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Description
There is a passivity in the activities of the rural community, a reluctance to participate in active civic activities. This situation was exacerbated by the abolition of the school and the cultural center. To motivate community citizens, we need:
- Develop community leaders (especially among young people);
- Initiate engaging and exciting activities that promote active citizenship through teamwork;
- Organize meetings - exchange of good practice with other NGOs in the region.
The main goal of the project is to seek more active participation of young and middle-aged and senior citizens of Degaičiai rural community in civic activities.
Target groups:
1. Young up to 29 years (80 persons)
2. Middle-aged and elderly persons (100 persons).
Project results:
1. Completed practical-experiential classes (24 academic hours, 15 project participants);
2. 3 events were organized in the community (3 events, 125 project participants);
3. Created 1 information film (30 minutes) about community project activities (1 film);
4. 2 meetings were organized to share experience with regional NGOs (2 meetings, 40 project participants).
180 representatives of the target group will take part in the activities. After completing these activities, 15 percent. the civic activity of the community will increase (in the current situation, only 8% of the declared population (780) are active.