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Explore the activities we organise to engage young people in local governance and decision-making. Our programs include workshops, training sessions, and community projects designed to empower youth and address their needs.

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What the participants say

“Having worked with migrants for over three years, I already had some knowledge of many tools. However, the training was crucial in helping me connect these tools, establish clear steps, and identify issues and solutions more effectively.”

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from "Migrant Youth Friendly Cities" training course

"It was an event of building partnerships, but also the beginning of friendships. It ended with two applications to KA1 done, so congratulations to us all!"

Patrícia Matos Gil – Portugal

Partnership Building Activity (PBA) “Youth participation for sustainable local democracies”

“I think that all 30 participants received a lot from this activity, both the skills demonstrated and also the great examples of facilitators that we had present.”

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from Study Session "Youth Democracy Academy"

"During a productive week, I could participate not only in the vibrant DYPALL Network's PBA, but also in the international conference on today's challenges of democracy. This experience will bring new partnerships and projects to tackle the challenges of youth participation.''

Harry Tsatryan – Germany

Winter Democracy Academy

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EmpowerEU Academy

EmpowerEU

The EmpowerEU Academy aimed to enhance youth awareness of the EU, promote civic participation, and develop strategies for active engagement.

Training Course “Educate for Democracy”

Educate for Democracy

The Training Course “Educate for Democracy” organised by DYPALL Network in collaboration with Novisi Elkartea took place from 15th – 22nd September 2024 at the 23rd University on Youth and Development in Mollina, Spain, and brought together 20 representatives of civil society organisations, municipalities and local youth councils from Albania, Armenia, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Latvia, Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye.

Study visit “Innovation for Youth participation in EU Outermost regions”

Innovation for Youth participation in EU Outermost regions

The study visit was organized within DYPALL Network’s framework from 6th to 10th May 2024 in partnership with the Center for Educational Innovation, Department of Education and Youth, of the City of Reykjavík, Iceland. The study visit aimed to explore innovative youth engagement practices and policies implemented in municipalities of Iceland, enhancing youth participation in democratic processes and empowering the network of youth work.  

Study visit to Lisbon “One Step Higher -Climbing the Ladder of Participation”

One Step Higher -Climbing the Ladder of Participation

During the study visit, the participants were able to see a variety of practices and models of youth work that work efficiently and structures that support such practices. Lastly, the participants got the chance to transfer this experience into their own local reality.

Activity Report 2023

Annual Activity Report

The Activity Report 2023 shows a year full of activity and challenges for our network. The number of initiatives we organised, from study visits to training courses, conferences, and seminars, has been truly impressive. Alongside these events, we also developed impactful reports and publications, many of which come out from projects initiated before the pandemic but delayed due to its effects.

Report of the 1st Winter Democracy Academy Week and International Conference

Winter Democracy Academy

The Winter Democracy Academy Report highlights the critical role of youth in revitalizing democracy through innovative participatory mechanisms. This initiative provided a space for stakeholders to meet, debate, and cooperate on youth participation issues, emphasizing the importance of their contribution to sustainable societal development. It serves as a call to action for communities and policymakers to harness the potential of youth for a more inclusive and vibrant democratic future.

Winter Democracy Academy International Conference “Today’s Democracy Challenges”

Winter Democracy Academy

The Winter Democracy Academy International Conference, “Today’s Democracy Challenges,” focused on the critical issues surrounding democracy and citizenship, particularly emphasizing youth involvement. The conference facilitated discussions between young entrepreneurs, youth leaders, researchers, and public organization members. Key topics included the intricacies of democracy, youth empowerment in democratic participation, policy development, political pathologies, and democracy deficits. It also highlighted innovative tools and approaches for youth engagement, the role of youth centres in fostering cultural diversity, and strategies to bridge the gap between youth eagerness and institutional capacity in democratic processes.

Partnership Building Activity (PBA) “Building synergies for sustainable local democracies”

Winter Democracy Academy

The “Partnership Building Activity (PBA)” report, under the theme “Building Synergies for Sustainable Democracies,” details an event aimed at enhancing youth participation organized by the DYPALL Network in Lisbon, Portugal. The event brought together participants from various countries to discuss strategies for youth engagement in democracies. The report highlights the success of the event in fostering a network among youth workers and NGOs, sharing best practices in youth participation, and planning future Erasmus+ projects for sustainable collaborative youth initiatives across Europe.

CHLaYdoscope European Youth Leaders Academy

CHLaYdoscope

The training aimed to explore innovative methodologies and tools that collaborate to transform community needs, opportunities, and ideas into valuable resources, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.

Study Session Youth Democracy Academy

Youth Democracy Academy

Gathering 30 young leaders across 20 countries, the study session aimed to empower participants with vital skills for implementing the “Educate for Democracy” training program. The event effectively advanced participants’ understanding of the importance of revitalising pluralistic democracy and young people’s access to rights and information, aligning with the Council of Europe’s goal of promoting active citizenship among the youth.