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 Goals and Objectives
The EYOUth Vote project is designed to achieve several key objectives:
- Raise Awareness and Improve Understanding
- Highlight the significance of young people’s votes, particularly in EU elections, and emphasize the direct impact of EU decisions on their daily lives.
- Increase awareness about the importance of youth participation in the upcoming 2024 EU elections.
- Promote Active Participation and Empowerment
- Encourage young people to take an active role in the democratic process.
- Empower youth by demonstrating the significance of their votes in shaping the future of the European Union.
- Understand Barriers to Participation
- Investigate the reasons behind low levels of youth political participation across EU nations.
- Foster a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by the young electorate.
- Enhance Knowledge of EU Institutions and Voting Processes
- Educate young people about EU institutions and the voting processes involved in EU elections.
Anticipated Impact
Through the EYOUth Vote project, we aim to:
- Address Civic Apathy: Break the cycle of disengagement and apathy observed among youth by highlighting the importance of their role in the democratic process. We aim to rekindle their interest and involvement by demonstrating the tangible impacts of their participation.
- Boost Political Engagement: Tackle the declining participation of young people in the European political scene, particularly in the electoral process. We hope to see a substantial increase in youth representation in both European Union and national-level elections.
- Bridge Information Gaps: Address the lack of awareness and understanding about the EU elections and their significance. This need was highlighted by the survey conducted in Razlog, where many young people were unaware of the upcoming EU elections in 2024.
- Enhance Trust in Political Systems: Combat the prevalent sentiment among young Europeans that their votes don’t matter or influence policy. By creating a sense of relevance and trust, we aim to instill the belief that their votes indeed shape the future of the EU.
- Address Specific Youth Concerns: Make political discussions more relatable and pertinent to youth by ensuring that their immediate concerns and experiences are reflected in policy debates.
We are excited about the potential of the EYOUth Vote project to make a significant difference in the political engagement of young people across Europe. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this important journey to empower the next generation of voters!
The project EYOUth Vote with project number 2023-3-BG01-KA152-YOU-000180913 is co-funded by Erasmus + program.
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