Tender Reference No.: BOS2404-LIRCD-SER-T06
On 29th of January 2026, organization LIR Civil Society hereby announces the launch of a tender for the Provision of services for logistic support of the Study visit in Croatia and Slovenia, reference number BOS2404-LIRCD-SER-T06 within the project “EMPOWERED – Inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs), regional cooperation and development in the Western Balkans”, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany (BMZ). All interested bidders are invited to submit their request for tender documentation on company’s letterhead, to the e-mail addresses: zoran.basic@lircd.org; maja.katic@lircd.org and ivana.bojinovic@lircd.org The deadline for submitting offers in accordance with the tender documentation is 02. 03. 2026, by 12:00.
Tender ref.no.: BOS2404_IDC/WORKS T 01
Tender ref.no.: BOS2404_IDC/WORKS T 01 TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF PREFABRICATED HOUSE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN CITY OF DIMITROVGRAD We are informing you that on 27.01.2026 the organization Initiative for Development and Cooperation is opening the procurement for the construction and installation of prefabricated house for persons with disabilities in city of Dimitrovgrad, reference number BOS2404_IDC/WORKS T 01, within the project “EMPOWERED – INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS), REGIONAL COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WESTERN BALKANS”, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development, Germany (BMZ). All interested bidders may send a request on company’s memo to request the tender documentation to the e-mail procurement@idcserbia.org. The deadline for submitting offers is February 26st, 2026. at 12:00 hours.
Three-day project-writing Empowered training in Travnik
The three-day Empowered project-writing training was successfully held in Travnik, co-organized by LIR CD and the Municipality of Travnik. The training was led by Prof. Dr. Adis Arapović and brought together activists and representatives of associations from the region. The importance of empowering local associations Empowering associations at the local level means strengthening their ability to identify community needs independently, design sustainable solutions, and secure funding for their implementation. When local organizations gain project-writing skills, they: Regional reach of the programme Empowered trainings are conducted in all 15 municipalities of the Western Balkans included in the project, building a wider network of over 60 organisations. This approach enables the exchange of good practices, interregional cooperation, and joint pilot projects that go beyond local borders — all aimed at greater inclusion of persons with disabilities and sustainable service development across the region. The results of the Travnik training — three project concepts developed in under 10 hours — confirm that targeted trainings quickly raise capacities. We continue with the same intensity in other municipalities to ensure that local organisations have the knowledge, tools, and partnerships needed for lasting change.
EMPOWERED SKOPJE: Trilateral conference on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Western Balkans
CDI Macedonia, in partnership with Preda Plus and ADRF and with support from partner organisations within the regional EMPOWERED initiative, is organising a trilateral conference dedicated to advancing the inclusion of persons with disabilities and strengthening regional cooperation for sustainable development in the Western Balkans. The event will take place on February 4, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Skopje and continues the series of knowledge‑sharing activities initiated at the regional conference in May 2025 and the trilateral meeting in Sarajevo at the end of 2025. The conference aims to bring together decision‑makers, ministry representatives, organisations of persons with disabilities, experts and private‑sector stakeholders to discuss two thematic sessions — regional cooperation, innovation and advocacy for systemic change, and employment policies and support for the employment of persons with disabilities — and to identify concrete steps for policy harmonisation, exchange of good practices and development of innovative solutions for an inclusive labour market. Special focus will be placed on empowering the participation of persons with disabilities in policymaking, strengthening regional advocacy networks and improving support mechanisms for long‑term inclusion. Organised by CDI Macedonia in cooperation with Preda Plus Foundation and ADRF – Albanian Disability Rights Foundation.
Tender Reference No.: BOS2404-LIRCD-WOR-T01
On 16th of January 2026, organization LIR Civil Society hereby announces the launch of a tender for theprovision of services for Installation of an elevator in the city administration building Bosanska Krupa,reference number BOS2404-LIRCD-WOR-T01 within the project “EMPOWERED – Inclusion of persons withdisabilities (PWDs), regional cooperation and development in the Western Balkans”, funded by the FederalMinistry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany (BMZ). All interested bidders are invited to submit their request for tender documentation on company’s letterhead,to the e-mail addresses: zoran.basic@lircd.org; maja.katic@lircd.org and ivana.bojinovic@lircd.orgThe deadline for submitting offers in accordance with the tender documentation is 16. 02. 2026, by 12:00.
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Disability awareness is not a campaign. It is not a gesture. It is a responsibility. True inclusion requires action at every level — in policies, institutions, workplaces, and communities. This is how we turn rights into reality: Inclusive education Accessibility is not optional. Schools must be equipped, adapted, and resourced so every student can learn on equal terms. Lived experience matters — voices of persons with disabilities belong in classrooms, not on the margins. Accessible workplaces Employment is a right. Inclusive hiring, reasonable accommodation, and accessible work environments are the minimum standard — not a favor. Diversity strengthens teams when systems are designed to include everyone. Community & policy action Change happens where decisions are made. We engage with local authorities and institutions to demand accessible public spaces, inclusive planning, and accountability — because participation without access is exclusion. Equitable healthcare Healthcare systems must work for everyone. Accessibility, clear communication, and continuous feedback from persons with disabilities are essential to dignity, safety, and quality care. Responsible media representation Nothing about us without us. Authentic, respectful representation challenges stereotypes and shifts narratives — from pity to power, from invisibility to visibility. Inclusion does not happen by chance. It happens when systems change, voices are heard, and commitments turn into action. Stand for rights. Amplify lived experience. Demand inclusion.