As part of the Empowered – Strengthened project, focus groups were successfully held in Leskovac and Dimitrovgrad, organized by the Forum of Youth with Disabilities (FMI) and the partner organization IDC – Initiative for Development and Cooperation.
The focus groups brought together persons with disabilities who, through open and constructive dialogue, shared their experiences, needs, and suggestions. The aim of these activities is to directly collect relevant insights from beneficiaries about the challenges they face in everyday life, particularly in accessing services, education, employment, and participation in the community.
These discussions provide an important basis for developing concrete recommendations aimed at improving local policies and practices related to inclusion. The active involvement of persons with disabilities ensures that future measures are better aligned with real needs on the ground.
The next focus group is planned in Novi Pazar, where the process of gathering insights and strengthening inclusive approaches at the local level will continue.