The "Citizenship Academy: Building Inclusive and Diverse European Societies through the Civic Participation of Young Migrants" project promotes the civic and political participation of young migrants in Europe, strengthening their role as agents of change and enhancing democratic and community values.
Context
In a Europe marked by inequalities and the rise of xenophobic narratives, many young people of migrant origin have limited access to participation opportunities. The project addresses this need through training paths and spaces for empowerment that foster inclusion, active citizenship, and social leadership.
Activities
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Citizenship Schools in four countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Lithuania) involving 160 young people trained on rights, participation, and activism.
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Training for youth workers and trainers using an innovative and replicable method at the European level.
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Mentoring programs with leaders and experts to guide young people in political and social participation.
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A European communication campaign and a set of policy recommendations to strengthen the democratic participation of young migrants.
Partnership
The project is carried out by a European consortium of organizations with expertise in migration, education, and active citizenship:
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COPE (Italy) – coordinating youth training.
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Jovesólides (Spain) – lead organization, specialized in non-formal education and advocacy.
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VogalOrizontal (Portugal) – coordinating the training guide and data collection.
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Global Citizenship Academy (Lithuania) – communication and advocacy.
Impact on Communities
The Citizenship Academy strengthens the ability of local communities and social organizations to include young migrants in democratic processes, building stable European networks, replicable tools, and new opportunities for empowerment. The project results will remain accessible and shared as good practices to foster a more inclusive, participatory, and cohesive society.
