PROJECT WORK: M18: WE CAN DO MORE!*

On May 11-12, Kornienko G. L., a vice-principal, had the opportunity to participate in the Ukrainian-German seminar on "Effective forms and methods of civil participation of children and youth", which took place in Kyiv. The project "We can do more! Promoting civil participation of youth in Ukraine, Russia and Georgia" is implemented in Ukraine in partnership with the public organization "Agency of educational policy development", Ukraine and DRA "Deutsch-RussischerAustausch", Germany with the support of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Germany.

During the seminar, German and Ukrainian trainers acquainted its participants with the experience of implementing the M18 project, progressive tools to attract youth, active methods of creating and implementing the project in cooperation with local stakeholders. A German expert will also share their experience of participation of children and young people in Germany.

Now, the gymnasia has to initiate, manage and advise on the children's project. At the end of September, an online voting for the best initiative will start, and the teams that will prepare and implement the best social projects will have the opportunity to see the principles participat in action in Germany. The project envisages a fully funded trip for the representatives of the teams of the three best projects to Berlin in December 2016 (10 people altogether). Besides, on October 29 2016, the team members will have the opportunity to present their projects in Kyiv at the youth forum, which will be held at Kyiv State Administration.

If you have ideas and are interested in the project, contact Kornienko G. L., its coordinator.