WORLD FOR SCHOOL, Lucani

The camp is addressing the issue of rural depopulation in villages of Western Serbia. The village of Turica is, like many others, facing the rural out migration especially of young people. Local infrastructure that should provide access to education, social activities and enrich the quality of life is in poor condition. The camp aims at renovating the elementary school premises in the village of Turica, near Guca. Similar action was organised last year in the village of Tijanje, and the impact of the action was felt throughout the entire village. The school that was about to close down due to lack of students was saved as the parents decided to enrol their children in newly redecorated school instead of taking them to city every day. The entire village got engaged in community activities around the school and the volunteer camp. The similar action will be done in the village of Turica and adjusted to the specific needs of this school and community. Partner: IDC (Initiative for Development & Cooperation) is a group of enthusiasts led by the principles of solidarity, active inclusion, equal rights, decent jobs and satisfied people. These principles are integrated in all our programs and activities which we continually keep on innovating. Among the many activities we do mostly we work with vulnerable social groups who live below the poverty line, and with them we are trying to fight for a greater social inclusion. Camp is organised by IDC and Municipality of Lucani. This is 4th camp organised by IDC and second one organised in partnership with this small and predominantly rural municipality. After great success and impact of the camp organised last year in nearby village, the partners decided to make similar intervention in the village of Turica.