ZIP Hosts Final Event for MERIT Project: Mapping Employment Risks and Improving Transparency
Today, the ZIP Institute marked the conclusion of the MERIT Project: Mapping Employment Risks and Improving Transparency, funded by SELDI and the Eur
ZIP Hosts Training for Subgrantees Strengthening Local Participation Through Citizens’ Assemblies
We successfully concluded a training for the subgrantees of the project Strengthening Vulnerable Communities: Catalyzing Climate Action through Citiz
ZIP Institute Receives 3-Star Recognition at Paris Participation Awards
On 21 November, ZIP Institute was invited to the prestigious “Prix de la Participation 2025” ceremony at the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris, organ
ZIP Institute Featured on “Across the Map” Podcast — Youth Reclaiming Power in North Macedonia
We’re excited and grateful to share that ZIP Institute was recently featured on the “Across the Map” podcast, where our Peace Corps volunteer s
Results of the Sub-Granting Call: Six CSOs to Lead Climate Assemblies in North Macedonia
ZIP Institute is pleased to announce the successful completion of the call for sub-grants within the project “Empowering Vulnerable Communities: Ca
ZIP Institute launches the brand book for the SLAMENKA project
ZIP Institute is proud to present the brand book for SLAMENKA, a project focused on transforming agricultural waste into a practical, sustainable alt
Skopje Climate Assembly Wins 3-Star Recognition at the “Prix de la Participation” in Paris, France.
ZIP Institute is proud to announce that the Skopje Climate Assembly has been awarded three stars in the category Associations/Citizen Collectives at
ZIP Institute at the Economic Forum in Poland
From 2–4 September, ZIP Institute participated in the Economic Forum in Poland, one of the largest gatherings in Central and Eastern Europe, which
Препораките од Климатското собрание ќе бидат темел на новата еко-политика за Скопје
На 29 Август се одржа средба меѓу кандидатката за градоначалник на Град Скопје, г-ѓ
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Sub-Grants for Organizing Climate Assemblies in North Macedonia
Apply by Sept 5, 2025
🌱 ZIP Institute concludes the Circular Economy Academy with an innovative pitch: the first wheat drinking straws in the region!
The Academy was organized by ARNO Organization for Social Innovation
as part of the project supported by the European Union through the EU Support
ZIP Institute at Regional Meeting on Deliberative Democracy
ZIP Institute was honoured to be invited to the Third Meeting of the Community of Practice on Deliberative Democracy in South-East Europe, organ
ZIP-Lead Workshop at the 9th European Gathering on Participation in Strasbourg
From March 17–19, ZIP Institute had the honor of participating in the 9th European Gathering on Participation in Strasbo
MERIT Project Launched to Promote Fair Hiring in State-Owned Enterprises
ZIP Institute officially launched the MERIT project—an initiative aimed at reducing unfair recruitment practices in North Macedonia’s state-owned
MEF Energy Forum 2025 Partners with North Macedonia’s Energy Ministry
The MEF Energy Forum/ZIP Institute Team had the privilege of meeting with Ms. Sanja Bozinovska, the Minister of Energy, Mining, and Mineral Resources
Workshops in Belgrade and Tirana
Workshops in Belgrade and Tirana: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Energy Transitions – Leveraging the Skopje Climate Assembly’s Su
MEF ‘25 (dates and location)
Exciting news! Preparations for the Macedonian Energy Forum (MEF), taking place in June 2024, are in full swing. Stay tuned for more updates as we ge
Call for Applicants
We are hiring!
We are hiring staff in the framework of the project “Empowering Vulnerable Communities: Catalysing&nbs
WORLD FORUM FOR DEMOCRACY
6-8 November 2024
We’re beyond excited to share that our Skopje Climate Assembly has been shortlisted from 200 projects from all around the
Welcome to the 8th Annual Grape Festival in Bojane!
Each year, this festival brings together the essence of our community—its land, traditions, and people.
With every harvest and heartfelt cel
Women in Energy Scholarship
Thrilled to announce that Marija Shterjova and Gentina Abdiji are the winners of the MEF Energy Forum Scholarship, made possible by the generous supp
IPA II Cross Border Cooperation Programmme
Through our project GreenTour, a new bicycle path in Saraj is connecting Shishevo and the Matka Canyon, offering visitors a unique way to explore thi
Uniting for Clean Air: Citizens and ZIP Institute Bring Solutions to 10 Municipalities
In the past few months, citizens from the first-ever Citizen Climate Assembly in Skopje, alongside ZIP Institute representatives, concluded the 10 vi
Taking Action: Citizens and ZIP Institute Deliver Climate Assembly Recommendations to Local Authorities
The citizens who participated in the first Citizen Climate Assembly in Skopje, accompanied by representatives of ZIP Institute, recently visited seve
Historic Day for Deliberative Democracy!
We are thrilled to announce that the City Council of Skopje has unanimously adopted all 19 recommendations from the Skopje Climate Assembly. This is
MEF 2024 Women in Energy Scholarship
The MEF Energy Forum is delighted to announce a significant initiative aimed at advancing the empowerment of women in the energy sector.
The MEF 2
Saraj's Second Solar-Powered Well Installed by ZIP Institute
ZIP Institute’s founded Agricultural Cooperative Bojane is yielding tangible impacts on advancing rural development in Saraj.
☀️ Second Sola
Skopje Climate Assembly Report Delivered to Deputy Prime Minister Mexhiti
The ZIP Team, accompanied by three citizens - participants of the Skopje Climate Assembly, handed over the Climate Assembly Report on air pollution t
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!
As we celebrate this 4th of July, let's also celebrate our shared commitment to a sustainable and secure energy future promote
Skopje Climate Assembly Selected for World Forum for Democracy 2024
We are thrilled to announce that our landmark initiative Skopje Climate Assembly has been selected for presentation at the prestigious World Forum fo
