Forum for Educational Change - FECH

@mkfech latest research shows that 18.5B denars in public funds go to public universities in 🇲🇰 much of it to academic and managerial salaries. Rectors earn €3–4K net monthly, yet their institutions consistently underperform. Can such salaries be justified under these results?

The Erasmus+ program should be led by individuals who embody inclusion, equality, and human dignity. Entrusting it to someone who has openly insulted minorities and women is not only unacceptable—it’s a betrayal of the program’s very mission. @MichalisRokasEU

We’ve sent a letter to @EU_Commission expressing deep concern over the appointment of Petar Bogojevski as Director of the Erasmus+ Agency in 🇲🇰. His record of hate speech — ethnic slurs, chauvinist and misogynist rhetoric—is incompatible with EU values.

Today, we are exposing the threatening and intimidating letter we received from the legal representatives of Koco Angjushev, a professor sanctioned by the United States. #BanAngjushevfromUni

Democracy at risk! Kocho Angjushev, blacklisted by the US for serious corruption, is trying to silence our activists through legal threats. We won’t back down. Corrupt individuals have no place in universities. Our fight for zero-tolerance on corruption continues!

🚨 Kocho Angjushev, a professor on the U.S. blacklist, is still lecturing at UKIM. Corruption has no place in education! We demand his removal and legal reforms to ban blacklisted individuals from universities. #nongrata #UKIM

Together, let's build better education, a stronger nation, and an empowered youth."

On this International Youth Day, the @mkfech stands strong in our commitment to empowering the youth. We call on the institutions of North Macedonia to actively include young voices in decision-making processes.

It's time for immediate consultations on the educational reforms our country urgently needs. As Richard Jefferson said, 'The youth are our future. We must protect and invest in them if we want to see a brighter tomorrow.'

As many young people feel disillusioned by politics and political leaders and misinformation is rife, it's vital to engage them in the civic life of their countries. Check out our 2023 Annual Report and the inspiring stories of youth activists like @mkfech bit.ly/3Vr2pXU

Rron Gjinovci @rronigj is one of the panelists at the Students Forum. He is coming to Skopje on the 9th of March to witness the historic moment for the student movements in North Macedonia. Only few more days left to reserve your spot- register now! 🔗 shorturl.at/cgjlM

We’re 8 days away from the first-ever Student Forum in 🇲🇰 that is organized by ⁦@mkfech⁩ and will gather students from across the country and region to discuss the current student challenges and improve the student rights! studentsforum.mk

Trying to reach as many active students that are studying in North Macedonia. @mkfech is welcoming new members, who if want to join, will be able to: - will have the opportunity and access to join our trainings, workshops, team-building events etc.

"Democracy starts at school. That’s the first time you learn about democracy and transparency. We realised that as young people and students we could have power and we could address our concerns." Read our #FirstPersonStory about @blendhodai and @mkfech: bit.ly/3rceSlz

Higher education in North Macedonia has yet to pass the transition from the communist system. The question is when will this transition begin? #spotthedifference

We extend our warmest congratulations to the European Endowment For Democracy on the remarkable milestone of your 10th Anniversary! On this occasion we would like to convey our deepest appreciation to EED for their consistent support and invaluable contributions to FECH.

The University of Tetova deserves a Rector who will work to improve the quality of Education and not for the interests of a certain group of people who have captured this institution for more than a decade.

We call on the Ministry of Education and Science and the Inspectorate of Education that their first action tomorrow is to cancel this competition and investigate any possible irregularities.

No pasarán! Tomorrow the University of Tetovo elects the new rector, although 3/4 candidates resigned from the elections today after finding out proof of peer pressure, threats and direction violation of the fairness factor of the potential elections. This is unacceptable