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My name's Olta Nallbani. I'm 16 years old and I'm from Gjakova. I’m currently participating in the 21st Century Skills Program organized at Innovation HUB Gjakova. I learned about the project through social media and I have immediately applied online for both the Environment and Skills for work projects. Olta Nalbani Both programs are very entertaining, because they are conducted through very creative activities that are fun and engaging, while at the same time socializing. At the Environment Program themes are focused on climate change crisis, where apart from learning about statistics and climate change around the globe, we are encouraged to walk, bicycle, save water, clean the environment and take community actions. Olta with her frinds at Innovation HUB Gjakova While at the Skills for Jobs, we have been introduced to soft skills that are necessary to know in the 21st century. So far in this project we learned about how to write an official email, how to ...

I am Zana Shala a young girl from Gjakova. I have been taking part in the Environment Program at the Innovation HUB,  Gjakova since February 2019. Zana Shala The program is quite compelling as it teaches young people about the destruction of the  environment all over the world. I decided to roll up to the program as soon as I saw the call; and  I have immediately applied online. Zana with her group The sessions are attractive and amusing as they run with groups though quizzes and group  challenges, where we are tested on how much we know about the environment, climate change,  environmental resources and global warming. Besides group work, all activities are further  developed through debates and discussions.  So far, I have learned a lot about: Climate Change, why does it happen? who causes it? how to  prevent it? what are the greenhouse gases? and many other topics.  I come to know that climate change is happening now and i...