UP2YOUTH – Democratic Future in Youth Responsible Hands

Thematic area of the project:
Youth civic education, media education and media literacy

Project leader:
Fundacja Rozwoju Demokracji Lokalnej im. Jerzego Regulskiego (Poland)

Project partners:

  • Vidzemes Plānošanas Reģions (Latvia)
  • EDUcentrum, z.ú. (Czechia)
  • Fondatsiya za Reforma v Mestnoto Samoupravlenie (Bulgaria)

Timeframe:
01 September 2024 – 30 June 2027
Duration: 34 months

Focus of the project:
Strengthening youth civic engagement by enhancing education on democratic values, responsible media usage and media literacy, using innovative digital tools like gamified educational platforms.

Key objectives include:

  • Improve youth work quality and innovation.
  • Develop effective educational tools focusing on civic and media education.
  • Empower young people with media literacy skills to counter misinformation.

Target group:

  • Youth workers, educators and trainers.
  • Young learners aged 18–26.
  • Leaders of youth organizations, policymakers and local authorities.

Main project assumptions:

  • Civic and media education are integral for active citizenship.
  • Modern, interactive tools enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Media literacy is essential to address misinformation and foster democratic participation.

Main project activities:

  • UP2YOUTH-Learning: Workshops and staff exchanges.
  • UP2YOUTH-Creating: Development of an educational game with curricula.
  • UP2YOUTH-Testing: Piloting the game with youth participants.
  • UP2YOUTH-Dissemination: Promotion and sharing of the educational package.

Project results:

  • A digital platform with gamified scenarios.
  • Workshop curricula for youth education.
  • Increased engagement in democratic processes among young participants.