Building The Balkans
Building the Balkans supports youth empowerment through education, intercultural cooperation, social entrepreneurship, and environmental action.
collaborations and projects
since 2015
About us
Building the Balkans – BtB is a non-governmental organization established in Mitrovica North, on October 28, 2015. BtB has been established in by 5 young members from different ethnicities in Kosovo with the aim of developing communication and relations between youngsters of different communities that live in Kosovo.
It also aims to educate, empower and involve young people in Kosovo in various activities that lead to building a successful career and sharing knowledge and practices with young people in European
countries.
Our Impact & Experience
Since 2015, Building the Balkans has worked with young people, youth workers, and partner organizations across Kosovo, the Western Balkans, and Europe through educational, community-based, and international cooperation initiatives.
Our organization has implemented and contributed to projects focused on youth empowerment, inclusion, sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, media literacy, and social entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on non-formal education and active participation.
Through Erasmus+ and regional partnerships, we continue to create opportunities for young people from diverse communities and backgrounds — including young people with different abilities and fewer opportunities — to learn, connect, and contribute to positive social change.
Our Approach
Building the Balkans is a youth-driven organization working to empower young people through non-formal education, inclusion, and active participation in society. Our work brings together young people from diverse communities and backgrounds to develop skills, exchange experiences, and contribute to positive social change.
Through local and international partnerships, we design and implement initiatives focused on sustainable development, social entrepreneurship, intercultural dialogue, media literacy, and inclusive youth work. We believe that education, cooperation, and participation are essential in building resilient and inclusive communities across Kosovo and the Western Balkans.
Youth Empowerment & Non-Formal Education
We empower young people through non-formal education, training programmes, and international exchanges that strengthen their skills, confidence, and active participation in society.
Inclusion & Equal Opportunities
We promote inclusive youth work and support the participation of young people with different abilities and fewer opportunities. Through educational, sport, and community activities we aim to create spaces where all young people can learn, contribute, and develop their potential.
Social Entrepreneurship & Employability
We support young people in developing entrepreneurial ideas, practical skills, and creative initiatives that improve employability and encourage innovative solutions to social challenges.
Sustainability
We promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices through youth initiatives, community engagement, and educational activities that encourage responsible use of natural resources.
Intercultural Dialogue & Cooperation
We foster cooperation and understanding among young people from different communities in Kosovo and the Balkans, encouraging dialogue, diversity, and peaceful collaboration.
Guidebook with Curriculum for the training course “Creativity and Large-scale youth sport work events”
Handbook on organising creative large-scale youth sport work events
Guidebook with Curriculum for the Training course “Youth sport work for reconciliation and acceptance of diversity”
Guidebook with Curriculum for the Training course “Reconciliation youth work in post-conflict areas”
News
Following our participation in the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Screen Smart” in Vrsar, Croatia, we organized a dissemination activity in Mitrovica to share the knowledge, experiences, and insights gained during the
From 17–25 May, we took part in the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Screen Smart” in Vrsar, Croatia, bringing together young people from Croatia, Kosovo, Germany, Slovenia, Finland, and Ukraine for a
We recently participated in the Advance Planning Visit (APV) for the Screen Smart, which will take place in Vrsar. The visit brought together project partners and group leaders to prepare
As part of the CB4LeisureYWD project, we were happy to host a series of local training visits in Pristina and Mitrovica, creating valuable opportunities for learning, exchange, and cross-cultural collaboration.
