As part of the “Transcontinental MEDIActive Youth: Africa on Board” project coordinated by CDER, a special website dedicated to media literacy and media activism of young people was created: https://mediactiveyouth.org The overall project objective is to build the capacity of youth organizations, youth workers and young people, and to develop new educational online resources in… Continue reading MediActive Youth Project website created
written by CID, North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, the landscape of mental health among young people reflects a dynamic interplay of societal, economic, and individual factors. While the country boasts cultural richness and historical significance, the challenges surrounding youth mental health persist, demanding comprehensive attention and proactive measures to support the well-being of its younger generation.
written by Pavel Smulski, Ruta Pels and Denis Poljakov, Estonia
Estonia is the leading education nation in Europe. Best in PISA tests, country became a role model for digital education and remote learning, but salaries are lower than in Western Europe. The only promising and well paid sectors are management and IT. Not all specialists can find work in these areas…
written by Lilia Enamorato, Honduras
The youth situation in Honduras is hard and complicated due to poverty, corruption, no opportunities, and the access to education is considered a privilege…
written by Lenka Nedeljkov Srbinoski, Romina Begaj, Serbia
Social media’s impact on mental health among Serbian youth is concerning. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat dominate their daily lives, and often promote some unattainable beauty standards and fostering feelings of inadequacy. These platforms serve as spaces where young people compare themselves incessantly to influencers and peers, which can cause anxiety and depression by its users.
written by CDER, Serbia
What happens when education designed for seniors starts inspiring young people too? That’s exactly where the Erasmus+ project Innovative Techniques of Seniors Activation (ITOSA) makes things interesting.
written by Sandra Pereca and Anita Stirane, Latvia
According to the European Union Statistical Bureau “Eurostat” data on youth employment, Latvia has the highest youth unemployment rate in the Baltic countries. What are the possibilities of integration into the labor market for youth in Latvia?
written by Malek Talbi, Tunisia
According to the Article 47 of the Tunisian constitution, “the state must provide all forms of protection to children without discrimination, in accordance with their best interest”. The gap between legal texts and their implementation, however, is exacerbated by the lack of an independent mechanism for monitoring children’s rights.
INFO, Serbia
As part of the MEDActive Youth: Informing the Balkans project, a textbook and curriculum on news literacy titled “Sorting Facts from Fiction: Critical Thinking vs. Information Disorder and Propaganda” have been developed. These publications represent a valuable resource – a comprehensive teaching material pack – for educating youth about news literacy and critical thinking. The… Continue reading Sorting Facts from Fiction – Textbook and Curriculum
written by Tarek Soliman, Egypt
In the bustling streets and neighborhoods of Egypt, a digital divide silently echoes through the lives of the youth. As technology becomes increasingly intertwined with education and economic opportunities, the disparities in access to digital tools and the internet pose significant challenges for many young Egyptians.
written by Valentina Hrabovski, Serbia
In today’s world, social media can pose a significant problem for young athletes. Fans and people who follow a particular club always expect something big, and when a young athlete appears on the team, fans often lack patience and comment negatively about him/her.
INFO, European Youth Portal
Each year the General Secretariat of the Council offers 4 types of traineeships: paid, unpaid, traineeships for students of national administration schools and special programmes for trainees with a disability.