We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode – a space created by and for the youth of Lezha.
In this episode, we dive into the realities faced by young people in Lezha when it comes to youth-related policies and structures at the local level. What do local youth policies actually mean in practice? Are they working? Do they reflect the real needs and aspirations of the young people they are meant to serve?
We explore some important questions:
How do young people perceive the Local Youth Council? Is it truly a platform where their voices are heard and taken seriously, or is it just a formal structure with little impact?
What about the Public Youth Center – does it play an active role in supporting youth engagement, empowerment, and development?
And when it comes to the Local Youth Strategy, is it simply a written document sitting on a shelf, or is it a living plan that is bringing meaningful, positive change to young people’s lives?
Many young people in Lezha express the feeling that their needs, ideas, and contributions are not always given the attention they deserve. Compared to other policy areas, youth issues are often placed lower on the list of local priorities. This sense of being overlooked is frustrating, especially for a generation eager to participate, contribute, and make a difference.
So why does this happen? What are the barriers that prevent youth from being taken seriously? And more importantly, what can be done to change this?
In the podcast, you will hear directly from young voices in Lezha. Through honest conversations, they share their experiences, their frustrations, and their hopes. We discuss the impact of non-formal education, access to opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces where youth can speak up and be heard.
This is not just about pointing out what is wrong – it is about identifying what works, highlighting what is missing, and proposing what needs to change.
We invite you to listen, reflect, and become part of the discussion.
Your perspective matters.
What do you think about the current state of youth engagement in your community?
What is working well – and what still needs to improve?