The project “El poder del Filandón / The Power of Filandón” was a European initiative aimed at promoting reading culture and reigniting young people’s interest in books. Responding to the decline in reading habits in modern society, the project promoted reading as a key tool for learning, social inclusion, and personal development.
Through activities at both local and European levels, the project strengthened the perception of reading as both a source of knowledge and personal enjoyment. It also contributed to preventing social exclusion and school dropout, with a particular focus on engaging people with fewer opportunities.
A key element of the project was highlighting linguistic diversity and multilingualism in Europe. In this context, the educational material “The European Filandón” was developed as a tool to promote reading, lifelong learning, and intercultural understanding.
The project also included the development of initiatives to promote reading, the creation of a European network of stakeholders, and the exchange of best practices in the youth sector. In addition, it encouraged the use of ICT tools to support reading, writing, and oral communication.
Through their participation, educators and youth workers gained practical tools and skills to implement activities such as public reading events and storytelling sessions, while safe and empowering spaces were created for children and young people. The project significantly contributed to increasing interest in reading and fostering active participation across Europe.