CITIZENSHIP

CITIZENSHIP
CONNECT International stands for strengthening of democratic values and empowering of system of check and balances in our societies. Digital tools today provide us with a great opportunity to improve efficiency of democracy and democratic institutions, strengthen decision making processes and foster and empower youth participation. Therefore, we are using our work to put out these digital tools into action of making democracy more efficient and resilient.
NEWS
Launch of the EU4YOUTH2ACT Project: Empowering Youth Across Europe
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest endeavour, the EU4YOUTH2ACT project, funded by EU through the Erasmus+ programme. This groundbreaking initiative, titled "Empowering Connecting and Engaging Youth Across Europe to Become Actors Of Social Change And...
The “Road to Online Digital Citizenship Education” Training was held in Brussels
The "Road to Online Digital Citizenship Education" Training was held in Brussels from the 5 th to the 10th of November, 2023. Within it we gathered youth workers and other relevant stakeholder representatives in order to delve deeper into Digital Citizenship Education...
The EAF event took place in Greece
The second EAF event was implemented in the Mandoulides School in the Greek city of Thessaloniki from 27 to 30 September 2023. It brought together a group of enthusiastic young people, youth educators, and media and policy activists and enabled them to discuss and...
49TH MEETING OF JOINT COUNCIL ON YOUTH IN THE EUROPEN YOUTH CENTER STRASBOURG
CONNECT International network representative attended the 50th meeting of the Advisory Council on Youth and the 49th meeting of the Joint Council of Youth, which was held in Europen Youth Center Strasbourg between 23 and 25 October 2023. The Advisory...
Training and filming of a short movie within the project “Before They Hate” in Iceland
From August 28 to September 4, 2023, representatives of CONNECT International and other partners on a project "Before They Hate" gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, to support the filming of a short movie Geltu. This film deals with the problems of transphobia, hate...
Circle of Compassion – Youthwork based on compassion
The fundamental building block of communities is compassion. It spreads kindness, understanding, tolerance, warmth, and connection among people. Compassion, both toward self and toward others, is an emotional response, believed to be an essential aspect of...
Call for YOUTH VOLUNTEERS @ “Europeans Against Fake News” event in Greece
Do you want to meet young people from all around Europe? Are you ready to contribute to the implementation of an international youth event? Would you like to help with the creation of escape game challenges that will inspire your fellow citizens to confront fake news?...
Call for YOUTH EDUCATORS @ “EuropeansAgainst Fake News” event in Greece
Are you a youth educator willing to take part in tackling fake news and disinformation? - Do...
Call for MEDIA AND POLICY ACTIVISTS @ “Europeans Against Fake News” event in Greece
Are you sick and tired of people spreading false information on the topic in which you are experienced in? Do you want to actively contribute to the fight against fake news? Are you ready to share your knowledge and help build the critical thinking skills of young...
PILOTING EVENTS WITHIN THE PROJECT „FAMILY FRIENDLY SPORTS“
Piloting events within the project „Family Friendly Sports“ were implemented successfully in Serbia, Croatia, Greece and Spain. They were organized by sports clubs whose representatives have participated in the Training of clubs’ staff for implementing the family...