The National Youth Agency is part of the consortium of the international HARMONY project, funded by the European Union and focused on improving mental health policies for young people through a comprehensive approach and inter-institutional cooperation. On June 2-3, representatives of the Agency participated in the project launch meeting in Murcia, Spain, organized [...]
UfM Mediterranean Youth Laboratory 2025: Call for Applications
What is the UfM Mediterranean Youth Laboratory 2025? The UfM Mediterranean Youth Laboratory 2025 is a capacity-building program focused on project development for young people in the Euro-Mediterranean region aged 18-29 years. This dynamic initiative combines online training during the summer of 2025 with a three-day physical workshop and a [...]
Opening of the New Multifunctional Creative Youth Center in Sarandë Municipality
Today, a dream made reality: The Multifunctional Creative Youth Center, funded by the National Youth Agency and Sarandë Municipality, opens its doors to over 6,000 young people aged 15-29 years. A modern space that includes: Library and study corner Technology and training hall Podcast studio and media creation Art and graffiti zone [...]
Staff Training for Capacity Building in Cross-Border Cooperation Programs
Training our team is the foundation of every step we take forward! In a time of challenges and rapid changes, building our capacities is the key to better responding to the needs of young people – who grow, change, and demand more every day. This time, we focused on key topics such as governing structures [...]
Closing conference of the project "Together for Equality" by OMSA
The closing conference of the project “Together for Equality” was held by OMSA, with the support of the MSHRF through AKR, where the following were discussed: The role of education as a weapon against discrimination, participation, and policies for an inclusive society, the role of institutions in empowering LGBTIQ+ youth, education as a tool against discrimination and hate speech. A […]
Re-Debate VIII: Strengthening Critical Thinking and Youth Participation through Debate
The final of the eighth edition of Re-Debate was much more than a competition – it was a celebration of critical thinking, the power of speech, and youth empowerment! Talented young people from all over Albania demonstrated that logic, the ability to argue, and the passion to defend their views know no age limits. […]
The Second Place Winning Team in “#UMatch” Shines with an Innovative Solution for Albanian Youth
Congratulations to the second-place winning team in the “#UMatch” challenge by Tirana Business University during JunctionX Tirana 2025. With an intelligent platform, the team brought a unique and much-needed solution to Albania—a tool that helps high school students explore their passions, match with the right university, and consciously build their academic future […]
Career and Skills Symposium at the 4th International Student Conference
As part of the Career and Skills Symposium at the 4th International Student Conference organized by the University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani,” a delegation from the National Youth Agency (AKR) participated to share with students our programs and initiatives for young people.A unique initiative of its kind — a rich, meaningful, and truly […]
The Coding Program with Prime Minister Edi Rama, Minister of State for Youth and Children Ms. Bora Muzhaqi, and Deputy Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Ms. Olta Manjani
The Minister of State for Youth and Children, Ms. Bora Muzhaqi, together with Prime Minister Edi Rama and the Deputy Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, Ms. Olta Manjani, participated in the event dedicated to young people who have completed coding courses. The Coding Program is one of the most successful initiatives for youth, with 32 funded courses […]
Final Event of the “Move Albania” Project by Mega-Art
The Minister of State for Youth and Children, Ms. Bora Muzhaqi, the General Director of the National Youth Agency, Mr. Geron Ibrahimi, together with the Mayor of Prrenjas, Mr. Nuri Belba, participated in the final event of one of the 84 projects supported by the National Youth Agency. Young people from 6 municipalities brought not […]