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Young people in rural areas are tempted to leave their place of birth, being unsure of their future, but also because they can’t identify opportunities they can turn to advantage in their community for a better life. This is confirmed by the increase of population ageing, data from National Statistics Institute indicating a rate of 121,3 old people to 100 young people under 15 years old, but also by the early school leaving rate which is over 22.4% in the South-East of Romania, according to Eurostat data (young people between 18-24 that abandoned education/professional training). Thus, the indicators of involvement and education for the future citizens of Dobrogea region are alarming. The project aims at supporting 225 young people in rural areas from Dobrogea, by forming and mobilizing youth groups, helping them identifiy succesful models in their areas, developing projects and initiatives for implementing community solutions, activities that lead to a harmonious development of present and future generations. The dissemination activities for young PR’s and the Community Festival help in changing the perspective of young people, but also of other community members, regarding their involvement and the resoursces they have and can use for their own community. Also, the project „Promoting Youth Involvement in change (PROMIT)” supports local authorities that don’t have the expertise in youth work and also the educational system, which already has a tight curriculum and a rigid system. Thus, with the help and expertise of 5 partner NGOs: Mare Nostrum, CREATIVEPlus, Together for the Future Association, The Roumanian National Committee for the Rights of the Child Constanta and ADAPTO, the aim is to increase youth capacity for active involvement in producing community changes.