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Accredited project in the field of youth

2024-1-BG01-KA151-YOU-0002070952024Mobility of young people for accredited organisationsfinalized
Countries: BG · Grant: €64,403

Objectives

Our main goal in implementing this project was to contribute to the overall personal, socio-educational and professional development of young people and youth workers, building on the long-term goals of the Life is Good Foundation and at the same time responding to the key priorities of the Erasmus+ programme. Since its inception, our organisation has been dedicated to promoting a model for sustainable development of civil society and supporting young people in their professional and personal fulfilment. In this sense, the project was not an end in itself, but a strategic tool for achieving these goals in an increasingly complex European and global context. We wanted to create opportunities that would respond to the most pressing challenges facing youth in our region and in Europe: the spread of disinformation, declining civic participation, the environmental crisis and growing mental health problems. The project was conceived as a comprehensive and interconnected response to these problems, aiming to promote active citizenship, well-being and a sustainable future for the younger generation. One of the central and most urgent goals of the project was to strengthen democratic culture and civic engagement, which are threatened by contemporary trends of limited participation in democratic life and low awareness of European issues. In today’s world, saturated with information and disinformation, it was crucial for us to develop critical thinking skills and media literacy in young people. Through the activity focused on recognizing fake news, we aimed to increase young people’s resilience to propaganda and manipulation, giving them tools for responsible assessment and work with information. This goal is directly related to the mission of our foundation to work to enhance the culture and education of citizens in relation to human rights and freedoms. In parallel, we wanted to move from passive consumption of information to active participation. The activity dedicated to the art of debate and dialogue was designed to provide young people with practical skills for logical argumentation, active listening and leading constructive discussions. In this way, the project aimed not only to inform them, but also to empower them, preparing them to participate confidently and competently in political and social conversations and to contribute to a more informed and vibrant democratic process, affirming common European values. A second essential objective was related to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the fight against climate change, which are key priorities for the European Union and deeply rooted in the interests of the young people we work with. We believe that effective change starts with conscious personal choices. Through the youth exchange dedicated to eating habits and organic farming, we aimed to raise awareness of the close connection between food systems, the environment and personal health. Our aim was to go beyond theoretical discussions and provide participants with practical knowledge and skills that they can apply in their daily lives. We wanted to show them how their consumer choices can support the well-being of the planet, making them real drivers of change in their communities. This is fully in line with our foundation’s mission to contribute to environmental protection and the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal. A third, no less important objective was to respond to the growing challenges related to the mental health and well-being of young people. The Erasmus+ programme places a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity, recognising that health problems, including those related to mental health, can be a serious barrier to participation. The project focused on this aspect, aiming to increase the capacity of youth workers to understand and respond adequately to the impact of factors such as social media, the education system and the precariousness of the labour market on youth well-being. Our foundation has always worked with young people with fewer opportunities, including those facing health challenges, and this activity was a continuation of our commitment. By providing youth workers with knowledge on recognising mental health problems and support strategies, we aim to contribute to creating a safer, more supportive and inclusive environment for all young people. Through this project we wanted to support young people and youth workers in their holistic development, making them more resilient, informed, engaged and healthy citizens of Europe. Each activity was carefully planned not only as a stand-alone event, but as part of a larger strategy that would contribute both to the individual development of the participants and to the wider objectives of the Erasmus+ programme.

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