Overview

Project Title: Youth E-Participation for Democratic Engagement

General Objective:
To strengthen the capacity of partner organizations and their members for youth e-participation in democratic life and foster their involvement in policy-making through digital strategies and tools.

Background and Rationale:
Young people are increasingly connected through digital platforms, where they express opinions, mobilize, and advocate. However, they remain underrepresented in formal politics and often lack understanding of democratic systems. E-participation, leveraging ICT and social media, presents a key opportunity to empower youth, enhance their engagement in civic life, and create direct channels with decision-makers.

Specific Objectives:

• SO1: Highlight the importance of youth e-participation and equip participants with practical knowledge on applying and transferring digital solutions to youth engagement at all governance levels.

• SO2: Explore and evaluate digital tools to enhance youth-friendly participation across diverse contexts.

• SO3: Strengthen the capacity of youth workers and CSOs to guide young people in using e-participation tools and engaging in democratic processes.

• SO4: Raise awareness among youth on e-participation and e-democracy, and create more opportunities for local-level engagement.

• SO5: Promote youth e-participation values and enhance transnational collaboration through shared experiences and practices.

Expected Results:

• Increased knowledge and use of youth e-participation tools.

• Greater inclusion of youth voices in local, national, and European decision-making processes.

• Strengthened capacity of youth organizations to promote participatory democracy.

Target Groups:

• Young people and youth activists

• Youth workers and civil society organizations

• Local, regional, and national decision-makers

• Educational and policy institutions

Implementation Period:
24 months (01/01/2023 – 31/12/2024)