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NGO GLAS, founded in Podgorica in 2020, is a civil society organization dedicated to empowering youth, lifelong learning, skills development, social inclusion, sustainable entrepreneurship, intercultural dialogue, human rights, ecological awareness, and research. The organization works with young people while simultaneously encouraging cooperation between the civil sector, public institutions, the academic community, and international partners. The organization has extensive experience in designing and implementing European and international projects, including Erasmus+ projects in the fields of youth, vocational education, digital competencies, social entrepreneurship, and inclusion, as well as initiatives supported by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), WWF Adria, the Western Balkans Fund, and the European Union. GLAS is a member of Mreža za mlade Crne Gore, AIYN (Adriatic-Ionian Youth Network), and the Creality network, which further strengthens its regional and international cooperation.

A particularly recognizable initiative of the organization is Komunumo, a social entrepreneurship program that supports the social and economic integration of migrants, refugees, and other marginalized groups in Montenegro through linking with the development of practical skills, work experience, mentoring, and local employment opportunities.

The organization is also involved in the Implementation Team for Podgorica – European Youth Capital 2028, contributing to youth-oriented initiatives in the fields of innovation and creativity.