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Local youth councils for democratic engagement and media literacy
Training Course
8-14 December 2025 | Portugal
With this training, we aim to provide a comprehensive framework of quality standards fundamental for the participatory, inclusive and sustainable functioning of local youth councils. To achieve this, we will equip LYC stakeholders (young people who are members of LYC and youth workers who support the work of LYC) with practical skills, knowledge, and tools to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their local youth councils.
Objectives of the training:
Capacity-building of local youth councils representatives through the use of NFE (non-formal education) methodology
Exploring practical tools and resources for quality development of local youth councils, such as the Quality Charter on participatory and inclusive local youth councils and the Toolkit for upgrading local youth councils
Examining the impact of social media on youth engagement at the local level, and the role of LYCs in promoting media literacy to counter misinformation and polarisation
Fostering collaboration and networking among youth workers and youth leaders from EU and non-EU countries, facilitating the exchange on challenges and best practices in promoting democracy and active citizenship, both online and offline
Mainstreaming local youth councils as spaces for quality and inclusive youth participation in local democracies, through the European Network of Local Youth Councils (ENLYC)
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Apply now! Application deadline (24h UTC): 21 October 2025 Date of selection: 8 November 2025Training overview
http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14071
This Training Course is
for 20 participants
from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries 
, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth Councils members
Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.
Working language(s):
English
DYPALL Network (Youth NGO)
DYPALL Network (Developing Youth Participation at the Local Level) is a European platform of civil society organisations, local authorities and research institutions focusing on youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. We stand for active and meaningful involvement of young people in local democracies through cooperation with local authorities, and we provide the space and the resources for capacity building and exchange of good practices among our members.
DYPALL Network has the following objectives:
Develop structures and mechanisms for youth participation in decision-making at the local level
Identify best practices and introduce innovative approaches to public governance in cooperation with local authorities and civil society organisations active in the field of youth
Foster youth engagement and inclusiveness in representative and participatory democracy processes
Build capacity and provide technical assistance on various areas and processes like policy-making, advocacy, structured dialogue, co-management, and more
Mainstream youth policies at the local and regional level (such as youth Guarantee schemes) to develop cohesive and engaged societies
Contact for questions:
Samantha Wright
E-Mail:
Phone: 3453507354
Costs
Participation fee
There is no participation fee.
Accommodation and food
Accommodation and meals will be provided by the organisers at no cost.
Travel reimbursement
Travel expenses to and from the venue will be reimbursed up to a maximum per country/per participant (see the call for further information).