Projects

ParticipAction

ParticipACTION aims to boost youth involvement in decision-making through transnational partnerships, linking young citizens to policymakers via various events like workshops and advocacy activities. Targeting young people aged 16 to 23, including migrants, especially women and girls, in Italy, France, Lithuania, and Cyprus, the project aims to foster mutual understanding and address barriers to democratic participation. It involves diverse stakeholders, including CSOs, activists, and policymakers, to enhance solidarity and promote democratic engagement.

ParticipAction NATIONAL ASSESSMENT REPORT

TWO-MINUTES ARGUMENTS RECORDED FROM FINALIST POLICY PAPERS In the final stage of the project, young people worked in international teams to produce Policy Papers on topics they found relevant for them and their community. After online dissemination and votes, three Finalists were selected and their representatives presented their work to over 150 people (young people and stakeholders) in a Final Online Debate. Here you can find the two-minutes presentation of the three Finalists Policy papers narrated by who concretely produced them!

FINALIST POLICY PAPERS

UNITED – UNderstand, Inform, Think, EDucate

Co-funded by the CERV programme, UNITED brings together public institutions, CSOs, and educational bodies from Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, and Poland, uniting experts in Jewish history and education. Its aim is to involve youth in remembrance culture and equip them to fight contemporary antisemitism. Students will delve into lesser-known local Holocaust-related events, using art as a means to reflect on their research, fostering its deeper understanding and personalized connection. Doing so, UNITED promotes EU values and enhance students' civic competences. With the knowledge gained, students will be able to promote initiatives to address hate speech in their communities and provide recommendations to public decision-makers. By fostering a network of students across Croatia, Poland, and Italy, who analyze local events and their broader European significance, the project heightens awareness of shared history and values. Through art exhibitions, student initiatives, policy recommendations, and a comprehensive guide, the project will impact on a larger scale.

Y2EU - Youth2EUrope

Y2EU, co-funded by the CERV program, is spearheaded by Mano Europa (LT) in partnership with Dkolektiv (HR), Dypall Network (PT), and Glocal Factory (IT). Recognizing a need among EU youth for a deeper understanding of EU values, policies, and institutions, our consortium aims to boost youth knowledge and active citizenship, equipping them with the tools for political engagement. Through inclusive European Parliament simulations and non-formal education activities, we aim to encourage active citizenship among our target groups and wider audiences. Three are the main objectives: boosting political awareness and engagement among youth by evaluating their understanding of the European Parliament and their involvement in political activities within our partner regions; introducing young people to European institutions, particularly focusing on the European Parliament, in order to narrow the divide between institutions and the communities they represent; stimulating discussions on democracy, fundamental rights, and European values, offering a platform for youth to voice their perspectives through immersive decision-making simulations.

I.C.E. – Informal Civic Education

The ICE Project responds to the need of reestablishing "learning communities for adults" centered around civic practices and themes. Spanning grassroots associations, private residences, and cultural centers across Italy, Spain, Austria, Cyprus, and Germany, these places serve as historic hubs for adult education. The project seeks to invigorate these centers by introducing new activities and methods centered on themes of legality, social inclusion, and democratic growth. Emphasizing informal, innovative, and inclusive approaches, the ERASMUS+ ICE Project endeavors to establish a comprehensive model for adult learning centered around civic education, employing interactive and informal learning methodologies in partnership with the community. Additionally, it aims to produce multilingual open educational resources (OERs), offering online training modules addressing essential skills concerning justice, environment, health, and economy.

Look at the OER and the other project results

NEUEYT – Novel framework for democratic participation and Engagement of Underrepresented European YoungsTers

NEUEYT strives to engage youth in active citizenship and democratic participation, particularly in rural areas. It aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue between young people and policymakers by developing a toolkit to enhance youth participation. The project also focuses on sensitizing decision-makers and equipping them with tools to incorporate youth voices into local policy-making. Primary objectives include boosting the participation of underrepresented youth groups in democratic life through innovative methods and expanding opportunities for youth to engage with stakeholders and policymakers at all levels. Additionally, NEUEYT aims to test new approaches to youth participation in order to enhance services offered in the youth sector with a sustainability focus. Lastly, the project advocates for the crucial role of young people in shaping Europe's future, emphasizing the need to invest in youth and build trust in institutions and communities.

Read the Policy Paper for Youth Engagement