Short Description:
Connecting Youth (CY) is a regional initiative of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) established in 2017 to promote youth cooperation, participation, employment, mobility, and civic engagement across the Western Balkans Six (WB6) countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The platform bridges the gap between youth needs and regional development strategies, supporting EU integration and fostering youth-led societal change.

Focus Areas:
• Youth mobility and employment
• Active citizenship and skills development
• Youth participation and policy advocacy
• Capacity building for youth organizations
• Regional cooperation and reconciliation

Geographical Scope:
Western Balkans Six (WB6)

Key Activities:
• Regional research and consultations
• Youth mobility and participation programs
• Civic engagement and youth-led initiatives
• RCC-hosted policy dialogues and youth events
• Capacity building and leadership training for youth organizations
• Development of publications, reports, and policy papers

Implementing Organization:
Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) – South East European regional platform based in Sarajevo

Contact / Website:
🌐 https://connecting-youth.org
✉️ press@rcc.int