As part of the YouthEUVision – Empowering Youth for a Stronger Europe project, a series of international dissemination conferences were organised across all partner countries. These events marked a key milestone in sharing the project’s results, showcasing its methodologies, and strengthening dialogue on youth democratic participation, active citizenship, and European values.
Held in Germany, Romania, Greece, Spain, Italy, and France, the conferences brought together young people, youth workers, educators, civil society organisations, and institutional stakeholders. Through presentations, interactive discussions, and live demonstrations of the YouthEUVision Online Academy, participants explored how the project’s outcomes can continue to support youth engagement and democratic education beyond the project’s lifetime.
Below the highlights of each International Conference:
CIFAL Málaga hosted a dissemination conference bringing together youth workers, experts, volunteers, and stakeholders to present the key results of the YouthEUVision project. The event highlighted how the project strengthened youth engagement, promoted democratic participation, and fostered inclusion at both local and European levels.
Participants took part in interactive presentations, thematic discussions, and practical activities inspired by YouthEUVision methodologies, including debate-based exercises and group reflections. The conference also created a valuable space for dialogue, where participants discussed political and societal challenges affecting young people in Spain and across Europe.
The final dissemination conference organised by Fundación Sieneva took place in Granada and gathered representatives of local youth organisations and professionals working directly with young people. The event provided a comprehensive overview of the YouthEUVision project, including its objectives, partner countries, and overall impact.
A key focus was placed on presenting all Work Packages, from needs analysis and youth debates to training activities and sustainability measures. Participants also attended a live demonstration of the YouthEUVision Online Academy and engaged in a participatory workshop addressing local barriers to youth democratic participation.
Empower Plus organised final dissemination conferences in Romania aimed at increasing the visibility of YouthEUVision results and reinforcing dialogue on democratic participation. The events brought together youth workers, educators, NGO representatives, and young people from the local community.
Participants were introduced to all project activities, with particular emphasis on the YouthEUVision Online Academy and its learning modules focused on European values, civic engagement, and democracy. Open discussions explored how these resources can be integrated into youth work and non-formal education, supporting long-term sustainability and local impact.
ARCI Solidarietà organised the Italian national dissemination conference as part of WP5, involving youth workers, Online Academy participants, institutional representatives, and project staff. The event opened with a presentation of the project’s context, aims, and methodology, highlighting its relevance for youth participation at national and European levels.
A central moment of the conference was the demonstration of the YouthEUVision Online Academy, followed by the presentation of national results and overall project achievements. Participant feedback and final recommendations were shared, contributing to the visibility and dissemination of project outcomes in Italy.
SALAM hosted the Italian final dissemination conference at its headquarters, bringing together civil society representatives, youth organisations, students, and local institutions. The event presented YouthEUVision as a transnational European initiative implemented across six countries.
Young participants shared their personal experiences, explaining how the project increased their understanding of European institutions and democratic processes. The presence of local authorities, including the mayor, strengthened dialogue between young people and decision-makers and highlighted the importance of youth involvement in shaping a shared European vision.
The Greek final dissemination conference took place in Athens and focused on sharing YouthEUVision results related to democratic participation, active citizenship, and European values. The event gathered young people, youth leaders, educators, NGO representatives, and stakeholders.
Through presentations and open discussions, participants explored key project outcomes with a strong emphasis on democratic education, political literacy, inclusion, and combating misinformation. Feedback showed high participant satisfaction, increased knowledge of EU democratic processes, and stronger motivation for civic engagement.
DIANA organised the YouthEUVision final dissemination conference in France, bringing together young people, youth workers, educators, and civil society representatives. The event focused on presenting the project’s objectives, activities, and results, highlighting the importance of youth participation in democratic life.
Participants were introduced to the YouthEUVision methodology and Online Academy, with discussions centred on their use in non-formal education and youth initiatives in France. Interactive exchanges allowed participants to reflect on challenges to youth engagement and explore ways to strengthen youth voices at local and European levels.
The final dissemination conference in Germany was held in Berlin on Human Rights Day, providing a strong framework for discussions on democracy, human rights, youth participation, and social inclusion. Young people, youth workers, educators, and representatives of local authorities took part in the event.
The conference presented the project’s objectives, methodology, and key outputs, with a strong focus on the YouthEUVision Online Academy as a sustainable educational tool. A dedicated session addressed gender equality in democratic processes, encouraging reflection on inclusive participation and reinforcing young people’s role as active and informed citizens.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
