On Friday, September 21st and Sunday, September 23th, the NGO Our action organized an educational camp for young people in Ponte Veslo. The aim of the camp was to encourage young people to develop tools through cooperation, joint problem solving, brainstorming, reflecting on problems and solutions in activities carried out in previous years, and further life planning of young people as well as organizational planning for the improvement of local communities. During the camp, the open-air workers were held at the campsite, and the CV was finished. Of course there was time for swimming, jumping, diving, enjoying nature, sunsets and sunsets. The highlight of the weekend was a kayak tour with Camp Oars to Blue Caves. This camp is the last volunteer activity for our NGO, implemented as part of the STRONGO project Contribution to the development of a stronger civil society in Boka bay. The project was approved through the EU Program IPA 2014 Civil Society Facility Montenegro. The leading partner in the StroNGO project is Expeditio, while the other partners are four organizations from the Boka bay area: “Our Action” from Kotor, “Urban Nova” from Herceg Novi, Cultural-Homeland Association “Napredak” Gornja Lastva from Tivat and “Agora” from Budva. The project will last 35 months. . #NVONasaAkcija #NGOOurAction #StroNGO

From the 11th till the 13th of May NGO Our action (NVO Nasa akcija) supported the Ocean Lava Montenegro 2018 triathlon. Starting from the registration table and informational point, to the refreshment stations, transition zone, traffic control and help around the swimming event and kayaks. in the sun and in the rain, we were there to asset the wonderful Igor and Marija Majer and the rest of the organizational team. Youth volunteers learned new skills, admired and got to know competitors from all corners of the world, and learned how hard it actually is to organizes an event of these proportions, as well as that anything can and will happen and how to solve problems. Without teamwork and flexibility there would be no event. Thanks to all who assisted.

We will see each other next year.

PS. Some photos were taken from the official organizer fb page since we did not have much time for selfies and photos

Although it was raining at the Montenegrin coast for days, which was threatening Eco Fest Budva to be postponed, the festival was still held thanks to the enthusiasm and will of young people who responded in a great number to the invitation of the organizers. Initially planned outdoors, due to rain the festival was held in the Budva Youth Club, on the first floor of TQ Plaza, which hosted volunteers from Podgorica, Cetinje, Tivat and Kotor. Throughout the day, together with their friends from Budva, volunteers conducted a number of important activities, from making a pupil’s corner, eco workshops and screenings of the film about permaculture to the lecture "Cap for Life", journalist workshop "Reporter from the field", flash mob and dancing. The planned painting of the mural is postponed for the sunny days, when they will gather again at the location of Savičić Potok, and they will give a new life to this ruined and abandoned place. The organizers of the festival: Budva Foundation, NGO "Naša Akcija", NGO "Sedma sila mladih", Budva Youth Club and TQ Plaza, began the action by creating a corner with use of recycled materials, which will be installed in the hall of high school "Danilo Kiš". After a long time, in a pleasant and positive atmosphere, the benches were finished and the youngsters were satisfied with the successful action. Afternoon activities included educational workshops in the club. Although tired of everyday engagement, volunteers were very pleased with the Permaculture Film Screening, holding a lecture on "Every Canister Counted" and "Cap for Life". The festival has humanitarian character, because during its lifetime, TQ Plaza collected money for the treatment of 10-year- old Maša Bašić from Bijelo polje. The activities of the festival continued today in the garage of TQ Plaza, where painting of tires and pallets for the pupil's corner is under way. The atmosphere is more than interesting, and a hard working team continues to do its job in a good mood. The organizers of the festival think that such and similar activities aim at connecting and cooperation of organizations and youth from different cities and areas of activity, as well as encouraging activism. The festival was conceived as a form of informal education and motivation for future projects, which will be aimed at landscaping the territory of Budva municipality that is losing green spaces due to massive urbanization, and to creation of the environment in which young people can make their "sanctuaries" and enjoy them. Goran Marinovic, president of the Budva Foundation, said that the goal of the festival was to send a clear message that young people are a new energy that is awake and promised that the painting of the mural will show in the following days that with a small intervention and great will, one completely passé space can be transformed. Patricia Pobric, president of the NGO "Naša akcija", said that she was very satisfied with the achieved results, despite the rain that wasn’t helping. She emphasized that all organizations participating in the festival have different dynamics of operations and tasks, but that it is a pleasure to work together. "Naša akcija” is always there to provide voluntary and logistical support to other organizations, Pobric said. Katarina Vukadinović, representative of the Youth Office of the Municipality of Budva, believes that the Eco Fest should remind us of ecological sustainability and recycling, and that this is one of the most important aspects of activism. She believes that the real activism begins only after getting your hands dirty and seeing the fruits of your labor. Zorica Radenovic, the president of the NGO "Sedma sila mladih", said that such actions are hope for the future of young people. She thinks that there is a worrying passivity in the society, but fortunately there are those who are willing to come from other cities despite bad weather and get down to work. "This encourages us to continue to support those who are active and socially useful, as opposed to the majority who are still" waiting for something, "concluded Radenović. Tina Crepulja, PR of TQ Plaza said she was proud of the fact that as a socially responsible company took a part in the campaign. She pointed out that the common goal is to enrich the appearance of the city they live in. Sava Buljancevic, an activist of "Naša akcija“, said his team was quick and efficient, and that there are many good reasons why he is a member of such a hardworking team. His friend Marija Vlahović, a member of the Student's Parliament of high school "Danilo Kis" said that young people from Budva should be more active and to contribute more to the community, and that Eco Fest is a good opportunity to do so. The ending of Eco Fest campaign is will include a travel exhibition of photographs and accompanying materials that will be presented at TQ Plazi in mid-May, and later will be organized in schools and cultural institutions that would like to support the project and motivate the Budva’s young people to do similar actions. Collaborators on the project "Eco Fest Budva" are: Tourist Organization of Budva, Union of Montenegro high schools, Eco school "Danilo Kis", Student’s Parliament of high school “Danilo Kis”, LTD “Klikovac”, restaurant “Kuzina” and hotel “Palma” Jaz. Prepared by: Reporters of “Krug mladih

