PARTNERS

Jugend- & Kulturprojekt e.V. (JKPeV) is a non-governmental organisation based in Dresden, Germany, founded in 2004. The organisation works in the fields of youth work, education, culture, civic participation, and non-formal learning, with a strong focus on inclusion and empowerment of young people with fewer opportunities. JKPeV organises international projects, trainings, workshops, and intercultural activities for young people, migrants, refugees, minorities, and youth workers. As coordinator of Youth4Change, JKPeV contributes its expertise in youth participation, political education, media literacy, intercultural dialogue, and inclusive community engagement. The organisation also hosts the transnational kick-off and final events in Dresden and leads the development of participatory and creative learning activities that strengthen democratic engagement, critical thinking, and dialogue between young people and decision-makers across Europe. www.jkpev.de

InCo – Molfetta is a non-profit association, born in 2016, thanks to a group of members moving back to Apulia region after several years of mobility experience abroad. The aim is to provide local youngsters the same opportunities as they had benefited. InCo is an acronym standing for “Interculturality and Communication” because the goal of the association is to put in contact different cultures. Beside that InCo promotes and supports mobility abroad, contacts, exchanges and meetings at international level; it promotes mutual tolerance and intercultural sensitivity among young people and adults; supports the informal process of European integration in the local community; contributes at the recognition of the youth work and enhances its quality at local and national level. InCo-Molfetta’s activities are addressed to create intercultural abilities and non-formal competences for all the participants. It contributes to Youth4Change through its expertise in youth participation, and community-based learning. Within the project, InCo is responsible for leading the transnational face-to-face civic education programme and study visits hosted in Molfetta. InCo also contributes to the communication and dissemination strategy by managing web-radio broadcasting activities aimed at promoting youth voices, active citizenship, and intercultural dialogue. Through its local network, InCo engages young people, youth workers, and stakeholders, strengthening community participation and inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities. www.incomolfetta.eu

The Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions (OBESSU) is a European platform uniting 37 national school student organisations from 28 countries, representing learners in secondary and vocational education. Founded in Ireland in 1975, OBESSU promotes democratic participation, education rights, and youth engagement. Its work includes advocacy, capacity-building trainings, campaigns, policy events, and EU-funded projects. In Youth4Change, OBESSU will mobilise its member unions, support youth participation in decision-making, and contribute expertise in non-formal education, school student activism, and democratic engagement for young people aged 14–20. www.obessu.org

CEMyRI (Centre for the Study of Migration and Intercultural Relations) is an organization based in Spain, specifically at the University of Almería, created in 2009 through an agreement between the Spanish Secretary of State for Immigration and Emigration and the university. Its main focus is research on migratory phenomena, diversity management, and intercultural relations. The centre has a team of researchers in various areas of the social sciences, including anthropology, sociology, social psychology, geography, economics, legal sciences, intercultural education, and linguistics. It also develops specialized training programmes, such as a Master’s degree in Migration Studies, Mediation and Vulnerable Groups, and a Doctoral programme in Migration Studies. Its expertise lies in the development and coordination of national and international projects, the training of students and future professionals, as well as advising public administrations on the design of social policies related to immigration. Within the framework of the Youth4Change project, CEMyRI contributes its expert knowledge in applied research, coordinating and analysing research tasks. Its main target groups include young students, university students, researchers, professionals in the social and administrative fields, and public entities that require guidance on migration policies. The organization brings solid experience in intercultural coexistence, analysis of migratory flows, and the design of social intervention strategies. cemyri.es

La Guajira is a Socio-Cultural Association based in Almería focused on community participation, intercultural dialogue, art, and youth engagement. It operates as a collaborative cultural space hosting workshops, concerts, educational activities, debates, and social innovation projects. La Guajira has experience working with young people, migrants, artists, and local associations through non-formal education and civic participation initiatives. In Youth4Change, it contributes its expertise in community-based youth work, intercultural exchange, and participatory methodologies. In this context its main target groups are people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, especially those at risk of exclusion. laguajiradealmeria.com

International Debate Education Association (IDEA), based in the Netherlands and working globally, is a network of debate and youth organisations that empowers young people through debate education, critical thinking and civic participation. IDEA delivers trainings, youth exchanges, resources and structured dialogue activities that bring young people, educators and decision-makers together to discuss social issues in an inclusive, evidence-based way. IDEA equips young people with practical advocacy, communication and public speaking skills, helping them speak with policymakers and participate in democratic processes. In Youth4Change, IDEA will contribute expertise in debate-based learning, facilitation of structured dialogue events and training of trainers. idebate.net

Mano Europa is a youth NGO based in Kaunas, Lithuania, established in 2017 and dedicated to supporting young people in their personal and professional development through lifelong learning opportunities. The organization focuses on non-formal education, active citizenship, and community development, empowering youth to reach their full potential.Mano Europa has extensive experience in managing socially impactful projects, coordinating local and international initiatives, and developing innovative educational outputs.In Youth4Change, Mano Europa contributes through project coordination, non-formal education expertise, and youth engagement, primarily working with young people seeking growth and active participation in society. In addition to supporting project activities and the development of project outputs, Mano Europa will lead the implementation of the Local Youth Assemblies and Hackathons in Lithuania. manoeuropa.org