Democracy Debate Hub

This initiative was supported by The New Democracy Fund through the New Cooperation Mechanism.

About the project

The purpose of this project is to capacitate at least 150 young people aged 14-20 from Moldova to develop their communication, collaboration and debating skills and be able to decern fact from propaganda and fake news.

During the project, the participants will be trained to develop their awareness, cultivate democratic mindsets, debating and listening skills as well as exchange experiences with other fellow youth from different parts and backgrounds of Moldova.

The main activities are the development of engaging, inclusive, and youth friendly training materials. Selection, preparation and training of youth workers and participants. Creation and running of Democracy Debate Hubs, online Regional Debate Championship and National Democracy Debate camp.

About the organisations

Crossing Borders is a non-profit, civil society organisation that educates and empowers young people to become active global citizens. Across cultures and professions, they provide platforms for young people to share ideas and form global associations, networks, and communities worldwide. In a learning environment where all participants are encouraged to grow and learn from one another, Crossing Borders wish to enable youth to share their best ideas, best products, and best practices.

MilleniuM Training and Development Institute envisions an educated and passionate generation of Moldovan youth leading their country to a more prosperous, egalitarian, and self-directed future. The organisation attempts to realise this vision by providing Moldovan youth the tools, opportunities, and drive to become tomorrow’s leaders. “MilleniuM” Institute focuses on four key areas: personal development, organisational development, community development, and partnership development.

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