Voice of Democracy participants in matching blue t-shirts in front of the guesthouse

Projects / Voice of Democracy

Erasmus+ youth exchange · Democratic engagement

Voice of Democracy

Ten days to discover how democracy really works — and how young people can make their voice heard.

  • 1–10 June 2025
  • Băgaciu, Romania
  • 36 participants
About the project

Getting young people involved in democratic life

Voice of Democracy was a 10-day youth exchange with one main objective: helping 36 young people from Romania, Serbia and North Macedonia become more involved in democratic life.

Participants explored the core principles of democracy, how institutions and decision-making processes actually work, and how they can play a more active role in their local communities. They also built practical skills — finding reliable information in challenging situations and expressing their views in a constructive, respectful way.

At its heart, the project aimed to spark young people’s interest in the electoral process and inspire them to become more conscious, active and responsible citizens.

Dates
1–10 June 2025
Location
Băgaciu, Mureș county, Romania
Participants
36 young people
Countries
Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia
Participants

Three countries, 36 voices

Romania12 participants
Serbia12 participants
North Macedonia12 participants
Results

Competences we improved

The results matched the objectives set at the start, and the final evaluation exceeded expectations. The project reached a wide audience through dissemination events, our Instagram posts and the promotional video on YouTube.

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Understanding of democracy and how it works
  • Civic engagement and the ability to be an active citizen
  • Critical thinking
  • Cultural knowledge
  • English language
Brochure

Made by the participants

Working in teams — one on design, the other researching and writing — participants created a brochure with practical information about engaging in democratic life, becoming an active citizen in your community, and our project.

PDF Voice of Democracy brochure8 pages · 12 MB
Our experience

Moments from the exchange