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May 24, 2024Overview
“You Can Make a Change” is a strategic youth empowerment project aimed at engaging young Greek &. Polish citizens aged 16-19 in the Participatory Budget process. The project fosters active citizenship and political involvement through educational workshops and competitions, encouraging meaningful collaboration between youth and local authorities. Running from May 2022 to May 2024, it seeks to amplify youth voices and inspire similar initiatives across Europe.
The Project
Objectives of Youth Empowerment in Participatory Budgeting
- Encourage Active Participation: Motivate young citizens to participate in the Participatory Budget process.
- Improve Cooperation: Enhance cooperation and information exchange between youth and local authorities.
- Validate Youth Opinions: Ensure young people’s opinions and concerns are heard and respected.
- Stimulate Competitive Spirit: Involve youth in competitions to stimulate their potential and competitive spirit.
- Promote Active Citizenship: Increase youth participation in community and political activities.
- Publicize Outcomes: Promote the project outcomes to inspire broader community engagement and policy influence.
Activities Promoting Youth Empowerment and Civic Engagement
- Educational Workshops: Conduct workshops to educate youth about the Participatory Budget process.
- Competitions: Organize competitions to encourage youth involvement and creativity.
- Collaboration with Authorities: Facilitate meaningful collaboration between youth and local authorities.
- Public Awareness Campaigns: Raise awareness about the importance of youth participation in civic activities.
- Impact Assessment: Evaluate the impact of youth participation in the project and publicize the results.
Organizations Supporting the Project
- Fundacja Antares
- Youth Entrepreneurship Club
Impact of You Can Make a Change on Youth and Community
The “You Can Make a Change” project aims to create a lasting impact by:
- Amplifying Youth Voices: Ensuring that young people have a say in local decision-making processes.
- Fostering Civic Engagement: Encouraging active citizenship and political involvement among youth.
- Improving Youth-Authority Relations: Building trust and cooperation between young people and local authorities.
- Inspiring Similar Initiatives: Promoting the project’s success to inspire similar initiatives across Europe.