The Programme
The project “Power in YOUth: Enhancing visibility and awareness of disabilities in Cyprus through active youth participation“ is a dynamic European project implemented by the Cyprus Youth Centres Association and its members with the main objective of informing, educating and raising awareness among young people about sensory and motor disabilities!
The objectives of Power in YOUth are:
- Raising awareness of young people living and working in remote areas about anti-discrimination.
- Strengthening young people’s awareness and capacities regarding accessibility and inclusion issues.
- Developing ideas and proposals for equal opportunities for access and participation of people with physical and sensory disabilities through the active engagement of young people with policy makers.
- Breaking down stereotypes and discrimination around sensory and mobility disability issues among young people
The programme focuses in particular on young people living and/or working in remote areas with the main objective of informing, educating and raising awareness about sensory and mobility disabilities, providing valuable knowledge and skills.
Through training programmes, workshops and information events, young people are equipped to become pioneers in promoting social solidarity and inclusion.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Program. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2023-1-CY02-KA154-YOU-000140010]
The project “Power in YOUth: Enhancing visibility and awareness of disabilities in Cyprus through active youth participation“ is a dynamic European project implemented by the Cyprus Youth Centres Association and its members with the main objective of informing, educating and raising awareness among young people about sensory and motor disabilities! ... Μάθετε περισσότερα
KOKEN, in the framework of the European project “Power in YOUth”, on 26 and 27 September, made a study trip to Brussels. Six young people from Youth Clubs and rural areas participated in the trip. The Akrounda Youth Club was represented by Irini Constantinou and Stavros Agathokleous. The Youth Club of Alassa was represented by Angelos Nikolaou and Chrysanthos Nikolaou and the Youth Club of Evrychou was represented by Konstantina Malta and Christiana Papapetrou together with the 2 youth workers of the Organization, Christina Stylianou and Evanthia Kepola. ... Μάθετε περισσότερα
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