Opis organizacji

Youth Alliance-Krusevo (YAK) is an independent, non-governmental and non-profitable organization established in Krusevo, in 1999, with the mission to support, involve and empower young people for their active participation in the society. The primary aim of YAK is to create a dynamic environment designed by enthusiastic participation of young people in all issues of social life. Our members (80-90) are young people aged between15 and 35, who work, study or express an interest in processes of EU integration of our country. Furthermore, YAK is run by young people for young people, enabling a strong experience to all its stakeholders.
Our axis of priorities are: -Active involvement of young people in decision-making processes at local, regional and national level; -Encouraging and supporting young people to fully participate in society by providing them with new contacts, experiences and knowledge; -Contribution of young people in the EU integration process of SEE region; -Increasing the contribution of youth in the economic development of their local communities. We work striving towards the following objectives: - Promotion of new ways of expressing the views of young people vs. well-known political and uncooperative methods; -Acceptance of the modern European values of young people and fostering mutual understanding between them;-Promotion of youth activism in all issues of social life and creation of an dynamic environment designed by active and enthusiastic participation of young people; -Creation of conditions for faster and sustainable economic development. Supported by our members, affiliates and volunteers we have built a credibility of a serious organization that is serving, training and encouraging young people. We strives towards to develop active young leaders and to promote youth engagement for positive changes in the society.