Junior Achievement Albania, together with Junior Achievement Romania and a consortium of international partners, announces the launch of the European project YSBE Net – Youth Social Business Entrepreneurship Network, co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme.
The project is implemented over a 24-month period under the call ERASMUS-YOUTH-2025-CB-WB and officially started on 1 November 2025. YSBE Net is carried out in partnership with Junior Achievement Romania, Junior Achievement Albania, Junior Achievement Cyprus, Junior Achievement Bulgaria, Junior Achievement North Macedonia, Junior Achievement Montenegro, and Merci Charity Boutique. In addition, Junior Achievement Turkey and Junior Achievement Serbia will participate in the project’s international activities as partner countries.
The main objective of YSBE Net is to strengthen social entrepreneurship education for young people and to contribute to the development of a sustainable regional ecosystem that supports youth organizations in delivering programs with social impact. The project responds to a growing need in the region for entrepreneurial and social innovation skills, empowering young people to actively contribute to positive change in their communities.
International Launch Event – February 2026, Cyprus
The official international launch event of the project will take place in February 2026 in Cyprus, bringing together all project partners. During the event, partners will present the project’s objectives, structure, and planned activities, while also exploring opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange. The participation of partner countries will further enrich the dialogue and strengthen regional and international cooperation.
Through YSBE Net, partner organizations aim to support youth organizations in becoming centers of excellence in entrepreneurial education, by developing innovative and sustainable approaches to social entrepreneurship. The project will encourage youth engagement in social innovation processes, strengthen cooperation across Southeastern Europe, and contribute to long-term economic and social development in the region.
