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Civic participation in Narva is quite low, as evidenced by participation in elections and several surveys. Young people of Narva have no alternative for political and civic education except the school and the support provided by people working with youth on the issue is not sufficient. Young people have little interest in community, city, country and European issues.
The aim of the project is to increase active citizenship and awareness of young people on political process. To achieve this goal, we will educate young people on the basics of democracy and the processes of other forms of governance; raise young people''s awareness of how they can have a voice and engage in active citizenship; we bring together young people and decision-makers and train people who work with young people.
Expected outcomes are educated young people who understand democratic values, distinguish between different forms of governance, know how to contribute to society and solve problems, and express their views. Young people have a realistic attitude towards decision makers and are ready to work with them. In addition, people working with young people are able to encourage and properly engage young people in order to raise their civic initiative and to create the right conditions for them to express their views and bring about the changes they feel need for.