15 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the Slovak organization Európsky Dialóg (European Dialogue).For this first episode, we have the chance to host a special guest: Petra Papierníková, founder of the non-governmental organization EduEra. Based on her experience in the youth sector and her background as a teacher, she provides us with interesting inputs and food for thoughts to better understand the first Youth Goal: “Connect EU with Youth”. This goal is meant to foster the sense of youth belonging to the European project and more generally, reinforce the connection between the EU and young people. All along this episode, we will find more about the challenge of “building a bridge” between European institutions and younger generations, and the importance of informing and encouraging young people to get to know more about what types of support and opportunities are provided by the EU. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media :https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

17 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the French organization Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen. In this episode we’ll explore the Youth Goal “ Equality of all genders”, a goal defined by the EU as the pursue to “Ensure equality of all genders and gender-sensitive approaches in all areas of life of a young person”; something we can daily see the need for, in all spheres of our life - from the walks we go on to reach the school or the office, to the talks we have with our friends. Through the episode, the youths from the Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen address the topic of Gender Equality through the lenses of sport. You’ll hear about their experience interviewing people at an inclusive football tournament in Marseille organized by the LGBTQ+ organization Marseille United Sport pour Tous.tes (MUST). This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media: https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

18 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the Italian organization Scambieuropei. Together with Pier Francesco Orsi, an employee of the social cooperative Etabeta from Bologna, we’ll talk about the Youth Goal “Inclusive Societies”. This goal is defined by the EU as “enabling and ensuring” the inclusion of all young people in society. But what does it truly mean to create a more inclusive society? Such goal can be reached through many different means: by making people with different economic, religious, cultural and experiential backgrounds at ease in a community and in the society at large. Inclusion might therefore mean feeling safe and heard on the workplace, at home, in public spaces, but inclusion also means giving tools to people, actively creating opportunities for all to be part of our diverse and ever changing societies. Listen to this episode to get to know Pier and the many actions it takes to build a more inclusive society, day to day. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media: https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

19 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the Slovak organization Európsky Dialóg (European Dialogue).If you have an account on any social media nowadays, or if you are used to reading online news, then you might be familiar with the issue of fake news and the spread of inaccurate information. It has become increasingly difficult to navigate the huge flow of information that has become accessible to us on a daily basis.Youth Goal #4 is all about the topic of Information & Constructive Dialogue. It is meant to ensure that young people have better access to reliable information, and to support their ability to evaluate information critically and engage in participatory and constructive dialogue. Today’s guest is Gretel Juhansoo, who worked as a journalist and is known to be the co-founder of the project “Tiktok Home”. Together with her team, she analyzed the main Tiktok algorithms and worked on making this knowledge accessible to young people for them to have a more conscious use of the app. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media:https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

20 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the Slovak organization Európsky Dialóg (European Dialogue). A significant and increasing number of young people across Europe are expressing concerns about the prevalence of mental health problems, such as high levels of stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health illnesses among their peers. It has become a priority for the European Union to achieve better mental wellbeing and end stigmatization of mental health issues, thus promoting social inclusion of all young people.Today we have the chance to discuss these concerns with Vladimír Šucha, who has followed a long-term academic and research career before joining the European Commission. Since 2014, he has been working as Director-General of the Joint Research Centre, the in-house scientific service of the European Commission. Based on his expertise in sciences and European affairs, he will help us understand the core issues underlying this Youth Goal. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media: https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

21 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the Italian organization Scambieuropei. Today, we are taking you to the countryside of Bologna, in the Emilia-Romagna region, to talk about the Youth Goal “Moving Rural Youth Forward”. Through this goal, the EU intends to create conditions which enable young people to fulfill their potential in rural areas. It has become a priority for the EU to ensure the decentralisation of different activities by, for and with young people in order to support their inclusion and to benefit local communities. Another important thing is to empower young people in rural areas for them to actively participate in decision-making processes.In this episode, Tommaso and Caterina share with us their experience as two young people living in a rural area and actively involved in the fight against climate change. Their project, Podere 101, represents a significant example of youth active engagement and a source of benefits for the local community. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media: https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

22 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the Italian organization Scambieuropei. What would be your definition of “quality employment”? What are your expectations from the labour market as a young European citizen? In this episode, Giulia meets Pauline and Giorgia to discuss the Youth Goal “Quality Employment for All”. In terms of European youth policies, it refers to the priority given in guaranteeing an accessible labour market with opportunities that lead to quality jobs for all young people. Nowadays, young generations are significantly suffering from unemployment, precarious and exploitative working conditions, as well as discrimination in the labour market and the workplace. Together with our three young speakers, we are going to learn more about the different types of measures that can be taken in order to ensure quality employment for all. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media: https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

23 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the French organization Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen. The topic of this episode will be the Youth Goal “Quality Learning”, otherwise defined by the EU as “Integrate and improve different forms of learning, equipping young people for the challenges of an ever-changing life in the 21st century”. Amongst the many ways the EU impacts youth education, in this podcast we’ll focus on Erasmus+ as a way to increase the quality of learning for all the european young people. Indeed, the Erasmus+ program represents an incredible opportunity to develop unique new skills, whether you’re a student or not. In this episode you’ll hear the story of some young people that organized Erasmus+ projects as Lara Riboni and others, as Fanny Audy, who participated to the program, telling us what they brought back home with them once the experience was ended. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media: https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

24 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the Portuguese organization Synergia. Through the episode, together with Edmar, sport psychologists now technical director of Synergia and president of the Braga football association, we discuss the Youth Goal “Space and Participation for all”, defined by the EU as the objective to “Strengthen young people’s democratic participation and autonomy as well as provide dedicated youth spaces in all areas of society. ”What does it means to create space for young people todays? What are the challenges and the opportunities that emerge when thinking about this Youth Goal? Don’t miss out on this episode to explore with us such important questions! This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media:https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855

25 ENE. 2023 · This episode was created by the portuguese organization Synergia. The Youth Goal “Sustainable and Green Europe” is referred to by the EU as to “achieve a society in which all young people are environmentally active, educated and able to make a difference in their everyday lifes.”We approached this youth goal from the first person perspective, trying to understand the impact each of us have on Climate change, reflecting on our responsibilities. To do so we interviewed Teresa, a psychologist and PHD candidate, hiking and nature enthusiast, and engaged woman who regularly volunteers to create awareness on the relation between climate change and mental health. How can we change our behavior to mitigate climate change? How can we learn to adapt and communicate on this serious topic? These are some of the questions we addressed together. This podcast series is part of the project "Youth is EU: streaming empowerment and participation", a project co-financed by the European Union and by the program Erasmus +. To learn more about us, check out our website and social media :https://youthiseu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youthiseu/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083400695855