Are you working with young people from ethnic minorities? We have created a range of engaging creative tools to support youth workers and educators in fostering youth civic inclusion and more inclusive communities. From guidebooks to theatre-based workshops, discover how these materials can enhance civic and social engagement in young people from ethnic minorities, providing them a safe and creative space to express their voices in their communities.
Guidebook on Youth Democratic Participation: Equip Youth to Vote, Advocate, and Lead
Many young people—especially from ethnic minorities—feel disconnected from politics. The Guidebook on Youth’s Participation in EU Elections bridges this gap with practical tools and information.
The Guidebook is divided into 7 chapters.
Chapters 1 to 4 include information and strategies on youth’s political participation gathered from surveys and roundtables conducted with young people in partner countries.
They can be used by:
- Decision-makers to learn effective practices to engage youth
- Young people to learn more about common issues affecting other youth from ethnic backgrounds in Europe
- Youth workers to conduct similar sessions and understand better their young people
Chapters 5 to 7 include useful tools to find out about the voting process and candidates, including voter registration information and practical guidelines for power mapping and mock election workshops.
They can be used by:
- Youth workers to run workshops on political engagement and voting to increase youth civic inclusion
- Young people to learn how to vote and who to vote
Youth Worker Toolkit: Foster Inclusion with Theatre & Advocacy
Marginalised youth often face systemic barriers to political and civic participation. Our Youth Worker Toolkit on Socio-Political Inclusion provides non-formal, theatre-based methods to foster empathy, leadership, and advocacy.
The Toolkit is divided into four main sections, and each one includes detailed instructions and materials for youth workers to deliver non-formal workshops with young people on the following topics:
- Social Inclusion of marginalised youth from ethnic minorities
- Theatre-based non-formal activities
- Development of youth advocacy & leadership
- Social media for active engagement in community & politics
It can be used by
- Youth Workers: Plan and deliver engaging workshops with young people on the topics mentioned.
Videos: Stories of Empathy & Empowerment
During the ONSTAGE project, we have shot some original and inspiring performance videos with young people during our two mobilities in Greece and Germany. The performances were created by young people, and they blend art and activism to spark conversations about inclusion and democracy.
- Video 1: The Giant and The Spider
A puppet show crafted by Athens-based youth, symbolising the fight for democratic participation and collective power. Use it to kickstart debates on civic engagement or inspire similar creative projects. - Video 2: The Invisible Man
This social theatre piece tackles discrimination and the power of empathy. Pair it with workshops on combating biases or fostering kindness in schools or your community.
Project Website: Hub for Resource Download and Youth Project Inspiration
You can download or view all resources on the ON S.T.A.G.E Project Website. The website is also a great place to find more information about our ONSTAGE project, a great example of a successfull youth project that you can implement in your local area or with international partners under the Erasmus+ Programme.
Feel free to reach out to us for a collaboration or simply to learn more about the sessions we run, the methods we used and any other information you need to create an impactful youth project!
The Project
‘Social Theatre for the Active Generation in the EU’ (ON S.T.A.G.E) is a KA210 youth project designed to empower young people (aged 18-30) in Germany, Ireland, Greece and Portugal to engage with political issues through theatre. It aimed to promote youth civic inclusion among disadvantaged youth, especially for those from ethnic minority backgrounds. They developped critical citizenship skills and advocated for change by voting in the European elections, increasing their social participation. The projects included local activities and 2 youth mobilities in Greece and Germany. Partners created useful resources, including a project website, a Guidebook on participation in the EU elections for youth and Youth worker Toolkit on youths’ socio-political inclusion.
