named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Kooperativa
Supports the continuation of the regional cultural initiative formed in 2011 to foster dialogue and cooperation among cultural workers in the Balkans, promoting reconciliation and shared artistic development
Support for Regional Cultural Initiatives
Provides support to cross-border cultural collaborations and grassroots organizations across the Balkans, including Qendra Mutimedia in Kosovo, Akcija and Crvena in Sarajevo, Krokodil and Center for Cultural Decontamination in Belgrade, and Kino Kultura in Skopje
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Artist Visa and Mobility Support 2 activities
- Advocating for democratic resilience and open societies in the BalkansSupports efforts to build a more just and open democratic society in the Balkans and Southeast Europe, with artistic and cultural programming that addresses democratic backsliding and authoritarian trends.
- Strengthening regional cultural initiatives and cross-border collaborationSupports existing cultural initiatives in the Balkans by promoting growth, visibility, and regional connectivity. Facilitates cross-border cooperation among cultural organizations and individuals to build regional networks.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding cultural, artistic, and educational initiatives in the Balkans and Southeast EuropeProvides grants, scholarships, and fellowships to organizations and individuals working in culture, arts, and education across the Balkans and Southeast Europe. Builds infrastructure to support grant distribution in areas of need or crisis.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and presenting original artistic and cultural projectsProduces theater initiatives such as "Six Against Turkey," organizes events like the Sarajevo Theatre Showcase 2026, and presents exhibitions including the retrospective "From The Other Side" at La Mama. Engages in co-production of artistic projects with regional partners.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Creating and publishing photographic documentation of post-conflict Balkan societiesConducts fieldwork across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo to produce photographic portfolios and comparative series documenting social change over time, including images from Sarajevo in 1995 and 2019.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$176K
Contributions & grants$176K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$55K
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +251.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Bojana Cvejic — Director
- Uliks Fehmiju — Director
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Abrašević Partner — Cultural center in Mostar/Bosnia and Herzegovina cited as an example of regional initiative My Balkans aligns with.
- Akcija Partner — Cultural organization in Sarajevo cited as part of regional cross-border cooperation efforts aligned with My Balkans’ mission.
- Center for Cultural Decontamination Partner — Cultural organization in Belgrade/ Serbia cited as part of regional cross-border cooperation efforts aligned with My Balkans’ mission.
- Clubture Partner — Cultural network in Zagreb/Croatia cited as part of regional cross-border cooperation efforts aligned with My Balkans’ mission.
- Crvena Partner — Cultural organization in Sarajevo cited as part of regional cross-border cooperation efforts aligned with My Balkans’ mission.
- European Cultural Foundation Partner — Recognized for its initiatives in the Balkans such as Kultura Nova, Tandem, and the European Culture of Solidarity Fund, which align with My Balkans’ mission.
- Kino Kultura Partner — Cultural organization in Skopje/North Macedonia cited as part of regional initiatives My Balkans aligns with.
- Kooperativa Network — Regional cultural initiative formed in 2011 that remains active and is supported by My Balkans.
- Krokodil Partner — Cultural organization in Belgrade/ Serbia cited as part of regional cross-border cooperation efforts aligned with My Balkans’ mission.
- La Mama Partner — Partnered to support La Mama's 65th season through the exhibition "From The Other Side"
- Lokomotiva Partner — Cultural organization in Skopje/North Macedonia cited as part of regional initiatives My Balkans aligns with.
- Mama Partner — Activist group in Zagreb/Croatia cited as part of regional cultural initiatives aligned with My Balkans’ mission.
- Open Society Foundations Government — Beka Vučo was affiliated with Open Society Foundations for three decades, serving as Regional Director and helping establish offices in the Western Balkans.
- Open Society Foundations Government — Former affiliation of the founder, who served as Regional Director for the Balkans; informs current network and approach.
- Qendra Multimedia Partner — Co-producing partner for the theater initiative "Six Against Turkey"
- Qendra Multimedia Partner — Cultural organization in Pristina/Kosovo cited as an example of cross-regional initiative that My Balkans supports and aligns with.
- civil society sector Partner — Collaborates with civil society organizations to support dialogue, research, and programming in the Balkans and South Eastern Europe.
- donors Funder — Individuals or organizations providing financial support to My Balkans.
- partners Partner — Organizations or entities collaborating with My Balkans to support its cultural mission.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art as Activism and Critical Public Discoursemethodology: art-as-activismBy using theater, documentary photography, and retrospective exhibitions as mediums, the organization produces critical public engagement with democratic erosion and historical trauma, because artistic expression enables visceral critique and collective memory in ways that policy or advocacy alone cannot.
- Convening and Collaborative Partnership Modelmethodology: convener-model-for-civil-societyBy acting as a convener and fostering collaboration among diverse actors, the organization amplifies social and cultural change, because shared projects build stronger alliances, increase reach, and create synergies that isolated efforts cannot achieve.
- Culture, Art, and Education as Tools for Democratic Developmentmethodology: arts-culture-education-for-democratic-developmentBy investing in cultural, artistic, and educational initiatives, the organization produces more just and open democratic societies in the Balkans and Southeastern Europe, because these domains foster freedom of expression, social openness, justice, and civic imagination—especially in post-conflict or authoritarian contexts.
- Grantmaking and Philanthropic Infrastructure Buildingmethodology: philanthropy-infrastructure-buildingBy funding individuals and organizations and building reliable grant distribution systems, the organization strengthens civil society and expands regional philanthropy, because sustainable change requires both financial support and institutional infrastructure that enables trust, coordination, and long-term impact.