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Youth Power

2020-2-RO01-KA105-0808692020Youth mobilityfinalized
Countries: RO|TR|BG · Grant: €19,524
Inclusion - equityCivic engagement / responsible citizenship

Objectives

Contemporary society reflects major changes in the way young people act and think. The increase of the living standard in the last 30 years together with the technological progress determines a concentration of the young people on the non-essential elements. Although we live some of the freest periods of all times in terms of freedom of expression and opportunities to participate in civic life, there is a lack of appreciation of these values. Many elements of modern society obtained through a sustained and continuous effort of previous generations, are not appreciated at fair value by the new generations, being considered obviously deserved, therefore unimportant. The new digital age, the virtual environment including online are elements of anesthesia of civic and social activities of young people being distracted by simple activities, often useless, which guarantees the court satisfaction, omitting important issues of development and participation in civic life, life social in general. In the context of new social challenges, amplified by the current covid crisis19, it is necessary to remove young people from their latent state of sleep, and to actively involve them. The young people, a source of energy, creativity and non-formal thinking must regain and enhance these qualities, stepping out of the sphere of indifference, adopting a proactive attitude towards civic and social development at the level of their own communities. Young people are the foundation of today's society. Through their power they can change the world. Thus, the purpose of the Youth Power project is to increase the degree of civic and social involvement of young people, in the context of the challenges of today's society. The project has the following objectives: - Information and theoretical understanding of the concepts of civic and social involvement, of the rights and duties of young people as citizens, in order to improve civic and social skills, of 30 young people of which at least 50% with feweropportunities from 3 European countries, until 11.04.2021 ; - Putting into practice the theoretical concepts, by proactively involving young people in the development of a project and solving a factual situation, at the level of their own community, starting from the simulation of practical activities in mobility, until 31.08.2021; - Social inclusion by supporting the participation in all activities "Youth Power" of young people with fewer opportunities from disadvantaged backgrounds until 31.08.2021.

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