Get Involved! - Youth initiated active citizenship

Aims & objectives

The project's objectives were the following:

1 To explore the concept, the importance and different ways of being an active young citizen

2 To raise awareness about the benefits of active citizenship

3 To increase the motivation of young people in order to become active citizens in their local communities

4 To assist young individuals discover and explore their interests

5 To give young people an experience of cultural exchange and understanding

6 To share with participants the opportunities and benefits of Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, Spain, Portugal

Training methods used & main activities

Non-formal learning

Outcomes of the activity

We created this project because we felt that young people in Cyprus and across Europe are not as involved in their communities as they used to be, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Many are struggling with mental health issues, financial difficulties and spending too much time on their phone screens. Consequently, they feel stuck, unsure of what to do, and less interested in joining activities that could help them grow and connect with others.

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Co-trainer

I worked on this training for 8 days as a full time trainer.