This meeting of our digital hub was all about active citizenship—what it means, why it matters, and how each of us can embrace it in our own lives. It was a lively session filled with insightful discussions, personal reflections, and some “aha” moments that left us thinking deeply about our roles as members of a community.
We began the meeting by exploring the basics—understanding how political and social systems actually work. It’s easy to feel disconnected from these structures, but as we talked, it became clear that knowledge is power. Participants shared their experiences of learning about how decisions are made in their local communities and beyond. Some mentioned the challenges of navigating complex systems, while others spoke about moments when understanding these structures helped them make a real impact. By the end of this segment, there was a shared sense of how important it is to know the “rules of the game” if we want to play an active role in shaping the future.
Next, we focused on the skills that help turn knowledge into action. From critical thinking to effective communication and even the art of organising, we looked at what it takes to participate meaningfully. This part of the session was hands-on and practical. Participants discussed times when these skills helped them solve problems, whether it was organising a community event, navigating a group project or simply speaking up in a meeting.
Finally, we turned to the heart of active citizenship: the values and attitudes that make it all work. Tolerance, respect, responsibility— the habits that shape how we treat each other and work together. Through small group discussions, participants shared personal stories of moments when these values were tested—whether it was handling a disagreement or standing up for what they believed in.
This meeting was a reminder that active citizenship isn’t about waiting for someone else to lead the way—it’s about stepping up, together, to build the kind of communities we all want to live in.
At the end of the meeting, participants also received information about upcoming LTTA event in France that is taking place in the first half of October.
