This activity represented the first phase of the long-term programme “TOG(AE)THER EUROPE: Living, Working and Shaping Europe Together”, which was co-funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. The programme was designed as a strategic initiative aiming to strengthen youth participation and promote social inclusion at the European level.
The main objective of this one-year project was aligned with the strategic vision defined during the organization’s General Assembly in May 2016, which identified 2017 as a turning point. Following a period focused on changing perceptions towards young people with fewer opportunities, the project shifted its focus towards advocacy and lobbying for social inclusion and access to social rights for young people across Europe.
In this context, the project aimed to actively engage local decision-makers and youth councils, fostering dialogue between young people and institutions. This initiative also led to the submission of a proposal under Erasmus+ Key Action 3 (Support for Policy Reform – Structured Dialogue), with the goal of contributing to a more inclusive and participatory European environment for youth.