PAST EVENTS
Combined Member Efforts Make a
Difference at Local School
A generous donation from our
member, Cementarnica USJE,
and funds gathered at Dobredojde Macedonia Welcome
Center’s 2014 International
Charity Bazaar were combined
to create an entirely new afterschool activity room in Skopje’s
“Zlatan Sremec” special needs
elementary school. The renovation included new flooring,
freshly painted walls, a new
entry door, lighting, tables,
chairs, curtains, a couch and bookshelves. The
room was transformed from a drab, old-fashioned classroom to a brightly colored and welcoming place for kids to spend their afternoon
hours relaxing or working in groups.
At the official opening, Michelle Osmanli, the
Executive Director of AmCham Macedonia,
delivered care packages to the school’s over 100
students, including t-shirts, school
supplies, antibacterial soaps, teas, and
a variety of snacks donated by members Tinex, Vitaminka, Alkaloid and
Alliance One.
As part of the opening program, guests at the
opening were treated to several short student
performances. The event had great media exposure, particularly on the countries web portals.
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