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Building Capacity of Youth Councils in Donetsk Region

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Course description

The course is aimed at providing basic knowledge about the functioning of youth councils as a tool for involving young people in decision-making. Participants will gain practical advocacy skills, learn to apply various tools at the community, regional, and national levels, and get acquainted with successful cases of youth councils in Ukraine. The course includes step-by-step guidance for creating youth councils and recommendations for their effective operation.

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What you will learn

  • What a youth council is and how it works
  • How to create and organize a youth council
  • Which participation tools are available for young people
  • How to advocate for youth interests at local and national levels
Calendar
Duration

619 minutes

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Format

10 topics, approx. 80 minutes each

Method
Methodology

Theory (100%)

Additionally
Additionally

Certificate upon course completion

COURSE SPEAKERS

Volodymyr Sonko

Volodymyr Sonko

Head of NGO 'Ukrainian Association of Youth Councils'

Danylo Metelskyi

Danylo Metelskyi

Director of NGO 'Center for Social Transformations' and Senior Lecturer at the Department of International Relations, NaUKMA

Diana Pridma

Diana Pridma

Youth council development expert, Head of Youth Council under KODA, Director of the Regional Communal Institution 'Plast Educational Center'

Yuliia Aleksiienko

Yuliia Aleksiienko

Youth worker, board member of the Ukrainian Association of Youth Councils (UAYC), experienced in youth work and policy development

Maksym Bondarenko

Maksym Bondarenko

Head of the Youth Council under the Sumy Regional State Administration

Oleksandr Tuz

Oleksandr Tuz

Lawyer, public activist, board member of the NGO 'European Democratic Youth Network of Ukraine'

Lesia Holoiad

Lesia Holoiad

Program Manager, Head of the National Youth Advisors Association, author of advocacy guides for youth councils

Viktoriia Polishchuk

Viktoriia Polishchuk

Head of the Kirovohrad Youth Council, trainer of youth programs

Sviatoslav Bilous

Sviatoslav Bilous

Board Member of UAYC in charge of institutional development, Head of Youth Council under Ivano-Frankivsk City Council, experienced in youth council activities and grant writing

REVIEWS

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Illia,

Pavlohrad city

“I really enjoyed the course! I learned a lot about the responsibilities and funding of local self-government bodies. After completing it, I felt motivated to actively participate in local initiatives. It covered important aspects I had never thought about before. Thank you for a high-quality educational product!”

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Daria,

Vasylkivka village

“An extremely useful experience! After completing the course, I clearly understood the role and powers of local self-government bodies. The lectures were well-structured, with quality delivery and relevant examples. I’m grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to study in this format.”

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Kostiantyn,

Pidhorodne town

“I’ve just completed the course on the basics of how local self-government bodies operate and would like to share my impressions. The material was presented clearly, with many practical examples that helped me better understand how local governance works. I especially liked the part explaining the difference between state authorities and local self-government bodies. I recommend it to everyone interested in contributing to the development of their community.”

COURSE PROGRAM

Module 1

Fundamentals of Youth Self-Governance and the Role of Youth Councils
  • TOPIC 1. Youth Council as a Tool for Youth Participation
  • TOPIC 2. Importance of Strategic and Operational Planning for Youth Councils

Module 2

Advocacy, Communication, and Influence
  • TOPIC 3. Advocacy for Targeted Programs in Communities
  • TOPIC 4. Establishing and Developing Youth Councils

Module 3

Organizational Capacity and Institutional Development
  • TOPIC 5. Developing Social Responsibility Competencies Among Youth Council Members
  • TOPIC 6. Funding Youth Councils
  • TOPIC 7. Registration and Operations of NGOs
  • TOPIC 8. Social Media as a Civic Engagement Tool
  • TOPIC 9. Leadership and Effective Team Building in Times of Challenge
  • TOPIC 10. Funding Youth Councils