Who we are?
The Youth Cultural Center – Bitola (MKC Bitola) is a prominent youth-focused nonprofit organization in Macedonia, dedicated to fostering cultural, youth, and volunteer initiatives since its establishment in 1997.
With a history of impactful programs supported by international organizations like USAID and the European Cultural Foundation, MKC Bitola has become a leading force in empowering young people and promoting democratic progress. Housed in a restored cultural monument in Bitola’s historic core, the center embodies its vision of nurturing a progressive society led by youth.
YCC – Bitola
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Youth Cultural Center – Bitola
is a youth-nonprofit civic organization founded in 1997 and officially registered in 1999. In the long continuous development center invested much energy and resources for effective functioning in the field of development of cultural, youth and volunteer programs. In the period 2001-2004, MCC-Bitola conducted a three-year program and institutional strengthening program supported by the European Cultural Foundation and FOSI-M – New Culture.
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Process & investment
This process and the continuous investment in upgrading the skills and resources of its members, MCC-Bitola has grown into one of the leading youth organizations in Bitola, Macedonia. Also, we have implemented a two-year program 2006-2008 to support leading NGOs funded by USAID to develop National Volunteer Center of Macedonia.
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Annual Program
is a youth-nonprofit civic organization founded in 1997 and officially registered in 1999. In the long continuous development center invested much energy and resources for effective functioning in the field of development of cultural, youth and volunteer programs. In the period 2001-2004, MCC-Bitola conducted a three-year program and institutional strengthening program supported by the European Cultural Foundation and FOSI-M – New Culture.
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Facility & Location
This process and the continuous investment in upgrading the skills and resources of its members, MCC-Bitola has grown into one of the leading youth organizations in Bitola, Macedonia. Also, we have implemented a two-year program 2006-2008 to support leading NGOs funded by USAID to develop National Volunteer Center of Macedonia.
YCC – Bitola leads and coordinates projects and programs connecting young people through involvement in events that highlight their potential in the areas of volunteering, non-formal education, culture, art and civic initiatives.
Mission
A developed democratic society in which young people are the bearers of progress.
Long term goals
- Development of volunteering and informal education;
- Development of democratic and civil society;
- Development of urban culture and production.
Vision
Unite and develop the creative potential of young people and encourage civic activism.
Tasks
- Sustainable development of the Volunteer Center of Macedonia;
- Improving and strengthening the skills of young;
- Support and encouragement of civic initiatives and campaigns;
- Support and promotion of urban culture.
Networking
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Our Network
YCC-Bitola is a member of South East European Youth Network (SEEYN), “Kooperativa” – regional platform for cultural cooperation, SCI SAVA group and the Network of European debate centers “Time to talk”.
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Partners & Donors
Civica Mobilitas, European Commission, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), European Youth Foundation of Council of Europe, Foundation Open Society Macedonia, USAID, United States Embassy in Skopje, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, World Bank Mission in Skopje, The Balkan Trust for Democracy, Swill Embassy in Skopje, Friedrich Ebert Foundation Skopje, Municipality of Bitola and other donors and supporters from the business community.
Partners & Donors
network partnership
Partners. & Donors
Civica Mobilitas, European Commission, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), European Youth Foundation of Council of Europe, Foundation Open Society Macedonia, USAID, United States Embassy in Skopje, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, World Bank Mission in Skopje, The Balkan Trust for Democracy, Swill Embassy in Skopje, Friedrich Ebert Foundation Skopje, Municipality of Bitola and other donors and supporters from the business community.