Citizenship in Action is a collaborative partnership in youth project, across five countries, empowering young people through creative tools like photography and videography. These mediums foster initiative and can be a very valuable tool in the promotion of youth involvement in societal issues. Participants have learned camera skills and used non-formal education to express their ideas, needs, and opinions effectively. Youth workers also enhanced their abilities to support and facilitate engaging activities, not only in photography and videography but also in promoting active participation and involvement in community life.
Key Results
- Mobilities
- 3
- Local Activities
- 20+
- Participants
- 450+
- Countries
- 5
Activities
The project featured three international mobilities — a photography training in Budapest, a videography training in Brno, and a blended mobility in Peniche — alongside 20+ local activities including photography workshops, video workshops, and film festivals across all five partner countries.
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Local ActivityPT Photography Workshop
A relaxed Saturday in Campo de Ourique turned into a celebration of stories and portraits, as young photographers captured the faces—and voices—of this Lisbon community.
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Local ActivitySK Photography Workshop
Photography enthusiasts in the snowy village of Látky, capturing its rural charm and community spirit through lenses.
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Local ActivityCZ Video Workshop
Young filmmakers explore Rokytnice nad Jizerou, capturing local stories and community traditions in engaging mini-documentaries.
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Local ActivityRO Video Workshop
Young people in Miercurea Ciuc used videography to express creativity, connect with their community, and engage in civic life.
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Local ActivityCZ Photography Workshop
Participants learned the fundamentals of photography and composition using both cameras and smartphones. They explored the outdoors until sunset and shared their best shots during an evening showcase.
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Local ActivityPT Video Workshop
We brought portraits to life in Alvito through an augmented reality mural built with the local community. Discover the stories, the people, and the journey behind this unique videography workshop.
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Local ActivityRO Photography Workshop
Young people in Miercurea Ciuc used photography as a tool to explore creativity, strengthen community ties, and promote active citizenship.
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Local ActivityHU Video Workshop
The Video Workshop in Budapest inspired youth to delve into citizenship and community involvement through videography.
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Local ActivitySK Video Workshop
Young people from Košice joined the Citizenship in Action project to learn videography and highlight local community issues.
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Local ActivityBrno Film Festival
A night of stories and karaoke at HighFive in Brno - celebrating the work of the Citizenship in Action project!
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Local ActivityBudapest Film Festival
Films, popcorn, and new connections in Budapest! A cosy festival showcasing the impact of visual storytelling.
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Local ActivityHU Photography Workshop
Active Citizenship Campaign in Eger empowered youth to explore citizenship and local engagement through photography and creative expression.
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Local ActivityRomania Film Festivals
The Romanian Film Festival in Miercurea Ciuc and Pitești celebrated creativity, community, and storytelling's power to connect.
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Local ActivityBratislava Film Festival
Uni vibes in Bratislava! A student residency turned into a vibrant cinema space, bringing together young people for a night of storytelling.
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Local ActivityLisbon Film Festival
A night of storytelling at "Com Calma" in Lisbon, showcasing powerful documentaries and photography from the Citizenship in Action project.
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Blended MobilityYoung People in Action
Here’s the story of a group of participants from five countries who gathered in Peniche, Portugal, to explore active citizenship through photography, videography, and community engagement.
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Training CourseActive Citizenship Through Videography
Explore our journey in Brno, where youth workers from five countries used videography to promote active citizenship. Discover how storytelling through video can inspire community engagement and social change!
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Training CourseActive Citizenship Through Photography
Discover our inspiring journey in Budapest! See how youth workers from five countries used photography to promote active citizenship and community engagement. Click to explore the power of storytelling through images.
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Results
Budapest Photography Training
Participants created the “Faces Of Budapest” photo series and explored “Dark Room Magic” through hands-on photography challenges.
Brno Videography Training
Five documentaries were produced: “We Are The History”, “Streets of Brno”, “Citizens of Brno”, “Digital Storytelling: Cezar Iftime”, and “One Shot Wonder: Silver Moon”.
Peniche — Young People in Action
Participants created guerrilla interviews, final documentaries including “Guardians of the Ocean”, “What Makes Peniche Special”, “The Heartbeat of Peniche”, and “Solitude”, plus photography challenges from environmental and portrait work.
Photo Gallery
Some highlights from our photography and videography activities
Testimonials
One of my dearest childhood memories from the countryside, at my grandparents’ house, in a village in northern Moldova, was the winter holiday season. On Christmas Eve, we, ‘the ones from the valley’, would gather and go caroling. Such beautiful times!
— Irina, Participant from Romania
I took my high school graduation exam, but then I failed to get into university. So, I started working with some restorers in Bucharest, and after I saved up some money, I decided to move there. I ended up staying there for ten years, and I have the most beautiful memories. And it was there that I also discovered my passion: restoration.
— Bianca, Participant from Romania
I come from a village, but I found my path in life here, in Miercurea-Ciuc. My greatest achievement is overcoming my background and building a life for myself in the city. I agreed to share my story because my daughter has also participated in Erasmus projects.
— Maria, Participant from Romania
