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We are the team of Aurora Mother Center in Belgrade, Serbia.
Aurora Mother Center
Belgrade, Serbia
Aurora Mother Center (Centar za majke Aurora) is taking the lead in providing the needful for vulnerable families with local and international partners to create a fostering surrounding and an inclusive society.
From seed to plate - Women's garden without waste
One of the mini-initiatives of our dear ladies has successfully come to an end, and as the final event, a small surplus exchange market followed.
The goal of the initiative is to empower women to reduce food waste, preserve natural resources and contribute to a more environmentally responsible lifestyle through growing their own food and implementing sustainable practices in the household.
As many as 10 women have successfully created their own mini gardens on terraces, yards or balconies.
A local women’s network was formed to exchange seedlings, recipes and surpluses from the garden.
An initiative that we all enjoyed, learning about responsibility and sharing.
Sewing course
Our lovely ladies came up with and mastered the design for 4 new products:
– a skirt
– a robe for children
– New Year’s boot
– a large eco bag with the logo of the Center
Our eco line has been refreshed with these 4 new products, more about each soon.
We would like to thank our dear Kaća for the training, after which we all improved our sewing techniques.
The activity was realized as part of the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
A visit to our dear ladies in BIH
We had the opportunity to visit our dear ladies in Bosnia and Herzegovina and on this occasion to exchange experiences in the work of our Centers.
We shared our experience in the field of work with the Roma community, but we also learned a lot from the Roma associations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Together we analyzed the needs of the Roma community and talked not about problems, but about solutions!
We will be glad to continue and expand our cooperation, because only together we can reach the goal with small steps!
We sincerely thank you for your hospitality and look forward to our next meeting.
Play day
It is important to give children a break from studying and let them simply play.
“Play day” is one of the relatively new activities of our Center, which is dedicated to playing!
The activity was realized as part of the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
Sewing training
The second sewing training module has started!
From the very beginning, our members showed seriousness and willingness to perfect their works and techniques.
We would also like to thank our mentor Kaća, with whom we create new products for our ECO line.
The activity was realized as part of the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
From seed to plate - Women's garden without waste"
Now one of the well-known mini-initiatives of the dear ladies of our Center has begun to bear its first fruits.
Today we had the opportunity to taste the fruits of one of the gardens, natural, tasty, healthy!
More activities are coming soon, follow our page to stay up to date.
The activity was realized as part of the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is financed by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
CALL FOR COLLECTION OF RECIPES
As we promised!
Another of the total of four mini-initiatives created by the ladies of our Center is the online cookbook “Recipes of our grandmothers”.
The general goal of the initiative is to preserve and digitize traditional recipes for preserving food from the Roma community, while empowering women to become ambassadors of their knowledge through a modern channel of communication – the online cookbook.
If you want your recipes or your grandmother’s to be found in this innovative online cookbook, you can contact us via our Facebook page.
From seed to plate - Women's garden without waste
One of the mini-initiatives created by the ladies of our Center is “From seed to plate – Women’s garden without waste”
This initiative aims to empower women to reduce food waste, conserve natural resources and contribute to a more environmentally responsible lifestyle through growing their own food and applying sustainable practices in the household.
Our ladies who have land outside the city opted for real small gardens, while those who live in more urban conditions decided for urban gardens and growing in pots.
International meeting "Centers for mothers as spaces for learning in times of crisis"
It takes place in the period from 22.05.2025 to 25.05.2025. in Banska Bistrica, Slovakia.
The theme of the meeting is democracy in times of crisis and the exchange of experience in the work of Centers for Mothers.
The event will be attended by representatives of Centers for Mothers from Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary, Holland, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina and our Aurora Center from Serbia, who will be represented by our dear Danijela Lakatoš.
Third day of the visit
We discussed the expansion of cooperation and exchange of experience with the Center for Mothers from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We also covered the topic of project documentation and planning future activities.
Our dear Andrea gave us a short course in the field of pedagogy, as she herself mentioned for the successful development of the child and his creativity, the space where the child stays and plays is important, on that occasion we received some constructive advice on how we can improve our children’s corner.
The third day was also the last day of the visit. During the visit, we learned a lot, exchanged experiences, mapped new goals and innovations. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our lovely ladies Andrea and Ingrid for their visit, greetings from our Aurora and we hope to visit again soon.
Second day of the visit
The second day of the visit was very emotional.
During the first session, there was a presentation of the experience from the sewing course, we agreed together that our skills and products have improved, but we will continue to improve them. We also talked about improving our products and further developing the eco line.
