An active and empowered youth community
The Botevgrad Youth Centre works actively to promote youth participation, empowerment and volunteering at local, national and international levels. Our aim is for young people not simply to participate, but to be the initiators, organisers and leaders of positive change in their community.
We create an environment in which young people have the freedom to bring their ideas to life, develop skills and build confidence through real-world activities and practical experience.
What we offer
At the Botevgrad Youth Centre, young people can:
Organise their own initiatives, campaigns and events with the support of our team;
Take part in courses, training programmes and non-formal education tailored to their interests;
Acquire knowledge and skills useful for personal development, professional fulfilment and active civic participation.
Main areas of activity
1. Youth participation and empowerment
→ Non-formal training on civic participation and taking an active stance;
→ Support for youth initiatives and local causes;
→ „By young people, for young people“ programmes
→ Inclusion in national and international youth networks
2. Education and skills for the future
→ Courses in digital skills and new technologies
→ English language courses
→ Financial literacy and entrepreneurial thinking
→ Communication skills and teamwork
3. Qualifications and practical skills
→ Vocational training for „Landscape Gardener“
→ Qualification courses for „Tour Guide“
→ Practical sessions and fieldwork
→ Meetings with experts and mentors
4. Volunteering and environmental engagement
→ Volunteering initiatives and social campaigns
→ Environmental activities and green initiatives in Botevgrad
→ Training on sustainable development and responsible behaviour
→ Promoting active civic responsibility
5. A free, safe and supportive environment
→ Spaces for meetings, ideas and collaboration
→ Informal training sessions, discussions and exchange of experiences
→ Teamwork and the development of leadership skills
→ An environment in which every young person is listened to, accepted and supported
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