Memberships

We believe in the power of collaboration and partnerships to create positive change.

We are committed to building bridges and fostering meaningful relationships between young people from all walks of life.

YMCA Albania are members within the following:

Anna Lindh Foundation
YMCA is a member of Anna Lindh Foundation (EUROMED) – which is composed of 4000 organizations and aims to contribute to the development of an Intercultural Strategy for the Euro-Mediterranean Region, providing recommendations to decision-makers and institutions and advocating for shared values.

Youth Voice Network
Since 2015 is founder and member of National “Youth Voice Network” of 18 organizations, 2 youth clubs and 2 media in Albania, which advocates for youth voices to be heard especially on health and wellbeing of young people.

National Youth Congress
Member of “National Youth Congress” network- is a youth umbrella of over 30 youth organizations, informal groups and youth forums, with the aim of exchanging information, highlighting youth issues, lobbying and advocating and provision of capacity building of the members. 

Local Government – Civil Society 2.0
Since 2022, member of National Consortium “Local Government – Civil Society 2.0 – for sustainable local voluntarism”.

Coalition Justice To All
Since 2018 has been a member of National “Coalition Justice To All” which works to expand citizens’ access to justice, builds society’s trust in the justice system and contributes to improving the efficiency of the judicial system. 

Youth Policy Group of YMCA Europe
YMCA has been part of Youth Policy Group of YMCA Europe (2017-2020)-   this group works on YMCA Policy Papers, Policy Positions and External Representation. 4 Policy papers on the 4 main priorities of YMCA Europe Strategy: Migration, Youth Unemployment, Peace and Justice, Youth Empowerment