EUphoria. Civic education workshops.
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About publication
This publication is a report bulletin dedicated to a series of six civic education workshops conducted within the EUPHORIA project. The training cycle covered topics such as intercultural communication, active citizenship, civic and social competencies, development of interpersonal skills, and environmental protection. The events were held in February, March, and April 2026 for groups of Ukrainian youth, numbering 9 to 12 participants, primarily in an offline format in the cities of Uzhhorod and Vynohradiv, as well as on an online platform. Each workshop focused on engaging young people in interactive exercises, role-playing games, discussions, and the development of their own mini-projects to support inclusion and the adoption of EU values.
Who will benefit?
- Local Self-Government Bodies
- Activists
- Youth
Key findings:
The use of non-formal and participatory education methods demonstrates a sustained positive impact on youth empowerment. The workshops successfully facilitated participants' transition from passive awareness of problems to a readiness to act, enhancing their communication confidence, critical thinking, and motivation to participate in community life and decision-making (including through tools like petitions or public budgeting). The organizers succeeded in creating an inclusive and safe space where young people learned to overcome stereotypes, interact effectively in a team, and integrate European principles of equality, democracy, and solidarity into their daily lives.