The general goal of the project was to support active European citizenship, especially young people, and to increase the international cooperation of Red Cross societies throughout Europe. The general goal was achieved through specific goals: 1. To improve cooperation between the RC Čakovec, Osijek and Maribor societies and 2. To increase the capacities of partner organizations for work with young people with an emphasis on crisis situations. Through the cooperation of partner organizations, we wanted to increase the capacities of organizations, their quality of work in regular activities, but also in work with young people. The realization of international cooperation opened the possibility for organizational changes and exchange of experiences. Training young people in the field of democratic life, civic activism, human rights and the principles of the Red Cross Movement directly contributes to the priority of encouraging young people to engage in civic activism, promoting alternative forms of participation and developing a sense of initiative among young people. The activities of preparing for the response to crisis situations are related to the priority of the environment and the fight against climate change.
Crisis situations, caused by human activity or nature, have a significant impact on the psychological state of citizens who are affected by it. Depression, anxiety, panic and fear are the most common consequences of crisis situations, and such states of citizens should not be ignored. Ignoring the mentioned mental conditions often leads to fatal outcomes - self-harm or even suicide, or to other chronic mental health conditions that make everyday function and quality of life difficult. For this reason, it is necessary to provide timely and high-quality first aid, psychosocial assistance and support to citizens, especially to the most vulnerable. Given that volunteers and employees of partner organizations did not have enough capacity to provide quality and correct assistance to citizens in crisis situations, the project provided training for employees and volunteers and the exchange of young volunteers. Through the implementation of project activities, the capacity of partner organizations to work with young people was strengthened, including them in volunteer programs and training them for work in crisis situations so that the response to them would be timely, high-quality and appropriate.