The 52 youth groups that have been established through-out the country organize spiritual and cultural activities. 

           In 1999 the National Youth office was opened in Tirana, and regional offices were opened in every diocese.

            Each year the youth have different activities, such as summer and winter camps, involving more that 1,600 young people from all Albania.  Two camps for youth have been organized in Glikomili near Dropulli and in Çuka near Saranda.  Other youth activities include conferences, olympics, sister city programs, activities with handicapped young people, excursions, youth festivals, etc.  Summer camps have been organized for children from the Malisheva region in Kosovo, building upon relationships that were established during the crisis of 1999.

           Special attention is given to students in the universities of Tirana, Elbasan and Vlora.  Bible studies, liturgical services, foreign language courses, excursions, etc. have been organized for these young people.

            Since 1999, the National Youth Office has been working in Tirana, and youth office have been opened in every diocese of Albania.  Last year, a building was purchased to serve as a spiritual center for the youth of Tirana.

             From 17-23 August 2004, a conference involving Orthodox youth from all the Balkan states was held at the campus of Theological Academy and the Monastery of St. Vlash.  This was the first effort to bring Balkan Orthodox youth together and had as its theme, "Together with Christ".

 
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Update: February 2008