Supported by RYCO within the fourth Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the European Union, the Drug Policy Network South East Europe (DPNSEE) in partnership with Udru\u017eenje Prevent (Association Prevent) from Serbia, Nevladina Organizacija Re Generacija (Non-Governmental Organisation Re Generation) from Serbia, NVO Juventas ( NGO Juventas) from Montenegro, Aksion Plus from Albania and Association Margina (Asocijacija Margina) from Bosnia and Herzegovina implemented summer regional workshops within the project \u201cNo Risk, no borders for young people\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The workshop that took place in Velipoj\u00eb, Albania, was held from 26 to 29 August and offered a learning opportunity for youth activists and workers to improve their leadership skills, as also to identify crucial comments and proposals for purposes of the finalization of a curriculum for work with youth at risk, which is one of the key project objectives. Previously, participants gathered in a workshop in Serbia too, which aimed to connect youth and enable them with safe spaces to discuss youth at risk issues and to break down stigmas and prejudices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked the freedom of speech we were given, it was nice to be able to speak about the topics of your own opinion and I like the fact that everyone was ready to give more information about the topic they were covering,\u201d stated one of the participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking into consideration that the workshop focused on topics that revolve around the concept of \u201cyouth at risk\u201d described as a general term for a range of circumstances that place young people at greater vulnerability for problem behaviors, it was important to ensure that the participants and trainers felt confident to share their experiences and ideas in free, open, and safe space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe information given throughout the sessions was really important and we learned a lot of things we can use in our work. There was a safe space for sharing,\u201d underlined one of the participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEverything was amazing, meeting new people, enjoying the time spent there, and learning some new stuff,\u201d concluded another participant of the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of their personal experience during the workshop, one of the participants added: \u201cI liked most the fact that I got to learn new things and also show my skills in regards to different topics. I found it amazing that not only I got to do all of those things but also meet new people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo Risk, no borders for young people\u201d project is strongly focused on marginalized youth groups aiming to support and actively involve them in intercultural dialogue and learning, regional exchange, and knowledge development on youth issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n