The ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ project will be implemented in six countries of the Western Balkans with the primary goal of promoting the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwDs) through regional cooperation, structured dialogue, and long-term development.
โก๏ธ The project aims to empower PwDs and their representative organizations by creating opportunities for open regional dialogue, strengthening their advocacy efforts, and building a culture of cooperation and mutual learning. By exchanging best practices and jointly developing community-based support systems, the project will pave the way for more inclusive and resilient societies across the region.
Empowered will particularly focus on the specific needs of blind and deaf persons, often among the most marginalized within the disability community, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are respected in every step of the process.
Through a series of national and regional workshops, conferences, and public campaigns, the project will raise awareness, promote institutional support, and build bridges between people, governments, and civil society.
The project also strives to strengthen cross-border networks and create regional models that can be replicated in other parts of Europe. These models will include accessible employment services, inclusive education approaches, and innovative tools to help PwDs access information and opportunities.
The initiative is committed to developing sustainable support systems that extend beyond the life of the project. Inclusion is not a one-time effortโit is a continuous process that requires policy changes, accessible environments, and societal awareness.
By working together across borders, we can ensure that no one is left behind.
๐ค Partners involved in the project include: ๐น LIR Civil Society (LIR CD)
๐น PREDA Plus Foundation
๐น Alfa Centar Nikลกiฤ
๐น Community Development Institute (CDI), North Macedonia
๐น Initiative for Development and Cooperation (IDC), Serbia
๐น Albanian Disability Rights Foundation (ADRF)
Together, we believe that regional solidarity, knowledge exchange, and shared responsibility are key to building a future where every person with a disability is recognized, supported, and fully included in all aspects of life.