Construction of Youth Centre in Gjilan starts – an MCYS investment

08.09.2014

Gjilan will soon be equipped with a modern Youth Centre. Its cornerstone was founded today by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Memli Krasniqi and Mayor of Gjilan, Lutfi Haziri. At this event there were present the Members of Parliament from the municipality of Gjilan, Zenun Pajaziti and Lirije Kajtazi.

This centre is going to be wholly constructed by financing from MCYS, reaching a total of 250 thousand Euros. It is going to have a modern infrastructure with an area of about 500 m2.

A similar centre has been planned to be constructed by MCYS in Prishtina too, but the location has not yet been assigned for its construction.

Minister Krasniqi said that this youth centre in Gjilan is going to be one of the main areas for the youth of the city in order to promote its’ values, in every segment of social life.

“We have estimated as very important creating special areas for youth. Initiation of construction of this centre is also beginning of a new program in MCYS for construction of a youth centre in each city. We have this year begun with Gjilan and Prishtina. We foresee for the next year to have two more centres built. These centres shall be built by the budget of MCYS and I believe that the youth is going to use these centres for development of ideas, their plans for a better life in the community and also for their professional enhancement and their education”, minister Krasniqi said.

Mayor of the Municipality of Gjilan, Lutfi Haziri thanked minister Krasniqi for this project and other projects that MCYS financed for this municipality. “This centre is a great support for the youth of Gjilan and nongovernmental and youth organisations.” H said. He expressed the readiness that jointly with MCYS and municipalities to invest in various projects for culture, youth and sports.

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