Latest News & Updates
Updates, program stories, and community news from YEA.
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GREENQUEST – 1st Place winners of European Youthstart Competition
AL GreenQuest Fitoi Vendin e Parë në Konkursin Europian Youthstart Urime të përzemërta skuadrës fituese të çmimit YEA! Award 2024 (www.yea.al). Skuadra “GreenQuest“, e përbërë nga maturantët Klajdi Lazri, Maria Vathkruja dhe Klaudio Shkalla, fitoi me aplikacionin e tyre inovativ European Youthstart Entrepreneurship Award 2024 në Berlin (www.youthstart.network)! Ndër 17 finalistët nga vende të ndryshme,…
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ERASMUS We Grow Together FOR CLIMATE CHANGE 2024
Në kuadër të programit konkurrues Youth Start Award 2024, të rinjtë nga Shkodra, përfaqësues të Shqipërisë, Klaudio Shkalla, Maria Vathkruja, Klajdi Lazri, Keona Kalaja, Mirjon Puka, Sarah Kopshtari, Deni Dibra, Dardi Dibra dhe Arion Minina, morën pjesë edhe në programin ERASMUS, të organizuar në bashkëpunim me Awards. Ky program kishte për synim bashkimin e të…
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Presentation Techniques & Fundraising – YEA! Awards 2024 / Workshop #4
Date: 02.03.2024Location: Shkoder, AlbaniaFacilitator: Alfons Lazri Introduction: Young Entrepreneurs Albania (YEA!) organized an empowering workshop aimed at nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among youngsters in Shkoder. The workshop, focusing on Presentation Techniques & Fundraising, was held on March 2, 2024, and witnessed an impressive turnout of over 80 students aged between 15 to 20 years old.…
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Financial Plan & Albanian Business Laws – YEA! Awards 2024 / Workshop #3
Date: February 24, 2024 Organizer: Young Entrepreneurs Albania (YEA!) Workshop Facilitator: Ali Nerguti Participants: More than 80 students aged 15-20 years old Venue: Youth Center Atelie, Shkoder, Albania Introduction:Young Entrepreneurs Albania (YEA!) organized an insightful workshop focusing on “Financial Plan & Albanian Business Laws” aimed at empowering youngsters with entrepreneurial knowledge and legal understanding. Held in Shkoder, Albania, the workshop…
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Business Identity & Marketing & A.I – YEA! Awards 2024 / Workshop #2
Date: February 17, 2024 Organizer: Young Entrepreneurs Albania (YEA!) Workshop Facilitator: Alfonc Lazri Participants: More than 80 students aged 15-20 years old Venue: Shkoder, Albania Overview: On February 17, 2024, Young Entrepreneurs Albania (YEA!) organized an enriching workshop in Shkoder, Albania, focusing on the pivotal aspects of Business Identity, Marketing, and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). The…
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Brainstorming & Idea Finding – YEA! Awards 2024 / Workshop #1
Date: 10th February 2024 Location: Youth Center Atelie, Shkodër, Albania Organizer: YEA! – Young Entrepreneurs Albania Workshop Facilitator: Ali Nerguti (Project Coordinator of YEA!) Participants: Over 70 students aged 15-20 years old Overview: On the 10th of February 2024, YEA! – Young Entrepreneurs Albania organized a dynamic workshop in Shkodër, Albania, focusing on “Brainstorming and…
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YEA! Awards 2024 – Kick Off Event
Exciting Kick-Off for YEA! Awards 2024 at First Info-Workshop – 01.12.2023 Young Entrepreneurs Albania (YEA!) took a significant leap into the future with its first info-workshop held on December 1, 2023, paving the way for the highly anticipated YEA! Awards 2024. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a diverse group of high school students and…
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YEA! Debate Award 2023 – Grand Finale
The echoes of passion and intellect still resonate after an unforgettable night at the YEA! Debate Award 2023 – The Grand Finale! To every participant, your brilliance painted the stage with dedication, and for that, we extend our deepest gratitude. To the teams that took their final bow, your journey was a symphony of perseverance…
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YEA! Debate Award 2023 – Round 3
As the curtains fall on this incredible event, we can’t help but be overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude. Our journey from the starting line to the narrowing circle towards the finals has been nothing short of remarkable. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every debate team that participated, for you all…
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YEA! Debate Award 2023 – Round 2
Round 2: Elite 8 – What a Night! It was a spectacular evening of intellect, wit, and unforgettable debates, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing participants who made the YEA! Debate Award’s ”Elite 8” Round truly special. Your passion, dedication, and thought-provoking arguments left us in admiration, and we can’t…
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YEA! Afterschool 2023/2024 has started…
Empowering Minds, Transforming Future We are thrilled to share the tremendous progress of our YEA! Afterschool 2023_2024 project that started on 9th of October 2023. Since its inception, our mission has been to provide a platform where young minds can learn, grow, and flourish. Today, we celebrate the achievements that have made this project a…
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Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: YEA! Awards 2026 Empowers Albania’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: YEA! Awards 2026 Empowers Albania’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs On May 9, 2026, the city of Shkodër transformed into a vibrant hub for youth entrepreneurship as the Young Entrepreneurs Albania (YEA!) Awards celebrated its milestone 10th anniversary. Operating under the theme “Anniversary Time Capsule,” the event was both a retrospective…
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YouthStart European Entrepreneurship Award 2025: Celebrating Innovation and Impact in Albania
Ready to Change the World? Meet YouthStart and the European Entrepreneurship Award! YouthStart is a network of thought leaders that inspires young people through entrepreneurship. This initiative operates as a European nonprofit composed of currently 16 partnering organizations across the continent, united by the mission to provide programs that inspire the next generation to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner.…
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YEA! at WGT Summer Camp: Where Action Found Its Voice
Some experiences change your perspective. Others change your path.The WGT Summer Camp did both — and YEA! was right at the center of it. When conversations turned serious — about climate anxiety, about peace, about uncertainty — Keona Kalaja, Amanda Isufi, Jora Ademi, Alfonz Lazri, and Ali Nerguti brought light, truth, and leadership. They didn’t follow the script —…
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YEA Awards 2025 – Recognizing Every Young Changemaker!
