April 2026
Young Women Shaping Democracy: Reflections from the Focus Group in Kaunas
We recently kicked off the "Girls in Democracy" project with our first activity bringing together young women for a focus group dedicated to exploring their role in democratic life across Europe. The session brought together 25 young women and created a safe, inclusive, and open space where participants felt comfortable sharing their experiences, ideas, and perspectives. The atmosphere encouraged honest...
Highlights from the NEXT.GEN.FORUM – For Youth, Education, and Politics
Two days of exchange, ideas, and meaningful participation. On March 20 - 21, 2026, the Stadtforum Dresden became a meeting point for young people, initiatives, civil society actors, and political decision-makers from Dresden and across Europe. Within the framework of the Youth4Change project, one central question guided the event: How can youth participation be made truly effective today? The forum offered...
Dissemination of “Fact or Fiction” Manual at Next Gen Forum in Dresden, Germany
Mano Europa organization was invited to participate in the Next Gen Forum organized by Jugend & Kulturproject e.V, held on 20–21 March in Dresden, Germany. The event brought together young leaders, NGO representatives, politicians, experts, and organizations to explore topics such as active citizenship, dialogue among stakeholders, cross-border collaboration and community participation, youth participation in democratic processes, and their...
December 2025
Workshop Manual for Developing Digital Resilience and Critical Thinking in Youth
Over the past six months, Mano Europa team and partners from Poland and Latvia, have worked intensively on the development of this Manual as part of the Fact or Fiction: Developing Inquiry and Critical Thinking Skills in Youth initiative. This collaborative process included consultation sessions with nearly a hundred young people (aged 12–19), feedback from educators and youth workers and...
“Youth Green Compass” youth meeting
An exciting international event for youth aged 18–29 will take place in Kaunas from September 27–30, bringing together young leaders who have a motivation and interest in sustainability and environmental impact. This event, designed to foster dialogue and collaboration, invites participants to engage in creating sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and society. The event is part of the...
Strengthening international cooperation: visit to Kaišiadorys and Jonava Municipalities promotes environmental innovation
As part of the international “Networks of Towns” project "Youth Municipal Climate Action" [YMCA], representatives from Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania and the association Mano Europa recently visited the municipalities of Kaišiadorys and Jonava in Lithuania. The visit was aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation and sharing best practices in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development. A Collaborative...
EATWISE: Empowering youth through culture, sustainability and food
The EATWISE project is an exciting new initiative designed to empower young people from both migrant and local backgrounds by equipping them with the tools they need to live a more sustainable and health-conscious life. Through a series of online culinary courses, interactive cooking shows and hands-on training sessions, EATWISE focuses on teaching plant-based, climate-friendly recipes that are not...
Youth, It’s Time to Make Your Voice Heard!
Are you ready to become an active citizen and make a difference in your community, country, and even at the European level? Join the ParticipACTION project and take part in a variety of events aimed at engaging young people in important decision-making processes. This is your chance to voice your opinions on crucial issues affecting your future! Whether you are...