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Civic competences provide the basis for responsible and community-minded citizens. In Covasna county, the need for projects targeting civic education is high due to lack of activities in this field, the predominance of organizations in the cultural sector exceeding the rate of 50% compared to the national level. Therefore, it is very important to provide the young people and children from this region the opportunity to develop civic skills that will contribute to building strong communities and the well-being of other citizens.
The project aims to increase civic engagement in the community, civic development and leadership skills among 75 young people from 3 cities in Covasna County (Sfantul Gheorghe, Covasna, Targul Secuiesc) through educational activities, awareness campaigns. The project starts with a campaign that aims to involve young people from the 3 cities. Thus, 35 mentors will support the 75 young people in the process of individual development Media literacy activities will result in 10 educational short films and 9 published press articles in order to promote and make the young people voices heard. To certify their civic spirit, 12 projects will be carried out starting from the needs identified by the beneficiaries. Moreover, 110 people aged 14-35 will be aware of the role of civic engagement, being included in civil society activities. Around 400 people will benefit from awareness campaigns implemented during the 24 months project.
The role of the Icelandic partner is important because it will bring the expertise needed to encourage the civic involvement and volunteering of young people.
The project will create the specific context to encourage young people to get involved in the community, to identify problems and to carry out volunteer activities. It is built to master the methods and to create the necessary premises for the development of the civic spirit at the level of the society from Covasna county.