1. Empowering Youth Leadership for Democracy Sustainability RO-13-E9-2013-R1 Youth in Action Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.20131 www.reaser.eu/YouthLead

2. 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 www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.20132

3. Participants 42 young people – age: 15-30 years old (students, volunteers, members in youth organizations) 4 experts volunteers ….and of course … guests Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.2013 3 www.reaser.eu/YouthLead

4. 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 www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.2013 4

5. 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 ). www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.2013 5

6. Project Agenda 4 workshops in 4 days www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.20136

7. 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 www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.20137

8. 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 www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.20138

9. 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) www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.20139

10. 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 www.reaser.eu/YouthLead Bucharest, 16-19 Oct.201310