Three young people, three different stories, and one shared reminder: passion has no age.Angelos, a member of the Children’s Chorus of the Greek National Opera.Marilena, a voice-over artist since the age of five.And Katerina, the only girl on her mixed football team, proving every day that determination has no gender. They didn’t wait to grow […]
The Balkan Youth Cooperation team participated in a Youth Climate Diplomacy Forum side event in Athens, held during Climate Change Summit Week. Alongside other young changemakers and civil society representatives, we explored how youth-led initiatives can meaningfully influence environmental policies and foster lasting dialogue between young people, decision-makers, and communities.
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We were delighted to participate in the 2nd Youth Climate Diplomacy Forum Regional Conference, which brought together young people from across Southeast Europe. Our Co-founder Annia Korneeva with with valuable input from Theodora Vounidi led a hands-on workshop, where participants identified key challenges and turned them into simple, realistic solutions with the potential to grow
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Our Co-founder Theodora Vounidi represented us at the 23rd International Youth Conference, held in Kruševo, North Macedonia, September 25–29, 2025.Organized by Youth Alliance–Krusevo, the conference brought together 115 young leaders from across the region to discuss the future of the Western Balkans, focusing on EU integration, youth empowerment, and the role of young people in
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The young Generation at the forefront of environmental Action in Greece Our Co-founder, Theodora Vounidi, participated in the 12th International Youth Conference (online edition), contributing to discussions on youth participation, regional cooperation, and the future of Europe.During the event, Theodora delivered a talk on the topic:“Greek Youth as a Bridge: Civil Society and Regional Cooperation
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We were delighted to be invited to the Multiplier Event of the “Hate Trackers Into Action” program, organized by Hellenic Youth Participation. At the event, we engaged in a meaningful discussion on hate speech and its impact on society.Our Co-founder, Annia Korneeva, presented our project “Benefits of Being in the European Family.”We took part in
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Balkan Youth Cooperation took part in the 1st National Event in Greece, organized by the Youth Climate Diplomacy Forum. The event brought together young changemakers, experts, and advocates to highlight the role of youth in advancing climate action across Southeast Europe.
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Balkan Youth Cooperation, in collaboration with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Athens, sent its volunteers to the European Parliament in Brussels. There, the volunteers observed the workings of the European Parliament firsthand and learned about the future of Europe, human rights, and their connection to Southeast Europe.
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Balkan Youth Cooperation is proud to announce that our co-founder, Annia Korneeva, actively participated in the 4th Balkan Studies Congress held in Sarajevo. This prestigious international event fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in the social sciences, aiming to produce innovative and high-quality academic contributions. It also serves as a platform to enhance postgraduate education, enabling knowledge sharing
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