Youth Policy Influencer

This badge is awarded for completing the Voices by You(th): Influence Youth Policy and Decision-Making activity. By participating in workshops, drafting proposals, and presenting to decision-makers, you have shown your ability to influence youth policies and advocate for change. You’ve gained essential skills in public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and policy development.
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Skills and experiences gained (aligned with the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture and Eurodesk Mobility Advisor Competence Framework):
Advocacy and public speaking (connected to RFCDC Competence 20): You’ve developed the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present policy recommendations.
Policy analysis (connected to Eurodesk Competence “Research and Analysis”): You’ve demonstrated skills in understanding policy-making processes and aligning recommendations with stakeholders’ priorities.
Civic engagement (connected to RFCDC Competence 6): You’ve actively participated in shaping policies that impact your community and peers.
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By completing badge tasks, you have contributed to youth policy development and decision-making processes. This badge recognises your efforts to amplify youth voices and aligns with European Youth Goal #11: Youth Organisations and European Programmes. The Cities of Learning Network partners issue this badge upon reviewing your evidence.

You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Learn about policy-making processes:
What to do: Attend a youth policy workshop or session focused on understanding how policies are created and implemented.
Evidence: Provide a summary of the workshop, highlighting key insights and how they apply to youth organisations.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Draft a youth policy proposal:
What to do: Work with peers to develop a policy proposal addressing an issue affecting young people. Include actionable recommendations for policymakers.
Evidence: Submit your policy proposal along with reflections on the collaborative drafting process.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Present your proposal to decision-makers:
What to do: Organise or participate in a town hall meeting or youth hearing to share your policy recommendations with stakeholders.
Evidence: Submit a summary of your presentation, including feedback received and how you plan to refine or advocate further for your proposal.

Activities

Making Real Impact: Unlock Youth Opportunities

Voices by You(th): Influence Youth Policy and Decision-Making

Organiser

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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