Between April 27 and May 5, 2025, young people from Romania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Czech Republic gathered in Ohrid, North Macedonia, for the DigiAct youth exchange. The project was hosted by Babilon Travel NGO from Romania and supported by partner organizations from each country.
DigiAct stands for Digital Action for Youth Participation. The goal of this project was to help young people learn how to use digital tools—like videos, infographics, and social media—for getting involved in their communities and raising awareness about important social issues. A big part of the project also focused on making sure that everyone, including young people with disabilities or fewer opportunities, could take part fully and equally.
What did participants do?
During the week in Ohrid, the participants worked in mixed groups, each with people from different countries and backgrounds. They joined workshops, shared experiences, and worked together to create digital content on youth participation and inclusion.
The work was divided into six groups, and each group created different types of content:
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Infographics that explain ideas and messages in a clear and visual way
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Posters that spread strong messages about inclusion and active citizenship
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A short video (reel) that shows what the exchange was about and how the participants worked together
All of these materials were designed by the participants themselves and reflect what they learned during the project. The results will now be used by the partner organizations and participants to spread awareness in their own communities and online.
Why DigiAct was important
DigiAct gave space for young people to:
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Learn new digital skills
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Practice teamwork and creativity
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Understand how to use technology for a good cause
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Work closely with people from different countries and with different abilities
Most of all, the project showed how young people can use digital tools to make a real difference and speak up about things that matter to them.
See with your own eyes the results of our youngsters’ work:
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Last but not least, have a look at the reel our participant made:
This activity was funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union