The project had clear objectives aligned with Erasmus+ priorities, focusing on enhancing the quality and relevance of activities targeting youth, especially those with fewer opportunities. The partners aimed to develop two key project outcomes to better engage young people in democratic life, with a specific emphasis on rural youth. 1.Development of a Comprehensive Guide: The primary objective was to create an interactive Guide aimed at providing valuable information to young people, particularly those in rural areas. The goal was to empower youth workers and organizations with effective tools and approaches to engage young people in democratic processes. 2.Innovative Methodology for Rural Youth Parliaments: Another crucial objective was to develop an innovative methodology for organizing rural youth parliaments. These simulated parliaments were designed to be interactive and engaging, aimed at instilling valuable skills such as communication, debate, critical thinking, and motivation among young participants. The partners believed that by creating these tangible outcomes, they could empower youth workers and organizations to deliver more effective activities for rural youth.
We aimed to address several crucial challenges, including the lack of social involvement and limited social skills among youths. Our project sought to equip youth workers with effective tools and methodologies to engage with young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We recognized the need for better access to best practices and digital tools in youth work and aimed to provide these resources through an interactive Guide and online tutorials. Additionally, we focused on capacity building for rural youth work and facilitating international cooperation to broaden young people's horizons. The project involved four partner organizations from different EU regions focused on developing inclusive projects for young people and preparing youth workers to design and implement activities that addressed youth needs, challenges, and opportunities. We wanted to identify the needs of young people and we noticed that at a social level, there is little involvement. They don't have much to get involved in and lack social skills. The project aimed to address some of the most pressing needs identified at the level of the partner organizations, their staff, and their target groups and identified needs of youth workers.