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Hadzibegovic: We lack social recognition of volunteering

Podgorica, (MINA) – Montenegro lacks social recognition of the value of active citizenship and volunteering and it can often be heard that it is a waste of time, and that employment and gaining material profits is what the youth should be focused on, said Ajsa Hadzibegovic from the Civic Alliance (GA).

She believes that it is not realistic to expect the youth to get active just like that and become socially responsible citizens, if the society does not provide information and encouragement to reach them in right manner.

Hadzibegovic told Mina that responsibility for “lack of activism” should not be transfered on the youth, while there is no developed and adequate system of support to development of the youth that involves various professions and approaches based on their rights, affinities and active involvement.

“It must be changed- the attitude of the society towards volunteering, youth activism, they must be awarded, stimulated and praised for their work. The reality is however, that the youth would be more often punished, pressed and discouraged to be socially active and volunteer”, said Hadzibegovic.

She said that her experience in carrying out the project “Young active citizens- MAG” proves that the youth need information and encouragement to get involved in various activities and possibilities that are being offered to them, including calls for activism and volunteering.

Hadzibegovic added that the youth best receive information coming from their peers and the adults of confidence, as well as that there is opportunities for activism in Montenegro, and throughout Europe.

This article was published with the financial support of the US Embassy available within the project “Rereading – Rewriting. Improving media literacy in Montenegro”. The Mina agency assumes full responsibility for its contents, which do not necessarily reflect the position of the USA. The article can be used with mandatory citing of its source.

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