Aims of the project

Develop participants’ understanding of Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology and how it can improve participants own and their organizational practices in the field of youth participation and engagement

Develop future researchers’ competences, knowledge and skills on the PAR process and multiplying PAR methodology

To use PAR methodology focusing on pressing issues related to young people: engagement and participation, especially engagement and participation in decision making process

Promote Participatory Action Research Methodology to support sustained youth participation in democratic life and strengthen youth participation and engagement initiatives

Support young people’s socio-political development and psychological empowerment, so that they understand the roots of problems facing their communities, and have the skills and motivation to take PAR action as agents of positive change