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<< Objectives >>The Youth Exchange '' Equality Equity and Justice ‘‘will be held in Kobuleti, Georgia from 10.05.2023-19.05.2023 including 2 travel days. The project promotes active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and solidarity. Young people are affected by constant changes in global social and economic realities, and many face poverty, exclusion, inequality and marginalization. Their personal circumstances and the wider political, social and economic environment they live in can make them vulnerable to a variety of radical effects, as well as severe radicalization. This The facts of the rising trend make it necessary to emphasize the need to work with young people in Europe and neighboring regions to strengthen their resistance to severe radicalization and to strengthen the openness and inclusiveness of their communities Violent extremism presents serious threat to the security of the societies and the democratic values they are based on.Our goal is to reach marginalized young people, to improve diversity, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, common freedom, tolerance and respect for human rights, and media literacy, critical thinking and youth's sense of initiative. The overall objective of the project is to prevent violent extremism and youth radicalization.The project has the following specific objectives:- equip a group of youth from six EU and non EU countries with advanced knowledge and skills on how to promote critical thinking and increase media literacy among marginalized youth at higher risk of youth radicalization;- promote innovative methods and tools for deconstructing extremist narrative;- contribute at building resistance to violent extremism and individual and community level;- promote joint initiatives of nongovernmental organizations and other stakeholders in preventing youth radicalization;- foster intercultural dialogue;- promote positive narrative;- Solidarity, peace, tolerance and cooperation.<< Implementation >>36 participants from 6 countries with different backgrounds having willingness to work in this field.The project is designed to provide youth with the tools they need to increase any resistance to extremism. This project provides a series of perspectives on how violence, exclusion and hate change occur through a series of non-formal learning methods that tell the true stories of those affected by extremism and support educational resources; Individual sessions, the tendencies of the roots of violent extremism, the propaganda tools used by extremist groups to radicalize youth, state policies and current initiatives against violent extremism, sharing best practices, how to use critical thinking to disrupt the structure of extremist narratives, and we will develop joint ventures with youth from other European and non European countries, the project will equip youth with advanced knowledge and skills and provide space. The study methodology will include the following, as well as critical thinking exercises, interactive presentations based on the problem, reflections in the small group teams. As can be seen from the timeline, special attention was also given to intercultural learning during project planning - education. We will provide knowledge and skills on how to use innovative methods and tools to disrupt the structure of extremist narratives.<< Results >>The impact of this project on the participants can be seen in the knowledge, skills and attitudes they have acquired and developed during the project. Participants will develop their critical thinking skills to use in their daily work in youth organizations and to strengthen youth. In an intercultural environment and through interactive sessions, participants will develop their capacity for analysis and critical thinking and gain new perspectives, knowledge and skills on non-formal learning principles.The project will contribute to the efforts of youth partner institutions to reach a large number of marginal youth at the risk of further radicalization by developing innovative methods and tools to disrupt the extremist narratives through social media. By using critical thinking as the most powerful tool to neutralize extremist narratives, it will reduce the area of extremist propaganda and contribute to the process of resisting extremist narratives at the individual and community level.The impact of the project on partner organizations will be in the form of a network of established youth, as well as other activities and new projects between participating organizations.As a result, this project will improve the practical experience of youth who encourage participants in their daily life. The project will bring new inputs and perspectives to the workshops project planning and implementation. Participants will gain an attitude towards collaborating with colleagues and expressing the interests of their organizations at European and international levels.
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