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Democracy Tree Mobile App and User Manual for Youth and Youth Workers
The Democracy Tree app and User Manuals engage youth and youth workers in exploring democracy’s history and values through games, videos, infographics, and non-formal educational activities. Free to download.
Aims of the tool
To raise awareness among young people about the history and values of democracy.
To equip youth workers with practical tools and structured guidance for using the app in educational settings.
To foster civic engagement, critical thinking, and participation among young people in Europe.
Description of the tool
The Democracy Tree mobile app and two User Manuals (for Youth and for Youth Workers) are innovative, interactive tools designed to make the story of democracy accessible, engaging, and relevant.
The app explores the different periods in the development of democracy through mini-games, infographics, videos, and suggested non-formal educational activities:
1. Ancient Roots (5th–4th centuries BCE)
2. Mediaeval and Renaissance Period (5th–15th centuries)
3. Enlightenment and Democratic Revolutions (17th–18th centuries)
4. 19th and Early 20th Centuries
5. Post-World War II Era
6. The EU Today
The two User Manuals (Youth / Youth Workers) support users in navigating the app’s content, offering guidance on how to integrate its features into individual learning or group educational activities. They provide step-by-step instructions, suggested methodologies, and tips for maximizing the app’s potential as a civic learning tool.
Available downloads:
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5097
This tool addresses
Social Inclusion, European Citizenship, Youth Democracy projects, Youth Participation
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
The Democracy Tree app and User Manuals were created within the Erasmus+ project Democracy Tree by the following consortium: Professional Forum for Education (PFE) – Bulgaria (Coordinator) Karaman International Group (KIG) – Turkey (P1) Federação das A
in the context of
The Democracy Tree app and manuals were developed as part of the Erasmus+ project Democracy Tree to respond to the need for innovative, youth-friendly resources on democracy, civic participation, and EU values. They were co-created with young people and y
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Yuliya Andzhekarska (on 8 September 2025)
and last modified
2 September 2025
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