About Us
Stella Network is a civil society organization whose mission is to inspire, empower, and connect girls and women by improving access to education, entrepreneurship opportunities, and social change. Initiated by a group of female enthusiasts dedicated to enhancing access to higher education and economic empowerment for women and girls in North Macedonia, Stella connects women and works to create networks of solidarity, knowledge, and experience.
Founded in 2016 and formally registered in 2018, the Stella community today includes more than 250 mentors and 170 mentees (program participants) from diverse backgrounds. To date, it has mentored more than 1,000 girls within formal education across high schools throughout North Macedonia.
What sets Stella apart is its unique, intersectional approach to mentorship and advocacy, ensuring that women of all ages, ethnicities, and professions receive the support they need to succeed.
Through both online and in-person mentoring sessions conducted in English, Albanian, and Macedonian, Stella fosters cross-cultural exchange that transcends borders and barriers.
Stella Network also actively opposes digital gender-based violence through creative advocacy, community mobilization, and policy influence, encouraging women and marginalized groups to take action.
Quick Facts
Key Activities and Achievements
Mentorship Program
The flagship initiative of Stella Network connects women from diverse walks of life. By creating a supportive environment for learning and growth, the program helps participants build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Advocacy through Art and Culture
Using the power of creative expression, Stella raises awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) and gender equality through campaigns featuring comics, murals, poetry, and essays.
Intersectional and Holistic Approaches
Stella’s initiatives advance gender equality by embracing diversity and inclusivity, with a focus on inter-ethnic relations among women and girls.
The organization actively counters anti-gender narratives, conducts research on gender-related disinformation, and supports women in politics and sports through advocacy and partnerships.
Inclusive Education and Gender Representation
Stella leads an initiative to distribute books written by women to libraries across North Macedonia. This project aims to improve gender representation in literature, encourage diverse perspectives, and promote the literary works of women and girls.
Join us
The Mentoring Network is an online platform that connects girls and women with experienced mentors who offer personal mentoring in various fields of study and work.
Mission and Vision
A profound belief in the transformative power of mentorship drives Stella Network. By nurturing the personal and professional development of mentors and mentees alike, Stella encourages women to reach their full potential and inspire others.
The organization envisions a future where mentorship becomes a cornerstone of education and social support, advocating for gender equality and inclusivity across the Western Balkans and beyond.
