Artistic Engagement for Youth

Objectives The project is to empower young people with disabilities and educational and geographical barriers to be active citizens and participate actively in the democratic life through an innovative art-based methodology. The project promotes alternative forms of local participatory democracy for young people in Europe, enhance participation of marginalised youth, and reinforce the link between policy and youth work, contributing to bringing the EU level on a local scale. Activities The project includes four main activities: - A preparatory stage to identify the challenges of marginalized youth - development of an innovative art-based methodology - Pilot implementation of the methodology - Develop an open source capacity building course Impact At the end of the project we expect the following results: a) 18 marginalised young people will have create artworks regarding EU issues and discussed with policy-makers at local level, b) The AE4U methodology: a new innovative model to engage marginalised young people in democratic processes through art and creativity. c) An online course for youth workers and policy-makers regarding AE4U d) min. 9 youth workers and policy makers trained to use the methodology Link to project card: Show project card * Results are available for this project. You can click on the link above, and go to "Results" section to view them The content of this page is published for information purposes only. The project was funded by the European Union. However, the communication about the project that is published through this page expresses the views of the project beneficiaries only and it does not represent the views of the European Union or the European Commission. It shall not be deemed to constitute legal or official notice on behalf of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for this content nor the use thereof made by any third parties. Page 2 of 2