Through the project “Beyond the Numbers: Local Barriers to Political Participation for Young Women in Vlora”, implemented by Social Contract Institute (SCI), young women in Vlora transformed their experiences into concrete recommendations for more inclusive local decision-making! ✨ 30 young women contributed to research exploring the challenges limiting their
Through the project “Youth Policy Watch Albania 2026 – Voices for Change”, implemented by Epoka e Re, young people’s perspectives became part of a nationwide effort to strengthen youth policies and democratic participation in Albania! ✨ 1,193 young people contributed to nationwide research on youth participation and the implementation
Through the project “Youth Activist Academy of Kurbin”, implemented by Sebastia Association, young people in Kurbin strengthened their leadership skills and turned their ideas into community action! ✨ 20 young people successfully completed the Youth Activist Academy, developing skills in advocacy, civic participation and digital activism. 📢 5 youth-led
Through the project “The Pulse of Youth Voices: Empowerment Is Possible!”, implemented by Impakt Inkubator Albania, young people transformed their ideas and priorities into meaningful dialogue, creative expression and youth-led media initiatives! ✨ 100 young people were directly engaged in activities encouraging leadership and participation. 📢 5 youth leadership
Through the project “Inclusive Youth Voices in Dibra”, implemented by IZHIQ, marginalised young people in Dibra strengthened their confidence, civic awareness and opportunities to participate in community decision-making! ✨ 21 young people developed their knowledge and skills in civic participation, inclusion and active citizenship. 📢 Over 782 people were
Through the project “My Voice, My Strength”, implemented by Women’s Center “Hapa të Lehtë”, young women in Shkodër strengthened their voices and used digital storytelling to raise awareness of issues affecting their lives and communities! ✨ 25 young people strengthened their communication, digital and advocacy skills. 🎙️ 10 podcasts
Through the project “Youth Lead Fier – Strengthening Civic Engagement in Rural Communities”, implemented by Voice of Roma in Albania, young people from rural communities in Fier turned their ideas into meaningful civic action! ✨ 24 young people strengthened their leadership and civic participation skills. 📢 4 youth-led advocacy
Through the project “My Voice, My Policy”, implemented by Information Network & Active Citizenship (INAC), young people across the Elbasan region strengthened their role in shaping local policies and holding institutions accountable! ✨ 42 young people developed their civic participation, advocacy and local governance skills. 📢 7 youth–municipality roundtables
Through “Stronger Voices for Better Choices”, Beyond Barriers Association supported local civil society organisations in empowering young people and strengthening meaningful youth participation across Albania! ✨ 8 subgrantee projects supported youth participation, inclusion and active citizenship. 🤝 8 local organisations implemented initiatives responding to the needs of young people
On 16 September 2026, Beyond Barriers participated in the Peza Fest Fair. During the event, BBA promoted the “Stronger Voices for Better Choices – Youth Hub for Western Balkans and Türkiye” project and the Youth Participation Index, an important tool for understanding and monitoring young people’s participation in political, economic
