Empowering Women: Building Leadership And Advocacy Skills For Young Europeans

Main aim: to empower young European women by developing their leadership and advocacy skills and promoting gender equality and women's rights.

Objectives:

Enhance the leadership skills of young European women through training programs, workshops, and mentoring, enabling them to take on leadership roles in various spheres of life.
Provide young European women with tools and resources to develop their advocacy skills, enabling them to effectively advocate for gender equality and women's rights.
Raise awareness among young European women about gender inequality and the challenges faced by women in different aspects of their lives, such as education, employment, politics, and leadership positions.
Foster cross-cultural exchange and cooperation among young European women, promoting understanding and solidarity in addressing gender inequality and women's rights issues.
Promote the active participation and representation of young European women in decision-making processes at local, regional, and national levels, aiming for greater gender balance and diversity in leadership positions.

Activities:

Kick-off meeting of project coordinators in Malta | March 2024

The project started with a kick-off meeting held in Victoria, Gozo (Malta), on 10 March 2024, where 6 representatives from partner organisations introduced the project, defined objectives, distributed responsibilities, and agreed on timelines and planned activities. Key decisions included the organisation of international training, local activities, and development of project outputs.

International workshop for exchanging experiences in Sweden | August 2024

An international training activity took place in Kristianstad, Sweden, from 19 to 23 August 2024, focusing on gender equality, leadership, and advocacy. 17 participants engaged in workshops, discussions, expert lectures, and study visits, exchanging experiences from different countries and strengthening their competences in promoting women’s rights and social inclusion.

Midterm meeting online | 2025

Partners held online coordination meetings to review progress, discuss dissemination strategies, ensure quality of outputs, and plan further local and international activities within the project.

Local training programs with study visits | 2024–2025

Local activities were organised in partner countries, including Lithuania, Sweden, and Malta. In Lithuania, the activities took place from 25 to 27 January 2025; in Malta, from 31 January to 2 February 2025; and in Sweden, on 6 April 2025. These trainings focused on empowering women through leadership development, advocacy skills, and social participation. Activities included workshops, discussions, cultural exchange, networking sessions, and creative methods such as art and dance therapy, as well as study visits and community-based learning.

Outputs creation | 2024–2025

Project partners developed key intellectual outputs, including a booklet of success stories and a toolkit of best practices aimed at supporting youth workers and empowering young women through leadership and advocacy approaches.

Final meeting and dissemination conference in Lithuania | May 2025

The project concluded with a final conference in Lithuania, on 19 May 2025, serving as a multiplier event where project results were presented to an international audience. The event gathered 103 participants from multiple countries, fostering discussions on empowerment, inclusion, and future cooperation opportunities.

Expected Results:

Enhanced Leadership Skills: Participants develop leadership skills through training and mentoring, improving their ability to manage gender equality projects.
Strengthened Advocacy Skills: The project boosts young women's advocacy skills, enabling them to effectively promote gender equality and policy change.
Increased Knowledge of Gender Issues: Participants gain deeper insights into gender inequality, women's rights, and intersectionality.
Educational Material Production: Creation of handbooks and toolkits on leadership and gender equality for widespread use.
Cross-Cultural Understanding: The project encourages cross-cultural exchange and cooperation among European women.
Empowerment of Young Women: Participants become more confident and active in community and gender equality initiatives.
Multiplier Events for Dissemination: Organizing events in partner countries to share outcomes and engage a broader audience.
Raised Visibility and Awareness: Awareness campaigns enhance visibility and understanding of empowering young European women.
Sustainable Networks and Partnerships: Establishment of lasting collaborations among organizations for ongoing gender equality efforts.

This project is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program, supporting education, training, youth, and sports initiatives across Europe.