Why should you care?

• Understand EU decision-making: Learn how the EU functions and how young people can influence policies and participate in shaping decisions that affect their lives.
• Shape the future of Europe: Gain the skills to contribute to building a more inclusive, youth-friendly European Union that listens to and acts on the needs of young people.
• Get involved in EU initiatives: Discover how you can participate in EU-funded programmes and platforms to connect with the EU, advocate for change, and shape policies.
• Make your voice heard through digital platforms: Learn how to use digital tools to share your ideas and contribute to important EU discussions.
• Join peer networks across Europe: Collaborate with other young people in EU youth networks to exchange ideas, advocate for change, and amplify your collective voice.
• Earn recognition: Receive badges that showcase your knowledge of EU processes and active engagement in shaping Europe’s future. These badges can enhance your CV and provide tangible recognition of your civic engagement.
• Connect with like-minded peers: Join a network with peers across Europe, learning from each other’s experiences and collaborating on EU-wide youth initiatives.

• Showcase success stories: Highlight inspiring examples of young people leading change in their communities with the support of EU programmes.
• Encourage participation: Use social media and local outreach efforts to motivate young people to join and contribute to EU-wide initiatives.
• Create international connections: Support youth in building cross-border networks by connecting them with EU projects and international collaboration opportunities.
• Organise events: Partner with local organisations to host EU-themed events that engage youth in discussions about their role in shaping Europe’s future.
• Facilitate policy dialogues: Help organise sessions where young people can interact with EU representatives, voicing their opinions and contributing to policy discussions.

How to get started:

1. Choose the activity that interests you most and participate in activities available in your local area or online.
2. Apply for each badge by completing the required tasks and submitting your evidence through the platform.
3. Once you’ve completed all the activities and earned your badges, you’ll automatically receive the playlist badge, recognising your overall achievement and contribution to the European Youth Goal No. 1: Connecting EU with youth.

• System&G, lead partner in Greece
• CODEC, Belgium
• Badgecraft, Lithuania
• System&G Finland