NGO “Naša akcija” had the honor to be invited to assist the Orientating Union of Montenegro for the organization of the South East European Championship in Orienting, which was held from August 23 to 27 at Zabljak. In these activities, our team is well-established, and we are glad to support the organizations that promote healthy lifestyles and nature. Logistics is not easy, but the team of Orienting Alliance of Montenegro did an excellent job. Volunteers from Berane, Rozaje and BijeloPolje also joined us.

In addition to working / volunteer activities, our team visited Žabljak and two surrounding lakes, enjoyed camping, nature, socializing and logos fire. Two volunteers in our team ,Dejan Besovic and Filip Drobnjak ,were also competitors, and volunteers Dragoljub DagiScekic, PetarRaicevic, Jana Raicevic, Gabriela Pobric, Sava Buljancevic and VasoUskokovic also expressed their desire to test their skills in this discipline, and they all managed to successfully finish the path.

We done, seen, learned and experienced a lot, a lot of tolerance, teamwork, flexibility, and new friendships and volunteers have been acquired. All in all, a fantastic success –and thanks for everything to the team from the Alliance along with Stefan Jeremić and Luka Vulić. We will always be happy to respond to activities, and we hope that we have created new future representatives in this discipline for Montenegro.

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From 31st of  July to 3rd of August, NGO’s „Našaakcija“ team of high schoolers joined the project started by NGO „Sinergija“ from Herceg Novi. Project „Volunteer camp – Restructuring of Španjola fortress“that was supported by FAKT’s  „Civil action“, started two months ago. By the words of organizer „with help of the young volunteers, project showed serious results and condition of the fortress was improvedsignificantly“. This was a real test of responsibility and maturity for our team of high schoolers because this was the first time for them to carry multi-day project on their own, without adult’s supervision.

This challenge was given to them because of our wish to create capable youth, future leaders that are learning on the field, and this team of 13 guys and girls finished this project with success, even though this location was unknown and challenging for them. We are proud of our team and all people at the camp. We own a big thanks to NGO „Sinergija“ for their hospitality and realization of a great project. You can follow up with new events that are part of this project on https://www.facebook.com/spanjola.fest/.

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NGO „Naša akcija“ had honor to be a part of German NGO „KuKuk Kulture“ and their project that was implemented in elementary school „Jovan Tomašević“ in Virpazar, with financial support of ERASMUS programme. This project in Montenegro was done through partnership with Parents Council of school „Jovan Tomašević“,   school managment and their fantastic director Miodrag Šćepanović, and company „Balkan tour“.

Project begun on 9th and was finished on 15 July, with focus on youth/volunteers from Germany, local community and NGO „Naša akcija“, that with their own hands and long hours of working during very hot days, managed to finish all work with guideness of a leader „KuKuk Kulture“ organization. Except of a building the playground, work included decoration of the green areas, planting, painting of a mural and smaller repairs of interior of the school. Kids managed to have a good time in their  free afterwork hours in the evening, so apart of a fantastic experience, they all got new friends.

Action was supported by LTD „Voli“, restaurant „Voda u kršu“, Tourist organization of Bar, Montenegrin orthodox church, restaurant „Pelikan“ and „Badanj“, LTD „Elko tim“, hotel „Vir“, National parks of Montenegro and many other local business. By the words of director, all this would not be possible without help of Brankica Gazević, who is president of Parents Council, and her husband, that did great work in organizational part of this project. This was a great experiance for  our small NGO, we learned alot, made new friends, but we also contributed to this project with donations of our benches, decorative details for kindergarten and reflector light for better safety of the school.

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NGO „Naša akcija“ is attending and supporting Green culture Montenegro five years in a row now. Painting, music, promotion of the healthy lifestyles. Speakers from all around the world, other citizens and organizations that are dealing with environment and culture gather on that weekend at the same place, at Ada Bojana, and all attenders can learn, try and experience something new and different.

Apart of our NGO, event was supported also by NGO „Sinergija“ from Herceg Novi, Bushcraft group, and new NGO „Green mind“. With different lectures and other activities, we contributed to a healthier and cleaner environment at Ada Bojana. We also cleaned beach at the mouth of riverBojana and also whole part from restaurant „Barbana“ to northern side of a bridge at Bojana.

Our special thanks goes to mrCafu Boga, ZenepLika and other citizens of Ulcinj that donated funds for  our transport, to a organizer NGO „Krug“ for food and of course to a Bushcraft group for excellent bean. Volunteers and other participants, you were amazing, people are amazed and happy to meet you and they enjoy in your energy, will to work and your spirit. Thank you all once again. Till the next time.

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