In Gjorče Petrov, Skopje, an abandoned playground has been transformed into a vibrant youth space through the very first Youth Placemaking intervention in North Macedonia. Led by young people, the project turned a neglected area into a safe, inclusive, and dynamic space made by youth, for youth.

This initiative is part of the Youth Placemaking Balkans project, co-funded by the European Union, which empowers young people across the region to reimagine public spaces and shape healthier, more inclusive communities.

This is only the beginning – the first intervention of its kind in the country, and certainly not the last.

Check out the before and after images of the youth space in Skopje!
You can see our changemakers in action here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO8YamjDBYA/