Youth Participation Platform

About this project

<p>The project "Youth Participation Platform" will be implemented in Kurzeme, Zemgale, Vidzeme and Latgale. Project partners, non-governmental organizations - "Creative Minds for Culture" from Latvia, "Institute for Policy research and analysis" from Lithuania and "Participation Agency" from Norway have developed partnership to promote awareness and participation of young people aged 13-30 in civic initiatives in Latvia, youth advocacy and involvement in decision-making processes. In order to achieve the project goal, 4 trainings for advocacy consultants, 20 educational participation workshops for young people, 4 advocacy academies, 20 participatory initiatives, a youth participation forum and public information and communication activities will be implemented. The direct target group of the project is young people aged 13 to 30, representatives of youth NGO`s, those who are involved in youth work.<br> The project will increase young people's understanding of democratic processes and create opportunities for participation in decision-making processes, promote high-quality dialogue between decision-makers, NGOs and young people, and increase young people's participation in civic activities. The competencies of youth advocacy consultants, networking and exchange of good practice on youth participation will also be developed.<br> Using non-formal learning methods, 600 young people, those who involved in youth work, and youth leaders will be trained in civic education activities. Based on the competencies that participants developed in the project, at least 20 civic participation initiatives will be developed, involving particularly young people. Also, a special campaign will promote a positive public image of civil society and organizations.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

During the project, all activities were developed in close cooperation with the partner, providing important advice on advocacy. The cooperation has resulted in new ideas, which have already started to be implemented - promoting the exchange of cultural experiences of young people with the support of the Erasmus+ youth mobility project of the EU program. Also, negotiations have been started on the further development of the Youth Participation Platform (Youth Advocacy Network), strengthening the competences of the participants in the network in matters of youth participation and advocacy of youth interests.

Project partners

• Participation Agency Donor project partner· Norway
• Institute for Policy research and analysis Project partner· Lithuania