Vetron Kastrati, a well-known community organizer and youth activist in Malisheva, Kosovo, used support from MOST to significantly expand his annual “Mal Fest”—an outdoor music festival showcasing young local artists, and providing a thrilling atmosphere for audience members. Veton and his partner Samed Bytyqi hoped to put Malisheva on the map, and create an event that impacted locals positively. The goal of the project was to support young artists from Malisheva and its surrounding area by offering an opportunity to perform live. Veton also aimed to promote local photography centered around the theme of cultural heritage, as well as paintings by a local artist, Arijon Krasniqi. Each photo of the exhibition depicted a scene in Malisheva or surrounding rural areas with historically rich meaning. The energy created by both nights of the musical festival as well as the events at the gallery had a positive effect on the spirit of young people in Malisheva, and heightened their sense of community and belonging. 21