On April 26, 2024, the mountain town of Bansko transformed into a stage for civic action, creativity, and youth empowerment during the Final Escape Room Event under the “Don’t Escape Your Rights” project. The event gathered nearly 100 high school students aged 15–19 from surrounding towns and villages—including Belitsa, Banya, Bachevo, Dobrinishte, Petrich and Razlog—for an unforgettable day of hands-on...

The “Don’t Escape Your Rights Digital Guidebook” represents a significant innovation within the landscape of civic education and youth empowerment. Developed as part of a broader initiative aimed at fostering active youth participation, civic awareness, and political engagement, this guidebook leverages the immersive power of escape room methodology to engage...

In December 2024 , January and February 2025, four local schools will become the stage for a series of unique educational experiences under the banner of “Don’t Escape Your Rights.” These innovative events, led by trained Youth Active Ambassadors, aim to bring civic education to life through interactive escape rooms...

From 5th to 12th November 2024, the town of Bansko became the home of civic transformation as 24 young changemakers from across Southwest Bulgaria gathered for an intensive training course for Youth Active Ambassadors under the project “Don’t Escape Your Rights.” The week-long training brought together high school students with leadership potential and a passion for civic...

As part of the personal dissemination of Professor Crihană Gina following the Erasmus+ training course, she organized a special activity for my class, where she serve as a tutor teacher. The session aimed to share insights from the program and raise awareness about critical media literacy, especially in light of...

On November 28, 2024, the Turkish team from the NextGen MediaWatch project organized a special presentation at the Association for the Hearing Impaired. The session was tailored to ensure the concepts of media literacy were accessible and relevant to the audience’s unique needs. The team shared insights from their training...

Held in Bansko, Bulgaria, from October 21–29, 2024, the NextGen Media Watch project aimed to empower youth workers with the tools and knowledge to combat fake news. The program addressed the growing challenges of misinformation, particularly among young people heavily influenced by social media. This initiative emphasized fostering critical thinking...

Introduction to ProVision International and the NextGen MediaWatch InitiativeProVision International, a youth NGO, focuses on empowering young individuals, including those with mental disabilities, through holistic and non-formal educational programs. Their latest initiative, the NextGen MediaWatch Project, hosted in Bansko, Bulgaria (October 21–29, 2024), tackled the pressing issue of fake news...

As part of the dissemination process following our participation in the Erasmus+ international course “NextGen Media Watch”, held in Bansko, Bulgaria, under the auspices of Provision International Association, the Romanian team organized a seminar at the school level, bringing together students, teachers, and representatives of the Parents’ Council. The event,...

As part of her dissemination efforts following the Erasmus+ training course, Ana Mihaela Radef from Romania organized a special activity with her class to raise awareness about critical media literacy and share insights from her experience. The session began with a presentation on the Erasmus+ program, emphasizing its objectives, opportunities,...

On November 21, Italian participants from the NextGen MediaWatch project hosted a follow-up event in Santa Maria La Carrita, aimed at engaging local youth aged 18–27 in a discussion about media literacy and Erasmus+ opportunities. The evening session, held at a local library, began at 8:30 PM and lasted an...

“Don’t Escape Your Rights” – A New Chapter in Youth Civic Engagement Across the rural regions of Southwest Bulgaria, a growing number of young people feel disconnected from civic life. Low voter turnout, limited understanding of democratic processes, and lack of trust in institutions reflect a wider sense of disengagement....

The “EYOUth Vote” Youth Exchange project has successfully fostered political awareness and civic engagement among young people, empowering them to take active roles in democratic processes. By focusing on electoral participation, especially within the European context, the initiative has left a lasting impact on participants and their communities, igniting a...

The team of Provision International got approved training course under Erasmus + program approved on the first deadline in 2024. In today’s digital age, social media has revolutionized how we consume and share information. Yet, this accessibility has a dark side: the rapid spread of unverified or fake news. In...

During the youth exchange the participants have created the current digital guide as outcome of the project that covers some of the following topics: What is the Youth Vote? The youth vote refers to the involvement of young people, typically aged 18 to 29, in electoral processes. This demographic can...

Provision team is happy to announce that the EYOUth Vote project has been officially approved and will be implemented in the coming months. This initiative aims to address the critical issue of declining political participation among young people in Europe and ensure their voices are heard in policy-making processes. Project...

November 2023 marked a significant milestone in youth empowerment and European solidarity with the successful completion of the “Youth 4 Solidarity” exchange program in Bansko, Bulgaria. From November 13-21, this initiative brought together young individuals from various European countries, fostering a deeper understanding of European values and cooperation in the...

We are incredibly proud and delighted to spotlight our Italian participants who successfully executed a dissemination activity at Santa Maria la Carità Local School back in June 2023. As part of the ‘Active Citizens 4 European Solidarity’ project, our young ambassadors delved into the very heart of what European solidarity...

In an era marked by global challenges and shifting dynamics, it has become increasingly vital to nurture a sense of belonging, understanding, and solidarity within Europe. The “Active Citizens 4 European Solidarity” project, which aims to empower young people with the knowledge and values of the European Union (EU), has...

The Romanian team successfully disseminated the outcomes of the “Active Citizens 4 European Solidarity” Youth Exchange project, which was co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, on June 14, 2023. This enlightening project unfolded in the picturesque town of Bansko, Bulgaria, from June 5th to June 13th, 2023....