Albania: ESC: Create Change, Discover Korça (Albania)

About the local hosting organization

Beyond Barriers Association was created in June 2004 in Tirana, Albania with the initiative of a group of youngsters with and without disability. BBA is a non for profit, non-governmental organization that defends the rights and the interests of the young people. The mission of BBA is to empower young people in Albania by promoting active participation, inclusion, equal chances and better quality of life. Through civic education and qualitative youth work for young people and local communities, BBA supports the foundations of building a better society for the present and the future generations. Our moto is: We believe in what we do! BBA staff is organizing a variety of activities in local, national, regional and European level such as Advocacy and Youth Policy Intervention, Research and publications, technical assistance as the Contact point of E+Youth and ESC in Albania, Capacity building activities, Community Development activities, Networking, Art and Creativity, Culture and Sport activities etc. The focus of the association’s work remains on young people with fewer opportunities, with the scope to offer them a chance for empowerment and to be active citizens of the community where they live. Special focus is on special target group which are young people with disabilities (all type of disabilities). Target groups: youngster with social disadvantages, youngsters with disabilities, youngsters from Roma communities, LGBT+ community and other young people in Albania.

Presentation of the programme

For more information, please check out the Info-Pack through this link: https://canva.link/j3unbj6ydgstlcr .

About the accomodation

As per the Info-Pack document (check the link above). Please, feel free to check our social media accounts as well: https://www.instagram.com/beyondbarriersngo/

About the leisure activities

As per the Info-Pack document (check the link above). *IMPORTANT: In order for your application to be validated, you need to complete this short questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds50_9Aqu75HbXAFilop5jtTdzJQ3SpiBZvsNywsNyQ_QDPw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108218518332668720086

Requirements

The Participant profile: As per the Info-Pack document (check the link above).Deadline: