VolunteersA volunteer group starts in Gostivar
Environmental actions and help for families in need
About IGI
Started by volunteers in Gostivar.
A non-partisan NGO since 2016, working with young people and local institutions.
Environment
Our story so far
Before 2016
Volunteers2016
FoundedIGI registers as an NGO
Non-profit and non-partisan, based in Gostivar
2023
Safe schoolsSchool Bell: Say No to Violence
UNDP, ReLOaD2 · Jul 2023 – Jan 2024
2025
Youth participationA survey of young people aged 15–29
European Union · Youth for the Community
2025
Good governanceAnti-corruption training for young people
Ministry for Political System and Inter-Community Relations · Jun – Nov 2025
2026
CoexistenceA youth-designed mural in Gostivar City Park
Government of Switzerland, with Heartefact · April 2026
2026
RiversRadika River barrier analysis completed
European Open Rivers Programme · June 2026
Next
Propose a projectThe next chapter
Schools, NGOs and municipalities can propose a project with us.
What we stand for
Our mission
To make human rights part of how South-East Europe develops, in politics, the economy and everyday life.
Our vision
Every person has the same chance to take part in society, with equal access and support.
Our values
- Inclusion and equality
- Dignity and human rights
- Trust and dialogue
- Social responsibility
- Young people as drivers of change
- Transparency and integrity
- Partnership and solidarity
- Sustainability and care for the environment
The people behind IGI
A project team in Gostivar, working with volunteers and partners on every project.
Aneta Filipovska
President of the Executive Board
- Youth for the Community
- Gostivar Through Our Eyes
Maja Hristovska
Director and Project Manager
Volunteers
IGI began as a volunteer group and still supports youth volunteering in Gostivar.