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EID: Empowering Inclusive Democracy
EID: Empowering Inclusive Democracy
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EID is a 24-month multi-country project aimed at enhancing civic engagement and promoting inclusive policies across the European Union. The initiative is composed of nine work packages (WPs) designed to cover various facets of capacity building, community involvement, policy influence, and public dissemination.
WP1 kicks off the project by defining roles and responsibilities, while WP2 conducts a needs assessment to identify gaps in existing democratic processes. WP3 focuses on creating resources and educational materials that aim to foster more informed and active citizens. WP4 takes the information and materials from WP3 and uses them in training and capacity-building exercises, aimed at both civic leaders and the general public. The project hosts 5 major events in Greece, Latvia, Romania, and Portugal, focused on themes such as Inclusive Democracy, Civic Engagement, Media Literacy, Gender Equality, and Community Building. These events aim to attract a total of 1,300 participants, thereby enhancing the outreach and impact of the project. Additionally, 3 debates on the Future of Europe are interwoven throughout the project, engaging 90 participants in discussions about Europe's direction and how to make it more inclusive. WP5 and WP6 focus on developing a digital platform for community dialogues and on monitoring, evaluating, and iterating the project's effectiveness, respectively. WP7 then takes all of this information to engage in policy outreach and advocacy, aimed at both national and European levels of government. WP8 disseminates the outcomes and learnings of the project to a wider audience through various media channels. WP9 wraps up the project with a comprehensive assessment and sustainability plan, ensuring that the project's impacts continue beyond its initial funding period.
Empowering Inclusive Democracy aims to leave a lasting impact by strengthening the capacity of citizens and policymakers making the democratic processes in the EU more inclusive.
This project is co-funded by the European Union and supported by the European Commission."
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This playlist empowers you to take action in shaping inclusive, accessible, and participatory spaces for all young people.
Through hands-on activities, you’ll explore local and digital environments, identify barriers to participation, and develop creative solutions that foster engagement. You’ll gain practical advocacy, collaboration, and leadership skills while working to make public spaces, youth centres, and online communities more inclusive and welcoming.
By completing this playlist, you’ll develop valuable critical thinking, problem-solving, civic engagement, and teamwork skills. Your efforts will contribute to European Youth Goal #9: Space and Participation for All, ensuring that young people have meaningful opportunities to engage in their communities and democratic life.
Why should you care?
Make participation spaces work for everyone: Learn to assess and improve public, community, and digital spaces, making them accessible and inclusive.
- Create youth-friendly environments: Design innovative solutions that promote engagement, safety, and belonging in spaces where young people gather.
- Strengthen your voice in decision-making: Develop advocacy skills to influence local leaders and push for meaningful change in youth participation spaces.
- Expand digital participation: Explore how to create and manage online spaces that encourage positive interactions, learning, and collaboration.
- Lead change in your community: Gain hands-on experience in project management and bring your ideas to life by implementing small-scale initiatives.
- Earn recognition: Receive digital badges that highlight your skills in civic engagement, leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration, demonstrating your commitment to inclusive participation.
How partners and organisations in Cities of Learning can support you:
- Showcase best practices: Highlight successful examples of inclusive youth spaces and participation initiatives that inspire action.
- Encourage youth involvement: Use outreach and digital platforms to motivate young people to engage in shaping their local and digital spaces.
- Facilitate connections: Provide opportunities for young people to collaborate with local organisations, decision-makers, and fellow youth advocates.
- Organise workshops and events: Partner with community organisations to host training sessions, co-design labs, and advocacy workshops that support youth participation.
- Promote ongoing engagement: Use the Cities of Learning platform to share success stories, foster collaboration, and encourage sustained efforts to create inclusive participation spaces.
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#Applying non-formal learning principles in programme design with emphasis on youth-centeredness, transparency, democratic values, participation, empowerment, and social transformation
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