Kick-off Meeting

Date: 19 – 20 December
Place: Berat, Albania

The Kick-off Meeting of the RiseUp-WB – Raising Innovation, Skills & Empowerment for Youth in the Western Balkans project was held in Berat, Albania, officially launching the initiative and bringing partners together for the first time. This initial gathering marked the beginning of a structured and collaborative effort to strengthen youth empowerment across the region.

During the meeting, partners aligned on a common operational framework, clarified responsibilities, and confirmed implementation timelines for the upcoming period. Coordination mechanisms, communication flows, and quality standards were agreed to ensure effective and coherent delivery of all project activities.

The partnership unites diverse expertise and complementary perspectives from civil society, local governance, and international youth cooperation. Musik Art, Municipality of Berat, EuropeYou, NECI Albania, and OBOTI NGO bring together experience in youth work, community engagement, policy dialogue, and innovation, creating a solid and dynamic foundation for meaningful and sustainable impact.

Together, the consortium establishes a strong foundation for sustainable impact and meaningful opportunities for young people in the Western Balkans.

RiseUp-WB – Raising Innovation, Skills & Empowerment for Youth in the Western Balkans