Future
Under
Construction
2016
TERMOKISS (Prishtinë, Kosovë)
After revitalizing an abandoned and forgotten building in 2016, together with Toestand and the local people of Prishtina, “Termokiss” social center is open to a range of activities, which can be linked only by being non-for-profit and educative. Activities and organizing processes are managed by the community. The offered activities are determined by both the needs of the community and the skills which the volunteers have to offer. The space works to promote the ideas of mutual aid and cooperation. Providing a welcoming space for everyone, including those whose voices and contributions are not always heard or appreciated, is a top priority for us.
2018
SPACE TETOVA (Tetova, North Macedonia)
Social Cultural Space Tetova started after a visit to Termokiss and an email exchange with Toestand. In 2018, youngsters from Prishtina and Switzerland joined the Belgian crew and the local people of Tetova in reviving an abandoned radio station into a social-cultural center, together with an outdoor space into a skatepark. We are a community of independent people who interact, create and cultivate the natural human culture of functioning in equality.
2019
UZINA (Tirana, Albania)
Uzina brought together Toestand, Termokiss and SCS Tetova, in 2019 Tirana. Uzina involves local people coming together to identify and work on issues that matter most to them. Everything we do or initiate is based upon a community-led approach. Uzina is dynamic, intense, vibrant, and a little loud. The activities and events that occur in the center are run by different people for different audiences. The range of events reflects local needs and may be delivered by locals, other organizations, volunteers, etc. We make use of good ideas and resources by utilizing the potential of individuals in this community. We’re continuously fostering an environment of acceptance and compassion. This is a space where individuals, especially youngsters, can fully be/explore themselves through discussions, by challenging thoughts, and activities that encourage interdisciplinary learning.
2021
DKC Sarajevo (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
In August 2021 the international project implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina brought together Toestand, Termokiss, SCS Tetova and Uzina who were joined by a group of local volunteers. This initiated the formation of Social-cultural centre Sarajevo (locally known as Društveno-kulturni centar Sarajevo or DKC in short). DKC Sarajevo consists of a group of volunteers gathered around the idea of renovating and reviving abandoned city buildings and public spaces for the needs of the local community. The center serves as a meeting place for ideas based on the principle „for everyone, by everyone“ where we organize activities related to the promotion of countercultural practices and art. Sarajevo deserves an independent social-cultural space in which we will usefully spend our time, and develop initiatives and projects of wider social and cultural significance.