Mr. Florian Idrizaj has studied at the University of Tirana for economic sciences and he is graduated also in Professional Master studies in economic sciences. His experience with European Programs started since 2010 within the participation into youth programs exchanges through Youth in Action program and after with Erasmus Plus program. In the field of finance, he practiced his profession as a financier starting in 2015, working as an employee of the public administration and later in accounting studio for foreigner clients.
The experience with the financial management of the European projects started in 2021 by coordinating Interreg IPA II CBC Italy-Albania-Montenegro projects. He is responsible for collecting financial information, calculating staff costs, preparing financial reports related to budgets, payments, and expenses, making budget reallocation, forecasting expenditures, developing strategies to minimize risks, etc. Florian has experience in project coordination in different European Programs like Erasmus+, Balkan Med Interreg, Adrion Interreg, IPA II Interreg CBC, etc. He owns English and Italian language
Ms. Flutura Brakaj is a dedicated and humble professional passionate about promoting youth empowerment and advocating for marginalized communities. She holds a B.A. in German language and Communication from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Tirana and an M.A. in Social Policy studies.
Flutura has over seven years of experience in the civil society sector and has been involved in various international organizations' projects, coalitions, and advocacy campaigns, including SOS Children's Villages International, UNFPA, and Y-Peer Network. She has a background in non-formal education training and capacity-building, which has equipped her with the skills and knowledge to prioritize facilitating social inclusion and cohesion in areas such as democracy, human rights, intercultural learning, and civic engagement.
Her commitment to her work has earned her several awards, including the Agent of Change 2016 Award in advocating for youth development topics. In 2018, Flutura participated in a program that gave her a valuable opportunity to gain experience in German civil society organizations. She served as the Coordinator for Youth Participation and Empowerment at the Schüler Helfen Leben Foundation.
Flutura's work is rooted in a deep conviction that young individuals, youth educators, and communities can play a vital and powerful force in creating more peaceful, resilient, and equitable societies. Her unwavering belief in this vision has driven her to return to her native Albania and the Western Balkans region.
Ms. Reçi is a highly skilled professional with a strong background in youth work, gender equality, and the reintegration of migrants and refugees. She holds a master's degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tirana and has gained extensive experience in the field through her professional engagements, trainings and exchanges.
With a deep understanding of youth policy and youth work in the region, Ms. Reçi has served as a Project Coordinator for several youth NGOs in Albania. Her work has focused on topics such as youth empowerment and youth engagement in decision-making, which has allowed her to develop robust risk management, analysis, and decision-making skills.
Through her work in civil society, Ms. Reçi has developed a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people in the region, including issues of inequality, social exclusion, and limited access to opportunities. Her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young people has been demonstrated through her work, and she is eager to continue contributing to the development of the region's youth.
Ms. Myftari holds a B.A. in English Language and Philology from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, and a Master's degree in Applied Foreign Languages and Cross-Cultural Negotiation from Université Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France.
In her early career, she worked as an Administrative Assistant in the banking sector at CITIBANK N.A. and Alpha Bank S.A. from 2009 to 2018, in Athens Greece. Subsequently, Ms. Myftari transitioned into International Relations within Higher Education Institutions. She joined the Department of International Relations at the University of Montpellier, managing various Erasmus+ funded projects as a Project Manager until November 2020. Her project portfolio included initiatives promoting Sustainable Development in European HEI campuses, fostering Internationalization at home in South Mediterranean HEIs.
Born in Albania, raised in Greece, and later moving to France for a career in International Affairs, she joined RYCO in November 2020. At RYCO, she initially served as a Program Grants Assistant and later as a Grants Officer for the Superschools Western Balkans School Exchange Scheme. As of October 2023, Ms. Myftari holds the position of Project Manager for two significant projects: "RYCOgnized - YPS Advocacy Efforts in WB6," focusing on peacebuilding, regional youth cooperation, and youth empowerment in the Western Balkans, and "Jeunes des deux Rives," dedicated to youth education in citizenship, international solidarity, and civic engagement among young people from the Mediterranean basin.
As of January 2026 she undertook the position of Head of Local Branch Office in Albania.