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ARSIS · Albania

Every young person deserves safety, opportunity, and a voice.

Discover the importance of protecting children's rights, supporting young people, strengthening families, and creating inclusive communities where every individual has the opportunity to develop and participate.

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Welcome to ARSIS

Childhood and youth are not waiting rooms. They are life, happening now.

Children and young people grow best when they feel safe, are taken seriously and have adults and communities around them who believe in what they can become. Too often, poverty, exclusion or discrimination close doors long before a young person has had the chance to knock.

ARSIS exists to keep those doors open. Our work is rooted in the conviction that support should respect the dignity of each child, involve families, and connect young people with their community rather than separating them from it.

About the organization

A social organization for the support of youth

ARSIS (Organizatë shoqërore e përkrahjes së të rinjve) is registered in Albania under TIN K91629452G. Its focus is social support for children and young people through rights-based and inclusive approaches. Further details about the organization's history and current activities will be published as they are confirmed.

About us

Mission, vision & values

Pending confirmation

Mission

To support children and young people facing vulnerability through rights-based approaches, social inclusion, access to opportunities, and community participation.

Vision

A society in which children and young people are respected, protected, included, and empowered to participate in decisions that affect their lives.

Core values

  • Human dignity
  • Children's rights
  • Youth participation
  • Equality and inclusion
  • Protection and safeguarding
  • Respect for diversity
  • Accountability
  • Community solidarity
  • Professional integrity
  • Cooperation

Areas of work

Ten areas that shape how we think about support

These areas describe the organization's field of focus. Specific services are described as active only when confirmed.

  1. 01

    Child protection & children's rights

    Upholding every child's right to safety, care and to be heard.

  2. 02

    Youth development & empowerment

    Helping young people build confidence, skills and direction.

  3. 03

    Education & learning opportunities

    Supporting access to learning inside and outside the classroom.

  4. 04

    Family support & community inclusion

    Recognising families as the first circle of protection.

  5. 05

    Social services & referral

    Connecting people with the services and institutions they need.

  6. 06

    Prevention of violence & exploitation

    Raising awareness and strengthening protective environments.

  7. 07

    Youth participation & active citizenship

    Giving young people a real say in community life.

  8. 08

    Support for vulnerable communities

    Reaching those most at risk of being left behind.

  9. 09

    Social & emotional wellbeing

    Valuing play, friendship, belonging and mental health.

  10. 10

    Community-based development

    Working with, and from within, local communities.

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Why our work matters

Rights are only real when they reach every child

Children's rights are written into law, but many young people still grow up without access to safe spaces, quality learning, or adults who listen. Social exclusion often starts early and compounds over time.

Supporting families, preventing violence and enabling young people to take part in community life are not separate goals — together they create the conditions in which children can thrive.

Child protection

Community participation

Young people as participants, not just beneficiaries

Participation means young people help shape the activities, spaces and decisions that affect them. Volunteering, cooperation with schools and local institutions, and inclusive decision-making turn support into something shared.

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Four adults standing together in front of children's artwork

News & updates

From the organization

Verified news and announcements will be published here.

News

Transparency & accountability

Know who we are

Our legal identity, governance, policies and contact details are published openly so that anyone can understand who we are and how we work.

TIN
K91629452G

Get in touch

Telephone+355 532 20000Emailfaye@seusitio.com

AddressRruga Laç–Sanxhak nr. 5, Laç AL, 4701, Albania