In September, as part of the Youth Leaders Hub and the project “Do You Know Your Democracy?”, Carousel 8 held two fun and educational workshops to help young people understand how democracy works and how they can be a part of it.

On September 3rd, 2024, we hosted the first workshop on topic – Democracy and Controversial Issues. We talked about what topics are considered “hot” or controversial in politics today and what political polarization means. Participants learned how to have positive discussions about difficult topics. The goal? To learn how to debate without conflict.

The second workshop, held on September 5th, 2024, was focused on Roles in Democracy. We explored how different roles—such as citizens, the media, and institutions—are important in making sure democracy works fairly and follows the rules of freedom and equality. Everyone has a part to play in keeping the government accountable and transparent, helping to ensure it truly serves the needs and interests of the people.