Presentation of experience in working with children was the second session, extremely emotional for everyone, the experience of young mothers was incredible. Our Center actively supports and advises young mothers in the healthy upbringing of children, and during this session our little ones made beautiful drawings for our dear ladies Andrea and Ingrid.
We dreamed together.
Today was the first day of visit to our Center by our lovely ladies Andrea and Ingrid, and we would like to welcome them once again!
The retrospective of our Center was performed by our dear president Jelena Brkić, and then the session on the current state and future of our Aurora took place.
We dreamed together, talked about the problems of the community, the challenges we face, the importance of support and the future of our Center.
We all felt like a community that wants to change the world with small steps, and to the question addressed to Ingrid, who came to visit us for the first time, “How was the first day for her?”, she answered “I’m at the Center for Mothers”.
Traditional egg painting
Fun, learning, developing motor skills and spreading a positive atmosphere!
A workshop with children, where the little ones, with our support, painted and decorated eggs for Easter, one of the biggest Christian holidays.
Aprons for children made of recycled material provided our little ones with fun again this time, without worrying about potential stains. See what our workshop looked like in the video, by clicking on the link in more detail.
Project writing training
How to set a problem, target the target group, create a project goal and budget, set a clear plan of activities, were some of the areas.
Our dear women will have the opportunity to design and implement their mini-initiatives, and in order for them to be as successful and innovative as possible, our dear mentor Danijela Lakatoš gave us the training, to whom we hereby thank.
Initiatives will be implemented with mentoring support. We look forward to the new ideas of our women and believe in them. This is a process for all of us from which we will learn a lot and influence the solution of some of the problems of our community.
Learning, fun, laughter!
Our workshops with children are always, real fun for everyone, so it was this time too!
Learning new songs and acquiring new knowledge through play is important for the development of cognitive abilities in every child!
We share with you a part of the atmosphere from one of the workshops.
The activity was realized as part of the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is financed by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
Workshop with women
Our Center is not only a place of education, but also simply for the relaxation of every woman. Our joint conversations are a real relief for all women. The importance of the female role in the series is immeasurable, a strong woman equals a strong family!
The activity was realized within the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
Creative workshop and aprons for children made of recycled material
A creative workshop is always fun, but sometimes our little ones know how to get dirty, so it’s important to protect yourself and enter your creative zone without worry. Aprons for children made of recycled material are a real refresh of our eco line! They are not only practical, but through them children learn how to treat the environment and how to protect it.
The activity was realized within the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
Sewing training "Neve Droma – new roads"
We actively continue with sewing training in the premises of our Center. The compliments from our dear mentor Kača are a real acknowledgment to our team that we are on the right path. Together we educate, have fun, create and create change in the community!
The activity was realized within the project “Neve Droma – new roads”, which is implemented by the Center for Mothers, “Aurora”, in cooperation with the Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment. The project is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung.
Fruit salad
A healthy meal is an important element of the healthy growth of every child. From the earliest period, we teach our little ones healthy habits and the importance of fruit intake. This time it was a delicious fruit salad that the children made with the help of our lovely girls. We learn through fun.
Sewing training "Novi put"
Our team continues to improve their sewing skills to make our eco products even more perfect. Expect novelties! We are preparing the expansion of products from our eco line, about which we will inform you. Thanks to our dear seamstress Kaća, who is our mentor in this process and who agreed to transfer her enviable experience when it comes to design and sewing to us. We are also very grateful to BW Stiftung, who supported our work.
Kreativna radionica
Creative workshop
Our Center gets a special shine with our little ones, a creative drawing workshop is often fun for everyone, not just children! Our little ones made real little works of art, and after every party, as it happens, comes the less fun part, and our little ones cleaned up the space themselves, which always makes us all especially proud. The works will be highlighted in a special place in our Center, until they are replaced by a new one
Listening to the needs of the community and seeing our role
Brave, daring, full of energy, educated, willing to help…. these are just some of the characteristics that the community attributes to our Aurora as a person! Let’s recall the exercise in which our users and volunteer teams imagined our Aurora as a person, and then asked her questions and highlighted what topic they would talk to our Aurora about.
Aprons made of recycled material
The incredible creation of the women of our Center. Aprons made of recycled material are not just aprons, they are woven with love and a desire for change, it is a mechanism of environmental protection that everyone can provide by personal example! Contact us through our Facebook profile or email address to order these amazing aprons and we will tell you their story.
Our Center receives an article in the German magazine "Perspektive"!
On the occasion of the anniversary of the BW Foundation, our Centrar gets his own article in the German magazine “Perspektive”. On this occasion, our dear president Jelena Brkić and our dear user Sandra Radosavljević gave an interview. More about the interview itself in the magazine! We are excitedly awaiting the release!
