Youth in Europe

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"""Youth in Europe"" is a 24-month project that aims to raise awareness among youth leaders and young people about the importance of education for European citizenship, with special emphasis on the principles, values ​​and functioning of the European Union, as a basis for democratic construction and active citizen participation. The main objectives are: -To improve youth leaders' and young people's knowledge and understanding of the history, symbols, institutions and policies of the European Union; -To design practical educational tools so that youth leaders can spread knowledge about the European Union through a methodology based on non-formal education; -To empower young people for active and democratic participation within the European framework; -To build a space for debate and reflection among young people, youth workers, political leaders and experts on the importance of increasing knowledge about the European Union; -To create a network of organizations from five European countries that are aware of the importance of the active participation of young people to build a more inclusive, sustainable and democratic Europe. The project brings together organizations from Italy, Croatia, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain and the set of activities and results is designed as a methodological sequence, which begins with a diagnosis of European citizenship education in five countries and continues with different online activities and face-to-face sessions that will contribute to the development and implementation by youth leaders of the new knowledge and skills acquired on the European Union. The products and main results will be collected in digital books and videos to contribute to their dissemination and multiplication, also thanks to the multiplier events that will be organized in all the countries."