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Description
The “YELI – Regional Advocacy Caravan for Young People” project represented an important stage in the development of the YELI programme, through which young people from the south of the Republic of Moldova were supported in transforming their civic engagement into a practical, structured process with local impact.
Through the regional caravan format, the project brought training, mentoring and dialogue opportunities closer to young people from Cahul, Cantemir, Leova, Taraclia and Ceadîr-Lunga. Participants learned how to identify real problems in their communities, formulate solutions, develop advocacy mini-plans and interact with local public authorities.
The initiative contributed to the development of a generation of young people who are more active, more confident and better prepared to participate in local decision-making processes. Throughout the project, young people’s ideas were transformed into concrete initiatives, demonstrating that their voices can produce visible changes in the community.
Objectives
To develop advocacy, civic leadership, and community organizing skills for at least 100 young people (aged 16–35)
To increase youth participation in local decision-making processes
To transform identified issues into concrete advocacy initiatives
To strengthen dialogue between youth and local public authorities
To support the implementation of youth-led initiatives at the community level
Methodology
The project follows a practical pathway from learning to action:
1
Participant Selection
An open call and transparent selection process for young people from the five target areas.
2
YELI Caravan
Delivery of local training sessions on advocacy and civic participation using interactive and non-formal education methods.
3
From Ideas to Action
Practical workshops where participants identify local issues, analyze stakeholders and develop advocacy mini-plans.
4
Applied Mentorship
Personalized support for youth initiative groups in structuring their ideas, planning actions and preparing for dialogue with authorities.
5
Dialogue with Decision-Makers
Facilitating meetings between young people and local authorities to present solutions and agree on follow-up actions.
6
Implementation of Initiatives
Selection and support of at least 3 youth-led advocacy initiatives.
7
Final Regional Event
A platform for presenting results, sharing experiences, and recognizing participants’ achievements.
What we offer
Formare practică în advocacy și participare civică
Mentorat personalizat pentru inițiativele tinerilor
Suport logistic și metodologic pentru implementare
Oportunitatea de a interacționa direct cu autoritățile
Experiență reală de implicare în procese decizionale
Acces la o rețea regională de tineri activi
Areas of involvement
1
Civic and Democratic Participation
We encourage young people to become active citizens engaged in community life and democratic processes. Participants learn how local decision-making works and how to effectively make their voices heard.
2
Advocacy
We support young people in understanding and applying advocacy tools to influence decisions that affect them. From identifying issues to promoting solutions, participants actively contribute to improving local youth policies.
3
Leadership and Personal Development
The project strengthens leadership skills, self-confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork. Young people are empowered to become changemakers in their communities.
4
Community Organizing
Participants learn how to mobilize resources, organize initiatives, and engage other community members in solving local issues. The focus is on practical action and sustainable impact.
5
Youth–Authority Dialogue
We facilitate direct and constructive dialogue between young people and local public authorities. These interactions build mutual trust and contribute to identifying shared solutions for community development.
Beneficiaries
Young people aged 16–35
Volunteers and members of initiative groups
Youth council members and youth center participants
Young people interested in civic engagement and community development
Expected results
347 participants were involved in the project activities, of whom 161 were unique direct beneficiaries.
1
More than 100 young people from Cahul, Cantemir, Leova, Taraclia and Ceadîr-Lunga were trained in advocacy, civic participation and dialogue with authorities.
2
5 local YELI Caravan sessions were organized in the south of the Republic of Moldova, using interactive methods and non-formal education.
3
5 practical workshops were carried out to transform local problems identified by young people into advocacy mini-plans.
4
4 local dialogues were organized between young people, local public authorities and relevant community actors.
5
4 local advocacy initiatives were selected and implemented by young people in Ceadîr-Lunga, Cantemir, Novosiolovca and Văleni.
6
1 regional final event was organized to present the initiatives, exchange experiences and recognize the efforts of the youth teams involved.
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Partners and Funders
This program is implemented by the Regional Center for Community Development with the support of:
