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Udruženje mladih sa hendikepom Crne Gore

Podgorica, Montenegro

DisabilityChildren & YouthEducationEmployment & Skills
AssociationFounded 2001National reach
Profile last updated: July 29, 2026

About

Founded in 2001, Udruženje mladih sa hendikepom Crne Gore is a non-profit association based in Podgorica, Montenegro working on disability, children & youth, education +4 more.

Udruženje mladih sa hendikepom Crne Gore (UMHCG) is a non-governmental, non-profit association founded in Podgorica in 2001 and registered with the Ministry of Justice under number 1322. It works to promote equal position of young people with all types of disabilities in Montenegrin society through legislative, educational, cultural and social initiatives. Its activities include education and training, independent living support, employment preparation, accessibility advocacy, legal aid and anti-discrimination work, and international cooperation. Membership is open to young people with disabilities and others who support its aims. The association originated as the Udruženje studenata sa hendikepom Crne Gore and was renamed in 2003.

Location

Podgorica, Montenegro

Founded

2001

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Udruženje

Focus areas

disability rightsyouthaccessibilityindependent livingemploymentanti-discriminationMontenegro

Languages

SR

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityChildren & YouthEducationEmployment & SkillsHuman rightsJustice & Legal aidDemocracy & Civil society

Works for

People with disabilitiesYouthStudents

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCapacity buildingCommunity programmes

Programmes

Program za obrazovanje i edukaciju

Education · Montenegro

Supports persons with disabilities in education, with a focus on higher education.

Program za samostalni život

Disability · Montenegro

Provides personal assistance, peer support and other services that enable independent living.

Program za zapošljavanje i razvoj ljudskih resursa

Employment & Skills · Montenegro

Prepares persons with disabilities for employment and supports their employment.

Program za pristupačnost

Disability · Montenegro

Works on accessibility of the built and transport environment.

Pravni program i antidiskriminacija

Human rights · Montenegro

Offers legal counselling and representation and works on anti-discrimination and legislative issues.

Program za međunarodnu saradnju

Human rights · Montenegro

Coordinates international cooperation and networking of organisations representing young people with disabilities.

Countries of operation

Montenegro

Funding & support

Funded by

Government funding

Ways to support

VolunteerMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Mreža mladih i studenata sa hendikepom Srbije i Crne Gore

Partnerships

Ministarstvo evropskih poslova, Udruženje studenata sa hendikepom Beograd

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