North Macedonia Guide

Group of 20 young people from Bitola participated in a one-day kayaking activity. The activitywas designed to introduce participants to adventure education methodologies in a practical andengaging way, using the natural environment as a learning space.

The activity brought together around 20 participants and aimed to combine environmentalawareness, youth engagement, and experiential learning in a natural setting.

This third consecutive activity brought together around 20participants for a hiking experience to the waterfalls in Dihovo, combining outdoor learning,environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyle.

The Association for Sustainable Development SFERA International – Bitola focuses on youth and all citizens of the municipality of Bitola to achieve its main goals, activities, and actions in accordance with our mission. We want to raise awareness and educate local communities, using non-formal education methods, about environment protection, cultural and natural heritage, healthy lifestyles, long-term sustainable youth development, and youth active participation.

During the activity, participants were introduced to Mölkky, a traditional Finnish outdoor game.The game caused strong interest and engagement among the youngsters, leading to it beingplayed four consecutive times. The positive atmosphere, combined with elements of friendlycompetition and teamwork, demonstrated how such activities can effectively supportcommunication, collaboration, and group dynamics.

The activity brought together 17 participants for a day focusedon outdoor engagement, well-being, and winter experiences.Participants took part in sledding, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere that encouragedconnection, teamwork, and active participation.