Stefan is a youth activist and researcher from North Macedonia, studying International and Intercultural Relations, with a strong commitment to European integration, climate justice, peace and security, and anti-corruption initiatives.

Recognized by Commissioner Marta Kos for his contributions to promoting European values, Stefan is a member of the Youth for Enlargement Network of DG ENEST and the UN Youth Advisory Board of North Macedonia. Since high school, he has engaged in projects on children’s rights, youth employment, digital transformation, and electoral reforms, volunteering with the Institute for Good Governance, Euro-Atlantic Perspectives, and UNICEF-led initiatives. He notably led the creation of Veles’ first green cadastre, mobilizing and managing a team of 70 young people, supported by the Swiss Government.