We are not afraid, we learn to count
Playing with children is the time we invest in their future. At our Aurora Center, we try to learn through play and have fun with our little ones. Children are our favorite visitors, but we are also their favorite place to have fun.
Entertainment in our Center
Playing with children is the time we invest in their future. At our Aurora Center, we try to learn through play and have fun with our little ones. Children are our favorite visitors, but we are also their favorite place to have fun.
Workshop with children
The wonderful children of our Aurora Center prepared, with our support, traditional cookies of various shapes. It was real fun to participate in this kind of activity, and the children were especially interested in kneading and using a rolling pin. Your cookies were phenomenal!
Sewing Eco Bags
The wonderful ladies of our center continue sewing handbags from ecological material. These wonderful and socially useful products, hand-sewn by our ladies, cost 3 euros to be distributed according to the following principle: 1 euro for the woman who sews, 1 euro for the material and 1 euro for the activities in our Aurora Center.
Combine shopping convenience with social responsibility in these adorable purses.
Visit of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality
We would like to thank the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality, Brankica Janković, her team and the head of the Council of Europe office in Belgrade, Janoš Babić, for visiting our Center. Learned more about the very concept of discrimination and recognizing it, but also received significant information about the mechanisms that can be used if discrimination occurs based on personal characteristics, such as national or religious affiliation, disability, etc.
It is important that we report any discrimination and do not remain silent about it!!!
Creating a business plan
The Aurora Center team started the process of creating a business plan with one of the biggest experts in this field, but also with the support of members of the Zvezdara municipality. By creating a business plan for our Center, we will try to realize its sustainable development and thus give the community a permanent mechanism for solving their problems in various areas, from education to promoting economic independence.
Distribution of New Year's packages for children
It’s real magic to make children happy! For the children of Aurora, Santa Claus came especially from Lapland and gave them packets, but the children also had a special task for him, they wanted him to draw or calculate something for them, this turned into real fun for everyone.
Creative workshop with children
Coloring, drawing and tailoring was real fun for the children. In the creative workshop, the children made real small works of art, and we enjoyed this fun with them.
Responsible parenting
Our Aurora Center pays special attention to parent education, and responsible parenting is a topic we attach great importance to. The workshop on “Responsible parenting” helped many parents to resolve their doubts and dilemmas regarding upbringing and communication with their children.
There is no Equality without both sexes!
A joint activity of men and women was held in our center. The goal of the workshop was to involve men in the fight for women’s gender equality.
Joint relaxation of children and parents
When we don’t have education, our Aurora Center is often a gathering place for rest and play with children. Today’s atmosphere in the game with the children prepared us all for tomorrow’s duties.
Besuch des Bürgermeisters der Gemeinde Zvezdara
We had the pleasure of hosting representatives of the municipality of Zvezdara, that is, the president of the municipality Mr. Vladan Jeremic, project manager Zlatko Petrin and Roma affairs coordinator Siniša Marinković.
Children are the decoration of the world.
Baby cafe and workshop of playing with children are always special in our Center. We will reveal to you the secret of the recipe for happiness, which is playing with children! If the game is joined by the education of mothers at the Baby Cafe and the learning of children through the game, a full hit has been achieved.
Sewing aprons from recycled material
Our hard-working women continue to sew aprons from recycled materials. They combined incredible design and environmental protection in one product! Also, by purchasing these aprons, you provide the women of our Center with the opportunity to earn some money and help the Center to maintain its activities.
Baby coffee
A workshop where we educate young mothers about the proper upbringing of a baby with the exchange of various experiences and practical examples. With our Baby Cafe workshop, we help young mothers in their daily challenges with their babies.
Fun with children
In our Center, children occupy a special place, playing with them cheers us all up, it is especially fulfilling to watch them progress in their little works of art. Our hard-working children always put away their toys themselves after the party, which makes us all proud.
Eco bags
Why not protect the environment and be socially responsible? By purchasing an Eco bag, you protect the environment and donate to women who are often marginalized in society! Isn’t that great? Eco bags are made entirely of ecological material and are extremely practical. Price: €3 per piece
Conference for the urban future!
We had the opportunity to be in spirit at the mentioned event and with aprons made of recycled material, we point out the importance of recycling! Knowing the importance of the Conference for the urban future, our women invested a lot of energy in making aprons and we are glad that we took part in the conference in this way.
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Founded by Jelena Brkic and her small team in 2016, Aurora Mother Center has been instrumental in bettering the lives of roma mothers in its community…
