Embrace the Best in You!

Embrace the Best in You

Embrace the Best in You!

Embrace the Best in You empowered young people to step into their roles as confident agents of change by strengthening their soft skills and competencies. The project directly responded to a growing feeling of helplessness among youth confronted with the overwhelming issues of climate change, international conflict, increasing technological advancement, amongst many others.  

 In this information and online age, young people are highly aware of global challenges and deeply motivated to care. However, many express a struggle to utilize their strengths and act in ways that feels meaningful to them. The increasing threat of misinformation in digital spaces further poses a challenge by widening knowledge gaps in unprecedented ways. As extremism is further fuelled, youth feel increasingly disempowered and hopeless.   

Aims

  • Promote democratic engagement by sharpening communication skills  
  • Foster resilience in the face of conflict and difficult situations by focusing on mediation strategies 
  • Develop tools to combat extremism and disinformation in online environments while deepening digital activism  

Activities

  • Pact for Impact – Communication & Action, Finland 10 – 15 February 202
  • Pact for Impact – Conflicts & Solutions, France, 5 – 10 May 2025
  • Disinformation – The Soil for Extremism, North Macedonia, 05 – 10 October 2025  

Main outcome

  • Toolkit for Argumentation Strategies: a set of cards designed to provide support when facing challenging situations in youth work and beyond 

Questions? 

If you have any questions related to this past project, please contact us at iynf@iynf.org

This project was kindly funded by:

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