Korçë, 21 December 2023 – CRCA/ECPAT Albania presented this afternoon the concept and model of services that will be provided by the Centre for Youth Services in Korçë Region. The centre will be available to young people in the municipalities of Pogradec, Maliq, Korçë and Devoll. The centre is the latest initiative of CRCA / ECPAT Albania and is financially supported by the National Youth Agency in Albania (AKR) and the Ministry of State for Youth and Children.
Under the hospitality of the Municipality of Korçë at the Public Library “Thimi Mitko”, over 40 participants from local institutions, young people from Youth Councils and CSOs discussed the concept of the Centre for Youth Services, while sharing the work they are doing at regional and municipality level to support young people, the role of youth councils and their coordinators, and what we can do together to strengthen the support of young people in urban and rural areas.
The meeting was greeted by the Head of the Korçë County, Mr. Erjon Nexhipi, Deputy Mayor of Pogradec, Mrs. Entela Gusho, Deputy Mayor of Maliq, Mr. Eri Rustemi, as well as representatives of the Municipalities of Korçë, Devoll and Ersekë.
“CRCA Albania has been working in Korçë region for over 20 years. The Centre for Youth Services is the first of its kind to open in Albania, based on the concept of a one-stop shop where young especially those with less opportunities to advance in their education, professional vocation and employment can receive information, mentoring and coaching they need. – said Altin Hazizaj, Director of CRCA/ECPAT Albania.
Centre for Youth Services puts youth at the centre of its services focusing on strengthening their capacities, provide informal education, information, while guarantee they can access community-based services and orientation towards the labour market. The Centre will provide information to young people on social care services, mental health, career, further qualifications, internships in organizations, etc., thus becoming a centre where every young person finds the services they need. This will be accompanied by an online platform where young people can find information and seek support from the services provided by the Centre. Finally, the initiative will support all four Municipalities to prepare and adopt their Youth Action Plans.
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