Building Inclusive Civic Engagement and Solidarity Among Diverse Young People in Europe 

ParticipACTION empowers young people (16-23 years old) from diverse backgrounds to actively shape EU policies through training sessions, advocacy activities, and cross-border partnerships. By connecting youth with decision-makers, the project promotes democratic engagement and solidarity across Europe. 

ParticipACTION 

ParticipACTION is aimed at amplifying young voices in decision-making by building cross-border partnerships that actively engage youth in shaping policies. Through research initiatives, roundtables, workshops, training, advocacy events, and debates, it connects young people aged 16 to 23 years old from diverse backgrounds with policymakers at local, national, and EU levels. 

The project will last 2 years (from October 2024 to September 2026) and is implemented in Italy by IRC Italy and Glocal Factory, in Cyprus by Generation For Change, in France by PLACE Network, and in Lithuania by Mano Europa. 

ParticipACTION promotes solidarity by fostering mutual understanding of shared barriers to democratic participation, and focuses on the involvement of third-country nationals, migrant youth, women and girls. The ultimate goal of the project is clear: equipping youth with the tools to influence EU democratic processes, while promoting a bottom-up approach that ensures young people’s lived realities are at the heart of policy decisions. 

Main project results include: 

To whom the project is addressed?

ParticipACTION is primarily addressed to young people aged 16-23 from diverse backgrounds, particularly young migrants, and especially young women and girls. Additionally, it targets stakeholders such as civil society organizations, grassroots and women-led groups, migrant-led organizations, activists, educators, local authorities, and cultural and research institutions who support or engage with youth. Policymakers at local, national, and EU levels are also key participants, as the project fosters dialogue and collaboration between them and young people. 

Can I be part of the project? Is there any limitation?

You may be able to join the project if you fit within the target group! The project is open to young people aged 16-23 from diverse backgrounds, with a particular focus on third-country nationals, and especially young women and girls, in Italy, Cyprus, France, and Lithuania. If you’re interested and meet these criteria, you could participate in events like workshops, roundtables, and advocacy activities designed to build skills and foster engagement in EU democratic processes. 

Stakeholders such as educators, activists, or representatives from civil society organizations and local authorities are encouraged to get involved in the project, especially if they work with youth or support democratic participation and inclusivity. 

Reach out to the project’s focal points via the contact details below to receive additional information on eligibility and involvement. 

 

Where can I be informed about the project’s activities?

We suggest you follow the social media channels of all the partners: 

For more direct inquiries, please feel free to reach out to the project’s focal points mentioned in the contact section! 

Who can I contact about further questions?

For further questions about ParticipACTION, you can reach out to the project’s focal point: 

Italy: Tessa Piccinin - Information Assistant and Project Assistant - [email protected] 

Project details and partner organizations 

Partner organizations

 

 

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project number: 101147757.