On May 10th, BRAVO organized a local event in the Grand Meeting Hall of Vitez Municipality to promote the Youth4Values project and foster dialogue around youth engagement and European values. The event gathered more than 30 participants and featured active collaboration with local NGOs, including BZK “Preporod” Vitez and the Center for Youth Education Travnik.
Spotlight on Youth and European Opportunities
The afternoon began with a warm welcome from Harun Varupa, who moderated the session and introduced the event’s purpose and key participants of the event. The first presentation was delivered by Nedžma Salkić, who provided an engaging overview of BRAVO and the Erasmus+ programme. Her interactive approach encouraged attendees to explore new pathways for youth participation in European projects.
Promoting the Youth4Values Mission
Following this, the Youth4Values project was introduced, highlighting its goals, core values, and the significance of its activities, such as the past training course in Athens and the upcoming training course in Sarajevo.
This segment offered insight into how the project empowers young people to engage with democracy, social inclusion, and intercultural dialogue.
Local Voices Amplify the Message
The event featured meaningful contributions from local partners. Ema Bešić, representing BZK “Preporod” Vitez, and Amela Mrakić from the Center for Youth Education Travnik, shared their organizations’ missions and reflected on how Youth4Values aligns with their efforts in youth development and civic engagement.
Interactive Dialogue and Networking
The event concluded with an open Q&A session, certificate distribution, and group photos. Participants also had the chance to network informally over refreshments, strengthening connections and setting the stage for future collaboration.
Looking Ahead
The local event in Vitez successfully showcased the impact of Youth4Values and the potential of young people to champion social change. Through initiatives like this, BRAVO continues to promote European values and create spaces where youth voices are heard and celebrated.
Stay tuned as the Youth4Values project continues to inspire, connect, and empower young changemakers across Europe!
MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT
Project Youth4Values will support active citizenship and political participation of youth in partner countries, coming from 3 different European regions. As well as, the project will foster the development of social and intercultural competencies, critical thinking, and soft and transversal skills. The focus will be on raising awareness of and understanding the European Union context, European identity, and the importance of active participation in decision-making processes at the local level, especially among youngsters.
To strengthen the connection between democracy and active citizenship and active participation in the decision-making process at the local level, and recognizing that each is mutually dependent on the other, is the most important result of this project. We will achieve it through the enhancement of democratic governance and the rule of law by fostering a culture of active citizenship, promoting civic education, and empowering individuals with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities as citizens. We hope this project will help improve the quality and accessibility of NFE in partner countries by collaborating with youth organizations, educational institutions, and decision-making bodies, and help bridge the gap in the existing system.