Empowering Youth for a Democratic Future in Paraguay
Conquista Joven: Alma Cívica is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering a network of ethical, talented, and impactful citizens in Paraguay. By focusing on civic education, political leadership, and participatory democracy, Alma Cívica equips young people aged 17–35 to lead their communities and strengthen democratic practices across the nation.
Discover Their Impact
In this video, Alma Cívica highlights how the “Conquista Joven” project has empowered youth to engage in democracy during a critical electoral period.
Objectives
- Generate and disseminate evidence: Provide insights into youth political participation through the Democracy and Youth Observatory.
- Raise awareness: Educate young people on the importance of civic engagement via forums, camps, and the Menu of Possible Commitments.
- Strengthen leadership skills: Train young activists to design and implement impactful public policy projects.
Activities & Deliverables
- Democracy and Youth Observatory: An interactive platform offering data on youth perspectives, alongside nationwide civic education camps.
- “Youth + Democracy” Cycle: A series of forums and a Democracy Bootcamp to empower youth and promote participatory democracy.
- Academy for Innovation in Youth Policies: A hybrid training program with expert-led sessions on democracy, policy, and leadership.
- Youth Laboratory: Young leaders develop and implement public policy projects with mentorship from experts.
- Creative Outputs:
- Virtual platform compiling insights on youth political participation.
- Podcasts like Civic Soul podcast, amplifying youth voices and featuring findings from the Youth Observatory.
- Forums and webinars focused on the Menu of Possible Commitments and youth priorities.
Explore how Alma Cívica is empowering a new generation of leaders to shape Paraguay’s democratic future!
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