Forum MNE has been active in Montenegro since 2002. It first started out as PRONI Institute for Social Education, then as Forum Syd, and ever since March 2007, it has been Forum MNE. On 28th of March 2007, by the decision of the founding board of Forum MNE and Forum Syd from Sweden, Forum MNE grew from an international project into a national based organization. Forum MNE initiates local strategies for the development of communities, through non-formal education and community youth work. FORUM MNE VISION A peaceful and just society with young active citizens contributing to its development. FORUM MNE MISSION Forum MNE is an organization which develops its vision by supporting the development of young people into conscious, responsible and active individuals and citizens capable of recognizing, seeking and realizing their rights, while contributing the development of a just and peaceful society. VALUES Forum MNE is strongly against any kind of discrimination. Forum MNE creates a safe environment in which everyone can feel welcome and is treated based on the principles of equality: respecting their religion, sex, age, language, race, ethnicity, political or sexual orientation and any other characteristics. In our work, special attention is directed towards vulnerable groups. Forum MNE’s programmes are based on the principles and values of: non-discrimination, tolerance, life-long learning, promoting and taking personal responsibility, transparency, optimism, pro-activity, respecting and valuing youth and active participation of youth in decision making processes.