DYPALL Network (Developing Youth Participation at Local Level)

DYPALL Network (Developing Youth Participation at Local Level) is a European platform of over 60 civil society organizations and local authorities from more than 30 countries, that aims to involve young people in decision-making processes at local level, and thus enable municipal and regional authorities to address the needs and interests of youth, engage young people as active actors of problem-solving and increase the level of ownership, commitment and involvement of an important part of our communities. In order to realize this ambitious and challenging initiative, DYPALL Network has the following objectives: • Develop structures and mechanisms for youth participation in decision-making at local level; • Identify best practices and introduce innovative approaches on public governance in cooperation with local authorities and civil society organizations active in the field of youth; • Foster youth engagement and inclusiveness in representative and participatory democracy processes; • Build capacity and provide technical assistance on various areas and processes like policy making, advocacy, structured dialogue, co-management, and more; • Mainstream youth policies at local and regional level (such as youth Guarantee schemes) to develop cohesive and engaged societies. The solidarity dimension is transversal to our entire projects among the different years being the core element that connects the 3 thematic priorities. - Active Inclusion and Solidarity trough Sports Practice and Sports Education - Youth and Cultural Heritage - Digital Inclusion in a Digital Europe Our international volunteers will be directly engaged on solidarity activities and initiatives that promote the active engagement of young people in volunteering. The activities have a strong dimension of reaching young people with fewer opportunities from the local community and a large number of international volunteers will be coming directly from such backgrounds. The overall effect of having such a large number of young people willing and motivated to support the activities and programmes reaching to other youth that usually don’t have access to such opportunities will be also sending a strong message to the community in general and promoting the spirit of solidarity in the population in general.