PROJECT TITLE

EU-CHILDOCRACY

YEAR 2024

PROJECT DURATION 24 months

DATE STARTED September 2024

DATE COMPLETED September 2026

FUNDING AGENCY / DONOR European Commission (European Education and Culture Executive Agency)

COORDINATOR Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law Foundation (BCNL)

COUNTRIES Greece,Italy,Bulgaria

PARTNERS European Public Law Organisation, PRISM Impresa Sociale s.r.l.

Childocracy

The overall objective of the project is to empower children and young people (aged 14-25) in Bulgaria, Greece, and Italy to actively engage in the democratic processes of their countries and in communities by fostering a deeper understanding and connection to common European values.

The specific objective of the project is to build the skills of 180 children and young people from the 3 countries to effectively participate in debates on European values, contextualize these values within their local communities through a 'glocalisation' approach, and enhance their sense of belonging to the European Union.

The EU-Childocracy Project is funded by the European Union. It is implemented jointly by the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law, the European Public Law Organization, and PRISM Impresa Sociale. Views and opinions expressed are those of the participating organizations only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

ACTIVITIES

1. Needs Assessment Workshops: Conduct workshops with partner schools in each country, engaging 60 children per country in two modules focused on EU values and local needs.

Rights Module: Education on EU values, democracy, and citizen participation.
Needs Module: Child-led discussions on local needs and challenges.

2. Democracy Co-Creative Labs: Organize two-day labs in each country to enhance skills in campaign design, communication, and advocacy, involving children and decision-makers with mentorship from experienced activists and artists.

3. Local Youth Advocacy Campaigns: Participants will launch 15 advocacy campaigns focused on EU values, addressing local issues, with mentorship throughout the process.

4. Youth Democracy Summits: Host three summits in Bulgaria, Greece, and Italy, centered on key themes such as freedom of expression, democratic participation, and solidarity. Each summit will gather national and international participants to foster dialogue.

5. Transnational Contests and Exhibitions: Organize contests in photography, social media videos, and illustrations related to European values, providing children the chance to showcase their creativity. Winners will participate in the youth summits to network and engage in interactive activities.