100% Independent Youth NGO · Balkans

A Future Without Financial Barriers.

A youth Non-Governmental Organization in the Balkans building a fairer society through financial education, emergency micro-aid, and advocacy | Support for those who need it most.

Young Balkan adults collaborating together in a community center

100%

Independent

No conflicts of interest. We refuse funding from predatory financial institutions.

500+

Youth supported

Young people who received emergency financial aid or personal financial guidance.

30+

Workshops conducted

Financial literacy and youth rights workshops hosted across the Balkans.

What we do

Our three key pillars

Every program is designed to remove financial barriers and give young people control over their future.

Direct Financial Assistance

We provide emergency micro-grants to students, young people, and vulnerable families facing sudden financial crises — ensuring basic living and educational expenses are covered.

Peer Financial Literacy Education

Inspired by peer-to-peer education models, our trained youth facilitators lead interactive workshops in schools to teach practical budgeting, debt prevention, and youth rights.

Systemic Advocacy & Research

We conduct field research on youth poverty and predatory lending, then propose concrete policy reforms to government bodies to address social inequality at its root.

A youth facilitator leading a financial literacy workshop

About us

Empowering youth to take control of their future.

Our vision: a Balkans where no one is denied education or a dignified life due to financial hardship.

Our mission: to empower young people to take control of their future through informal education, peer support, and direct financial assistance.

Our independence is our strength.

We operate with complete transparency, impartiality, and political neutrality. We strictly oppose predatory financial practices and never accept funding from institutions that profit off financially vulnerable communities.

Get in touch

Share your feedback or ask a question.

Whether you need support, want to volunteer, or simply have a question, we read every message. Reach out and our team will get back to you.

Email usinfo@befd.online