Recent surveys show many young people feel decisions are made about them, not with them: across OECD countries only 22% of 18–29-year-olds say public services reflect their views (just 18% of young women; 15% of NEETs), while a major representation gap persists (only 22% of MPs are under 40). These figures explain falling trust and why participation channels must be modern, accessible and genuinely youth-inclusive. They meet consultation processes that are hard to find or understand, and public services that still assume paper forms, office hours and jargon rather than mobile-first, plain-language, accessible routes. This fuels disappointment, lowers trust, and reduces participation. If we want a new generation of active, responsible citizens, youth voice must be heard and the channels must be modernised: clearer information, inclusive digital options with human support, and genuine roles for young people in shaping policies and services. Click Democracy equips young people to participate in democratic life, offline and online, by rehearsing voice, building digital citizenship and safety, and testing/improving real e-services from a youth perspective. Learning is recognised via Youthpass and carried home through small, country-level follow-ups and a youth-made #ClickDemocracy campaign. This declining trend in youth participation is particularly alarming at a time when democratic values are being tested, migration is reshaping communities, and emerging technologies are changing how civic life is organized. Across the European Union and its neighboring regions, youth, especially those from migrant, minority, or underserved backgrounds, continue to face systemic barriers to political inclusion, such as lack of trust in institutions, limited access to decision-making, and the absence of youth-centered communication platforms. The project structure reflects a participatory approach aligned with Hart’s Ladder of Participation, placing young people at the center of decision-making. The main objective of the project "Click Democracy" is to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and tools to actively participate in democratic life, with a special focus on the use of digital technologies and AI-driven platforms for public engagement and civic dialogue. The specific objectives are: 1. Strengthen youth knowledge, skills and attitudes to participate in local democracy, including safe/useful use of digital public services and digital citizenship (information & data literacy, safety). 2. Build practical experience of participation ladders (Hart) and forum theatre to practice voice, dialogue and influence in community issues. 3. Develop teamwork, multilingual communication and intercultural competence through country-led peer sessions and intercultural evenings, improving collaboration with diverse peers. 4. Co-create simple micro-actions (e.g., giving platform feedback to municipalities, petition literacy, reporting local issues) and plan local follow-ups in each partner country. 5. Support reflection & recognition (daily journals, mid-term, final evaluation, Youthpass) so participants can evidence gains across the 8 Key Competences and transfer them at home. This project directly contributes to the following policy and strategic frameworks: • European Youth Goals: Especially Goals #1 (Connecting EU with Youth), #3 (Inclusive Societies), and #9 (Space and Participation for All). • EU Youth Work Agenda: By fostering innovation, inclusion, and non-formal education practices around democratic participation. • EU Learning Mobility Strategy: By enabling young people to engage in cross-border exchange, mutual learning, and intercultural development. Furthermore, Click Democracy aligns with global youth priorities reflected in the 2030 Agenda for SDG16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).