USAID

This original documentary produced by local NGO VOF Productions offers a unique look into USAID’s recently completed, six-year, $200+ million Community Revitalization through Democratic Action programby speaking to people whose lives were affected by the more than 5,500 projects undertaken Serbia-wide through the program. The program was designed to bring about immediate improvements in people’s living conditions by bringing citizens together to identify the most pressing needs in their communities and to engage in projects to do something about them.

After agreeing on priorities with local communities, the five different USAID implementers – each covering a different area of Serbia - worked with these local partners on projects which ranged from brick and mortar endeavors like rebuilding schools, health facilities and roads to a combination of diverse projects which promoted local economic growth and improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Viewers of this 30-minute film will travel the length and breadth of Serbia and come away with an idea of how this program was able to successfully work with communities to make positive changes at a local level.