LIBURNETIK organization opens call for participants for 'Activism Academy' project

Friedrich Ebert Foundation in collaboration with LIBURNETIK Organization, on the frame of ‘On Going Development of Youth’, have implement their newest project, Politic Activism of Youth, know as ‘Academy of Activism’.

The main purpose of this project was increasing knowledge of youth on the concept of activism, on the means and strategies that should be followed to have the largest impact and good results on the taken causes. The program of this training cycle puts in the first place awareness of Youth Activism. This program will also cover the importance of organizing in order to achieve effective results no boosting different causes in our society.

‘Activism Academy’ is a cycle of training that was organized in two phases, which included two groups with around 30 people each. The first phase was done on June 2019 and the second phase was done on October 2019.

Each of the phases contains 6 training days and was extended in 3 weekends.

Topics that were discussed and this Academy is focused are:

• The role of communication for youth activism;
• Activism addressed by aspects of domestic policy and accountability;
• Youth orientation towards productive activism, economics and youth employment;
• Promoting activism as part of social life in the community;
• Activism in education (school as a community center and the contribution it can make for diversification of curricula);
• The culture of activism and its promotion through art and culture;
• Youth Activism and Dialogue with Civil Society.

The topics will be handled by experts in these fields and will be developed through informal training methods and group discussions. At the end of the training the participants will be provided with certificates.

The main objectives of this project are:

•  Raising consciousness of youth about their role in community;
• Youth as change agents;
• Inclusion of 60 young people on national level;

This project is aimed at young people aged 18-27.
To be part of this project, interested young people must complete the form below by March 5, 2019.

Please be aware that the selection of participants for this project will take place in 3 stages:

• Application
• Interviews
• Informing the selected ones

To be a part of this project, interested young people must complete the form below.