OBJECTIVE: Promoting the contribution of civil society to economic and social cohesion through education for sustainable development.

RESULTS: Implementation of the projects strengthened the partnerships of civil society organizations, schools and other local stakeholders in raising awareness of the importance of sustainable development and created new networks of stakeholders with the aim of improving life in the local community. Partnerships between civil society organizations, schools and local community actors have been developed and/or strengthened in raising awareness of sustainable development. As partners, 114 schools, 90 civil society organizations, 8 public institutions and 13 local self-government units participated in the implementation of project activities. Through the project, 43 (sub) projects of civil society organizations were implemented in partnership with other civil society organizations, schools, other institutions and units of local and regional self-government. 26,859 children and young people were involved in the implementation of project activities, and 372 training programs on sustainable development were implemented. By applying informal, innovative learning methods, the concept of sustainable development was presented to children and young people in an adapted and understandable way. The establishment of school volunteer clubs has increased the awareness of children and young people about the importance and benefits of volunteering.