The “Youth sPEACEs: Urban Spaces for Active Participation and Dialogue” project was a European initiative aimed at strengthening the youth sector and connecting the local dimension with the European level. The project focused on enhancing the role of local youth spaces by empowering them and promoting their networking across Europe.
A key objective of the project was to foster active youth participation in civic engagement and dialogue. Through participatory activities, young people were given the opportunity to take on leadership roles, express their voices, and connect local experiences with European processes and policies.
The project was implemented by 9 organizations from 7 countries (Italy, Greece, France, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden), while online activities also engaged participants from additional European countries. This transnational cooperation strengthened the exchange of knowledge and best practices in youth work.
Project activities included 7 local training programs on EU-related topics, 7 youth exchanges, a European-level research study, online debates, a study visit to European institutions, and a digital awareness and training campaign.
The main outcome of the project was the proposal of a “European Charter for Youth Spaces,” aiming to enhance the recognition and role of youth spaces as key pillars of participatory democracy and social inclusion across Europe.