Empowering Youth Leadership for Democracy Sustainability RO-13-E R1 Youth in Action Bucharest, Oct

PROJECT’s PARTNERS Romania  Pro Global Science Association –Bucharest  Support for Youth Development Association- Cluj-Napoca  Young Partners for Civil Society Development –Tg. Jiu Italy  Informamentis Europa  Work in Progress Latvia  Social Innovation Center –Daugmale  AEGEE -Riga Bucharest, Oct.20132

Participants 42 young people – age: years old (students, volunteers, members in youth organizations) 4 experts volunteers ….and of course … guests Bucharest, Oct

Purpose  To create an identification & training program  To identify prospective young leaders;  To train them to participate actively in the community life  To setup a system of recognition, motivation and rewarding the active involvement of the youth in their local communities Bucharest, Oct

Objectives to inform the youth about democratic processes at the European level and to promote active participation in democratic processes at the local community level; to prepare the most suitable candidates for all kinds of election processes at the national/ European level; to stimulate the youth interest for the development of associative structures; to promote creativity and entrepreneurship and to help youngsters in developing skills to use in their fight against unemployment, marginalization and poverty; to explore the leadership potential of the target group; to define the leader's profile and to list the motivational determinants which can generate performance and long- term involvement; to use informal education tools ( simulation, debate, experiment, role-play ). Bucharest, Oct

Project Agenda 4 workshops in 4 days Bucharest, Oct.20136

Day 1 Looking for a leader! What does it mean to be a leader? Are you a leader? Management and leadership Youth leader’s profile Volunteering for the differences Bucharest, Oct.20137

Day 2 Why should I get involved? What is participatory democracy? Best practices in Italy Identifying democratic processes : What happens in my school? Youth strengths and enthusiasm Working groups and role-play… and a lot more Bucharest, Oct.20138

Day 3 Candidate-leader -elected representative! Electoral process coordinates How to present yourself in public? Elected in 1000 milliseconds: facial features and electoral success 5 candidates & 5 campaign staff (role play) Bucharest, Oct.20139

Day 4 What have I learned? What can I apply ? Key learning points Participants’ conclusions Involvement plans for the near future! Experts ‘ conclusions Feed-back questionnaire Bucharest, Oct