Social capital development as a tool of youth civic participation in Eastern Europe countries Riga, 30 of March, 2015 Project Social capital development as a tool of youth civic participation in Eastern Europe countries is co-financed by the European Union program Europe for Citizens. Responsible for the content solely publisher/presenter; it does not reflect the views of the European Commission or any related financial body. Those institutions do not bear responsibility for the information set out in the material.

THE PLAN FOR TODAY! 4 presentation – Lithuania, Romania, Estonia and Latvia – during the day MAIN ACTIVITIES: 10: :20 Introduction to the results of youth work during the opening conference on 30 of March 11: :00 Round table discussion/work in groups defining possibilities of youth leaders to involve in solution of identified problems 14: :05 Training on group discussion organisation (LJP, Inese Šubēvica) 15: :05 Continuation of round table discussion/work in groups defining possibilities of youth leaders to involve in solution of identified problems – Creation of 1-2 page summary for solutions/ per group

Why do I want to participate? I searh for ideas how to find a tools for youth engagement I want to express my view and learn best cases from the aborad Active participation is one of the ways how to learn about social capital; learn best cases from another countries Learn new experiene and methods Our organisation cosntaly seeks for new ways to engage youth Youth engagement is important part to provide youth work in municipality To learn what youth propose as effective solution Learn more about social capital

What do I expect from the event? Around 80% have stated ‘’ New contacts establishment and networking’’ Tools for youth engagement – 70% Tools for civic engagement – 70% New experience – 40%

OBJECTIVES of the project: Overall objective: contribute to the development of civic participation at EU countries with transition economies by promotion of the social capital and European citizen's initiative within youth sector. Aims: Facilitate social capital development in Eastern Europe; Encourage and educate youth and youth leaders to use and create new tools for civic participation; Research social and civic participation understanding within youth sector and share research findings; Disseminate results.

Objectives of the program: To contribute to citizens' understanding of the EU, its history and diversity To foster European citizenship and to improve conditions for civic and democratic participation at EU level To encourage democratic participation of citizens at EU level, by developing citizens' understanding of the EU policy making-process and, by promoting opportunities for societal and intercultural engagement and volunteering at EU level

What is civic engagement? Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities

Proposed solution: promote civic participation by different activities: conferences; round table discussions; workshop and training activities; creation of common publications; guide - to engage youth. How civic engagement will be promoted in the project?

Why Round table discussions? Since social capital is seen derived from the cooperation between individuals and groups then ''Round table discussion'' can stimulate cooperation, concentrating on annual priorities of the program: EU: values, rights and opportunities for Citizens; Citizens participation in the democratic life of the EU.

How we can engage?

The National Youth Council of Latvia - video LEVELS OF YOUTH ENAGEMENT FAMILY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION VILLAGE OR CITY MUNICIPALITY REGION COUNTRY EUROPE GLOBE

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT opportunities to learn, discuss possibility to be with another youth, network affiliation to the community possibility to express the view impact local/national processes

Social capital

SOCIAL CAPITAL Willingness to create, maintain and develop networks is understood as “social capital”. In other words it can be also described as community coming together to be a collective source of change. What Wikipedia says? Social capital is the expected collective or economic benefits derived from the preferential treatment and cooperation between individuals and groups. Core idea "that social networks build bysocial networks personal relationship have value"value

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Sharing the knowledge and educating others Social Capital Development Guide: virtual internet platform, where youth educate youth, by upload examples.

Time frame for youth – Conference Riga Conference Poland - Conference Lithuania 30-31, March October, of March – end of May Round table, Estonia

Time frame youth leaders – event. Round table, Riga 31 of March January, – event. Round table, Romania End of May 5.event. Workshop, Riga June 7.event. Workshop, Riga

Deliverables 1.Social Capital Development Guide: virtual internet platform, where partners has to upload examples on monthly bases. Prize to be announced for the best example. 2. Study: about the youth knowledge of social capital and civic participation. Partner has to contribute with country specific inputs. Collect at least 100 responses from youth and briefly describe on average on 10 pages current situation in the youth sector in the country. At least 3 opinions from the experts are expected to be included in the study. Summer, Youth based initiative – partner has to take care of proper follow up on necessary inputs as requested by lead partner.

Impact of the project NETWORK AS A KEY FOR SUSTAINABILITY FORMATION AND EXCHANGE OF OPINIONS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT INPUT IN POLICY FORMATION AT NATIONAL LEVEL FORMATION OF UNDERSTANDING OF EU LEVEL POLICY FORMATION

Mūs atbalsta: What do we expect from you today?

You can benefit from motivating youth Visit events abroad – Romania or contribute in Latvia. Get awareded for the motivating youth to participate in ( What would be desirable award?) ( How to track the the impact on Youth enagement in general and Specifically in

Today we expect : Engage by sharing your knowledge Network Share your opinion and discuss Propose what would motivate you to engage youth? Propose how to track the impact measurment, youth leaeder has on youth engagement and on the civicyouth.eu inputs? Make a summary of recommendations!

During April and beginning of May we expect : Leaders interested in the round table discussions – set up a group and discuss topics of civic engagement with youth Train youth to lead discussions about civic engagement Inform us and society, what was result of discussion (write an ; make a post in civicyouth.eu, post a photo with comments) Apply for the summary event of discussion in Romania on 12 of May, 2015, by 10 of April. Take with you to Romania summary of learnings and good mood!

Mūs atbalsta: Thank you!