The social inclusion of young people in the democratic life of Europe is vital for the future of the European project. Through its youth strategy the European Union aims to bring young people closer, promote their inclusion, well-being, transition to adulthood, participation in democratic life, voluntary and solidarity activities and their entry to the labour market. To foster this inclusion, the EU has collected 11 goals representing young people’s vision, part of the EU’s youth strategy.
My Youth Goals 2.0 is a follow-up youth exchange aimed at young people who are interested in debating the future of the European project. The youth exchange will give an overview of five of the youth goals connected to diversity, human rights and the inclusion of young people in society. Each day of the youth exchange will be focused on one of the selected five youth goals, #3 Inclusive societies, #7 Quality employment for all, #8 Quality Learning, #10 Sustainable Green Europe and #11 Youth organisation and European Programmes.
The specific objectives are:
- To get a better understanding of EU’s youth policy
- To foster the inclusiveness of young people in society and their transition to the labour market
- To equip young people with skills and competences to effectively participate in democratic and community life
- To debate and discuss possible scenarios for the future of the European project through young people’s vision and needs
- To get acquainted with various programmes and funds in the field of youth
Venue: Varna, Bulgaria
Duration: 28 May – 3 June 2023
Countries: Bulgaria, Romania, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia and North Macedonia
Participants: 32 young people (aged 18-30) from 6 European countries
Infopack is available here.
Apply to 15 May: Registration for Bulgarian participants
The project is funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program.
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