The project "Student Councils in action - Change matters" aims to encourage young people's active involvement in community democratic processes by empowering students from Student Councils and educational institutions. The specific objectives of the project are: 1) To strengthen the organizational capacities of Student Councils to create basic conditions for their sustainable and active operation and their active participation in decision-making processes in school communities; 2) To improve the knowledge and skills of members of the Student Councils and Youth Councils for implementing structured dialogue with decision-makers to advocate for quality inclusion of young people in decision-making processes as well as in the processes of creating youth policies based on the real needs of young people. 3) To enhance the competencies and knowledge of professional associates in educational institutions for facilitating the process of working with Student Councils.