NextGen Changemakers: How SKILL Helps Young Leaders Turn Ideas Into Impact 🚀
At SKILL, we believe that meaningful change begins with young people who have the courage to act and the tools to grow 🌱✨. That’s why we proudly contributed to NextGen Changemakers, a project co-funded by the Visegrad Fund, bringing together youth from Czechia, Poland, and Ukraine 🇨🇿🇵🇱🇺🇦 to develop their leadership skills and community initiatives.
The first mobility in Přerov (18–21 July 2025) focused on shaping ideas into real project concepts. Through interactive workshops, creative brainstorming, project-writing sessions, and discussions on youth activism, participants learned how to define goals 🎯, analyse communities, and design sustainable initiatives 🌍. The atmosphere was dynamic, collaborative, and full of inspiration 💡🤝.
The second part in Lviv (12–15 September 2025) helped young changemakers understand how to turn ideas into funded, implementable projects. They explored grant opportunities, practiced budgeting 🧮, met with experienced project leaders, and visited Lviv Town Hall 🏛️ to discuss youth policy with local representatives. Networking sessions opened doors to new partnerships and real-world insights 🤝🌐.
A key moment of the project was the presentation of participants’ proposals, followed by constructive feedback from trainers, peers, and potential funders 💬🤲. SKILL continues to support the teams in refining and submitting their ideas to real grant programmes.
Thanks to the support of the Visegrad Fund, NextGen Changemakers empowered a new generation of motivated young leaders ready to build more inclusive, democratic, and vibrant communities across Europe 🌟🌍.
AI & Networking in Sofia – A Successful Project!
Our AI training project in Sofia has come to an end, and what an amazing experience it was! 🎉
Seven enthusiastic participants embarked on a week-long journey to explore the world of artificial intelligence 💻, gaining valuable knowledge while making new friends from across Europe 🇪🇺. The trip was not just about learning – it was also a fantastic opportunity to discover the beauty of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia 🇧🇬.
With participants from Poland, the Czech Republic 🇨🇿, and Bulgaria 🇧🇬, this project fostered international collaboration, enriching everyone’s experience. Thanks to full coverage of accommodation 🛌 and meals 🍔, as well as a refund of up to 309€ for travel costs ✈️, accessibility was never an issue!
Although this journey has come to an end, more projects are coming soon! Stay tuned for future opportunities and join us on the next adventure. 🚀
The World is within your reach
We are thrilled to launch our latest project in the heart of Poland! 🇵🇱 This time, we’re gathering participants from 🇨🇿🇸🇰🇵🇱🇬🇪🇺🇦🇲🇩 in the picturesque mountain town of Gołkowice.
Our focus? Intercultural communication! Through engaging activities, workshops, and real-life interactions, participants are enhancing their skills while embracing diverse cultures.
With fantastic weather on our side, they also get to enjoy outdoor experiences, making learning even more immersive and enjoyable. 🌿✨
Stay tuned for updates and insights from this exciting journey! 🚀
Challenges of young people on the labor market in the EU
Here a small recap of what we have done during the last week! Together with the participants from 🇫🇷🇲🇩🇵🇱🇺🇦🇬🇪 we were learning about challenges of young people on the labour market! Great friendships, a lot of new knowledge and discovering a bit of Poland!
Thanks to Victor Janjić we have an amazing film summarizing our week! 🥳
#Georgian Youth Development Association - GYDA
#Інститут Суспільних Ініціатив / Society Initiatives Institute
#Octop'us
#Comunitatea Plus
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🌱 Green Europe for Young People – Steps Towards a Sustainable Lifestyle
We’re excited to launch our next project in Gołkowice, Poland! 🇵🇱 This time, young participants from 🇦🇿🇵🇱🇬🇪🇲🇩🇺🇦 will spend the next week diving into the challenges of environmental sustainability and exploring innovative solutions for a greener future. 🌍
Through interactive workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities, they will learn about key ecological issues and work together to develop practical ways to promote sustainability in their communities.
With nature all around us, there’s no better place to connect, reflect, and take action for a better tomorrow! 🍃✨
Stay tuned for updates as we take steps towards a greener Europe! 🚀♻️
Young Engagement Symposium with Elected Officials Cracow 7-10 March 2024
From March 7-10, 2024, Kraków hosted the second meeting of the international SKILL project, co-financed by the International Visegrad Fund. The project aimed to strengthen youth engagement in social and political life, providing participants with the opportunity to discuss democracy, political involvement, and grassroots activism.
During the event, young people from different countries took part in workshops, discussions, and meetings with politicians, including Polish MP and Kraków mayoral candidate Aleksander Miszalski. A key part of the program focused on participatory budgeting, showcasing real-life projects implemented in Kraków and exploring ways to apply similar initiatives in other cities.
The project successfully fostered networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, proving the importance of youth involvement in decision-making processes. Given its positive impact, participants and organizers are considering extending this initiative to other cities in the future.
For more details and photos from the event, visit our Facebook page:
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