Zaječar has seen its population and economy decline since the late 1980s, leaving many residents with a sense that little is happening and that the city has lost its direction. But alongside empty streets and fading industrial sites, people are building businesses, creating art, preserving heritage and finding new reasons to stay or return. “The […]

In southern Mazovia, many older people face several difficulties at the same time: living alone, having too little money for basic needs, struggling to access enough food, and feeling isolated. A 2024 study of 308 older adults found that 32% live alone and 28% experience symptoms of depression. For people living on their own, financial […]

In five schools in central Croatia, more than 300 primary school children will explore how food, green spaces and climate action are connected to everyday life. Instead of learning about sustainability only from textbooks, they will investigate local food systems, food waste, biodiversity and their neighbourhoods through workshops, field activities and small community actions. The […]

In Stara Zagora, the transition away from coal is changing the region’s energy future, while water systems and wildlife protection remain important parts of everyday life but are often less visible to the public. This video campaign will bring these local realities closer to residents through 4–5 short mini-documentaries. Each 2–5 minute video will tell […]

In the Żywiec region of southern Poland, unemployment, social exclusion, and youth mental health struggles often feel like separate, overwhelming issues. The Żywiec Development Foundation is tackling these challenges by showing how daily community efforts address global standards. Through its six-month project “Stories That Bring SDGs Closer,” the foundation is producing four short mini-documentaries and […]

In Varna, Ukrainian refugees are becoming part of everyday community life, but misinformation, rising living costs and political debate are creating new distance between newcomers and local residents. “Together in Varna: Changing Narratives, Building Understanding” will bring these local experiences into the open through three short documentary videos. The campaign will feature Ukrainian children and […]