Slovak Governance Institute, civic association, Bratislava

Amount of the grant: 39 057 €

Objective of the project: To increase the awareness of young people about the functioning of local government, about the possibilities for their active participation both in its administration and the life of the community, including local problem solving.

The main outputs of the project:

• Increasing the involvement of students in public affairs (240), increasing the interest of students in both public life and decision-making processes of the local government, and improving the understanding of the local government functioning
• Introducing creative and experiential forms of learning about citizen participation and local government to schools (8)
• Nicer public spaces (8) in towns (8) acquired in cooperation with students and artists
• More positive and helpful approach of local governments (8) to young people and their problems

Website of the organization: www.governance.sk