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Association of Citizens Initiative for Development and Cooperation

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  • Economic development
    Our projects under this program focus on the problem of employment of members of vulnerable groups, the provision of permanent housing solutions for refugees, internally displaced persons and returnees, as well as their economic empowerment through training on the basics of business, allocation of start-up grants and encouragement of self-employment.

Latest news

  • ONE STEP FORWARD TO RETURN – Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) Training for Civil Servants in Municipality of Palilula Nis

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    Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) training  for civil servants in the Municipality of Palilula Nis On 28 November 2025, a one-day training for civil servants on the application of the human rights-based approach (HRBA) in the work of local self-government was held at the City Municipality of Palilula Nis. The training was organised with the […]

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  • EMPOWERED – Project Proposal Writing Training in Dimitrovgrad

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    Project Proposal Writing Training in Dimitrovgrad A three-day training on project proposal writing for persons with disabilities was conducted from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the “Caribrod” Education Center in Dimitrovgrad, as part of the regional EMPOWERED Western Balkans project. The Initiative for Development and Cooperation (IDC), acting as the partner organisation for the […]

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  • ONE STEP FORWARD TO RETURN: Basic Business Training for Internally Displaced Persons held in City Municipality of Zvezdara

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    Basic Business Training for Internally Displaced Persons Held in City Municipality of Zvezdara On October 28 and 29, 2025, the Initiative for Development and Cooperation (IDC), in partnership with the Municipality of Zvezdara, conducted a two-day basic business training at the Bulbuder Local Community Center as part of the project “One Step Forward to Return.” […]

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  • EMPOWERED: TRAINING AND CAREER COUNSELLING IN NOVI PAZAR: ADVANCING SOCIAL INCLUSION

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    Training and Career Counselling in Novi Pazar: Advancing Social Inclusion Between 28 and 30 October 2025, a three-day training program for persons with disabilities was held at the “Kompas” Day Care Centre for Children and Youth in Novi Pazar as part of the Empowered project. This initiative is a component of the project’s educational strategy, […]

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  • EMPOWERED: TRILATERAL EMPOWERED CONFERENCE IN SARAJEVO: INCLUSION WITHOUT BORDERS

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    Trilateral Empowered Conference in Sarajevo: Inclusion Without Borders The Trilateral EMPOWERED Conference was held in Sarajevo, bringing together representatives of ministries, local governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and other Western Balkan countries. The event was part of the regional project EMPOWERED – Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, Regional Cooperation […]

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Programs

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Volunteer program

The volunteer program of IDC has a goal of forming, maintaining and expanding of...

Equal rights for everyone

The program Equal rights for everyone is dedicated to promotion, exercising and protection of...

Economic development

IDC’s program of Economic development considers the development of the programs of non-formal education...

Social development

Projects within the Program Social Development are aiming to improve social inclusion of the...

IDC VISION: SATISFIED PEOPLE IN A JUST SOCIETY

IDC MISSION: The development of support programs for vulnerable social groups through innovative socio-economic solutions, respect and protection of human rights, the building of a just and responsible society that respects diversity and equal opportunities.

Projects

Boosting trust and engagement of citizens in democratic processes – BRIDGE

Boosting trust and engagement of citizens in democratic processes – BRIDGE March – October...

Position of Vulnerable Foreigners in Accessing Labour Rights in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Position of Vulnerable Foreigners in Accessing Labour Rights in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina...

A STEP FORWARD TO RETURN – Providing support for improving the living conditions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and supporting a sustainable return to Kosovo*

A STEP FORWARD TO RETURN – Providing support for improving the living conditions of...

Empowered

Empowered This project is focused on strengthening the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwDs)...

Our donors and partners

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Opština ObrenovacOpština Obrenovac
Danish People’s AidDanish People’s Aid
Savez Samostalnih Sindikata SrbijeSavez Samostalnih Sindikata Srbije
UGS NezavisnostUGS Nezavisnost
Unija poslodavaca SrbijeUnija poslodavaca Srbije
SENS mrežaSENS mreža
VolontEuropeVolontEurope
European anti-poverty networkEuropean anti-poverty network
Koalicija za razvoj socijalnog preduzetništvaKoalicija za razvoj socijalnog preduzetništva
ASBASB
Schueler Helfen LebenSchueler Helfen Leben
Smart KolektivSmart Kolektiv
Grupa 484Grupa 484
Nachbar in NotNachbar in Not
Opština Novi PazarOpština Novi Pazar
Austrian Development AgencyAustrian Development Agency
BTDBTD
ASB AustriaASB Austria
SAMISAMI
Institute for Sustainable communitiesInstitute for Sustainable communities
Grad BeogradGrad Beograd
SOLIDAR mrežaSOLIDAR mreža
European Civic ForumEuropean Civic Forum
Delegacija EU u SrbijiDelegacija EU u Srbiji
Fondacija Ana i Vlade DivacFondacija Ana i Vlade Divac

Our team

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Ivana Kecović
Program and project manager
Miodrag Nedeljković
Executive director
Olgica Dankovic
Project engineer
Milena Sošić
Legal advisor

RSS IRIS Network news

  • Regional Social Academy in Bečići, Montenegro: Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights in the Western Balkans
    From May 12–15, 2025, the IRIS Network Regional Social Academy was held in Bečići, Montenegro, under the title “Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights in the Western Balkans.” The Academy brought together 24 IRIS Network members and 3 expert trainers for an intensive four-day programme focused on strengthening gender-responsive service provision across the region. […]
  • Newsletter No 2 – Insights and Recommendations from IRIS Progress Project
    Newsletter No 2 Insights and Recommendations from IRIS Progress Project Achievements and Results in 2024 Iris Progress – Newsletter No.2  
  • Open Now – Call for Applications – Regional Social Academy 2025 Deadline April 11, 2025
    Call for Applications – Regional Social Academy “Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights in the Western Balkans”  IRIS Network is announcing a Call for Applicants for the Regional Social Academy “Advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights in the Western Balkans”, which will take place in Bečići, Montenegro, from May 12 to 15, 2025. […]

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Association of citizens initiative for development and cooperation

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