Resources

The publication titled “Local Youth Councils – Analysis of Policy and Mechanisms” explores the role and effectiveness of Local Youth Councils (LYCs) in enhancing youth participation in decision-making processes across Europe. It compares the impact of LYCs in Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, and Portugal, analyzing their structures, challenges, and successes. The study provides recommendations and resources to improve youth engagement at the local level, aiming to foster more inclusive and impactful youth participation in governance. The analysis serves as a resource for policymakers, youth organisations, and LYC members.

A practical tool which can be used by the local youth council members, youth workers or municipality officers when setting up or improving the local youth council. It provides criteria and indicators for evaluating the local youth council’s fair, meaningful and impactful, and sustainable youth participation in order to make it more inclusive and participatory.

A short and comprehensive guide that aims to provide clear instructions and support for everyone who wants to use the Quality Charter for the assessment and enhancement of local youth councils.

Set of training modules based on non-formal education, with the aim to provide young people, youth workers and municipality officers with the capacity to build better youth councils (more inclusive, more digital, more impactful)

The Training Package for Youth Community Leaders, developed by Warehouse in collaboration with the partnership, is a comprehensive resource designed to equip Youth Community Leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive innovation and positive change within their communities. This package is structured into two key components: 1. Empowering Youth Community Leaders (YCLs) 2. Conducting Local Labs</p> <p>

Local Youth Councils (LYC) have two main dimensions: one is pedagogical, and the other is civic and democratic. These structures are often the first contact with more formal democratic means for many youngsters. This project aims to strengthen young people’s democratic participation at the local and regional levels by improving existing LYC’ processes and practices. To understand the multiple models of LYC, the consortium mapped and collected data from the different partners. This publication gathers information regarding various aspects of the LYC, such as its composition, organization, goals, resources available, and other relevant information. Also, it compiles the inside perspectives regarding importance, effectiveness, youth representation, and impact for 10 LYC from 5 countries.