YEA of the Month November 2022

Diellza is an inspiring young YEA from Kosovo and a volunteer who aspires to create change and make the world a better place.

As a YEA she coordinated this year’s Lake clean up in Kosovo, she participated in many conferences as a YEA and is already a very influential social media activist.

She also leads an online community of almost a million users and works with Support Groups Kosova (an NGO that promotes mental health and aims to connect people with similar experiences). She is studying public administration, political science, and diplomacy.

YEA of the Month October 2022

Anastasija Katić is one of the younger YEAs, eager and passionate from an early age to pursue an activist path. She likes to say that her life is dedicated to the protection of human rights.

Since she was 11 years old, she was a member of the Red Cross and has volunteered in the association “Most”. Since she was 13, she has taken part in the project “Youth as a force of change in their communities”.

As a YEA she is an active promoter of human rights and a dedicated young leader. Helping her fellow YEAs take part in local activities they organize, she is also present and active in all the offline and online campaigns.

YEA of the Month September 2022

Maja is a YEA who has shown great progress since she joined our network.

She is a true example of how a young person changes and thrives in motivating surrounding. She has been involved in activism for five years now and says that she is eager to continue working with NGOs, trying to make positive changes in her community. She is a member of the UNICEF advisory board for mental health, where the primary goal is to help young people express themselves more regarding mental health. Maja is also a member of the board called “Savet mladih” in “Prijatelji dece Srbije”, where she learned how to write a number of project proposals and organize events such as debate tournaments and charity events.

We can’t wait to see what she has prepared for YEA!

YEA of the Month August 2022

Olta es una chica de 19 años que sueña con convertirse algún día en una exitosa doctora que salve vidas. Ella viene de Albania y ya ha hecho mucho por la mayor voz de los jóvenes en su comunidad. Es franca y motivada, ansiosa por participar en cada actividad que tenga como objetivo hacer de la región un lugar más próspero para la juventud.

Incluso cuando era más joven se unió a Save the Children y World Vision como voluntaria, pero también a una organización benéfica llamada “Fundjave Ndryshe” y una organización ambiental llamada “Shqiperia Ndryshe”. También fue la representante de su salón de clases durante tres años seguidos en el senado escolar.

Conozca a Olta a través de sus redes sociales para obtener más información sobre lo que significa ser un modelo a seguir. ¡YEA!

YEA of the Month July 2022

Anđela comes from Montenegro and studies law. During YEA events she has attended so far, we could already see a future fierce protector of human rights and a gatekeeper of the rule of law. In her own words: “As a student of law, I truly believe in the importance of the rule of law and EU values”.

Gaining her international experience Andjela has also spent some time in the USA, at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire on a Global UGRAD scholarship. This exchange helped her determine some important personal and professional goals and was also an important step in stepping out of her comfort zone. She had a chance to learn from very successful professors in the fields of Politics, International Law, Criminal Justice, etc. Last summer, she has also participated in International Summer School at The University of A Coruña, as one of ten scholarship receivers from the whole world, where she attended the International Courts and Tribunal’s course. We are proud to have Andjela as a member of our network and we stand in great support of her professional development and activist path.

YEA of the Month June 2022

Aleksandar is a student at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Sts Cyril and Methodius in Skopje. As a Young European Ambassador for two years now, he has contributed to YEA mission in many ways – through his activism, leadership skills, and initiative – especially when it comes to putting youth from North Macedonia on the map and giving young people a voice to speak out. Aleksandar is active in many national and international civic organizations, he took part in numerous events, workshops, and projects. Furthermore, he is a member of the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) and the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia and is also a founder and president of the non-profit civic organization Youth Empowerment Association – YEA, which focuses on developing young people’s capacities in various areas.

YEA of the Month May 2022

Velimir Milosev is a role-model young activist who inspires us with his enthusiasm, creativity, and positivity every day. While his profession says political scientist, Velimir calls himself an activist on a bicycle, while also doing an important job as a Coordinator for Inclusive youth policies at the organization Irida from Novi Sad. He is proud to be a feminist and a fierce supporter of gender equality and EU enlargement process.  What drives him to continue being active in his community is the fact that he also grew up seeing ‘the others’ faced with apathy, hostility, and sometimes even violence. As a member of the LGBT community,  he continues to strongly advocate for the safety and human rights of vulnerable groups and for peace in the region.

YEA of the Month April 2022

Jora is an inspiring and bright young woman, determined to make a change in her community and for her generation. Jora is 18 years old and currently a senior at “Sami Frasheri” High School in Prishtina. She is passionate about science, music, technology, business, and community service. Over the years she has been involved in national and international organizations, holding numerous leadership roles as well as receiving certification from several institutes. Her contribution to sharing the values of volunteerism, human rights, and youth leadership has already caught the attention of many. We are with her every step of the way knowing that good things come to those who wake up, show up and take action!

YEA of the Month March 2022

Western Balkans, meet Dragana Vuckovic, a true game-changer from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dragana has become a part of YEA network in 2020, and since then, her initiative, enthusiasm, and dedication to activism and promotion of youth values have truly been remarkable. Apart from being an inspiring activist, Dragana is also attending an MA in Democracy and Human Rights in South-East Europe, a shared interdisciplinary program taught by both the University of Sarajevo and the University of Bologna, while also studying for a master’s degree in International Relations at the University of Banjaluka. We congratulate her for her efforts so far, supporting her every step of the way.

YEA of the Month February 2022

Klajdi Kaziu is one of the most dedicated members of YEA network.
He took part in many different activities, but moreover he took the lead and proposed multiple project ideas for Tirana European Youth Capital 2022. that are about to get to the developing and implementing stage during this year.
Recently, Klajdi had great success with writing an article on EU values. His core value is diversity and he has been demonstrating it through his actions.
Klajdi is an acting Secretary General at the United Nations Association in Albania, leading efforts to establish the National Network on Youth, Peace and Security. He holds a MA in European Integration and Global Studies from the CIFE – Centre International de Formation Européen.