Despite the fact that Sremska Mitrovica does not have a center for the accommodation of migrants and refugees, this city has been facing challenges and consequences of migratory flows, and is thus a part of the project “Building Together”.

Local network for the prevention and suppression of human trafficking from Vranje is actively involved in the activities of the project “Let’s Build Together”. In the middle of July, a meeting was held in this city with the members of the Network and representatives of the Vranje City Assembly who have, once again, expressed their readiness to become actively engaged in the work of this Network.

Citizens’ Association Atina and its partners, Konrad Adenauer Foundations (KAS) and NGO Macedonian Lawyers Association began implementing an international project “Let’s Build Together”, during which work will be done on integration of migrants into the societies of Serbia and Macedonia.

The project “Let’s Build Together – Community Monitoring and Advocacy” (“Let’s Build Together”) is aimed at improving the position of migrants and refugees in Serbia and Macedonia, especially women and children among them. It is being implemented by Konrad Adenauer Foundation, in cooperation with Citizens’ Association “Atina” and NGO Macedonian Lawyers Association, with the financial support of European Union.

Interview: Mr Norbert Beckmann-Dierkes, the Head of the National Programs’ Team at KAS Foundation’s Serbia and Montenegro Office

WE HAVE TO STAND TOGETHER AS HUMANS
 

“Integration is about bringing people together and providing everyone with a chance to find a place for themselves and about finding connections to the local neighborhoods. This project is first of all about bringing people together, no matter if it is for some weeks, months or for longer.”