FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
The Shared Horizons Project aims to foster peace and reconciliation in the Western Balkans. ALDA is responsible for the Component 2, that aims at preserving and promoting the region’s cultural heritage, particularly manifested through 6 bridges situated in 6 different countries in the Western Balkan region. The activities will engage young people from diverse communities through blending historical research, photography, and storytelling to deepen their understanding of the past while shaping the future in which divisive narratives are abandoned and a sense of solidarity prevails. The programme aims to educate and activate young people through workshops and projects, creating works that connect the past and present through visual storytelling, resulting in public exhibitions, digital archives, and augmented reality experiences.
ALDA Balkans team is excited to announce the kick-off event of the Shared Horizons Project, component 2 in Podgorica, Montenegro from 17 to 19 of February, 2025. The event will gather the regional experts that will work on the project, the managing team of the project, high representatives of ALDA, representatives of Expertise France and representatives from the French Embassy.
The project activities will also promote intercultural dialogue through several cultural events, including youth exchanges and Open Days, in order to encourage mutual understanding among different ethnic and cultural groups. Through the engagement of local traders and artisans, communities and educational institutions, the project will fortify social bonds and establish sustainable networks for future cooperation.
By encouraging solidarity, communication, and a sense of shared cultural pride throughout the Western Balkans, the project ultimately aims to enhance young participation in cultural preservation, enhance access to heritage places and resources and support long-term peacebuilding.