SETYN
Socially Empowered and Transparent Youth Network. Enhancing governance and internationalization of youth NGOs.
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Years of Active Impact
Areas of Expertise
Balkan Youth Activism (BYA) is a multidisciplinary, community-based youth organization with proven expertise in developing, coordinating, and implementing local, national, and international initiatives for young people. Our experience spans diverse sectors, ensuring innovation, and sustainable impact. Our key areas of expertise include:
Youth Empowerment and Inclusion
- Engagement of young people, including from marginalized communities, including minorities, rural areas, and those with fewer opportunities.
- Promotion of equality, diversity, and social inclusion in education, civic life, and employment.
- Development of youth leadership and participatory citizenship skills through non-formal education.
Education, Training & Capacity Building
- Design and delivery of non-formal education programs, youth exchanges, and capacity-building activities under Erasmus+ and other EU-funded frameworks.
- Facilitation of workshops, mentoring sessions, and thematic trainings focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and intercultural dialogue.
- Organization of youth academies, awareness sessions, and international training courses.
Community Development & Volunteer Mobilization
- Strong ability to mobilize volunteers and engage young people in local community initiatives and civic actions.
- Implementation of grassroots campaigns promoting environmental protection, health awareness, and cultural participation.
- Creation of volunteering networks that strengthen social cohesion and intergenerational dialogue.
Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Conduct of youth-led participatory research addressing social inclusion, youth policy, education, and employment.
- Development of impact measurement tools, project evaluation methodologies, and outcome reporting frameworks.
- Contribution to studies and publications on youth development and community engagement.
Media, Communication & Dissemination
- Management of a strong dissemination network through local and national media, including Korça TV, Sot 7, TV Lobi, and the online platform Newsin.al.
- Expertise in creating and delivering digital campaigns, storytelling content, and awareness materials.
- Use of multimedia, gamification, and creative communication tools to promote visibility and active citizenship.
Project Management & Strategic Development
- Experience in managing EU-funded and international cooperation projects with full project-cycle competence.
- Expertise in strategic planning, coordination, partnership management, and multi-stakeholder cooperation.
- Strong record of transparency, efficiency, and compliance in project administration.
Creative Outreach & Cultural Promotion
- Use of arts, culture, and multimedia to promote youth expression, social messages, and cross-cultural dialogue.
- Organization of exhibitions, poetry nights, and cultural events fostering creativity and community identity.
Advocacy, Awareness & Grassroots Mobilization
- Design and implementation of advocacy campaigns addressing issues such as youth rights, democracy, inclusion, and tolerance.
- Grassroots mobilization for local and regional awareness actions, connecting youth voices to policymaking.
- Development of initiatives combating hate speech, discrimination, and misinformation.
Featured Projects
Be the Change
Promoting entrepreneurship skills among Roma and non-Roma youth in rural areas.
HateBusters
Empowering Youth Workers to Combat Hate Speech across 19 countries.
Our Partners
Institutional Partners
Strategic cooperation for sustainable youth policy.
University "Fan S. Noli", Korça
Collaboration areas: Academic research, student internships, and joint educational initiatives in social sciences and civic engagement.
Municipality of Korça
Collaboration areas: Local youth policy development, community projects, and support for civic participation programs.
"Ymer Dishnica" High School
Collaboration areas: Educational workshops, student exchange programs, and youth empowerment activities.
International Partners
Collaborating across borders for a unified Europe.
