DESIGN, DREAM, ENGAGE!
A platform to inspire proactive young people's civic engagement. Discover unique opportunities to grow as protagonists of the future of Europe!
The FUTURE is yours!
MAKE IT happen!
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MAKE A CHANGE!
Welcome! Changemakers is a place to discover and enjoy new ideas, opinions, values, and skills.
Join us, get informed, and take advantage of your rights and duties as young citizens!
"Don’t ask what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country!"
J. F. Kennedy
The next European elections will be held between 6 and 9 June 2024, and with them, the possibility of change and renewal sparks new hope in the old continent.
However, this exciting occasion doesn’t seem to be bringing much enthusiasm among European youth, a disillusioned group that represents 25% of Europe’s population. According to the Eurobarometer, only 56% of people between 15 and 24 years old are likely to go to the ballots this summer. .
Encouraging young people to vote is of vital importance to guarantee Europe’s democratic progress. The role of civic societies and associations working for youth is not underestimated in this process. So… what can we do about this?
NEWS
Three young students from Università di Genova won the EYE Quiz Tournaments organised by EucA.
On 9-10 June, Strasbourg witnessed an extraordinary gathering of young minds on the occasion of the European Youth Event (EYE) 2023. Organised by the European Parliament, the event aimed to foster engagement, dialogue, and learning among young people in Europe in preparation for the European Elections of 2024.
The EQT attracted 200 young participants on-site. Participants showcased their understandings of EU policies, history, and current affairs in a series of intense rounds.
YOUR STORY, YOUR VOICE!
Testimonials
“From the time I arrived, I started learning, meeting new people and making memories. This is my first EU event and the experience is really European. When we started working together I got to see different perspectives on different things. I have a long way ahead. This event helped me to be more socially active, express myself and made me a team player.”
EGD Szeged Participant
"The Rome Hackathon was my first ever. I was not sure what to expect but I hoped I would be able to come up with interesting solutions for the challenge, learn new things in the process, and get to meet new people. It's been 3 days since I got back and I still can't believe how great it was. It exceeded my hopes in all ways possible."
EGD Rome Participant
“Excellent organization, treatment and conduct of the event. Useful skills for critical issues of our times, and an opportunity for reflections and finding solutions with the help of young people from all over the world."
EGD Szeged Participant
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Events and Opportunities for European Active Citizens
GEN Z VOTES IN DUBROVNIK
Ongoing
A tremendous challenge for our Democracy will happen next summer: the European Elections in June 2024! This is the battle that will shape your future!
Join Gen Z Votes and discover Dubrovnik, Croatia, a wonderful city on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. There, 90 fellow young students coming from 15 European countries will take part in the three-day event on 25-28 April 2024.
TOGETHER.EU
Ongoing
Together.eu is a project run by the European Parliament aimed at involving as many people as possible in the democratic life of Europe and, in particular, at encouraging people to vote in the 2024 European elections.
Discover people, groups and organizations who care about the same issues as you do; and get in touch with young people all over Europe.
#TO25 BRAINSTORM
Ongoing
Part of the 2025 World Winter University Games, #To25 BRAINstorm is the first competition for the brand new “athletes of the mind.” It will involve thousands of young people worldwide united towards a common goal: To tackle the most relevant issues of our time through engaging challenges.
International students can compete in the international challenge
launched on 13 January 2024.
EucA acts as a springboard for young people who want to pursue international careers or are keen on education or youth policies.
Either in person or online, we offer both traineeships (for graduates or students about to graduate) and internships (for students still enrolled in their university) in two of our lines of work: Projects and Communication.
EU Aid Volunteers initiative brings together volunteers and organizations from different countries, providing practical support to humanitarian aid projects and contributing to strengthening the local capacity and resilience of disaster-affected communities.
The European Solidarity Corps helps young people take part in projects that benefit communities, either abroad or in their own country.
You can get involved in a wide range of fields such as education, citizenship, and democratic participation, natural protection, migration.
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