Call for participants: Do you know your democracy?

Call for participants: Do you know your democracy?

Call for participants: Training course “Democracy, its importance and our local communities as democratic societies” in Struga, North Macedonia

 

14-24 June 2024 | Struga, North Macedonia

 

We are looking for 6 participants per participating country to join the international training course on the project “Do you know your DEMOCRACY?“ in Struga, North Macedonia from 14th to 24th June 2024.

 

DATES: 14 – 24 June 2024

LOCATION: Struga, North Macedonia

PARTICIPANTS: 6 per country

COUNTRIES: North Macedonia – Croatia – Sweden – France – Estonia

 

The working language of the event will be English.

Profile of participants:

  • Young individuals aged 18+ residing in partner organizations’ countries.
  • Possess at least a communicative level of English language, enabling them to actively engage in preparatory meetings, the training course, and subsequent activities.
  • Motivated to work on the development of their personal and professional competencies in an international setting (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, conflict management, facilitation, and presentation).
  • Exhibit a strong interest in the central theme of the project: democracy, active citizenship, civic engagement
  • Be motivated to participate in a mix-intercultural learning environment, and to contribute to successful project implementation.

 

Travel and accommodation:

Travel and all related costs will be fully covered by the organisers. Accommodation is also covered by organisers, 3 meals per day and coffee breaks.

 

Activitiy is implemented as part of the project “Do you know YOUR DEMOCRACY?”. 

 

For more information and application form, check the links below.

 

Carousel8 Hub

Carousel8 Hub

About the partner organisation

 

We are a non-governmental organisation from Zagreb, established in order to provide learning and volunteering opportunities to youth.

 

Carousel 8 is working on informing youngsters and other target groups about local, national and European opportunities for their personal and professional development.

In the local community, Carousel 8 organises educational workshops focused on personal development and active citizenship, primarily through volunteering opportunities and mentoring informal groups of youngsters.

 

We organise local workshops on the topics of mental health, media literacy, ecology, active participation and intercultural dialogue to raise the active citizenship of youngsters and support them in reaching their full potential.

 

 

About the hub in Croatia

 

Youth Leaders’ Hub in Croatia was established in April 2024 and activities are organised monthly in the space of the local municipality in Zagreb. Hub gathers 25 young people from Zagreb and its surroundings, age 18-25 where they explore topics of democracy and media literacy. Our hub is a dedicated space where young individuals gather to develop leadership skills, learn about democratic processes, and engage in social initiatives.

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Establishment of digital Youth Leader’s Hub in Croatia

Establishment of digital Youth Leader’s Hub in Croatia

In April, Carousel 8 established a Youth Leader’s hub in the space of the local municipality in Zagreb. Our hub is a dedicated space where young individuals gather to develop leadership skills, learn about democratic processes, and engage in social initiatives.
 
Youth Leader’s Hub is implemented as part of the EYT “Do you know your democracy?” project, co-financed by the Europan Union and implemented with our partners from Estonia, North Macedonia, France, and Sweden.

The first workshop of the Youth Leaders’ Hubs in Zagreb began with activities that helped participants get to know each other. They introduced themselves using associative cards and learned about the project “Do you know Your Democracy?”, and its goals and activities.


Participants shared their views on democracy through interactive exercises and explored what democracy means to them by choosing and explaining photos that represented their views. Participants also learned about the history of democracy and different levels of youth participation in decision-making through Hart’s Ladder of Participation, emphasising genuine involvement.

Youth Hub in Rosengård Empowers Local Youth to Discover Democracy

Youth Hub in Rosengård Empowers Local Youth to Discover Democracy

On April 28, 2024, youth in Rosengård, Malmö, gathered for an inspiring event under the banner of the “Do You Know YOUR DEMOCRACY?” project. This initiative, a collaboration between Well Being LAB and the ZigZag association, aims to empower young people in socioeconomically vulnerable communities by educating them about democratic values and international opportunities. The session, led by Emir Mujezinovic from Well Being LAB, was the first in a series of Youth Hubs designed to spark civic engagement and personal growth.

 

The event brought together 25 participants, primarily from Rosengård, a diverse neighbourhood known for its strong immigrant community. Most participants were between 17 and 25 years old, engaged in youth work within the ZigZag association. This dynamic group engaged in discussions about democracy, listened to an inspirational talk on studying abroad through Erasmus+ opportunities, and learned about upcoming training opportunities in Struga. A storytelling session featuring Bosnian folktales connected participants to cultural wisdom and highlighted the value of shared heritage.

 

Feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive. In the open and inclusive format, each participant had a voice, fostering a true sense of community and involvement. After the formal presentation, many participants stayed to ask questions, reflecting a genuine interest in learning more about democratic engagement and international prospects.

 

With this successful start, the Youth Hub in Rosengård promises to be a vital space for young people to connect, learn, and envision their roles in shaping the future.

Well-being Lab

Well-being Lab

About the partner organisation

 

NGO “Well-being Lab” is an educational organisation born to make well-being tools attractive and accessible to everyone.

Organisation gathers qualified psychologists, educators, project managers and trainers. We work with young people aged 18 to 30 years old and youth workers who work with young people in Malmö, Sweden, and other countries in Europe. The main areas of our work are non-formal education, youth inclusion, well-being, and mental health.


We use different approaches and methods in our work to bring the understanding of well-being, mental health, inclusion, and empathy-based communication. Our mission is to create a platform for young people from different backgrounds and youth workers in Sweden and abroad to talk about well-being and their mental health so that we can prevent burnout and mental health-related illnesses and live a healthier and more balanced life.

 

We organise local workshops on the topics of mental health, media literacy, ecology, active participation and intercultural dialogue to raise the active citizenship of youngsters and support them in reaching their full potential.

 

 

About the hub in Sweden

 

The Youth Hubs under project “Do You Know Your Democracy” are facilitated by our team member youth worker and educator Emir Mujezinovic.

 

The Hubs were started in April 20204 in Malmö, Sweden and will be gathering regularly until the end of 2025 in cooperation with different local non-profit organisations as well as high schools. Youth Hubs gather young people aged

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CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE HUB

Are you in Sweden and interested to join or host a hub? Welcome to contact us at wellbeinglab.sweden@gmail.com

Read more about the Project:

https://www.wellbeinglab.org/yourdemocracy