Youth Council hosted a movie and snacks night in American Corner Skopje featuring the movie “Little Miss Sunshine” and a discussion afterwards on the topic of mental health.
Read More »Youth Stories #Possible
The youth in our country gave the first strike to democratization of the society, and our youth can do that once again if it renders it necessary.
Read More »Youth Stories #Self-Discipline
Every time I fail, I try to learn a new lesson but it is excruciatingly slow, frustrating and in my low moments I even start thinking if it is worth trying to push against my comfort zone.
Read More »Youth Stories #Wake Up
I hope that everyone, and especially girls, will get what they want in this world; we just have to work really hard and never give up!
Read More »Youth Stories #Voice
And as a young girl, my responsibility is to encourage other young girls to stand up for everything they believe in and for every injustice that has been done to them.
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