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YDC Working Groups

The Youth Democracy Cohort Working Groups foster deeper connections among member organisations. These groups provide tailored spaces for members to engage with allies on key themes, while maintaining a global perspective within the Cohort. What are the YDC Working Groups? The current Working Groups bring together member […]

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[WEBINAR] How to approach EU funding as small & medium organisations?

Join the Youth Democracy Cohort for an interactive session “Fundraising: How to approach EU funding as small & medium organisations? ”. Leon Hemkemeyer, Head of Programmes and Simon Eslinger, Programmes Manager at EPD will help you navigate EU funding streams, and lead a discussion on the strategies […]

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Discover & Connect: Explore our global network for youth political rights

The Youth Democracy Cohort invites you to explore our members’ work across topics, regions, and sectors and welcomes to explore our interactive tool: from national ministries and youth councils to NGOs and community-based groups, this platform is your gateway to understanding and joining hands with advocates championing […]

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[WEBINAR] Knowledge Sharing: How much does it cost to run for Office?

Join the Youth Democracy Cohort together with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for an insightful new webinar! Learn about the real costs of running for office incurred by prospective candidates. The session will bring to light the financial challenges faced by prospective candidates when seeking political […]

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[WEBINAR]: Fundraising: How to Screen and Find Opportunities

The Youth Democracy Cohort is back with a new Knowledge Sharing webinar! Join us for an interactive session “Fundraising: How to screen and find opportunities” on the 29th of October at 3 PM CET. Giovanna Tanzi, Programme Manager at EPD, will lead the discussion on how to […]

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Youth and the Fight for Democracy in the Year of Elections

On the occasion of International Democracy Day in Brussels, the Youth Democracy Cohort is organising a panel to showcase good practices on youth mobilisation in electoral processes around the world. In this article, Luis Villaherrera explains why youth can be the face of the good fight for […]

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A New Way of Looking at Political Spending: Cost of Politics

How much does it cost to run for office, and what does this actually mean for the health of our democracies? WFD’s Cost of Politics reports analyse the financial aspects of running for political office in various countries, focusing on how much individuals spend throughout the election […]

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Lesson 5: Building the Capacity of Young People

In the exploration of youth participation in democratic processes, a recurring theme has emerged: the vital importance of creating an enabling environment for youth to engage and thrive in civic life. As the YDC unfolds ten case studies from Latin America to East Asia, it becomes clear […]

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