“Act for Society believes that when young people are given space, trust, and creativity, they can reshape their communities.”, this is how !
Act for Society is an organization dedicated to empowering young people to become active agents of change across Albania. Through its work, youth are encouraged to raise their voices, transform their ideas into concrete actions, and collaborate to create meaningful impact in their communities. The organization creates supportive environments where young people feel heard, valued, and capable of contributing to positive social change.
By organizing creative workshops, public activities, and youth-led initiatives, Act for Society addresses important topics such as respect, equality, healthy relationships, and non-violence. Through a powerful combination of dialogue, creativity, and community engagement, young participants gain the tools and confidence they need to turn their ideas into actions that improve the lives of those around them.
This year, the organization expanded its workshops and community activities into new cities and communities, offering safe spaces for discussions around respect, equality, and non-violence. Across different cities in Albania, more than 1,200 young people went even further by organizing a painting exhibition, using art as a medium to express their perspectives and spark conversations about positive change.
Each initiative — whether a workshop, a creative activity, or a community project — demonstrated that even small actions can create meaningful impact. These experiences reinforced a powerful message: young people have the ability to inspire their communities and transform ideas into action.
For many participants, the experience was deeply personal. One young participant shared that before joining the workshops, they often remained silent when witnessing injustice or disrespect. Through creative activities, however, they discovered that art could become their voice. Painting, writing, and performing allowed them to express emotions they previously struggled to share. They realized that creativity could open conversations and encourage small yet important changes within their community.
Artivism did not only influence their surroundings — it transformed them personally. They became more confident, more aware, and braver. Today, they use creativity to speak up, support others, and turn ideas into action — not only for themselves, but for their entire community.
The impact of the initiative extended beyond local communities. Through online sessions and international exchanges, participants connected with peers from other countries, sharing experiences, challenges, and ideas. These interactions helped them understand that local actions can carry global significance. A small project in one community can inspire change far beyond national borders.
By witnessing how creativity and courage create impact elsewhere, young people recognized that every voice matters. Together, they saw how youth around the world can contribute to building a stronger, more respectful, and peaceful future.
Looking ahead, the vision is clear: to see every community empowered by confident, creative, and active young people, where dialogue, respect, and non-violence are valued in everyday life. The goal is to expand workshops, creative initiatives, and youth-led actions to reach even more cities and communities.
By continuing to support youth creativity and engagement, communities can become spaces where every voice matters and every idea holds the power to create lasting change.
This story is part of the MasterPeace Impact Series where we share why people join, why they stay, and how change grows through connection.