President

GRETA TOPJANA

Greta Topjana holds a master’s degree in Political Science and Integration from the University of Salzburg, Austria and during her Bachelor was an Erasmus student in Italy.
She is a journalist and news anchor at Euronews Albania and in her career was engaged in numerous trainings and projects with a focus on communication, human rights and regional policies on the Western Balkans. Since 2020 Greta holds the position of the National Coordinator for Institute of the Regions of Europe. Also, she has been engaged at the Albanian Volunteer Network Center, a non-profit organization which It’s main purpose is to promote the benefits of volunteering in society and it has a focus on the protection of human rights.

Zv. President

Mario Prendi

Mario Prendi holds a BA in Law from the European University of Tirana and a master’s degree with honours on Scientific Criminal Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Tirana. Currently Mario holds the position of the Junior Legal Officer in the Regional Youth Cooperation Office, an intergovernmental organization focused on facilitating and enhancing the reconciliation, collaboration and interconnectedness process of youth residing in WB6. The organization he represents is the Youth Center “Atelie”, which is a public service of the Municipality of Shkodra dedicated to youth and has a place in the network of Community Centers “For the Family”, under the management of the Directorate of Social Services, Housing and Public Health.

Board Member

Klea Kola

Board Member. Klea currently attends the bachelor level in Computer Science at the University “Ismail Qemali” Vlora. She is an activist and youth coordinator in the organization TPA Center (Thinking, Planning and Acting Center). The activities of TPA Center aim at studies, conferences, trainings, seminars, publications, and any other activity in order to achieve the purpose of the organization.

Board Member

Eva Koltraka

Eva holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Financial Management at the International University of Struga. and a master’s in accounting and financial reporting, at the European University of Tirana. She has been engaged as a volunteer at the Association of Young Environmental Experts (SHERM Albania) since 2016 onwards. The purpose of SHERM is the protection of the living environment, the creation of a comprehensive economy that can determine the problems of environmental pollution.

Board Member

Aleksandros Metaj

Alexandros continues his studies in the US as one of the 20 Finalists of the YES Program. For years he has been engaged as a civil society activist in the organization Kucove Youth Center. Youth activism is one of his greatest passions. The Youth Center in Kuçova is a youth institution for young people. It aims to prepare them for life, give them opportunities for development and offer them free time.

Board Member

Arjana Bardhi

Arjana has completed her studies in Finance, Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana. She has been part of the New Bridges NGO for several years as an activist and project coordinator. New Bridges organisation aims to empower the community to participate in economic and social life through awareness, education, community initiatives and advocacy programs.

Board Member

Elio Mani

Elio continues his IT studies at Alexander Xhuvani University and works as a freelance web developing. For 4 years he has been engaged in the activities and initiatives of the Elbasan Youth Council and also The Association “For the psycho-social and cultural development of children and youth” which aims at the psycho-social and cultural development of children and youth through concrete educational, socio-cultural activities, through their dignified integration into Albanian society, through the protection and development of children and youth rights, through awareness raising, lobbying and advocacy for the rights of children and youth.

Local Coordinator, Shkodër

Engjell Gjugja

Engjell Gjugja was born on December 1, 1989 in the city of Gjakova, in the Republic of Kosovo. He completed primary and secondary school in the city of Gjakova, while he completed his university studies at the Papal Salesian University in Rome, Faculty of Philosophy.
He has been engaged as a professor of Philosophy / Ethics at the non-public Gymnasium “Maria Ndihmtare” in Shkodra. The desire and dedication to work with young people served as a springboard for his employment in various organizations who implemented projects with a focus on this target group.
Experience inside and outside the country influenced the improvement of services of public and non-public institutions through innovations that created a welcoming climate for the youth of the city.
He has been the president of the National Youth Congress and currently works at the Municipality of Shkodra as a coordinator of the Atelie Youth Center, under the administration of the Municipality of Shkodra.
Since 2018, Engjelli holds the role of local coordinator of Shkodra, within the program dedicated to youth policies at the local level for three years developed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation.

