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In Albania, rural youth are campaigning to solve local environmental problems

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Briefings

In Albania's eastern Korce region, youth group Qendra KAZUS trained 44 young people to use digital tools for environmental advocacy. They organized digital picnics to document waste on the Devoll River and launched an online petition with 506 signatures, aiming to pressure local authorities to clean up the polluted river and agricultural lands affected by floods.

Key points

• A youth group named Qendra KAZUS in Albania trained 44 young people to use digital tools like video editing and graphic design for environmental advocacy.
• The group organized digital picnics to document waste accumulation on the Devoll River, which was exacerbated by floods in November 2025 and improper waste disposal in Maliq municipality.

Context

This project is part of the Digital Spark granting scheme under the Regional Support Mechanism EECA project, implemented by the Metamorphosis Foundation and TechSoup in partnership with CIVICUS. It addresses environmental challenges in rural Albania where youth are often excluded from solving local problems, using digital platforms to mobilize public pressure.

Limitations

Evidence covers only Albania; no data on other regions or countries. Petition signatures are unverified as of the report date. Flood impact details are limited to November 2025 events.

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