How can we ensure better support for youth, parents of children with developmental difficulties, women, and the elderly? How can we address issues of non-transparent budget investments, social protection, and inadequate conditions in maternity wards? These topics were discussed in a meeting with representatives of civil society organizations – recipients of funds from the second public call for advocacy campaigns targeting higher levels of government within the PRAGG project. The gathering served as a platform for exchanging ideas, strengthening collaboration, and aligning strategic directions for an even greater impact of civil society representatives in the future.

Through strategic partnerships and advocacy campaigns, these actors identify key societal obstacles, propose solutions, and actively collaborate with institutions to bring about concrete changes. In the upcoming period, their mission will focus on:

· Transparency in budget investments for youth – ensuring that funds are allocated where they are most needed.
· Rights of the elderly and infirm – advocating for systemic support through the "Home Assistance and Care" service.
· Sustainability of youth centers in RS – because young people are the future and deserve a space for growth.
· Better conditions for children with developmental difficulties and their parents – because every child deserves a dignified life.
· Combating obstetric violence and corruption in maternity wards – because childbirth should be a safe experience, not a traumatic one.

In addition to identifying problems and creating solutions, these organizations actively strengthen their capacities in the communication and financial aspects of advocacy campaigns. Besides presenting new strategic partnerships and advocacy campaigns, discussions also covered ongoing advocacy campaigns within strategic grants, whose results are already generating positive social impact. Be inspired by powerful testimonies and learn more about these campaigns.

Systemic changes do not happen overnight, but together we take steps toward a fairer and better society. We move forward together – because systemic change comes through strategic action!