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DIVERSE SOCIETIES AND DIGITAL PARTICIPATION

European societies are becoming increasingly diverse and digitally connected, which brings numerous new opportunities, but also presents challenges for youth work, the inclusion of young people and social cohesion within communities. Young people today are growing up in a rapidly changing environment where digitalisation, migration, diverse cultural backgrounds and an ever-increasing need for mutual understanding, media literacy and active participation are all intertwined.

Youth workers play a key role in this, as they help young people to engage with their communities, develop digital skills and understand diversity and shared European values. However, many organisations and youth workers still need additional knowledge, tools and support to work effectively in increasingly diverse and digital environments.

That is why, in May 2025, together with partners from Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia, we launched the project DIVE – Diverse Societies and Digital Participation (Diverse Societies and Digital Participation), which aims to strengthen the skills of youth workers and promote inclusive, tolerant and digitally literate communities.

aims

  • to strengthen the digital skills of youth workers,
  • to encourage the inclusion of young people from different cultural backgrounds,
  • to foster intercultural dialogue and tolerance,
  • to improve media literacy and active civic participation,
  • to support high-quality and inclusive youth work in the digital society,
  • to forge links between youth organisations, educational institutions and local communities.

what do we expect?

To enable youth workers to access new knowledge, digital tools and methods for delivering higher-quality work with young people from diverse backgrounds. And to provide young people with more opportunities to develop the skills needed for more active participation in society, a better understanding of diversity, and greater self-confidence when engaging with the community.

In the long term, DIVE will contribute to more inclusive, connected and digitally ready communities, and will strengthen cooperation between organisations working in the fields of youth work, education and integration.

activities and how you can join us

An online platform has been set up, featuring learning resources on human rights, migration, diversity, digital skills, media literacy and the active participation of young people, as well as opportunities within the EU. The platform and the resources available on it are, for the most part, also accessible in Slovenian.

We also offer youth workers a range of training courses, webinars and mentoring activities to help them develop practical skills for working with young people in diverse communities. A training course for youth workers has already taken place in the Netherlands in March 2026. This will be followed by three webinars; the dates and topics of which can be found under the heading training and on our social media channels. You can also find information at the same address about the co-creation training session, which will take place in Slovenia in October 2026. Young people and youth workers – WELCOME to register.

We will also test and implement new digital tools and non-formal education methods within local communities, which will assist youth workers in their day-to-day work with young people in the aforementioned areas of activity.

A key part of the project involves creating an intercultural city guide using digital storytelling from all partner countries. This will enable us to highlight diversity, shared experiences and positive stories of inclusion.

Last but not least, the project brings together youth organisations, educators, local stakeholders and decision-makers through round-table discussions, presentations and community events. YOU ARE INVITED to get involved!

about the project and project partners

Project duration: 01/05/2025 – 31/08/2027
Participating countries: Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia
Funded by European Commission, Erasmus+ programme 2021 - 2027
Project nr. 2024-2-DE04-KA220-YOU-000267052

Via Kreaktion (Germany), Stichting Dar al Yasmin (Netherlands), Consiglio Italiano del Movimento Europeo (Italy), Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa – Delegação de Cucujães (Portugal), ISZ – Inštitut Središče Zagovorništva (Slovenia)

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