“Beginning of something bigger”. Initiatives implemented by the young diversity ambassadors

These are the stories of three youth-led projects supported by the Young Diversity Ambassadors (YDA) program which utilize various forms of dialogue to bring us closer to an open-minded democratic society. They are the stories of young people who learn and try to change the world...
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Communities of equal opportunities

Streets and public transport, shops, cafes, social centers, and institutions are the same for everyone. Naturally, they also have to be equally accessible to everyone. Unfortunately, this is not quite the case. People using wheelchairs or crutches find it hard to get to certai...
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Decolonization — finding a voice of your own

Decolonization is a complex process. At times it can even be painful. It definitely can’t be boiled down to “let’s get rid of everything Soviet and call it a day”. This journey requires tackling the issues which were previously swept under the rug. It requires comprehension and c...
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When you have someone to lean on. Supporting the young activists.

For several years, NGO “STAN” has been implementing a “Young Diversity Ambassadors” program. This project helps young people to grow, create their projects, and connect with like-minded people. It offers training focusing on human rights, leadership, inclusion, gender equality an...
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“Life is all about learning”

Stories of people who studied in the ToT course within the “Young Diversity Ambassadors” program In our previous article, we wrote about the ToT course for trainers and facilitators within the “Young Diversity Ambassadors” program. We spoke about its structure and its core val...
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Training of Trainers

“Young Diversity Ambassadors” is a program for people who begin their journey in civic activism. It combines training, practical experience, and building a network of active youth. The program brought together many people who have started collaborating and implementing projects. ...
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“We want to know what our future will look like.” On the Ukrainian Youth Manifesto

The war has profoundly affected the lives of Ukrainian youth. Some have lost their home, loved ones, or friends. Others were deprived of their familiar environment and opportunities to learn, grow, and plan their future. Instead, young people learn to survive amidst Russia’s full...
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