VIBE: YOUNG VOICES INSPIRING ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

Civic engagement and youth participation are the cornerstones of European policies. During the last few years, we have witnessed a rise of far-right and populist parties and the spread of disinformation and foreign interference in the public realm, especially in Eastern Europe. The new Eurosceptic tensions, alienation and populism are serious threats to democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Eastern Europe and the Neighbouring East. Today, young people are the voices of change, advocating for the European future, and they need more support and encouragement through the right set of skills and tools to bring their vision, opinions and perspectives to the forefront of our society.VIBE: Young Voices Inspiring Active Citizenship project aims to supply youth organisations and young people from the countries Bulgaria, Malta, Armenia and Moldova with tools, skills and attitudes to create a fruitful environment for raising the young voices in the local community, national state and European society, and ensuring civil engagement and meaningful participation of young people in preserving our democracy. The project will promote non-formal learning and support the development of youth work through innovative NFIL tools that incorporate storytelling techniques and contribute to the implementation of the European Youth Strategy. The VIBE project will follow the Engage, Connect and Empower priorities through capacity building for youth NGOs, non-formal training of young people, open webinars and recording of podcasts dedicated to the 11 EYGs and created by young storytellers across the partner countries. Through project activities, the young participants will raise their leadership and media literacy skills, enhance their critical thinking and feel part of the democratic life of their communities.