Expanding New Generations’ Access to Governance and Engagement
An Erasmus+ strategic partnership project
About the project
ENGAGE – Expanding New Generations’ Access to Governance and Engagement
Erasmus+ Youth Cooperation Partnership
Partners: 6 organizations from France, Austria, Romania, Croatia, Poland, and Italy
What is Engage ?
ENGAGE is a European initiative co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, aimed at strengthening youth participation in democratic life. By empowering youth workers and providing innovative educational tools, ENGAGE fosters civic awareness, political engagement, and a sense of European identity among young people across Europe.
General Objective
To build the capacity of youth workers to engage young people in active civic participation and deepen their understanding of democratic processes.
Specific Objectives
1
Equip youth workers
with tools and methodologies to develop civic and political skills in young people.
2
Encourage responsible citizenship
by giving young people the means to take informed and meaningful initiatives.
3
Create and distribute participatory educational resources
that help young people understand and influence civic life.
4
Develop a framework of civic and political skills
tailored to the needs of youth and youth workers.
Main Activities
Co-design of interactive forums to inspire civic engagement.
Creation and testing of educational resources on civic participation.
Compilation of practical action sheets and guides for youth workers.
Training sessions and participatory events across Europe.
Development of a European framework for civic competencies.
Key Project Results
Civic Competences Framework
A clear structure of essential skills for active citizenship.
10+ Tools for Engagement
Forum scenarios, guides and educational resources promoting civic participation.
200+ Youth Workers
Trained to guide and empower young people in civic initiatives.
1000+ Young People
Directly engaged and empowered through project activities and events.