Eco Leaders

Eco Leaders is a multi-month educational project designed to develop environmental leadership among young people through time spent in nature, practical environmental actions, and mentorship.

Eco Leaders is a multi-month educational project designed to develop environmental leadership among young people through time spent in nature, practical environmental actions, and mentorship.

• empower young people for active engagement in nature protection
• develop leadership and teamwork skills
• increase knowledge of biodiversity and the local ecosystem
• encourage long-term civic engagement

• educational workshops on biodiversity, hiking, and design
• practical field actions in nature
• team tasks and mentorship
• reflection sessions and planning of future initiatives

• a multi-day camp successfully implemented
• participants gained practical knowledge and skills
• a group of young people formed, ready for further activism
• strengthened connection between youth and local natural resources

Young participants, mentors, local activists, and volunteers.

The project serves as a foundation for future camp cycles and for the continued involvement of participants in other EkoGard programs.

Project Title: Eco Leaders – Youth for a Clean Future
Implementation Period: March – June 2025
Location: Štedim / Hajla, Rožaje
Target Group: Youth (15–25 years)
Project Holder: EkoGard
Status: ✔ Implemented

The project was implemented with the support of the De facto for Youth programme, implemented by the Active Citizenship Fund (fAKT) in partnership with Alfa Center.
The project was funded by the European Union and co-financed by the Ministry of Regional Development and Cooperation with NGOs.