PROJECT ID
- Project Status: Completed
- Implementation
Period: September 2012
- Funded by: Youth in
Action Programme of the European Union
- Action Type: Youth
Exchange, Intercultural Dialogue, Youth Participation
- Lead
Organization: Youth Alliance – Krusevo (North Macedonia)
- Project
Partners: Organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,
Greece, Kosovo, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Türkiye and North Macedonia
- Main Location: Krusevo, North
Macedonia
- Statistical
Domains: Intercultural Dialogue, Youth Participation, Youth Employment
PROJECT LOGIC
If young people from
different cultural, national, and social backgrounds are brought together in a
structured intercultural environment where they can share experiences, discuss
common challenges, and reflect on shared values, then they can develop mutual
understanding, tolerance, and a stronger sense of European identity.
By combining intercultural dialogue, youth participation, and exchange of experiences related to employment and social inclusion, the project contributes to strengthening cooperation, promoting common values, and encouraging young people to actively participate in multicultural societies.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Youth Exchange “Common Values for Common Actions” took place
in Krusevo, North Macedonia, from 1 to 9 September and brought together 58
participants from 10 different countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Türkiye, and North Macedonia.
The participants were young people aged between 16 and 30 years, already
active in organizations implementing youth activities and motivated to
contribute to the development of common values through joint actions.
The main focus of the exchange was exploring the role of young people in
contributing to the preservation and development of common values, while
respecting the diversity of cultures and traditions. Additional priorities
included cultural diversity, youth employment, and youth
participation, integrated through intercultural learning processes.
OBJECTIVES
- Broadening
cultural awareness among young people and fostering understanding and
tolerance of different national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds
- Providing
opportunities for intercultural exchange by discussing local experiences
related to youth employment and access to opportunities
- Promoting youth
participation in decision-making processes and encouraging active
citizenship in multicultural societies
- Articulating
recommendations for cooperation, common actions, and future collaboration
among participants
- Promoting the
Youth in Action programme as a tool for active participation and
professional development of young people
RESULTS & IMPACT
The project stimulated intercultural contacts among participants and
helped identify positive regional experiences, contributing to increased
intercultural understanding and European awareness. It promoted tolerance,
respect for diversity, and encouraged concrete cooperation between young
people.
Participants developed new knowledge, skills, and friendships, while
strengthening their ability to engage in multicultural environments and act as
promoters of common values in their communities.
The project also contributed to a wider multiplying effect, as participants shared their experiences and continued promoting intercultural dialogue and European values beyond the exchange itself.
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