After the success of the first
generation, there was a huge interest for another generation of the School of
Leadership. Motivated by all the people who were asking for repetition and the
huge number of applications gathered in the first generation, the board of the
School decided for another generation with brand new lecturing names. The call
for applications was opened in October 2018. A large number of more than 100
applications were admitted this year also. As the venue in South East European
University was limited to 35, we had to select only 35 applicants.
Who were the lecturers:
Delina Fico – In the last
twenty-two years, she has worked as a manager, expert, consultant and board
member of many associations, agencies, national, local and international
organizations. Institutions that focus on civil society and community development,
gender equality and strengthening institutional capacities, in Central and East
Europe, Central Asia and the USA. Including experiences in East West Management
Institute, Inc., World Learning for International Development, Chemonics, UN
Women, the Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights, Network of East-West
Women, Foundation Soros in Albania and Kosovo, and the Open Society Institute
in New York.
Sonila Meco – a journalist and a
well-known public figure for more than 17 years. She was editor and moderator
of various prime-time TV programs. Known for her arguments and opinions as an
analyst of the political situation in various programs. She is also a
University professor for journalism and public speaking.
Nazim Rashidi – There is no one
in Macedonia who does not know Nazim Rashidi. He is a well famous moderator and
editor in chief. Most of the people know him for his TV Program 200 where guest
talks about controversial issues and argument different topics. He is a maestro
of the spoken word, an example to be taken regarding argumentation. He is also
active in social life. Nazim, brings enthusiasm, hope and extended experience
to our group.
Amanda Moore – For over a decade,
Amanda has had the privilege of working on global initiatives of peace, mentoring,
and leadership development. From hosting international gatherings to supporting
mentoring programs to working with her nation’s leadership to convene
influencers and global leaders, Amanda operates out of the belief that there is
power in a small group of friends making a commitment to the world’s most
pressing issues. Amanda believes that care for the world starts with friendship
and that before tackling peace on earth, one must tackle peace within. From
2011-2016, Amanda joined the team at Renew Strategies. RENEW is an impact
investment and advisory firm that facilitates private investments in businesses
in Africa. Presently, Amanda continues to work alongside influencers and
leaders as a mentor and coach, seeking to inspire a more peaceful and prosperous
global family.
Pranvera Kasami – she started her
professional journey in the civil sector in her early years facing challenges
and welcoming all the opportunities that were offered. A lawyer, which even
after successfully passing the bar exam, insisted to challenge herself with two
new master programs in Political sciences and Project Management. She is known
for her expertise in communication and public relations, serving in this field
as a consultant in the civil and commercial sector; field in which her input
has been acknowledged by Chartered Institute of PR and London School of PR,
where she graduated in programs equivalent to masters. She has manifested
excellent skills in the filed of diplomatic and international relations, being
guest of American Congress in many important high elite gatherings.
Participants had the opportunity
to learn on three topics by the experts: Leadership, Public Speaking, and
Debate. Also, the School was visited by guest lecturers and friends of our
School.
To celebrate the knowledge in
practice, the participants, led by the trainers had to conduct two
mini-projects, where everyone would play a significant role and experience
leadership-in-deed. These are the results of the three mini-projects.
Raising awareness about bullying
Led by the idea that bullying is
a huge problem among young people – but not only, our leaders decided to
contribute to the cause by educating those, where bullying starts firstly.
Within this project, the participants created a sensibilization video-material,
and also conducted training in different locations: Skopje, Tetovo, Poroj and Kumanovo. Pupils
from second and third grade had the opportunity to get informed about the ways
to prevent bullying and made an agreement to fight against it together!
Youth brain-drain in North
Macedonia
Within this project, participants
conducted several activities which aimed to understand why young people are
leaving Macedonia and develop methods on how to stop this phenomenon. A survey
with more than 500 youngsters was conducted to discover the core of the
problem. Results which are elaborated and made present by the people conducting
the project.
