CITIZENSHIP
CITIZENSHIP
CONNECT International stands for strengthening of democratic values and empowering of system of check and balances in our societies. Digital tools today provide us with a great opportunity to improve efficiency of democracy and democratic institutions, strengthen decision making processes and foster and empower youth participation. Therefore, we are using our work to put out these digital tools into action of making democracy more efficient and resilient.
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Circle of Compassion – Youthwork based on compassion
The fundamental building block of communities is compassion. It spreads kindness, understanding, tolerance, warmth, and connection among people. Compassion, both toward self and toward others, is an emotional response, believed to be an essential aspect of...
Call for YOUTH VOLUNTEERS @ “Europeans Against Fake News” event in Greece
Do you want to meet young people from all around Europe? Are you ready to contribute to the implementation of an international youth event? Would you like to help with the creation of escape game challenges that will inspire your fellow citizens to confront fake news?...
Call for YOUTH EDUCATORS @ “EuropeansAgainst Fake News” event in Greece
Are you a youth educator willing to take part in tackling fake news and disinformation? - Do...
Call for MEDIA AND POLICY ACTIVISTS @ “Europeans Against Fake News” event in Greece
Are you sick and tired of people spreading false information on the topic in which you are experienced in? Do you want to actively contribute to the fight against fake news? Are you ready to share your knowledge and help build the critical thinking skills of young...
PILOTING EVENTS WITHIN THE PROJECT „FAMILY FRIENDLY SPORTS“
Piloting events within the project „Family Friendly Sports“ were implemented successfully in Serbia, Croatia, Greece and Spain. They were organized by sports clubs whose representatives have participated in the Training of clubs’ staff for implementing the family...
The EAF event took place in Croatia
The first EAF event was held in Varazdin, Croatia, from April 21 to 24, 2023. Within it, we brought together a large number of young people, educators, and media and policy experts to discuss how fake news are formed, disseminated, and received by people...
The President of CONNECT International took part in the Current Affairs Committee of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
On 28 th of June, 2023 the Current Affairs Committee of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe held its meeting at Palais de l’ Europe in Strasbourg, France, with the presence of the Committee Chair Mr. Thomas Andersson and the...
Members of CONNECT at the EYCA Conference in Podgorica
The members of CONNECT took part in the Annual Conference and General Assembly of the European Youth Card Association that was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, from 16 to 18 June 2023. The mission of the European Youth Card is to support young people across Europe to be...
Digital Citizenship Training held in Belgrade
The Digital Citizenship Training on Mainstreaming Youth Perspective into Digital Citizenship Debate was held in Belgrade, Serbia, from June 11 to 16, 2023. It brought together young people and youth organization representatives from all around Europe in...
Call for Participants: Road to Online Digital Citizenship Education (Brussels, 5-10.11.2023)
Representatives of youth organizations throughout Europe, youth workers, and educators working on/interested in Digital Citizenship Education (DCEducation), we are excited to invite you to our upcoming DCEducation training, which will be taking place in Brussels from...