Overview

The #EUYOUTH4EUGOALS project aims to engage, connect, and empower young people across EU member states through democratic participation, transnational mobility, and youth work activities. Therefore, by fostering European citizenship, transnational cooperation, and intercultural connections, it seeks to address challenges in youth representation and societal participation, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative is crucial for creating a more inclusive, participatory, and democratic Europe. Therefore, ensuring that the voices of the younger generation are heard and valued is a top priority.

The Project

Objectives

– Empowerment: The project empowers young people in society and facilitates their participation in social policy-making. It creates opportunities for youth to actively engage in discussions and decisions that shape their future.

– Representation: It addresses challenges in youth representation in the EU, including contested spaces and direct democracy. The project ensures that young people have a platform to express their views and influence policy meaningfully.

– Mitigation: The project mitigates the impact of COVID-19 on youth, including education discontinuity, unemployment, social isolation, and mental health issues. Therefore, this goal is achieved through transnational workshops, toolkits, and social media campaigns designed to provide support and resources to young people during these challenging times.

Activities

Youth Goals Workshops Structure

1. Future Workshop: This activity encourages idea-sharing and perspectives on Youth Goals. Moreover, it aims to gather diverse viewpoints and innovative ideas from young participants, fostering a collaborative environment where they can envision a better future together.

2. Collecting Experiences: This activity facilitates debate and exchange of ideas and experiences related to the Youth Goals. By sharing personal experiences and engaging in meaningful debates, participants can learn from each other and develop a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to Youth Goals.

3. Design for Wiser Action: This activity develops action plans to advance Youth Goals implementation as a group. Furthermore, it focuses on creating practical, actionable plans that can be implemented to achieve the Youth Goals, empowering participants to take concrete steps towards a positive change.

Partner Organizations

Partner organizations include PROGEU, Euro-Med Youth Federation (EMYF), BACKSLASH, Youth Entrepreneurship Club (YEC), Asociatia CPDIS, and Asociacija “Aktyvus Jaunimas” – Active Youth.

These organizations bring a wealth of experience and expertise in youth engagement, democratic participation, and transnational cooperation. As a result, their combined efforts aim to create a supportive and empowering environment for young people across Europe.