Description
The project addresses the issue of passive behavior and underdeveloped social culture of young people. The project aims at helping young people form their civil position and learn fundamental values, human rights and freedoms through curricular and extra-curricular activities. First, the applicant’s school premises will be pronounced to be a sovereign territory. Second, students will learn about parliamentary and presidential republics and will hold a referendum. Third, the territory of the republic will be divided into 28 municipalities in 4 districts. Next, a constitution will be drafted and national and European elections will be held. Finally, students will prepare and take part in “all-against-all” competition. The winners will be taken for a study visit to the Bulgarian National Assembly. The project will benefit about 700 students aged 14-18 of Hristo Botev Secondary School in the town of Kardjali, their teachers, parents and the local community in general.
Summary of project results
The project implementation filled the gaps in the education system and the knowledge of 692 students about the Bulgarian parliamentary system, division of powers, the civil society and the mechanisms to influence the developments in the school and country. First, by an order of the school principal, the school was declared to be a sovereign state, a referendum was held and a parliamentary republic was adopted. Second, real simulations of EP and national parliamentary elections were carried out. The secondary school students represented municipalities and political formations, prepared a political agenda and held local elections. In addition, run-off voting was also held due to close results of the candidates. Finally, 24 students who won the election and the competitions visited the Parliament and attended its sessions. More information can be found at
www.botev-kardzhali.com
Summary of bilateral results