UCYVROK - Uniting for Citizenship and Participation

UCYVROK Contract Title UCYVROK - Uniting for Citizenship and Participation: Youth promoting Vulnerable Groups’ Rights, Opportunities and Knowledge Contract Number 2007-3756/010-001 Funding Period 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008 Funding Agency Youth in Action Total Cost €153,580.00 Website http://ucyvrok.wetpaint.com/?mail=1201

Objectives

• Create a platform for the exchange of expertise, materials and best practices of youth organisations working with the concepts of cultural diversity, human rights, empowerment, social inclusion and active citizenship
• Actively engage youth organisations in developing

a.) a Joint Vision of a European youth environment based on those concepts b.) a Joint Action Plan towards an increased participation of less privileged youth in European youth projects and activities

Target Groups

• Youth organisations in 12 EU countries
• Young people involved in youth projects
• Youth workers and trainers
• Youth policy makers

Expected results

• Web-based portal and website;
• Joint Action Plans and Vision Maps for the empowerment and inclusion of less privileged youth;
• Joint Declaration on Citizenship and Participation, submitted to local, regional, national and EU authorities;
• CD-ROM and Booklet with best practices, resources and material gathered by all partners.