Child rights and youth participation

  • ”Know Your Neighbor” bygger starkare samhällen

    ”Know Your Neighbor” bygger starkare samhällen

    Initiativet ”Know Your Neighbor” har sedan lanseringen 2018 haft betydande inverkan för kommuner i Lusaka. Initiativet är ett projektresultat från ett av ICLD:s tidigare program och fokuserar på att mobilisera samhällen och främja samarbete, med tonvikt på att effektivt använda mänskliga resurser. Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, ledamot i Lusaka stadsfullmäktige för Kapwepwe Ward och tidigare deltagare…

  • The ”Know Your Neighbor” initiative builds stronger communities

    The ”Know Your Neighbor” initiative builds stronger communities

    Since its launch in April 2018, the ”Know Your Neighbor”- initiative has continued to grow and make a significant impact in Lusaka’s communities. The initiative was established as part of one of ICLD’s previous ITP programme – Inclusive Political Leadership. We spoke with Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, Councillor of Lusaka City Council’s Kapwepwe Ward, to explore…

  • Kalix & Masaka tillsammans för att minska plastens påverkan

    Kalix & Masaka tillsammans för att minska plastens påverkan

    Det av ICLD finansierade partnerskapsprojektet ”Education for mindset change” mellan Kalix kommun och Masaka stad i Uganda har bidragit till förändrat lärande för barn och unga. Med fokus på att minska plastens påverkan och skapa hållbara samhällen har Kalix och Masaka samarbetat för att inspirera framtidens generationer. Under åren 2020–2023 drev Kalix kommun tillsammans med…

  • Kalix & Masaka United Against the Plastic Crisis

    Kalix & Masaka United Against the Plastic Crisis

    The ICLD-funded partnership project ”Education for Mindset Change” between Kalix Municipality and Masaka City in Uganda has played a key role in transforming education for children and young people. By focusing on reducing the impact of plastics and fostering sustainable communities, the collaboration between Kalix and Masaka aims to inspire and empower future generations. From…

  • Trollhättan och Fastiv i nytt partnerskap

    Trollhättan och Fastiv i nytt partnerskap

    Trollhättan stad och den ukrainska kommunen Fastiv som ligger i närheten av Kiev har av ICLD beviljats ettårigt demokratisamarbete med fokus på krisberedskap och ungdomsinkludering. Partnerskapet ingår även i ICLD:s nätverk för demokratisk resiliens. ”Detta samarbete är väldigt viktigt för Fastiv! Jag är säker på att detta bara är det första steget i vårt nära…

  • Västerås – Shatsk, Ukraine

    Västerås – Shatsk, Ukraine

    Project: A Safer Future for Children The project ”A safer future for children” seeks to address the problem of insufficient awareness and capacity to protect and fulfill children’s rights in rural and small communities, particularly in the context of war and crises. This issue affects community resilience and children’s access to education, safety, and psychological…

  • Västerås – Shatsk, Ukraine

    Västerås – Shatsk, Ukraine

    Project: A Safer Future for Children The project ”A safer future for children” seeks to address the problem of insufficient awareness and capacity to protect and fulfill children’s rights in rural and small communities, particularly in the context of war and crises. This issue affects community resilience and children’s access to education, safety, and psychological…

  • Växjö – Kalush, Ukraine

    Växjö – Kalush, Ukraine

    This project focuses on increasing youth participation in local governance by addressing a significant gap in democratic awareness among young people. The main ambition is to empower youth aged 17-25 to actively engage in decision-making processes within the Kalush community. This goal aligns with a broader vision of strengthening democratic governance and enhancing critical thinking…

  • Trollhättan – Fastiv, Ukraine

    Trollhättan – Fastiv, Ukraine

    EU-integration through Youth Inclusion The partnership between Trollhättan and Fastiv are in the early phase of their project. After receiving approval for their application, the municipalities began planning their activities with a strong focus on youth participation and community inclusion. At its core, the project targets young people in vulnerable contexts—rural youth in Ukraine and,…

  • Trollhättan – Fastiv, Ukraine

    Trollhättan – Fastiv, Ukraine

    EU-integration through Youth Inclusion The partnership between Trollhättan and Fastiv are in the early phase of their project. After receiving approval for their application, the municipalities began planning their activities with a strong focus on youth participation and community inclusion. At its core, the project targets young people in vulnerable contexts—rural youth in Ukraine and,…