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Youth4Inclusion

2021-2-CY02-KA152-YOU-0000379392021Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: CY|EL|IT|ES|TR · Grant: €19,564
European identity, citizenship and valuesBridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divideInclusion of marginalised young people

Objectives

The project's main idea was to drive inclusiveness, tolerance, and acceptance amongst different nationalities, religions, and socioeconomic groups and to initiate a ripple effect. The focus was on the following: - the minority groups - awakening a sense of social inclusion and non-discrimination in young people regardless of their status - getting to know how to tackle irrational fears, prejudices, racism and discrimination happening caused by cultural, ethnic, religious and other differences - building an inclusive, peaceful and prosperous society - empowering proactive position in involving newcomers in local community activities and being active citizens The main objectives that were met during the youth exchange were: - inducing a sense of tolerance among young people - fostering a greater and inclusive sense of belonging and identity through raising awareness of cultures - underlining the importance of values, such as maintaining pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity, and equality - empowering young people to find their way in life - communicating and cooperating to reach common goals in an international environment and develop shared values - enhance the respect for cultural diversity and foster mutual understanding between people from different countries, which drives European integration. Moreover, the participants with fewer opportunities had a chance to meet other young people, become more independent by travelling and staying out of their country, enrich their cross-cultural experience, improve their tolerance and empathy and get to know Cyprus.

Project partners (5)