Local Coordinator, Roskovec

Marina Hysenaj

Marina Viktoria Hysenji graduated from the University of Tirana, at the Faculty of Foreign Languages ​​for French Civilization and Civilization and then continued her Master of Science studies for teachers. In 2018-2019 he continued his professional master studies for “Conflict Resolution and Disputes through Mediation”, at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
In addition to work experiences as an activist at several associations in Fier, she has conducted a series of trainings on various topics and different fields.
Since 2018, Marina holds the role of local coordinator of Roskovec, within the program dedicated to youth policies at the local level for three years developed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation. Practicality at work, communication with others, good organization, achievement of objectives and correctness are what characterize the Navy. For this reason, our cooperation will continue to bear fruit in other initiatives and activities that await us.

Local Coordinator, Tiranë

Enxhi Lipa

Enxhi Lipa holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from Epoka University. She is a civil society activist since 2015 engaged mainly in the fields of active citizenship, environment, volunteerism, gender equality and youth policies.
Passionate about youth and policy making, she has completed several internships in local and national institutions such as the municipality of Durrës and the Albanian Parliament with the aim of representing the youth and transmitting the voice of young people to those who have the right mechanisms to improve the lives of citizens and especially the youth.
Since 2020, Enxhi is the local coordinator of the city of Tirana, giving her contribution to the construction of the Employment Master Plan for the Municipality of Tirana, a project implemented by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation. Together with Enxhi Lipa, we have a lot of work and other initiatures, many activities in cooperation with FES, with the Municipality and active local youth organizations and initiatives.

Local Coordinator, Përmet

Dorjan Meraj

Mr. Dorjan Meraj has been active in civil society for more than 10 years as an activist in the environmental protection and environmental issues, volunteer in various initiatives, project management, trainer in capacity building, etc. He has a degree in economics and has attended a series of trainings and capacity building programs conducted by the EU, TACSO, AICS.
Dorjan has given his contribution and consultancy to some of the main organizations in the south of Albania such as Cesvi, Vjosa Explorer, MUP, Convivumi Slow Food Përmet and is currently engaged in the function of Local Coordinator for the National Youth Congress in the implementation of Local Youth Action Plans and Youth Employment Master Plans in Përmet Municipality. He knows very well the situation and youth issues in the country and is fluent in foreign languages English and Italian

Local Coordinator, Lezhë

Majlinda Toma

Majlinda Toma graduated from the University of Shkodra at the Faculty of Education Sciences in the branch of Psychology, then continued Professional Master Studies in Counselling Psychology at the University of Tirana, at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Since 2008 she has worked as a school psychologist at the Gymnasium “Hydajet Lezha” in Lezha as well as a civil society activist where she has given a relatively long contribution.
Good organizational skills, relatively long experience in working with young people and a positive approach to them are some of the characteristics of Majlinda, who holds the role of local coordinator of Lezha, in the program dedicated to youth policies at the local level for three years developed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation.

Local Coordinator, Kamëz

Mariza Rama

Mariza Rama graduated from the European University of Tirana at the Faculty of Law in 2019. She then continued the cycle of Master of Science studies in “Private Law and Business” at the European University of Tirana.
In addition to various work experiences, Mariza has been actively engaged for about 5 years. The passion for lobbying for various social issues, and the desire to contribute to their improvement in the city of Kamza, has led me to participate in various trainings, mainly related to local government, legal approach, culture, and youth.
2020 was the first year of Mariza as local coordinator of Kamza, within the program dedicated to youth policies at the local level of three years developed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation.

Local Coordinator, Kukës

Merita Brati

Merita Brati graduated from the University of Tirana, Faculty of Social Sciences, in the field of Social Work.
Since 1998 she has worked as a technical consultant for the establishment of the student government in the gymnasium “Havzi Nela” and in the 9-year school “Riza Spahiu” Kukës.
From 2000-2010 she is part of Troç and for 7 years coordinator of the Kukës Regional Youth Council and also coordinator of the Vore Youth Platform.
A civil society activist with a focus on youth and capacity building, Merita holds the role of local coordinator in Kukës since 2018, a project implemented by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation.

Local Coordinator, Vlorë

Saniela Xhaferi

Saniela Xhaferi graduated from the University of Tirana, at the Faculty of Social Sciences, in Political Science / Political Theory during the period 2007-2012, “Bachelor” and “Master of Science” cycles. Currently, he is awaiting receiving the degree of “Doctor of Science” in Political Science.
Saniela has been a lecturer / lecturer at the University College “Independence Vlora” since 2013 onwards. Also, since 2013 he is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Tirana. She is known in the academic world by participating in various conferences and has published a number of academic papers in scientific journals. Her research interests focus on political science, political economy, public administration, research methods and governance systems in European countries. Since 2018, Saniela Xhaferi holds the role of local coordinator of Vlora, within the program dedicated to youth policies at the local level for three years developed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation.

