Jekabpils Municipality Launches European Union's Erasmus+ Youth Participation Project

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The Jekabpils regional government has partnered with the International Youth Programme Agency to implement the European Union's Erasmus+ Youth Participation Project "Leap into Democracy" from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The project aims to promote the involvement of young people in democratic processes and create a dialogue between young people and decision-makers in Jekabpils region, aged 13-25. Five young individuals, Niklavs Kozulins, Martins Geizans, Rudolfs Osans, Marija Kiselcuka, and Sanija Suma, will lead the project team, supported by the youth work team of the Jekabpils Regional Children and Youth Center.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project "Leap into Democracy" is funded by the European Union Erasmus+ program and will be implemented from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
  • The project aims to promote the involvement of young people in democratic processes and create a dialogue between young people and decision-makers in Jekabpils region.
  • The project team consists of five young individuals: Niklavs Kozulins, Martins Geizans, Rudolfs Osans, Marija Kiselcuka, and Sanija Suma.
  • The project has specific objectives, including developing young people's critical thinking and skills to analyze social processes, understanding the basic values and operating principles of democracy.
  • The project tasks include creating inspiring podcast episodes, promoting opportunities for young people and decision-makers to meet, and mastering digital tools.
  • A variety of activities are planned for the youth of Jekabpils region, including a trip to the Livani region, an informal activity with a speech coach, and creating and publicizing podcast episodes.
  • Young people participating in the project will receive a Youthpass document, and a final forum will be held in May 2026 to share the project results.
  • The total funding for the project is 9,000.00 EUR, co-financed by the European Union.

Statistics:

  • The project will be implemented from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 (12 months).
  • The project team consists of 5 young individuals.
  • The project has a total budget of 9,000.00 EUR.

Sources:

  • Jekabpils Municipality News Release.