Center For Youth Progress

Center for Youth Progress is a local NGO working within Kukes Region in North east Albania. We work locally, nationally and internationally as part of joint actions, campaigns and programmes. CYP is a continuation of Youth in Free Initiative and all attributes of YFI have been transferred to Center for Youth Progress from December 2015. We are focused on youth and non-formal education contributing toward responsible proactive citizenship. What we do? Center for Youth Progress is a local NGO that seeks to inspire individual and collective transformation to create positive social change. We create opportunities for individuals and youth groups to contribute time, energy, skills, materials and financial resources in response to critical community needs. Goal of organization: Promotion of Human Rights values through conducting human rights education for young people; support and strength democratic institutions and civil society through direct participation and representation of young people in decisionmaking. Vision: An inclusive and united society that values and supports its young and vulnerable people in becoming fully engaged in the civic, social, economic and cultural life through diverse practices. Objectives: • To empower young people to actively get involved in society. • To build capacity, better skills and increase knowledge on human rights, participation and decision making. • To facilitate and encourage youth participation in decision making and active citizenship. • To value the contributions of young people in achieving positive change. • To share links to other education and support programs, interventions and possibilities of engagement. • To encourage government collaboration with young people and their organizations to set up structures for youth participation • To preserve the dignity and safety of young people. Our main activities are: Training Courses, Campaigning, Youth Exchanges, Summer Camps, Street Shows/campaigns, Public Debates, Internships, Sending, Hosting and Coordinating EVS (European Voluntary Services).