Tropoja municipality has taken important steps to improve the lives of young people through the reconstruction of the Youth Center. This project has created a new and functional space for the youth of the area, including the creation of the Youth Council and the preparation of the Work Plan for the youth, which will be operational for the next five years.

The overall budget for the realization of the project “Active Tropoja Youth for Our Municipality” was 53,848 euros, of which 48,463.2 euros is the contribution of the European Union.

Rinisa Osmanaj is the youth coordinator at the youth center. She says that the center represents an important step for the community; it is a creative place rich in activities for young people. “We aim to create a supportive environment where young people can develop and build their future,” says Osmanaj.

120 young people have benefited from the reconstruction of the Youth Center. The activities of the Youth Camp, organized for three days, have attracted 70 young people who participated in special training modules on the decision-making process. These activities aim to empower and increase the skills of young people in their involvement in decision-making and the public life of the community.

“The Youth Center in Tropoja is already a special meeting point for young people, where they can show their potential. It is the place where the youth gather and work to build a better future,” says Erla Seci, a member of the Local Youth Council.

“The Youth Center in Tropoja is multifunctional. It helps us young people to organize activities and make our ideas come true,” says Klodian Gjyriqi, another member of the Local Youth Council.

A key aspect of the project was the training and development of five municipal employees on youth program management and cooperation with the Youth Council. This training has been essential for guaranteeing efficient management of youth activities and increasing the capacity of the Youth Center.

“The Youth Center was a desire and request of the youth that was expected for a long time, and it was finally realized. Now the wonderful young people from Tropoja have a suitable and comfortable environment to realize their ideas, plans, and organizations,” says Fjorda Breçani, Chair of the Local Youth Council. The reconstruction of the Youth Center in Tropoja Municipality represents an important step towards improving services and activities for young people. This project has created new opportunities for the personal and professional development of young people in the area, engaging them more in public life and decision-making. With the support of the Youth Council and the work plan for the next five years, Tropoja Municipality aims to ensure a brighter and more active future for its youth.