Implementation period: 01.01.2026 – 30.04.2027
Reference number: 2025-3-RO01-KA154-YOU-000381395
Programme: Erasmus+ – Youth Participation Activities (KA154-YOU)
Beneficiary: Nevo Parudimos Association
Project budget: EUR 46,886
The “Citizens of Tomorrow – Young Ideas for the Community” (CETI) project is an Erasmus+ initiative aimed at increasing the active involvement of young people from Reșița in community life and in decision-making processes that directly affect them.
Through the project, young people are encouraged to express their opinions, identify the challenges faced by their generation, and contribute to the development of concrete solutions for the local community. The initiative promotes dialogue between young people and local authorities and creates a framework through which the voices of young people can be integrated into the city’s development policies and strategies.
The project responds to the need to strengthen youth civic participation and to create sustainable mechanisms for consultation and cooperation between young people, non-governmental organisations, educational institutions, and decision-makers.
Aim and objectives
The main aim of the project is to foster the active participation of young people and strengthen dialogue between youth and local authorities, contributing to the development of public policies that better reflect the needs of the younger generation.
Objectives:
- Engage a group of 25 young people from Reșița in a participatory community development process.
- Strengthen young people’s civic, leadership, and dialogue skills through non-formal education methods.
- Encourage the active participation of young people in community life through consultations, debates, and civic engagement activities.
- Create a sustainable framework for cooperation between young people, public authorities, educational institutions, and civil society organisations.
- Promote the inclusion and participation of young people with fewer opportunities in decision-making processes.
Main activities
The project will implement an extensive youth consultation and participation process based on non-formal education methods and structured dialogue.
Activities will include:
- Organising a Youth Ideas Lab, dedicated to identifying the main challenges and needs of young people in the community and developing solutions to address them.
- Conducting consultations and debates with young people to collect opinions and formulate proposals for local community development.
- Organising meetings and dialogue sessions between young people and local authorities to encourage civic participation and involvement in decision-making processes.
- Carrying out a study visit to Timișoara, where participants will explore good practices related to youth engagement, community development, and cooperation between local administrations and youth organisations.
- Carrying out a study visit to Alba Iulia, focused on exploring models of civic participation, public consultation, and local youth policy development.
- Developing a Local Youth Policy Plan based on the needs, ideas, and recommendations formulated by the young people involved in the project.
- Organising the YOUNG Community Gala, an event dedicated to promoting active youth participation and recognising young people’s contributions to community development.
- Implementing information, promotion, and dissemination activities to share project results with the local community and relevant stakeholders.
Expected results
Through the implementation of the project, young people will acquire important skills in civic participation, communication, leadership, and teamwork, becoming active contributors to the development of their communities.
Key expected results include:
- The development of a Local Youth Policy Plan through a participatory process.
- Increased involvement of young people in local decision-making processes.
- The establishment of ongoing dialogue between young people and public authorities.
- Increased participation and representation of young people in community life.
- Strengthened cooperation between public institutions, youth organisations, and educational stakeholders.
- Promotion of a culture of participation, civic responsibility, and active citizenship among young people.
Through the “Citizens of Tomorrow – Young Ideas for the Community” project, Nevo Parudimos Association contributes to the development of a more open and participatory community, where young people have the opportunity to influence the decisions that shape their future and become active and responsible citizens.
Disclaimer
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