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This paper presents the objectives, methodology and results of implementing the European DEMPOD project with lower secondary school students. By using podcasts as tools for free expression and participation in social life, students recognised the value of digital tools as more than channels for consuming content: they can also serve as tools for social dialogue and democratic empowerment. Through training and the planning and production of a podcast series on a topic of their choice—managing stress among adolescents—the students experienced the importance of communication skills and digital literacy as prerequisites for acting consciously and effectively as agents of social change.

Youth participation is one of the pillars of democratic societies. The research “Democratic Participation and Civic Engagement for Young People in the Balkans” explores the state of youth engagement in five countries, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Montenegro, and Romania. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing young people in their pursuit of active citizenship, focusing especially on digital activism, institutional frameworks, and civic participation practices

Action Synergy, together with partners from Albania, Romania, Bosnia and Montenegro are hosting a series of six webinars covering essential topics including Soft Skills, Digital Advocacy, Social Issues, Podcast Concept Development, Editing, and Promotion. 

The DEMPOD team had a meeting today ( 4th September, 2024) to review the previous achievements and prepare for the next action plan. The first chapter of training materials with creative and interactive activities have been created for youth workers. The next are coming!