MEDIActive Youth is an international youth initiative of improving youth media literacy launched in 2015. Within two previous Erasmus+ MEDIActive Youth projects capacities of 22 youth NGOs from Europe and Latin America have been raised, a Transnational Youth Magazine (TYM) has been launched, website www.mediactiveyouth.net and multilingual online courses have been created. The overall objective… Continue reading Transcontinental MEDIActive Youth: Africa on Board Project has started
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 Ruta Pels, Eesti People to People, Estonia
The youth policy and youth work in Estonia is defined by many legal acts. According to the Youth Work Act, a young person is a natural person between the ages of 7 and 26. Youth work as a professional area is not defined in the Youth Work Act, however it is defined in Youth Sector Development Plan 2021-2035.
written by Alex Groza, Romania
Can you spot fake news before it fools you? Discover the essential media literacy and fact-checking skills every young person needs to navigate today’s digital world.
written by Lorenzo Paschetto, Italy
Why do so many schools still teach facts but neglect emotional skills? Discover why social and emotional learning is essential for students’ well-being, academic success, and future careers.
written by Afraa Maiza, Tunisia
Were you ever stepped out in an interview by someone you though has less impressive resume or lower qualifications? The reason may be that they excelled in the so called soft skills.
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written by Nadia, Poland
Due to the pandemic and the growing media commitment to it, it seems that other social topics are neglected in Poland. The rights of the LGBT population have never been at an enviable level, but the latest news about “LGBT- free zones” leaves us speechless…
written by Stjepan Benkus, Croatia
In contemporary society, the concept of health extends far beyond the mere absence of disease. It encompasses a comprehensive state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Historically, the focus has predominantly been on physical health, but there is a growing recognition of the importance of mental health.
written by Ghita Metboue, Morocco
Media can be a powerful tool for empowering young people to become actors of positive transformation in their communities and beyond. Referring to advocacy and community building, media can help young people to connect with others
written by Anja Matić, Croatia
It often feels like we just can’t catch a break. Gen Z is facing tough challenges: mental health struggles, the pressures of social media, uncertainty about the future, unemployment, and economic insecurity. We also deal with climate anxiety, social inequality, and the feeling that our voices aren’t being heard.
written by Ghizlane Echorrouque, Morocco
We believe that now we have reached awareness among young men and women in all Arab regions about the importance of the private project or entrepreneurship, as there is a great movement from the government sector and also from the private sector to support entrepreneurship