The Forum-Theatre method The Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) as a notion describes theatrical forms that the Brazilian director Augusto Boal first elaborated in the 1970s, initially in Brazil and later in Europe. Boal was influenced by the work of the educator and theorist Paulo Freire and his techniques use theatre as means of promoting … Read more
Keeping youth engaged and scaling up Maintaining the interest and voluntary participation of the same group of youth over an extended period is a common challenge for any organisation. However, in addition to strategic collaboration with schools, our experience shows that fostering trusting and enriching relationships is essential to keeping young people engaged. By implementing … Read more
Training within EU Institutions Organising a training within the EU Institutions in Brussels, such as the European Parliament and European Commission, provides a valuable opportunity for youth to engage with European politics and policymaking. Planning such an event requires careful consideration of several factors, from communication and logistics to participant preparation and follow-up. Getting in … Read more
Finding Participants When organising youth-oriented projects, particularly those funded by the EU, grassroots organisations must take a deliberate approach to participant recruitment. Ensuring you engage the right group of young people is crucial to the success of the project. Here are some key considerations and best practices for effectively finding and engaging participants: Where to … Read more
Fifth Mobility: Stockholm! From the 15th to the 18th of October 2024, the SPGs project held its fifth international youth mobility event – this time in Sweden’s beautiful capital, Stockholm. The partner organisations, especially our Romanian Partners Polylogos, put all their efforts into organising and hosting this very special mobility towards the end of the … Read more
The SPGs Recommendation Paper has been published The SPG Recommendation Paper is now available online in English, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. It is a collection of recommendations, ideas and insights directed at Decision Makers on an EU level and on local levels in the Ligurian region (Italy), Paris and Centre-Val de Loire region (France), … Read more
Fourth Mobility: Lisbon! “…Across seas never before sailed They even passed beyond Taporbana …” in Lusiadas, Camões On the 18th to 21st of June 2024, more than 60 youth from Italy (Agorà), Romania (Polylogos), France (Theatre of the Oppressed) and the hosting country, Portugal (CAI), got reunited in Lisbon under the main theme taken from … Read more
Today is Election Day in Europe TODAY is the big ELECTION DAY in Europe! Be a part of if and cast your vote! The important thing is to get your voice heard because every vote counts. If you still need some information, take a look at our SGPs Voting guide: https://www.spgs-project.eu/spgs-guide-to-eu-elections
Third mobility: Genoa! From 14th to 17th May the young protagonists of the SPGs project coming from France, Portugal, Romania and Italy itself met in Genoa, happily hosted by the project lead applicant Cooperativa Agorà. For the third time this spring of 2024, 80 young people have been given concrete space and time to share … Read more
Second Mobility: Cluj! An inspiring story On the 9th to 12th of April 2024, more than 80 youth from Italy (Agorà), Portugal (CAI), France (Theatre of the Oppressed) and the hosting country, Romania (Polylogos), gathered in the sunny city of Cluj-Napoca. The main purpose of the event was to provide a space for young people … Read more