CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS – Regional Youth Training on Feminist Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Entrepreneurship Struga, North Macedonia | 23–27 June 2025

If you are between the ages of 18 and 29 and passionate about cultural heritage, gender equality, and youth leadership, and if you are from North Macedonia, Serbia, or Albania and eager to turn your interest in feminism and tourism into a powerful tool for empowerment and change, this is the right call for you! You are welcome to apply!
We invite you to apply for a transformative 4-day regional training program as part of the cross-border initiative “Uncovering HERstory: Empowering Youth and Preserving Feminist Heritage.”
Working language at the Training is English language.
About the Initiative:
Across the Western Balkans, feminist and cultural contributions to our shared history have too often been erased or overlooked. This regional initiative seeks to uncover and celebrate these stories – to raise the voices of women who helped shape our societies. By connecting cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and social entrepreneurship, the project reimagines tourism rooted in cultural heritage as a tool for gender equality, community development, and regional reconciliation.
When? – 23–27 June 2025
Where? – Struga, North Macedonia
What is it about?
This dynamic training will gather 20 young change-makers from North Macedonia, Serbia, and Albania to explore how feminist and cultural heritage can fuel social impact and economic opportunity. You’ll work side by side with historians, feminist scholars, entrepreneurs, and communication experts to prepare yourself for further development of inclusive, youth-led cultural tourism products that celebrate untold feminist narratives.
Throughout the training, participants will engage in interactive sessions on:
• Feminist narratives and heritage in the Western Balkans
• Sustainable and community-based tourism as a tool for local development
• Gender-sensitive entrepreneurship and ethical storytelling
• Digital promotion and branding for cultural content
By the end of the training, you will have helped lay the foundation for further development of Feminist Touristic Guide- a regional cultural product connecting historical sites, feminist stories, and shared social values.
Why Participate?
• Gain practical cross-sector skills in feminist tourism and entrepreneurship
• Collaborate with inspiring peers and build a regional youth network
• Co-create an innovative feminist touristic guide based on cultural heritage
• Receive a certificate of participation and the opportunity to become a tour guide in your local community
• Be part of a wider movement promoting peace, inclusivity, and gender equality through cultural activism
Who Can Apply?
• Youth aged 18–29 from North Macedonia, Serbia, or Albania
• Young people from rural, disadvantaged backgrounds, ethnic minorities, and youth with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply
• Applicants should have a strong interest in cultural heritage, social justice, tourism, entrepreneurship and gender equality
• Gender balance will be ensured throughout the selection process
How to Apply?
Submit your application via this form: https://forms.office.com/e/D33HNHTqtK
Deadline: 16th of June 2025
All costs, including travel, accommodation, meals, and materials, will be fully covered by the organizers.
Join the Movement!
Let’s uncover HERstory together – preserving feminist and cultural legacies, empowering youth, and promoting peace and equality through cultural tourism.
For more information, contact:
dragana.karovska@hera.org.mk
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