Why youth programme?

- The Programme seeks to empower young people of Struga and south-west region in Macedonia by providing them life-changing opportunities.

We provide opportunities for international experiences and volunteerism. Every year, local young people have many possibilities to host or participate on exchanges and trainings within Europe. They develop new friendships, learn about cultures and customs in other EU countries through the Youth in Action Programme. Through our Cross – Border Programme with Albania we help young people for the Balkan to meet each other and work together for developing good neighbor relationships and joint projects.

We bring youngsters together in a multicultural and democratic society. By organizing capacity building camps for young people we provide opportunities that inspire and support leadership in young people aged between 12 - 30. On our camps, young people can increase their self-esteem, develop critical thinking, sharpen the ability to solve problems and learn about participatory democracy. We give them the chance to enhance their life and professional skills, to learn how to cooperate with different ethnicities and become active citizens that are able to develop and participate in community service projects.

We encourage their creativity and originality. We organize and support events related to music and visual arts. By organizing film festivals, photo exhibitions and music concerts, we encourage young people to develop their self expression, build their self-esteem, enhance their communication skills and provide them positive learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment.