Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better

Social Inclusion through Outdoor Activities” is a project that has established the outdoor education platform and the concept of inclusion of all communities without distinction. The project also aims to institute a long-term outdoor education platform in Kosovo by developing a manual for trainers working with youth.

The project aims to promote outdoor activities, to boost understanding of cultural diversity among youth in Kosovo, and to engage students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds to participate in activities together.

This training includes 18 teachers from nine Kosovo municipalities (Dragash, Fushe Kosova, North Mitrovica, Prizren, Kamenica, South Mitrovica, Istog, Lipjan and Mamusha), who have been trained by licensed trainers for specific outdoor sports (hiking, orientation, mountaineering, skiing and first aid). These trainings have helped them increase their knowledge and skills in organizing and developing such activities in their municipalities.

The multi ethnic staff engaged in this project remains professional, competent and aware of the importance and impact of this platform in establishing an outdoor student education tradition and program. The trainers’ commitment during the implementation of the several camps and activities in 2019 and 2020 is a motivating factor and a sure way to further develop and continue the activities.

The project is supported by the British Embassy in Prishtina and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in cooperation with the Alpine Club Prishtina (ACP).