Short Description:

The Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe (RYDE) project strengthens the role of youth civil society organizations in fostering democratic values, EU integration, and regional cooperation in the Western Balkans. The project creates structured opportunities for young people to influence policymaking through dialogue and cross-border collaboration.

Focus Areas:

• Participatory democracy and civic engagement
• Regional youth cooperation
• EU integration and public dialogue

Geographical Scope:
Western Balkans (Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro)

Key Activities:

• Capacity-building programs for youth CSOs
• Regional youth forums and national dialogues
• Development of youth policy recommendations
• Networking and knowledge exchange among youth organizations

Implementing Organizations:

• Lead: Center for Democracy Foundation (Serbia)
• Partners:
  • Youth Act Centre (Albania)
  • Youth Alliance – Krusevo (North Macedonia)
  • PRONI Center for Youth Development (BiH)
  • NGO Aktiv (Kosovo*)
  • Forum MNE (Montenegro)

Contact / Website:
🌐 Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE. Project | Center for Democracy Foundation
✉️ office@centaronline.org (Center for Democracy Foundation – coordinating partner)