The Young Urban Achievers (YUA) is a collective of young people in Amsterdam that brings youth with initiative and dreams together and guides them in the process of setting up their own businesses and organizations.

YUA works in regions where youngsters have a lack of perspective, with a main focus on urban surroundings. Cities are historically the center of economical activity. YUA believes in the power of young people to stimulate this economical activity by developing new initiatives. These highly motivated and talented citizens - The Young Urban Achievers- are the future; their talent, intellect and economical potentials generate grow, development and innovation. Therefore YUA supports and stimulates them in creating a cultural stage where their voice can be heard and their opinion counts.

YUA's is guiding the realization of a cultural initiative in Bosnian capital that aims at setting up an art house cinema, completely run by students. Furthermore YUA organizes The YUA-BKB academy, a hands-on training for young people in Sarajevo to empower them with practical tools that help them to be active in their local society.

Read more about the YUA-foundation.

Read more about the people behind YUA.

Job Cohen
Burgemeester van Amsterdam

"As the mayor of Amsterdam, I value this breeding place for active citizenship and support its constant contribution to the innovation of the city’s civil society."

Bill Carter
auteur van het boek When Fools Rush In

"Art house Kriterion Sarajevo is a wonderful initiative that enriches one of the most inspiring cities of the world."

Nedzad Bekovic
filmmaker, o.a. Totally Personal

“Sarajevo heeft geen enkele plaats waar jongeren zich op hun eigen manier bezig kunnen houden met cultuur, ik hoop dat Sarajevo een plaats als Kriterion krijgt”