Youthmakers Hub receives award for the nEU Citizenship project | SALTO Awards 2023 Ceremony, Poland

Описание: Our nEU Citizenship project was selected as the the winning project in the category "Participation in Democratic Life".

The SALTO Awards are open to projects funded by Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps Programmes in the fields of Youth, Education or Training from Programme and Partner countries (Regions 1-3).

Winning criteria:
"We are looking for projects that involve citizens in a meaningful and impactful way, contributing to them feeling empowered to be actively involved and engaged in society.

Projects should involve digital and/or in-person forms of supporting the engagement of individuals or groups in democratic life at the local, national or international level, such as: taking part in decision-making processes and/or policy changes; accessing quality information; expressing opinions publicly; strengthening media and information literacy skill; increased understanding of politics (including the functioning of the European Union); among others.

What is specifically important for a project in this category?

It involves and engages the target group as leaders or key stakeholders in different dimensions of the project, including decision-making;
It provides participants with a safe space to express their views and opinions and fosters their engagement with decision-makers and with the surrounding community;
It has positive outcomes that impact the community, policies and/or the competences for the democratic life of the people involved;
Special attention will be given to projects that reach citizens with fewer opportunities, and/or support sustainability, and/or digital innovation."

Our winning project:
nEU Citizenship was a groundbreaking initiative that empowered 330 Greek youth to become change-makers and active citizens in their communities and beyond. It aimed to revitalise public dialogue and encouraged the active participation of young people in civil society and decision-making through 7 in-person activities within its 18-month implementation (1/3/2022 – 31/8/2023). Through education, training and networking opportunities, the project equipped Greek youth with the skills and tools they need to drive positive change and tackle the challenges facing their communities and the world today. The project was based on the concept of “twin transformation,” which encompasses both green and digital transformation to help young people shape a greener, more inclusive and sustainable future.

Coordinating Organisation: Youthmakers Hub (Greece)
Find out more about the project: https://youthmakershub.com/portfolio-...
Partner Organization: Ecogenia (Greece)

Discover the 15 finalists: https://participationpool.eu/2023/09/...

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