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As part of the celebrations for Europe Day on 9 May, we engaged 12th-grade students from the Foreign Language High School “Peyo Yavorov” in an interactive competition focused on European values, democratic participation, and environmental responsibility. Through this educational activity, we aimed to encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and active discussions on topics related to sustainable development and civic engagement. The …
The Youth4Democracy: #Act4Climate Toolkit (https://paralel-silistra.net/youth4democracy/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/03/Youth4Democracy-Toolkit-completed.pdf) is a practical resource designed to support youth workers and educators in linking climate action with democratic participation. Developed through a transnational training in Naples, it transforms real learning experiences into ready-to-use workshop modules. Grounded in non-formal and experiential learning, the toolkit offers step-by-step activities that foster civic engagement, environmental awareness, digital skills, and intercultural dialogue. …
The association “Parallel-Silistra” successfully completed its participation in the international training “Youth for Democracy and Climate Protection / Youth4Democracy: Act4Climate”, held from October 15–19, 2025 in Naples, Italy. The event was implemented with the financial support of the Erasmus+ program and brought together participants from several European countries, united by the common mission to promote democratic values and actions for climate sustainability among young people. The training included youth …
The BeActive journey continues with a bold new step! We’re excited to announce the launch of our new project: Youth4Democracy: #Act4Climate – Empowering Young People to Promote Local Climate Action Through Democratic Participation This transnational initiative empowers marginalized youth to take the lead in climate action and democratic engagement, while deepening their understanding of key EU values: democracy, human rights, …
The Regional Department of Education – Silistra and the NGO “Parallel–Silistra” successfully held the ninth edition of Innovation Camp – Silistra 2025, which took place on October 8–9, 2025, at the Silistra Branch of Ruse University “Angel Kanchev.” The event, dedicated to the theme “Green Entrepreneurship with a Civic Focus,” aimed to encourage young people’s active participation in the sustainable development of their local communities. A total of 24 students from …
For the ninth consecutive year, the Innovation Camp in the Silistra region will bring together the creativity and energy of high school students from across the area. The event Innovation Camp – Silistra 2025, dedicated to the theme “Green Entrepreneurship with a Civic Focus,” will take place on October 8–9, 2025, at the Silistra Branch of Ruse University “Angel Kanchev.” The initiative is jointly organized …
On September 15, the world celebrates the International Day of Democracy – a day that reminds us of the values of freedom, equality, and citizen participation in public life. Established by the United Nations, this day highlights the importance of democratic principles for sustainable development, peace, and security. It is a moment to reflect on each person’s role in building …
Call for participants! Are you a young youth worker eager to explore how democracy, climate action, and civic participation intersect?Do you come from a rural area or a migrant background and want to grow your skills in a vibrant international setting? Join us in Naples, Italy from 15–19 October 2025 for an immersive international training as part of the Youth4Democracy: #Act4Climate project! What’s it …
We are excited to present two inspiring digital publications developed as part of the Youth4Democracy: Act4Climate – Empowering Young People to Promote Local Climate Action Through Democratic Participation project: 1. Shared Practices ToolkitThis practical resource compiles innovative activities, methods, and experiences from our youth climate initiatives across Europe. It showcases how young people have mobilised their democratic voices and taken action for …
📣🌱 We’re officially off to a great start! 🌱📣The Kickoff Meeting of our project Youth4Democracy: #Act4Climate took place in Ruse, Bulgaria, and marked the beginning of a dynamic collaboration among partners from four countries united by a shared mission – to empower young people to take action for climate justice and democratic participation! 🌍🗳️💚 During this first project event, partners laid the foundation for a series of inspiring activities planned throughout 2025:🔹 Youth exchanges in Portugal 🇵🇹 to foster intercultural learning and environmental awareness🔹 Training sessions in Italy 🇮🇹 focused on green initiatives, democratic engagement, and digital competence🔹 Local workshops and campaigns in each partner country aimed at mobilizing communities and amplifying youth voices on urgent issues like climate change and civic involvement 🌿💬 We also discussed exciting innovations, such as a digital AI companion for youth participants, creative communication strategies, and the creation of short digital stories to document and promote the impact of our actions. 🎥💡 This meeting wasn’t just about logistics – it was about building shared vision, trust, and energy for a project that puts young people at the heart of European democratic and environmental transformation. 📌 Stay connected for more updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and upcoming events that will inspire and activate! #Youth4Democracy #Act4Climate #KickoffMeeting #ErasmusPlus #YouthEmpowerment #GreenFuture #DigitalStorytelling #ClimateAction #DemocracyMatters #RuseBulgaria