The objectives of the project were linked to the civic involvement, participation and common values. It encourages young people from PL, HR, IT together with their teaches/educators to civic engagement on the local and international level and in the same time how to learn through it. It teaches them to see social problems, to look for solutions and to implement them. The project enables young people to participate in democratic, social and civic life in an effective way. Our achevement was to gather and form youth teams, trained them and give them possibilities to grow and act for local community, using innovative and useful methodology of service learning. Paralelly we worked with proffesionals with different backgrounds (cultural NGO, social NGO, schools, public institution) in order to show them new method and prepare them to work within this method. Young people got to know their peers from other countries, learnt about the social issues from their local communities, shared the knowledge and good practices from their societies and they cooperated together to solve several local problems. They also strengthened their social and intercultural competences and critical thinking.
We recognize the critical importance of addressing the social challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, especially concerning young people. Several reports showed alarming trends such as decreased social commitment, emotional distress among youth, and limited opportunities for volunteering and civic engagement. These issues directly impact the wellbeing and development of our communities. The needs address through this project included: Youth Isolation and Emotional Wellbeing- the pandemic has led to increased emotional problems among young people, with limited social contact and excessive screen time affecting their mental health. Decline in Volunteering and Civic Engagement:- the decrease in volunteering opportunities has weakened community ties and civic participation, leaving young people with fewer avenues to contribute Lack of International and Interpersonal Connections - young people need opportunities to build global connections, collaborate with peers, and engage in meaningful civic activities to foster personal growth and community development. Skill Development and Confidence Building - engaging in civic projects empowers young people by teaching them valuable skills, boosting confidence, and demonstrating