CREATING EU VILLAGES: EQUIPPING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TOOLS, SKILLS, AND CONNECTIONS FOR ENHANCED SOCIETAL PARTICIPATION
EmpoweRing rural youth for a brighter future
ABOUT THE PROJECT
OBJECTIVES
Creating EU Villages aims to bring more opportunities and European values into remote areas which used to be left behind when it comes to youth work. Rural youth will be empowered to create their own youth clubs to gather and run activities, as well as youth-led info desks to support their peers and raise overall participation. Those working with rural youngsters will receive useful tools to successfully reach their target group and their communities will benefit from increased opportunities.
IMPACT
We expect to gather the voices of rural youth and those working with them, subsequently understanding their struggles and being able to create a comprehensive Guide which will empower many youngsters to create their own info desks and youth clubs and improve youth workers' approach to the needs of rural youth. The implementation of the project will boost rural youth's participation, connection to local stakeholders and NGOs as well as the visibility of the obstacles they face.
Project activities
20-21 May 2023 | Fonyód, Hungary
kick-off meeting
The Kick-off meeting is a crucial event to start the project effectively and outline the steps that will be followed by the consortium through the various phases. This meeting also provides an opportunity for each partner to present their tasks and share their approach to handling them.
01 June - 30 September 2023 | All partner countries
research phase
One of the first steps in developing and raising youth participation is identifying the barriers that may affect young people’s ability to participate. The research, carried out at local and national levels, focuses on specific issues for rural youth, such as gathering, creating, and managing youth clubs, and accessing information about opportunities. This approach aims to help them actively participate in their local communities.
01 October 2023 - 31 March 2024 | All partner countries
manual creation
A manual based on the outcome of the research and interviews for rural youth and people working with or trying to include rural youth is being released. The manual will help those working with youth to understand their special needs and particular problems related to inclusion in social and civic life. It also explores the reasons behind the lack of participative youth from remote areas.
AUGUST - DECEMBER 2024 | Hungary
Local actions in Hungary
Local actions involve a set of activities in Hungary, including a webinar, two local seminars and workshops for young people, as well as two roundtables with representatives of local municipalities and policymakers.
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2024 | austria
Local actions in Austria
Local actions involve a set of activities in Austria, including a webinar, two local seminars and workshops for young people, as well as two roundtables with representatives of local municipalities and policymakers.
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024 | italy
Local actions in ITALY
Local actions involve a set of activities in Italy, including a webinar, two local seminars and workshops for young people, as well as two roundtables with representatives of local municipalities and policymakers.
28 OCTOBER - 01 nOVEMBER 2024 | TULLN, Austria
Final Seminar
The seminar is crucial for sharing good practices in the field of youth, focusing on youth spaces and clubs. For the consortium, it also serves as the final evaluation of the overall project. It is planned to last 5 days and will be facilitated using a mix of non-formal education approaches, digital tools, and traditional educational tools.
Manual for the creation of youth groups & informal groups
The partners of the CEUV project have developed a comprehensive manual providing guidelines for establishing youth clubs and organisations, complete with essential management tools. This manual aims to empower rural youth and those with fewer opportunities by supporting them in creating their own clubs and organisations and engaging their peers within their communities. The youth workers from the consortium's organisations have contributed their expertise, experience, and knowledge to this valuable resource.
PROJECT PARTNERS
Austrian Association for Cultural Relations (Austria)
International Alliance for Cultural Relations (Hungary)
TDM2000 International (Italy)
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News
Research Report Published: Key Findings from Each country
26.07.2024
The Path to Youth Empowerment in Rural Austria
22.09.2023
