The Young European Ambassadors (YEA) platform is a creative communication network of future young activists from across the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia).
Young European Ambassadors stand for unity, progress, achievement, community, and a commitment to European values. They embody activism and the pursuit of youth agendas aimed at transforming their communities and, more importantly, the entire Western Balkans into a motivating and supportive environment for young people where dreams can flourish.
YEAs come from different backgrounds, yet they all share a common vision: the Western Balkans united in diversity, learning about each other and the EU together, pursuing creative projects, acquiring new skills, connecting via social media, organising inspiring events - always driven by the idea that activism in youth is the most powerful force of social change.
The YEA network is here to support you in realising your dream path—whether in art, culture, business, economics, activism, education, or beyond. Consider the YEA community as a gateway, a guide, and an ally in crafting your future and that of your peers. YEA offers you opportunities to grow, learn, connect, network, build bridges, create projects, and meet diverse, like-minded individuals.
YEAs open doors, inviting you to bravely walk through, being the voice of your community.
The YEA initiative was established in 2020 as part of the EU Regional Communication Programme for the Western Balkans - WeBalkans.eu. The 180 YEAs were selected in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and you can meet all of them here: Meet the YEAs
WHO IS A YEA?
Being a Young European Ambassador of the Western Balkans is a calling. It is not just a network, it is a path that ultimately becomes a part of your lifestyle and unique European identity.
Each prospective YEA comes with a vision. Whether to make their community greener, or develop new software, advocate for a human rights issue, or conduct a grassroots project for a local Roma community – all dreams matter, and all make our societies vibrant and better.
WHAT DOES A YEA DO?
YEA is dedicated to the future of the interconnected, resilient, sustainable, and greener Western Balkans devoted to all its citizens.
COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
MEDIA, ARTS AND CULTURE
SCIENCE
AGRICULTURE AND FARMING
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENUERSHIP
HUMAN RIGHTS
EDUCATION AND SPORTS
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ARCHITECTURE
HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
OTHER
Your proposed campaign idea can be in any form or shape. Think events, communication and social media campaigns, workshops, concerts, fundraising initiatives, study tours, educational sessions, innovative practices, and much more. For more inspiration take a look at our YEA events section and go beyond!
In case of equal scoring, applicants with a disclosed disability or belonging to other minority groups may be given an advantage.
Up to 18 candidates each with the highest score from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia will be selected as Young European Ambassadors 2024
As a new YEA, you will be introduced to other YEAs during an orientation session, in which you will receive an information welcome pack, an overview of the main communication tools, along with a programme detailing the planned activities.
You will also be introduced to your mentor from YEA existing members through our “YEA Twins” programme. They will lead your way to feeling like a true YEA very soon! You will receive more information on this when you join the Network.
As soon as you are selected as a YEA, you will be asked to sign a Volunteer Agreement setting out expectations, roles, and responsibilities.
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