Empowering Western Balkan Youth for a Greener Future

🌱 About the Project

The Empowering Western Balkan Youth for a Greener Future project is a regional initiative that equips young people from Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia with the tools, knowledge, and practical experience they need to lead the region’s green transformation.

We connect university students, recent graduates, and marginalized youth with opportunities in the renewable energy sector, especially solar energy. Through advocacy training, hands-on internships, intercultural exchanges, and community-led campaigns, this project promotes youth leadership, environmental responsibility, and regional cooperation.

🎯 Our Goals

• Boost Green Advocacy: Empower educated youth to engage in environmental policy discussions and support Western Balkans’ alignment with EU climate goals.
• Create Green Job Opportunities: Train marginalized youth in solar energy and green entrepreneurship to improve employability and reduce brain drain.
• Foster Regional Unity: Bridge cultural and ethnic divides through shared environmental goals and intercultural collaboration.

👥 Who’s Involved

This project brings together youth from across the Western Balkans—students in environmental sciences, economics, engineering, and public administration, alongside unemployed or marginalized young people. Whether they’re policy-minded advocates or hands-on learners, all participants are united by a commitment to sustainable change.

Lead Partner: Friends of Korça Association (Albania)
Partner Organizations: SEGA (North Macedonia), Center for Sustainable Development (Montenegro), local universities, and solar energy companies.

⚡ What We’re Doing

• Webinars & Workshops: Raising awareness on renewable energy and regional policy through engaging, expert-led sessions.
• Training & Internships: Offering solar panel installation training and practical experience with green companies.
• Intercultural Events: Organizing in-person meetings and online exchanges to foster understanding and regional reconciliation.
• Local Advocacy Campaigns: Supporting youth-led initiatives that promote environmental action in their own communities.

📈 Our Impact

By the end of the project, we aim to:

• Train 25+ young people in green job skills.
• Develop a network of youth environmental advocates across the region.
• Launch youth-led campaigns to increase public engagement in renewable energy.
• Strengthen intercultural understanding and social cohesion across ethnic and regional lines.

📢 Get Involved

Stay updated by following us on social media, joining our webinars, or participating in our local events. Whether you’re a student, policymaker, company, or just passionate about sustainability — we’d love to connect!

👉 For opportunities and updates, visit our events page or follow us on [Facebook], [Instagram], and [LinkedIn].

🤝 Supported By

This project is proudly supported by RYCO (Regional Youth Cooperation Office), promoting youth mobility, reconciliation, and active citizenship across the Western Balkans.