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The Role of Digital Literacy in Social Media

The Role of Digital Literacy in Social Media https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nordwood-themes-yyMJNPgQ-X8-unsplash-scaled-e1721127437583.jpg 1200 800 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 13, 2024 July 16, 2024

Being digitally literate is crucial in today’s world of 2024 where internet and social media is available for use everywhere, everyday at any time. But what does actually ‘’digital literacy’’ mean? The American Library Association’s digital-literacy task force offers this definition: “Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate,…

Stanislav Karmyšov

Peace at Home, Peace in the World: The Vital Role of Peacebuilding

Peace at Home, Peace in the World: The Vital Role of Peacebuilding https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sunguk-kim-JhqBxsORuXA-unsplash-scaled-e1693912209627.jpg 1200 840 Stanislav Karmyšov Stanislav Karmyšov https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9168f328498a3d05a038fb93dc9c3ac0?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 5, 2023 September 11, 2023

In a world often marred by conflict and discord, pursuing peace is a beacon of hope for nations striving to create stable societies and thriving economies. Countries like Lebanon, Lithuania, Turkey, and Jordan have faced unique challenges, making the significance of peacebuilding even more pronounced in their contexts. This was why these countries were a…

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Unlocking Soil Secrets and Battling Pollution: a Recap of FRIDAY’s Transnational Event in Vilnius

Unlocking Soil Secrets and Battling Pollution: a Recap of FRIDAY’s Transnational Event in Vilnius https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-design-18-e1693390968300.png 1200 794 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023

If one thought soil was merely dirt, the recent three-day event in Vilnius would have turned that notion on its head. Hosted from July 24th to 26th, the FRIDAY project’s latest gathering served as a whirlwind of education, hands-on learning, and community spirit. Below is a recap of the enlightening experience shared by the attendees…

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Empowering Education with Game-Based Learning: The GENTLY Project

Empowering Education with Game-Based Learning: The GENTLY Project https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gently-ay-blog-e1678859485986.png 1200 668 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 15, 2023 March 15, 2023

In today’s digital age, traditional textbook-based learning methods are becoming less effective in engaging students and delivering the desired learning outcomes. Educators face challenges in adapting their instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of their students while keeping them motivated and engaged. Meanwhile, students struggle to stay focused and motivated in their learning pursuits.…

mannequins in a protest against gender-based violence

Sophia Raineri

The Istanbul Convention: what is it really about?

The Istanbul Convention: what is it really about? https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mika-baumeister-MvNahx-yrqY-unsplash.jpg 640 427 Sophia Raineri Sophia Raineri https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a62de3412a7a3d818059b310e3c767cf?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 8, 2021 April 19, 2021

The Istanbul Convention is currently a hot topic in many countries worldwide. Many myths about it have been spread, strengthening convervatives’ discontent and leading to potential withdrawals from the treaty. But what is the Istanbul Convention really about? The Istanbul Convention is a human right treaty created in 2011, and came into force in 2014…

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NGO Emailing: newsletters that deliver results

NGO Emailing: newsletters that deliver results https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/adam-solomon-WHUDOzd5IYU-unsplash-min-scaled-scaled.jpg 1900 1267 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 18, 2020 December 21, 2020

This autumn our newsletter open rate has risen from around 30% to more than 40% – a result, which could be considered an achievement for any organization. Us being us, we have decided to share our insights with the community. Est. reading time: ~5 fruitful minutes How to increase the email open rate? Naturally, your decision whether to…

Gedas Kondrackis

How to Make Project Budget in 3 Steps

How to Make Project Budget in 3 Steps https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/project-budget.jpg 1400 912 Gedas Kondrackis Gedas Kondrackis https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/10e3ce64be1c86a8c245c37cd1a4d47e?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 9, 2020 April 17, 2022

Are you also wondering how to make project budget? It might seem a daunting task. And, we feel you! That’s because there are a lot of blank spaces in project budgets at the beginning. Which might be no better than looking at an uncharted map. Gladly, there is a fool-proof way to go about this…

Gedas Kondrackis

Project Writing for Dummies

Project Writing for Dummies https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/project-writing-for-dummies.jpg 1400 722 Gedas Kondrackis Gedas Kondrackis https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/10e3ce64be1c86a8c245c37cd1a4d47e?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 6, 2020 April 17, 2022

We are sorry, but the title ‘Project Writing for Dummies’ might be slightly misleading. Interested why? Then read on. It’s not just for project writing dummies. On the contrary, some of the insights here might be very applicable to the project writing professionals as well. Because we all sometimes forget some fundamentals and basic truths,…

How to write project proposal using a project plan

Gedas Kondrackis

How to Write Project Proposal Better

How to Write Project Proposal Better https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EN-cover.jpg 1400 722 Gedas Kondrackis Gedas Kondrackis https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/10e3ce64be1c86a8c245c37cd1a4d47e?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 29, 2020 February 10, 2024

Lots of people are wondering how to write project proposal (in this case we will talk about project proposals for various social initiatives). Before we start discussing all dos & don’ts, let us be honest – it is not a simple thing to do. Our association has written hundreds of various project proposals, yet we…

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“Woods of Wisdom” Volunteering Project

“Woods of Wisdom” Volunteering Project https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/img-20190408-174638_3.jpg 800 799 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 12, 2020 February 1, 2021

The beginning This is a story about how a simple coincidence and right decision can change lifes. My name is Rasa, I am 29 years old, I am from Lithuania and I have a two year old son Matas. When I was 18 years old and I was graduating from school, together with my other…

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