Local Coordinator, Elbasan

Sanije Fatkoja

Sanije (Haxhihyseni) Fatko graduated in Natural Sciences, Department of Biology-Chemistry, specializing in Biology. He then graduated in Humanities, Law, law. In 2008 – 2009 he completed his studies at the Albanian Political School, master level in political science.
For a period of 20 years he has contributed to teaching in general secondary schools and at the University “A Xhuvani” in Elbasan.
She has contributed to the Public Administration at the local level in leading positions as Chief of Cabinet of the Mayor of Elbasan, Director of the Directorate of Properties and Tenders in the Municipality of Elbasan, Legal Director in the Legal Office of the Elbasan Region.
Sanije has stood out for her contribution to Civil Society since 1999 in defending the rights of women, children and especially young people. She is the leader and the most active person from the beginning and throughout the activity of the local association “For the psycho-social and cultural development of children and youth.” It is part of networks such as the Albanian Youth Council, Youth Parliament, Resolution 1325, National Youth Congress, etc..
Since 2018, Sanije holds the role of local coordinator of Elbasan, within the program dedicated to youth policies at the local level for three years developed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation.

Local Coordinator, Korçë

Violeta Tici

Violeta Tici is a specialist in political science and law and specializes in social psychology and communication. She has been active and part of civil society since 1996. She has been the leader of the Social Club association since 1999 and part of numerous civil society networks over the years, as a member of the network of the Albanian Youth Parliament, the Albanian Youth Council, the Youth Congress National, Regional Network of Associations of the Korça Region, Network of Women’s Associations, Resolution 1325, etc.
She has also been part of the public administration and Head of the Training-Qualification Sector in the Korça Regional Education Directorate. Violeta Tici is the author & co-author of several study texts.
Since 2018, Violeta holds the role of local coordinator of Korça, within the program dedicated to youth policies at the local level for three years developed by the National Youth Congress in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Tirana Foundation.
Violeta has been trained and has participated in many meetings, trainings organized by the National Youth Congress, supported by FES. He has also been active in important discussions and advocacy as part of Congress on youth law, volunteerism, etc.

Local Coordinator, Urë Vajgurore

Zoica Bardhi

Local Coordinator, Dibër

Eva Koltraka

Arsimimi: Diplomë Bachelor Marketing dhe Menaxhim Finaciar Uniniversiteti Nderkombetar i Struges
Master ne Kontabilitet dhe Raportim Financiar, pran Universitetit Europian i Tiranes

Eksperiencat: Angazhimi im si vullnetare pran Shoqates Ekspertet e Rinj Mjedisor (SHERM Albania) eshte qe nga viti 2016 e ne vazhdim, Duke dhe nje kontribut te suksesshem prane kesaj NGO me zhvillimin e aktiviteteve ne terren u be e mundur qe stafi i SHERM te me perzgjedhe dhe punesoj si Koordinatore Projektesh, qe nga viti 2018 e deri me sot. Puna ime prane kesaj shoqata ka pasur rezultatet e saj te perkthyera ne ndryshime bashke me komunitetit, per forcimin e kapaciteteve, edukimin qyteter, sensibilizim/ ndergjegjesim per mbrojtjen e mjedisit, angazhimin dhe nxitja e tyre per tu bere pjese e vendimarrjes mjedisore duke kerkuar llogari dhe transparenc, organizimi ne grupe per marrjen pjese ne mledhjet e keshillit bashkiak. Se fundemi jam angazhuar si eksperte lokale per Hartimin e Planit Lokal te Veprimit per Rinine ne Bashkine Diber 2020-2023.

Duke qene nje ze i fuqishem ne komunitetin ku un jetoj vendosa te kandidoj per Anetar Bordi prane Kongresit Rinor Kombetar per te perfaqesuar zerin e te rinjeve ne Qarkun Diber, per problemet qe ne hasim gjate dites si nga mungesa e transparences, perfaqesimit ne keshillin bashkiak, mungesa e qendres rinor etj, per te lobuar prane pushtetit vendor per zgjdhjen e tyre.