The project addressed the problem of unequal opportunities for young people from small towns and peri-urban areas in Slovenia to access volunteering, education and mobility programmes that are crucial for their personal and professional development. The project focused on engaging young people from small towns and peri-urban areas, who are often deprived of opportunities for active participation in civil society due to their geographical and social isolation. The workshops were based on the principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination (Article 21 of the EU Charter), with the aim of breaking down stereotypes and promoting intercultural dialogue.
The project provided young people in peri-urban areas with access to knowledge about their rights and opportunities to engage in volunteering projects where they can acquire valuable skills and competences for their personal development and professional future. By directly addressing young people through demonstration workshops, we reduced barriers to participation, boosted their self-confidence and encouraged them to make a positive contribution to the community.
PROJECT PURPOSE: To give young people in peri-urban areas access to knowledge about their rights and opportunities to participate in volunteering projects where they can acquire valuable skills and competences for their personal development and professional future. By directly addressing young people through demonstration workshops, we reduced barriers to participation, boosted their confidence and encouraged them to make a positive contribution to the community.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
- To promote equal opportunities and active citizenship among young people from smaller towns and suburban areas of Slovenia.
- Strengthen awareness of EU rights and values such as equality, non-discrimination and freedom of movement.
- To give young people (with fewer opportunities) an insight into volunteering, mobility and non-formal education opportunities.
- Encourage young people (with fewer opportunities) to become actively involved in civil society.
- Support the personal and professional development of young people (with fewer opportunities) and empower them to participate equally in society.
PROJECT TARGET GROUPS:
- young people (with fewer opportunities) under 18
- young adults (with fewer opportunities) aged 18-35
PROJECT PERIOD: 3 months
PROJECT OUTCOME(S):
- Workshop programme and promotional materials for students, which will remain with them after the workshop to help them find their way around and with all the useful links to the projects.
- 7 interactive workshops in the final years of secondary schools in different fields of study, including economic technician, construction technician, car technician, plumber, metalworker, logistics technician and mechatronics technician.
- Providing concrete information on volunteering and non-formal education opportunities.
- Young people are equipped with the skills for intercultural cooperation and a greater understanding of European values.
- Provides information on further career paths, opportunities for competence development and international networking opportunities.
- Four online articles published to make resources accessible to the general public and young people beyond the project.
- 300 stickers with QR codes to useful content produced.
PARTNER ORGANISATION: Voluntariat Institute for International Voluntary Work, Slovenia
(CO)FUNDING: Proteus microgrant (SLOGA Platform)
GRANT AMOUNT: 2.000,00 EUR
