New Bridges Ngo

Empowering Youth and Communities Across Albania

New Bridges is a national civil society organization founded in 2017, with strong local roots in the Berat region. We work to strengthen civic participation, good governance, environmental sustainability, and inclusive community development across Albania.

9+ Years of experience

Delivering community-based programs and strengthening civic participation since 2017.

1000+ People engaged

Engaging youth, women, and communities in participation, skills development, and local initiatives.

32+ Projects

Organizing workshops, trainings, and community actions across multiple thematic areas.

National & local reach

Active across several municipalities in Albania, combining local roots with national-level engagement.

About us

New Bridges was founded in 2017 by active citizens from Dimal, Kuçova, and Berat, who aimed to empower communities and strengthen civic participation. From these local roots, the organization has grown into a national civil society actor, combining grassroots community work with national-level engagement and connecting citizens, institutions, and decision-making processes.

OUR AREAS OF WORK

Our programs focus on youth and civic engagement, environmental sustainability, good governance, and community development. Our work integrates digital innovation, gender equality, employability, and inclusion across all program areas.

Youth & Civic Engagement

We empower young people through civic participation, digital skills, leadership, and innovation opportunities.

Environmental Sustainability

We promote environmental awareness and local action for climate resilience and sustainable communities.

Good Governance

We encourage transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local and national decision-making.

Community Development

We support inclusive initiatives that strengthen local development, social well-being, and economic opportunities.

MISSION

New Bridges works to empower youth and communities through civic engagement, capacity building, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development, while promoting good governance, digital innovation, gender equality, and active participation in community life.

VISION

We envision a just, inclusive, and sustainable society where young people and communities actively shape local and national development through participation, innovation, and collaborative action.

New Bridges

What makes us different

New Bridges works with youth, communities, institutions, and local partners to strengthen participation, inclusion, and sustainable development across Albania.

Our approach combines grassroots community engagement with practical initiatives that create long-term local impact.

Voices from New Bridges

Young people sharing their experiences, growth, and community engagement through New Bridges programs and activities.

Being part of New Bridges has been a valuable experience for me both personally and professionally. Through different activities and trainings, I improved my communication and teamwork skills, became more confident, and had the opportunity to become more active in my community while building meaningful connections with other young people.

Benada Gremshi

New Bridges gave me the opportunity to improve my communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while connecting with inspiring people from different fields. Through trainings and activities, I became more active in my community and more confident in pursuing new opportunities. I would highly recommend New Bridges to young people who want to grow personally and professionally while creating a positive impact in their community.

Adrian Hoxha

Through different activities, trainings, and experiences with New Bridges, I became more active, confident, and engaged in my community. The experience helped me strengthen my communication and teamwork skills while meeting inspiring people and exploring new opportunities. I would recommend New Bridges to every young person who wants to grow, learn, and create positive change in their community.

Gersjana Selamaj

Representing New Bridges in the National Youth Council helped me better understand the importance of youth participation and active engagement in decision-making. Through trainings, activities, and youth initiatives, I strengthened my leadership, communication, and civic engagement skills while also learning more about environmental responsibility, sustainability, and the role young people can play in creating positive change in their communities.

Klajdi Pirja

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