ESC: Culture and Citizenship for People!

Our organization works on the development of youth policies and the involvement of youth activities in various areas in daily social life in our region, Lezíria do Tejo, and is also a mediator between youth and the power of representation. It is our long-term goal to create an active youth society aware of what needs to be done for change, so that young people's voices are heard and there are more opportunities for the most vulnerable young people. We believe it is essential to promote EU Youth programs in a way that allows young people to participate in activities that demonstrate their interest in working for the benefit of communities, while at the same time acquiring experience and skills useful for their development. Because only young people can be idealists, fighting for a better world and, most importantly, knowing that it is never too late to make a change happen. We believe in youth because we believe in ourselves. Our target groups are young people and representatives of organizations, institutions and bodies that work with young people. The ages of most members range from 16 to 35 years old. These target groups include vulnerable young people with few opportunities. Several of the participants have never participated in a ESC project, so it will be a unique opportunity to involve them and become active citizens, agents of solidarity and positive changes inspired by the EU's values and identity.