Youth and Community Center - Gostivar

02/09/2026

🎉💫Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipality of Gostivar and Democracy Lab 💙8 years behind us. Many more ahead.

A sincere thank you to the Municipality of Gostivar Komuna e Gostivarit - Општина Гостивар - Gostivar Belediyesi and Democracy Lab for believing in YCC and for their continued efforts, support, and commitment to keeping this space alive and open for everyone. This renewed cooperation reminds us that when institutions and civil society work together, they can create lasting opportunities for the community. We are proud of what YCC has achieved over the past eight years, and even more excited about what lies ahead.

We continue to work. We continue to grow. And most importantly — we continue to be here for our community.💫

31/08/2026

🎉💫Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipality of Gostivar and Democracy Lab 💙8 years behind us. Many more ahead.

A sincere thank you to the Municipality of Gostivar Komuna e Gostivarit - Општина Гостивар - Gostivar Belediyesi and Democracy Lab for believing in YCC and for their continued efforts, support, and commitment to keeping this space alive and open for everyone. This renewed cooperation reminds us that when institutions and civil society work together, they can create lasting opportunities for the community. We are proud of what YCC has achieved over the past eight years, and even more excited about what lies ahead.

We continue to work. We continue to grow. And most importantly — we continue to be here for our community.💫

AL/MK/EN

Sot, në Komunën e Gostivarit, mes kryetarit Valbon Limani dhe Drejtorit Ekzekutiv të Democracy Lab u nënshkrua Marrëveshja e Mirëkuptimit për vazhdimin e bashkëpunimit në kuadër të Qendrës Rinore dhe të Komunitetit.

Qendra Rinore dhe e Komunitetit – YCC është kthyer tashmë në sinonim të angazhimit qytetar në Gostivar, një hapësirë e sigurt ku të rinjtë dhe komuniteti kanë mundësi të zhvillojnë idetë, aftësitë dhe iniciativat e tyre, të bashkëpunojnë dhe të marrin pjesë aktivisht në jetën e komunitetit.

Me vazhdimin e këtij bashkëpunimi, Komuna e Gostivarit dhe Democracy Lab riafirmojnë përkushtimin e përbashkët që YCC të vazhdojë të jetë një hapësirë e hapur për të gjithë, ku idetë shndërrohen në iniciativa dhe iniciativat në ndryshim pozitiv për komunitetin.
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Денес, во Општина Гостивар, градоначалникот Валбон Лимани и извршниот директор на Democracy Lab потпишаа Меморандум за разбирање за продолжување на соработката во рамки на Центарот за млади и заедницата.

Центарот за млади на заедницата – YCC веќе прерасна во синоним за граѓански ангажман во Гостивар, безбеден простор каде младите и заедницата имаат можност да ги развиваат своите идеи, вештини и иницијативи, да соработуваат и активно да учествуваат во животот на заедницата.

Со продолжувањето на оваа соработка, Општина Гостивар и Democracy Lab ја потврдуваат заедничката посветеност YCC да продолжи да биде отворен простор за сите, каде идеите прераснуваат во иницијативи, а иницијативите во позитивни промени за заедницата.
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Today, at the Municipality of Gostivar, Mayor Valbon Limani and the Executive Director of Democracy Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue their cooperation within the Youth and Community Center.

The Youth and community center - YCC has become synonymous with civic engagement in Gostivar, providing a safe and inclusive space where young people and the wider community can develop their ideas, skills, and initiatives, collaborate, and actively participate in community life.

By continuing this partnership, the Municipality of Gostivar and Democracy Lab reaffirm their shared commitment to keeping YCC an open space for everyone, where ideas grow into initiatives and initiatives translate into positive change for the community.

01/07/2026

On 26th of June we were honored to welcome H.E. Michalis Rocas, Ambassador of the European Union 🇪🇺 to the Democracy Lab - Youth and Community Center for an inspiring discussion on the future of young people and the European perspective.

The debate created an open space for meaningful dialogue, where young participants had the opportunity to ask questions, share their views, and engage directly with the Ambassador on topics that matter most to their future.

Thank you, Ambassador Rokas, for your visit, your openness, and your commitment to listening to the voices of young people. Together, we continue building bridges between youth and the European future.🇪🇺

01/07/2026

👋 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Dear Community Members and associate.
We are informing you that we will be on a summer break from 01.07.2026, until 01.08 2026. During this period, our activities will be paused as we take this time to rest and recharge. We look forward to welcoming you back with renewed energy, and creative activities.

We wish everyone a wonderful and safe summer break!
Warm regards,

Youth and Community Center Staff 💫

12/06/2026

The Creative Expression Program was successfully conducted ✅ The aim of the program was to promote creativity, confidence, and personal development among participants. Over these sessions they got a possibility to creatively express themselves and develop their ideas and talents. On this occasion participants got certificates for their contribution and participation. Congratulations to PCV for making their dedication and hard work for the program.❣️

26/05/2026

On May 14 and 15, we successfully implemented “Recycle to Create “ workshop and exhibition. Participants got a possibility to create something from used materials this time used paper was our focus. After preparing their items materials were exhibited at the premises at our Center. We would like to use the opportunity to invited you to see their work at the Youth and Community Center. This activity was part of the project Civil Society and youth for inclusive and sustainable development through circular economy in North Macedonia funded by the European Union and implemented by People in Need PIN Arno Lead and Ekovita.

08/05/2026

👩🏻‍🎨🧑🏻‍🎨Декорираме и обновуваме го намалуваме отпадот со реупотреба на стари предмети и создаваме нешто ново и уникатно. Оваа активност е дел од проектот Граѓанското општество и младите за инклузивен и одржлив развој преку циркуларна економија во Северна Македонија”, финансиран од Европската унија и имплементиран од People in Need (PIN), АРНО, ЛЕАД и Ековита.

👩🏻‍🎨🧑🏻‍🎨 Dekorojmë dhe rinovojmë, duke reduktuar mbeturinat përmes ripërdorimit të objekteve të vjetra dhe duke krijuar diçka të re dhe unike.

Ky aktivitet është pjesë e projektit “Shoqëria civile dhe të rinjtë për zhvillim inkluziv dhe të qëndrueshëm përmes ekonomisë qarkulluese në Maqedoninë e Veriut”, financuar nga Bashkimi Evropian dhe i implementuar nga PIN (People in Need), ARNO, LEAD dhe Ekovita.

06/04/2026

Today we were honored to host Nicole Varnes, Chargé d’Affaires from the U.S. Embassy North Macedonia for a meaningful conversation on “Building a Secure and Prosperous Future,” moderated by Sefer Selimi. We extend our sincere thanks to Ambassador Varnes for her presence, insights, and valuable contribution to the discussion. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including youth and civil society activists, community members, municipal council representatives, high school directors, and young people, all contributing to a dynamic and engaging exchange. This album captures moments of dialogue, connection, and a shared commitment to building a more secure, democratic, and prosperous future with special focus on the young people.

26/03/2026