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Youth participation is widely recognised as a cornerstone of democratic governance. Yet, across the Western Balkans, translating this commitment into meaningful and sustained engagement remains an ongoing challenge. The Youth Observers (Y-O) Model project, implemented under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the Field of Youth programme, introduced an innovative approach
Over the past two years, young people from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Italy have gone from observers to active contributors to public policymaking. Through research, dialogue, and regional cooperation, they have explored key issues affecting young people, including employment, mental health, civic participation, and democratic engagement, transforming their ideas
Within the Erasmus+ project “A Cross Regional Predictive Model for Youth Policy Shaping – Youth Observers (Y-O Model)”, together with our Albanian partners, we have published the policy brief: Understanding Mental Health of Young People in Albania – A Call for Action by Young People for Young People. This publication