GENLINK – Bridging Generations Through Dialogue, Solidarity and Civic Engagement

Project Coordinator - VšĮ Edukaciniai projektai
Project Partners:
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ASSOCIACIÓ PROGRAMES EDUCATIUS OPEN EUROPE,Spain
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Group “COME OUT”, Serbia
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SIA “Visas Iespējas”, Latvia
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Udruga za promicanje i oblikovanje pozitivnog načina zivota, Inkubator, Croatia
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Valo-Valmennusyhdistys ry, Finland
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FACTA NON VERBA, Greece
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Asociația Institutul pentru Parternariat Social Bucovina, Romania
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MVIdee Stitching, The Netherlands
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Association for Cultural and Educational Development YOUTH ON, Republic of North Macedonia
Goals:
Allow young people to:
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Access clear and reliable civic information presented in youth-led formats
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develop critical media literacy,helping them to navigate misinformation and from informed opinions
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build democratic participation skills through structured dialogues,civic cafés,interactive theatre and creative expression
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gain confidence in expressing views publicity and discussing sensitive or complex issues
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connect with peers across Europe, broadening their understanding of democracy, identify and community
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contribute directly to EU Youth Dialogue processes preparing civic insights and youth messages for European - level structures
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take up leadership roles as youth ambassadors, facilitators of media creators
Allow older participants to:
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engage in respectful dialogue with youth on sustainability, democracy, rights and values
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share knowledge and life experience,strengthening social cohesion
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improve digital communication skills through participation in hybrid or online sessions
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develop greater understanding of youth perspectives and challenges
Results:
By the end of 2026, GENLINK will have contributed to:
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stronger civic readiness among young people to participate in democratic life
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greater media literacy and ability to navigate misinformation
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stronger social cohesion through intergenerational cooperation
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More inclusive participation environments for rural and disadvantaged youth
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A more resilient youth civil society better connected across Europe
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Enriched contributions to EU Youth Dialogue processes grounded in grassroots youth perspectives
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Improved organisational capacity within EDUPRO and partner organizations
