Be a change maker!

ended

In 2019 in EU27 there were 74.228.652 million of young people between 15 and 29 years, of which 57% used the internet to interact with public authorities. However, this figure hides a deep gap between EU countries: at a deeper sight and comparing data from different countries it is possible to observe that in Sweden the percentage is 85% against only a 24% recorded in Italy. The overall objective is to increase the participation of young people and civil society youth. To achieve this goal the project pursues 4 specific objectives, namely an increase in active citizenship of youth involved, the improvement of skills of youngsters to participate and dialogue with decision-makers. Finally a raise of awareness is expected on transversal European issues and common challenges related to the field of youth. The project foresees the creation of a non-formal training academy consisting in four video classes about skills and tools useful to be active citizens, the realization of four transnational events leading to a definition and preparation of Action plans, the realization of a toolkit, available in English and partners'national languages to provide practical-theoretical information to be an active change maker from local to supranational level. An awareness raising and informative campaign will be realised on a transnational scale (1 social media campaign, 4 informative videos and leaflets will be realised). The project is expected to increase the information and the youth skills in the definition of civic proposals and to improve th awareness on analysed topics at local and EU level. The project is addressed to youth and youth NGOs (expected at least 40 youth and 8 youth NGOs directly involved) and at least 15.000 youngsters will be reached through the communication channels and tools as indirect beneficiaries.