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ID: Roots and Routes

2025-3-FR02-KA152-YOU-0003754402025Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: FR|GE|ES|UA · Grant: €58,296
Bridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divideInclusion of marginalised young peoplePreventing racism and discrimination

Objectives

Through this project, we aim to create a transformative space for young people where they can explore their identities, understand and deconstruct mechanisms of exclusion, and become agents of social change. In a European and global context marked by growing inequalities, social and political tensions, and rising discrimination, it is urgent to strengthen young people's capacity to understand, question, and act upon the realities around them. Youth work plays a fundamental role here: it offers tools, spaces, and methods to support young people in their personal, social, and civic development. Our project is based on a shared observation: young people, especially those from marginalized groups, face multiple forms of discrimination, whether based on gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or other identity dimensions. These are not just individual experiences; they are rooted in social and political systems that reproduce exclusion. Youth work, as a form of non-formal education, has the unique ability to create safe and inclusive environments where these realities can be critically explored. One of the central objectives of the project is to foster identity reflection. We want to enable young people to better understand who they are, how their identities are shaped by their social environment, and how these identities influence their relationship with the world. This exploration involves sharing experiences, active listening, and recognizing the diversity of life paths. By creating a space for intercultural dialogue among young people from France, Ukraine, Spain, and Georgia, we promote a deeper understanding of issues related to inclusion, social justice, and global citizenship. Another key objective is to develop critical awareness of the mechanisms of discrimination and privilege. It’s not just about denouncing injustice, but about understanding how it works, how it is reproduced, and how each person can resist it in their own way. The project adopts an intersectional approach, recognizing that young people’s multiple identities (gender, class, origin, sexual orientation, etc.) interact to produce specific experiences of inclusion or exclusion. This approach allows us to move beyond simplistic analyses and propose more nuanced and effective responses. The third objective is youth empowerment: we want young people to feel capable of acting individually and collectively to transform their environment. This involves developing skills, but also valuing their experiences and voices. The project emphasizes creativity as a lever for expression and transformation: through artistic workshops, young people will be able to express their emotions, tell their stories, and imagine alternatives. Art becomes a tool for resilience, resistance, and mobilization. As organizations, we aim to strengthen the capacities of the youth organizations involved in the project. By sharing practices, educational tools, and experiences, we contribute to the professionalization of the youth work sector and the dissemination of inclusive and critical approaches. The project is thus part of a dynamic of European cooperation, where intercultural exchanges enrich local practices and reinforce transnational solidarity.

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