| PROJECT OVERVIEW | ||
| Programme: | IPA III CBC Programme Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021-2027 | |
| Call for Proposals: | 1st | |
| Contract No. | 002553215 2024 10520 028 001 000 001 – 10, signed October 16th 2026 | |
| Project Title: | Youth Impact Hub | |
| Specific objective of the Programme: | SO 1.1. To enhance youth activism and youth socio-economic participation | |
| Programmes’ result: | Result 1.1.1: Social integration and economic prospects of youth are improved | |
| Project budget: | Total contract amount (€): | Contracted amount EU (€) and
% of total contract amount: |
| € 303,040.88 | € 257,584.74
85% |
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| Beneficiaries of funds: | Lead applicant: | Co-applicants: |
| BIH
Association POMOZI.BA, Sarajevo |
SRB
Provincial Secretariat for Social Policy, Demography and Gender Equality,Novi Sad BIH Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Sarajevo SRB Association “Food Bank – Vojvodina”,Irig |
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| Location of the action: | SRB: | BiH: |
| Srem District (City of Sremska Mitrovica, Municipalities of Šid, Inđija, Irig, Ruma) | Sarajevo area (Municipalities of Novo Sarajevo, Novi Grad Sarajevo, Stari Grad Sarajevo, Istočno Novo Sarajevo, Istočna Ilidža) | |
| Target groups: | – Young people aged 15–30 from urban and rural areas of the cross-border region interested in volunteering, community engagement and social entrepreneurship (150+)
– Youth organisations and NGOs engaged in youth work, volunteering and social initiatives – Local food producers, restaurants and markets willing to take part in the food donation and distribution drive – Public institutions: schools, community centres and local governments supporting youth activities and volunteering |
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| Commencement date and project duration: | ||
| Overall objective: | To strengthen youth engagement in community development and improve their socio-economic prospects through volunteering and social entrepreneurship | |
| Specific objective(s) or project purpose: | 1. 1. To build the capacities of youth for active participation in volunteering and the development of community-driven solutions
2. 2. To create conditions for the establishment of sustainable social enterprises managed by youth, fostering long-term socio-economic integration |
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| Estimated results: | R 1.1 – At least 100 youth trained in volunteering, leadership and community engagement
R 1.2 – Five workshops held on teamwork, project planning and addressing community challenges R 1.3 – Fully operational Volunteer Hub established in Serbia as a cross-border resource centre, with at least 150 youth regularly engaged R 1.4 – At least three practical volunteer actions implemented (food donation and distribution drive, environmental clean-up campaigns, intergenerational exchange programmes) R 1.5 – Volunteer network established, linking youth with local NGOs and public institutions R 2.1 – At least 50 youth trained in social entrepreneurship, business planning and financial management R 2.2 – Four workshops on developing and managing social enterprises delivered, including case studies and mentoring R 2.3 – At least two youth-led social enterprises established, addressing local social or environmental challenges R 2.4 – At least five partnerships with local businesses and institutions established to support the development and sustainability of social enterprises R 2.5 – Public events and campaigns organised to promote social enterprises and raise awareness of youth-driven solutions |
| Main activities
(in relation to the estimated results of the action): |
A1. Capacity building of youth for volunteering and community-driven solutions
A1.1. Capacity-building workshops on leadership, teamwork and community engagement A1.2. Practical training on project planning, identifying community needs and executing volunteer initiatives A1.3. Establishing and equipping a Volunteer Hub in Serbia (hiring a coordinator, setting up facilities for meetings, workshops and project planning) A1.4. Regular volunteer meetings and planning sessions at the Volunteer Hub A1.5. Food Donation and Distribution Drive – collecting and distributing surplus food to vulnerable populations in partnership with local food producers, restaurants and markets A2. Support to youth-led social entrepreneurship A2.1. Workshops on establishing and managing social enterprises (business plan development, financial management, legal requirements) A2.2. Presentation of case studies and examples of successful social enterprises A2.3. Expert mentoring sessions for youth teams developing social enterprises A2.4. Public events and promotional activities showcasing the work of volunteers and the social enterprises A2.5. Awareness campaign through social media, local media and printed promotional materials |
