Short Description:
The Connecting Youth Platform (CYP) is a regional mechanism for dialogue and cooperation among National Youth Councils (NYCs) in the Western Balkans. It supports structured engagement in EU integration and regional youth policy development, amplifying the voice of young people in policymaking.

Focus Areas:

• Youth policy and structured dialogue
• EU integration
• Advocacy and youth representation

Geographical Scope:
Western Balkans (with partnerships across the EU)

Key Activities:

• Annual Connecting Youth Conferences
• Policy position drafting and advocacy
• Strengthening National Youth Councils
• Exchange of good practices

Implementing Organization:
Cooperation and Development Institute (CDI), together with the umbrella youth organizations of the six Western Balkans Countries – National Youth Congress of Albania, National Youth Council of North Macedonia, National Youth Council of Serbia, Youth Network of Montenegro, The Kosovar Youth Council (KYC), Youth Council of Federation of Bosnia and Hercegovina with the support of Hanns Seidel Foundation, supported by the European Union and regional youth structures.

Contact / Website:
🌐 https://connecting-youth.org
📧 info@connecting-youth.org