Alumni Weekend School on Democracy for Montenegrin Youth (2015/10/1)

October 1,2015

A joint photo of project participants and supporters
A joint photo of project participants and supporters

On September 25, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Mark Weinberg spoke at the opening of the Alumni Weekend School on democracy and rule of law for Montenegrin Youth: “New Generation – Responsible Generation” in Danilovgrad, Montenegro. IVLP alumnus Aleksandar Dedovic initiated the idea by gathering a group of 10 Montenegrin mid-career alumni, professionals from different walks of life, to share their knowledge and expertise on democracy, youth, civic activism and human rights with a group of 22 youth leaders from Montenegro. At the weekend school opening, supported by the U.S. Embassy though State Department Alumni Office funds, PAO Weinberg underlined the significance of utilizing alumni resources to multiply the effects of their U.S. experience though sharing with local audiences.