As part of the Youth4Values project, a local workshop was held in Bugojno to support young people and promote important values like solidarity, respect for differences and active participation in the community. The workshop gathered young people who took part in fun and interactive activities, group work and discussions. They learned how values are important in daily life and in helping others.
The workshop was led by Danis Sijamija, who shared stories and experiences from participants who took part in the Youth4Values project in Athens. Through these examples, he inspired young people in his local community to become more active and involved in creating positive change.
During the workshop, participants talked about the problems young people face in their towns, and how volunteering, creative ideas and helping each other can bring positive changes. They also worked on ideas that support tolerance, inclusion and teamwork among young people. As part of the activities, participants took part in a role-play simulation where they worked in small groups to solve real-life challenges faced by young people.
Through this experience, they practiced decision-making, communication and leadership skills, while also learning how values like solidarity and respect are key in finding solutions and working together.
This workshop showed once again that Bugojno has young people who are ready to take action, learn new things and make their town a better place. Youth4Values gives them the chance and support to do that.
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.