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Empowering Youth Voices: EURODEMOS 3-Day Panel in Tallinn

Empowering Youth Voices: EURODEMOS 3-Day Panel in Tallinn https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_0272-1-e1721643073639.png 1200 952 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 22, 2024 July 22, 2024

From July 4-6, Tallinn, Estonia, hosted a gathering as part of the EURODEMOS project. Over three days, 28 insightful youth observers from seven EU countries convened to share their perspectives and forge pathways forward for youth participation in Europe. A Diverse Gathering of Young Minds The panel brought together a diverse group of young individuals,…

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders: A Glimpse into Istanbul’s EU-Funded Peace Conference

Empowering Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders: A Glimpse into Istanbul’s EU-Funded Peace Conference https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC02726-scaled-e1703671798164.jpg 1200 675 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 27, 2023 December 27, 2023

Picture a scene filled with buzzing excitement, where the atmosphere is electric with hope for worldwide unity, and where young people are leading the charge. This was the spirit of the grand finale event held on December 9th in Istanbul. This dynamic city became the stage for the concluding act of the “Peace at Home,…

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Why Digital Literacy Skills are Important in Life?

Why Digital Literacy Skills are Important in Life? https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/desola-lanre-ologun-IgUR1iX0mqM-unsplash-scaled-e1702373258746.jpg 1200 800 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 12, 2023 December 12, 2023

What is Digital Literacy? The term “digital literacy” may have a variety of meanings depending on the specific context. However, for purposes of this discussion, we can simplify that digital literacy essentially means having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information are increasingly through…

Stanislav Karmyšov

Empowering the Future: DigitalWise’s Mission for Inclusive Digital Literacy

Empowering the Future: DigitalWise’s Mission for Inclusive Digital Literacy https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/giovanni-gagliardi-fvT3t9iOaJI-unsplash-scaled-e1696326449443.jpg 1200 800 Stanislav Karmyšov Stanislav Karmyšov https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9168f328498a3d05a038fb93dc9c3ac0?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 3, 2023 October 3, 2023

Digital literacy is vital for personal growth and empowerment in today’s fast-paced world. As technology continues to shape our lives, it’s crucial to equip young people, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds, with the tools they need to navigate the digital world confidently. The Need for Inclusive Digital Literacy The past EU digital strategies (Digital Agenda…

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Empowering Youth to Combat Heavy Metal Pollution: Insights from the Transnational Event in Budapest

Empowering Youth to Combat Heavy Metal Pollution: Insights from the Transnational Event in Budapest https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/budapest1-e1687853283769.png 1200 900 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023

The FRIDAY project’s transnational event in Budapest, Hungary, titled “Heavy Metals Pollution,” aimed to inspire young people to take action against climate change and become environmental agents. From May 31st to June 2nd, participants immersed themselves in an educational experience focused on the detrimental effects of heavy metals. This text explores the event’s key insights,…

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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…

Sophia Raineri

Project Implementation Glossary: a Handy Guide

Project Implementation Glossary: a Handy Guide https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pexels-ono-kosuki-5999876-1.jpg 640 426 Sophia Raineri Sophia Raineri https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a62de3412a7a3d818059b310e3c767cf?s=96&d=mm&r=g February 12, 2021 July 20, 2021

When implementing Erasmus+ projects it can be hard to get your head around the several specific terms and acronyms that are used on a daily basis, especially if you’re a newby! Hence, thanks to our extensive experience in project implementation, we decided to create a glossary for project managers to learn the most important terminology…

Sophia Raineri

LGBTQI+ Rights are Human Rights

LGBTQI+ Rights are Human Rights https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mercedes-mehling-SKLSceAHpR0-unsplash.jpg 640 359 Sophia Raineri Sophia Raineri https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a62de3412a7a3d818059b310e3c767cf?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 8, 2021 February 5, 2022

Today a video on Lithuanian social media showed a group of men vandalizing the rainbow flag, symbol of the LGBTQI+ community. The description and subtitles state that ‘no ideology can be higher than the concept of family […] that is the union of a man and a woman’. This statement shows just how much work…

Gedas Kondrackis

EUKI Project Application Dos and Don’ts

EUKI Project Application Dos and Don’ts https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/chuttersnap-gS54SWrHMg-unsplash.jpg 1368 534 Gedas Kondrackis Gedas Kondrackis https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/10e3ce64be1c86a8c245c37cd1a4d47e?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 16, 2020 August 12, 2024

EUKI or the European Climate Initiative – is a two-stage project call from the German Ministry of Environment. As its name suggests EUKI focuses on climate action (i.e., projects that contribute to reduced CO2 footprint, etc.). In this post, we will look into 1st stage EUKI project application. Please note, that EUKI is for European…

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