About us

CZM „KVART“ is a non-partisan, non-governmental, and non-profit association of citizens based on an uncompromising respect for universal human values ​​such as peace, non-violence, democracy, freedom, equality, respect for human rights, anti-fascism and justice. Action of the Centre for Youth "Kvart" is aimed at young people as the most vital part of society and the most appropriate for achieving positive social change.

Aims of the CZM “Kvart” are:

1. Affirmation of universal human values ​​such as peace, non-violence, democracy, freedom, equality, respect for human rights, anti-fascism and justice in society, with special emphasis on the achievement of sustainable peace and non-violent approach to conflict resolution in our society. 

2. Initiating, organizing and improving youth association in order to achieve common interests of youth. 

3. Encouraging active involvement of young people in social processes with the aim of improving the position of young people and achieving positive social change. 

Encouraging and active engagement with the aim of change of attitude towards the past, with special emphasis on active involvement of young people in these processes. 

5. Affirmation and work on the realization of human rights and social integration, especially the vulnerable and marginalized groups such as young people, rural population, women, LGBT people and others.

6. Encouraging and improving exercise of workers' rights, with a special focus on addressing unemployment and exercise of young workers’ rights. 

Creating and improving alternative and critical approach to youth culture, and encouraging use of culture and art as a tool in achieving positive social changes. 

8. Strengthening informal approaches to education of young people through the creation and implementation of projects and programs of non-formal education for young people.

9. Improvement of socio-economic and health image in society, especially of young people through realization of preventive and intervention programs and projects. 

10. Improving environmental protection and raising environmental awareness in society.

11. Establishment and improvement of cooperation with institutions, citizens’ associations and other relevant actors in order to achieve common interests. 

12. Research, monitoring and analysis needs of the society, especially the needs of young people.

13. Creating, publishing and distribution of publications in the field of interest of the association.