Empowering Women’s Activism Retreat

Deadline for submission: June 15th, 2024

We invite female activists to apply for the second edition of a seven-day women’s activist retreat in Utrine, Serbia, in July 2024.

Purpose

Last year’s Grounding retreat highlighted the need to regularly organize this program. The aim is to gather the community, empower female activists, and share knowledge and experiences.

Importance

Empowering and supporting female activists, artists, cultural managers, and project coordinators is crucial. These women often work in precarious conditions and face burnout. They lead initiatives that can affect their mental and physical health. This retreat offers a space to renew energy and find grounding in a supportive environment.

Participant Criteria

We will select 12 female participants who meet the following criteria:

• Female activist, cultural worker, artist, cultural manager, or project coordinator.
• Desire to reconnect and restore.
• Interested in connecting with like-minded women.
• From Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, BIH, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, or Greece.
• Engaged with or want to engage with their community.
• Willing to share and try out new practices in a safe space.

Retreat Details

This seven-day summer retreat will be held from July 9th to 15th, 2024, in Utrine, Vojvodina, Serbia. It will include:

• Creative programs (dance, yoga, voice workshops, creative writing).
• Debate programs (exchange practices and experiences).
• Free time activities (movie projections, nature tours).
• Motivational programs.

Participation is free for selected participants, covering travel, accommodation in dormitories, and vegetarian food. The communication language is English.

How to Apply

• Fill out the application.
• Send a short motivational letter presenting yourself, your motivation, and any practice you wish to share (optional).

For more information, contact: klarairosa@gmail.com

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Deadline: June 15th, 2024

This project is implemented by Klara i Rosa from Subotica, Serbia, with support from the Urgent Action Fund (UAF), European Fund for Balkans, and Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Office in Belgrade.