Rural youth: strategy in reality

Duration :

4 – 13 September 2022

Project code :

LT02-KA153-YOU-000019518

Coordinating organization :

Inovacijų biuras / Innovation

Office, Lithuania

Partner organization :

InnoEdu, Romania

C:E:T, Croatia

YOPA, Hungary

Stowarzyszenie Inicjatyw

Kulturalno-Młodzieżowych Art,

Poland

INVOLVED, Estonia

United Youth, North Macedonia

EURO SUD, Italy

The Starry Start of Talents

Foundation, Bulgaria

Cyclo Project ry, Finland

Objective

  • Promoting rural youth work methods and tools for encouraging and empowering active participation among young people in rural areas as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion, creativity and innovation at the level of organizations and policies
  • To share, invent and practice methods and tools that will support overcoming the difficulties of rural youth in engaging and participating in their communities
  • Encourage rural youth, youth NGOs, local municipalities, local small entrepreneurship and companies and farmers to cooperate together and support our youth to recognize the values and benefits of living in rural areas

Feedback

As someone who grew up in a rural area, I appreciate the importance of the project’s mission to empower and engage young people in rural communities. Sharing and implementing effective methods and tools to overcome the challenges of rural youth participation is crucial. Encouraging collaboration among youth, local entities, and small businesses can truly help young individuals recognize the value of rural living, fostering a sense of belonging and innovation in these areas.

— Yuki Homma

Growing up in a rural area, I can personally relate to the project’s vital mission to empower rural youth. It’s commendable how the project shares methods to address their unique challenges and encourages collaboration among various stakeholders. This approach not only strengthens rural communities but also helps young people appreciate the value of rural living. The project has the potential to create a lasting impact by fostering a sense of belonging and innovation in these often-underrepresented areas.

— Tim Goller