Youth Board

On September 9th and 10th a group of youngsters studying for the Bachelor’s Degree in “Applied Science and Arts” at the University of Lucerne, Switzerland visited Shkoder. They also visited ARKA premises and were informed about our projects. The group, made of 22 students, were very keen on learning about youth engagement and the activities we

Brixhilda Miri, 17 years old, from Shkodra. Student at “Jordan Misja” High School. She has participated in various school-organized activities including anti-bullying campaigns.The key issues that young people face are lack of employment and limited extracurricular activities for youth outside of school. Brixhilda spends her free time effectively in the Arka Youth Center.

Eva Kacerri, 18 years old , from Shkodra. Eva attended High School "28 Nëntori" in Shkodra. Eva participated in various trainings on first aid as well as in cultural activities organized by the school and charities.She thinks that the most common problems faced by young people are the lack of facilities where free activities or

Suada Kraja 27 years old, from Shkodra. She has worked as a Natural Sciences faculty member in the Mathematics Department at Luigj Gurakuqi University. Suada has actively participated in petitions aimed at improving the conditions and rights of teachers, lobbeyed heavily against the import of waste, and has been volunteering in many organizations over the

Bruno Lazri 21 years old , lives in Shkodër. He has completed vocational school with a specialization in electrical work. He has participated in many sports, cultural, and educational activities outside of the school at Don Bosko. Bruno thinks that some of the problems that young people face today are low engagement within the community

Amela Bishanaku, 18 years old, from Shkodra. Amela is in the first year of law school at Luigj Gurakuqi University. She participates in the cultural activities of the University’s school council. She believes that the main problems youth endure are poor conditions in schools, lack of youth centers, corruption, lack of electronic libraries.  

Xhulio Radi, 22, from Shkodra. He was an economics student at Luigj Gurakuqi University.   He has participated in entrepreneurship competitions and innovative events such as, "My Dream" and "Entrepreneurs Albania".Xhulio thinks that young people need to be engaged more and there should be investments for common spaces and environments for young people. He believes

Antonio Shllaku, 19 years old, lives in Shkoder. Antonio graduated from the Austrian School "Peter Mahringer". Participate in various cultural and artistic activities, as well as volunteering with NGOs in the city. Antonio thinks that one of the biggest problems of young people is the lack of meritocracy and the promotion of the disabled in

Anida Borshi, 17, from Shkodra. Anida is currently attending the Austrian School "Peter Mahringer". She participates in the International Children's Festival, a local ballet group, school sports activities (of which she has and winner of many awards). Also, she acts in Shkodra children's cultural center and volunteers in the association "Animals need me". Key issues