Project Objectives 2023–2024 (in line with the accreditation): – Promoting non-formal education and exchange among young people from Germany and partner countries, including participants with fewer opportunities – Providing training and networking opportunities for youth work professionals, as well as fostering European cooperation in the field of youth – Strengthening CISR e.V.’s European activities through the expansion of international partnerships – Since 2022 – as part of the accreditation objectives – an additional focus has been placed on promoting democracy and supporting the anti-war movement in connection with the escalation of war by the Russian regime in Ukraine. This is achieved through the support of civil society initiatives and opposition actors within and outside of Russia, networking with European organizations, institutions and decision-makers, and initiating new cooperation formats. Implemented Measures within the 2023–2024 Budget Year: During the stated period, an additional 9 activities were carried out for young people (with fewer opportunities) and professionals in the core areas of work of CISR e.V.: Urban Studies & Urban Activism (1 Youth Exchange) Focus: Supporting urban communities, initiatives, and activists, including those in exile. Promoting their right to the city, their participation, as well as local and international networking https://www.cisr-berlin.org/categories-1/urban-activism Peaceful Conflict Transformation (3 Mobility Activities for youth work professionals) Development of strategies for peaceful conflict transformation based on evidence-based approaches, discussions, thematic and facilitation workshops, summer and winter schools, and conferences https://www.cisr-berlin.org/categories-1/peaceful-conflict-transformation Support for the Anti-War Movement as one of the Coordinators of: https://platforma.international (4 professional activities and 1 youth exchange) Currently, Platforma is an alliance of 80 initiatives and organizations working in the fields of anti-war efforts, human rights, humanitarian aid, education, culture, decolonialism, LGBTQ+, feminism, and research. This network includes independent media, activists, and journalists both within and outside of Russia. It opposes the Russian war in Ukraine and advocates for democracy in Russia. The idea of founding the Platform for civil society, anti-war, and humanitarian initiatives emerged during the Congress of Anti-War Initiatives held in Berlin in December 2022. Since then, the congress has been held annually at the initiative of Platforma and brings together not only Platforma members but also a wide range of anti-war and democratic actors from Russia, as well as stakeholders from other countries.