Over 40 representatives from member countries of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) have gathered in Pristina for the 41st International Conference of the organization, which is being held in Kosovo for the first time.

EYCA Director Manel Sanchez said this conference is one of the organization’s most important events and aims to strengthen the impact of the Youth Card on young people’s lives.

According to him, this is a great opportunity for Kosovo to showcase its potential.

“Our conference is an important event for our organization. We bring together all the European members of the European Youth Card – we’re talking about more than 40 members and over 9 million young people who use the Youth Card. At this conference, we will discuss our strategy, our brand, and, in general, the ways we can impact the lives of young people. We want this card to create a community of youth that can access projects related to mental health, employment, entrepreneurship, human rights, and social rights. In today’s world, not only in Europe but globally, projects like the European Youth Card are becoming even more necessary and meaningful. We believe that Kosovo is an excellent place to implement the European Youth Card. You’ve started recently, but you’re doing very well. I’m sure that for many people attending this conference, it will be their first time in your country, and this is a great opportunity for Kosovo to present itself and showcase all the amazing things that can be done here,” he said.

The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), Bislim Bislimi, emphasized the importance of the conference and the benefits it brings for youth in Kosovo.

He further added that through this conference, cooperation is being strengthened between institutions, organizations, and stakeholders that impact the lives of young people.