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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>USAID Civil Society Project is implemented by the Foundation Open Society – Macedonia (FOSM) in partnership with the Centre for Civil Communications, the Youth Educational Forum, Reactor – Research in Action, and Forum – Centre for Strategic Research and Documentation. </em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The American people, through USAID, have invested over $500 million in Macedonia since 1993. USAID works with the people of Macedonia to create jobs, strengthen democratic institutions and practices, enhance integrated education, and prepare students for the workforce. These initiatives improve the quality of life and support Macedonia’s transition to a stable and prosperous democracy. USAID provides economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.usaid.gov/where-we-work/europe-and-eurasia/macedonia" target="_blank">USAID Macedonia Website</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/USAIDMacedonia" target="_blank">USAID Macedonia Facebook</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>page.</span></p>