This 2I has two-fold objectives 1) to monitor the implementation of the measure “Home for every child – increase of the allowance for foster families by 30%” from the Government Program; and 2) to increase public awareness about the foster families and the importance of every child having a home. Through discussions and interactions with foster families in Skopje, Krushevo, Makedonski Brod and Prilep the 2I will assess to what extent this government measure is implemented. The challenges of foster families and the importance of implementing this measure will be portrayed through video(s), infographics and other materials that will be shared with interested stakeholders and public in general.

The 2I addresses the limited opportunities and mechanisms for youth participation in the municipality of Krusevo. It will expose the lack of opportunities for young people to participate in the decision making processes and the low level of social inclusion. Its implementation process will include networking and cooperation for increasing the social cohesion and activism, young people working together to design catalogue with specific project proposals which they will present to the municipal authorities, youth policies designed by the youth trough process of consultations and workshops and increased activism towards lobbying for its inclusion in the electoral program of the candidate for mayor of Krusevo.