Meet the Consortium
A diverse consortium of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations from:
Norway, Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Slovenia
Coordinator
Norsensus MediaForum
Norsensus Mediaforum is a non-profit media association in Norway that aims to enhance media, information, and digital literacy. The organization focuses on building the capacity of civil society and empowering youth through activities like digital education, developing online tools, and trainings. Since its founding in 2013,
Partner
Higher Incubator Giving Growth & Sustainability
HIGGS is a Greek non-profit that reinforces Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) through educational and supportive capacity-building programs like the Incubator and Accelerator. Since its operation began, it has supported 204 non-profits across Greece in securing significant funding and creating new jobs.
Partner
The Future Now Association
The Future Now Association is a Bulgarian youth NGO that works to develop and activate young people based on principles of solidarity and mutual assistance. The organization empowers youth through volunteering, social action, and leadership development, while also fostering innovation and promoting gender equality.
Partner
Center for Social Innovation
The Center for Social Innovation is a Research and Development organization focused on fostering social innovation to bring positive change to local and global contexts. CSI works with governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to address systemic challenges and has successfully completed over 100 funded projects.
Partner
Symplexis
Symplexis is a non-profit organization in Greece aiming to elevate social cohesion and serve populations at risk of social exclusion. Its work focuses on facilitating re-entry into the labor market, tackling gender-based discrimination, promoting education, and fostering the inclusion of third-country nationals.
Partner
Celjski Mladinski Center
Celje Youth Center is a public non-profit organization in Slovenia that serves as a place for ideas, socializing, and acquiring non-formal knowledge and competences. The center works with local schools and universities and has significant experience in international projects, including youth exchanges and volunteering programs under ESC. It also functions as a regional information point for Europe Direct and Eurodesk Slovenia.
Our Objectives
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Research & Analysis: The project conducted research the current state of digital advocacy in partner countries , identifying successful youth-led campaigns , and analyzing the specific skill gaps among young people. This research is compiled into a comprehensive report.
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Educational Toolkit Creation: An educational toolkit is developed to serve as a step-by-step guide for digital advocacy. This toolkit was tested and validated through online training sessions involving 60 participants across the partner countries.
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Online Hub & Network: A key outcome was the creation of an interactive online platform. This hub acts as a collaborative space for young people to access resources, connect with peers, and network with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) through activities like "Speed date meetings"
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Empowerment Through Action: The project focuses on practical application by facilitating workshops led by young people and hosting a training event in Slovenia to validate the online hub. The ultimate aim was to empower youth to design and run their own advocacy campaigns, giving them a stronger voice in civic life.