On April 26, 2025, Albania marked a milestone in youth entrepreneurship with the inaugural YEA Awards. This dynamic edition of the YouthStart Entrepreneurial Awards brought together visionary young minds, changemakers, and innovative thinkers from across the country to present their impactful solutions for a brighter future. Hosted in Shkodër, the event set the stage for…
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Faza Finale e YEA Award Series Fillon: Pjesëmarrësit Po Punojnë në Projektet Etyre me Mentoring të Përshtatshëm! 🚀
Pjesëmarrësit e YEA Award Series janë tani në fazën finale, ku do të punojnë intensivisht për të zhvilluar projektet e tyre më të mira. Pas workshop-it të fundit, që u fokusua në prezantimin dhe pitching-in e ideve, tani është koha që ata të marrin mbështetje dhe mentoring të personalizuar për të realizuar idetë e tyre…
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Workshop mbi Planifikimin Financiar – Një hap i rëndësishëm drejt suksesit!
Më 25 Janar 2025, në Qendrën Rinore ATELIE, u mbajt me sukses Workshop-i mbi Planifikimin Financiar, një event kyç për të gjithë ata që po ndërtojnë biznesin e tyre dhe po përgatiten për YEA! Awards 2025. Workshop-i u udhëhoq nga eksperti Jetmir Banishta, duke ofruar një mundësi të shkëlqyer për pjesëmarrësit të eksplorojnë ide të reja dhe të krijojnë lidhje…
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Workshop 2: BUSINESS IDENTITY – Ndërtimi i një brandi të suksesshëm
Workshop 2: BUSINESS IDENTITY – Ndërtimi i një brandi të suksesshëm Më 18 Janar 2025, në Qendrën Rinore ATELIE, u mbajt me sukses Workshop 2: BUSINESS IDENTITY, një event i dedikuar të rinjve që po ndërtojnë brand-in e tyre dhe po përgatiten për YEA! Award 2025. Ky workshop ishte një mundësi e shkëlqyer për të krijuar lidhje profesionale, për…
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Filloni Rrugëtimin Drejt Suksesit me YEA! Awards
Filloni Rrugëtimin Drejt Suksesit me YEA! Awards Sot, u zhvillua workshop-i i parë i YEA! Awards – “Brainstorm & Idea Finding”, një ngjarje e rëndësishme dhe një mundësi e paharrueshme për të prezantuar idenë tuaj në European Finale Youthstart. Gjatë këtij workshop-i, pjesëmarrësit morën udhëzime të vlefshme mbi procesin e gjetjes së idesë më të përshtatshme dhe mënyrat e…
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Explosive Insights from YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Albania Open Doors
On a vibrant day filled with energy and innovation, YEA! (Young Entrepreneurs Albania) threw open its doors, inviting parents, youngsters, and teachers to experience the magic happening inside our hub. This wasn’t just an ordinary event – it was a celebration of youth entrepreneurship, creativity, and community spirit. A Glimpse Behind the Scenes Visitors were…
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Erasmus+ Climate Nomads Project Report
Erasmus+ Climate Nomads Project Report Project Overview An international youth environmental initiative bringing together 16 participants from the Netherlands and 16 local Albanian youth, funded by the Erasmus+ program. The project focused on collaborative climate action and cross-cultural environmental engagement. Project Objectives Key Outcomes Impact The program created a unique platform for young people to:…