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The aim of the project is to promote civic activity and public participation in democratic processes by encouraging throughout the project activities to listen, understand and act for the benefit of one''s community and country.
The target group is young people till 30, socially active people of 30-40 and the pre-retirement age group - over 50 years old, as well as the society in general and everyone who will notice, listen, understand and receive the impetus to act. The project will contribute to intergenerational communication and co-operation by involving people of different ages in joint activities to strengthen democracy in their communities and in the country as a whole.
The key activities envisage educating the population in face-to-face conversations and on social networks in information campaigns such as “Conversations on what matters”, “Be active - participate!” and in the podcast debates cycle “Come here, let’s talk”. A political education workshop is planned to activate the inhabitants and increase their civic participation. The magazine "A12" will publish 19 stories “Me and us” that will cover the success stories of the NGO`s, analyze their challenges and find positive solutions. As an advocacy process, it is also planned to involve 35 NGO`s in the development of strategic documents.
The results of the project are that the target group and the general public are encouraged to listen, understand and act for the benefit of civil society. The project will develop critical thinking, understanding of the advantages of a democratic state as well.