2.2 People-To-People Networking

Тhe main objective of this project is to create an environment for talent development, creative skills and intercultural dialogue among young people from the Vidin-Zajecar cross-border region. The specific objectives are increasing the knowledge, skills and motivation for the creative growth of 120 young people from the cross-border region through the conducting of creative camps; Creation of a Youth Network for Art-Environment supporting and stimulating the development of the creative abilities of young people and their personal growth; Encouraging the mobility of young people from the cross-border region and the exchange of ideas and good practices.

Project activities:

1. Development of a methodology for selection of young people - participants in the "Creative camps“;
2. Conducting of 3 creative camps in music, creative writing and fine art "Creative camps" in Belogradchik with 30 Bulgarian and 30 Serbian youths;
3. Conducting of 3 creative camps in dance, theater and photography „Creative camps“ in Knjazevac with 30 Bulgarian and 30 Serbian youths;
4. Cross-border Discussion Forum "Youth Entrepreneurship in the Field of Culture and Creative Industries" in the town of Belogradchik;
5. Participation of young people from the creative camps at the "International Youth Culture Festival in Knjazevac".

Project results and outputs:

1. Increased knowledge, skills and motivation for creative development of 120 young people from the cross-border region;
2. Created Youth Network for Art-environment;
3. Delivered musical instruments and a sound system for future joint initiatives.

Target Groups: Young people involved with art from the Vidin-Zaicher cross-border region, representatives of cultural institutes, civic organizations and local authorities, which work on youth policy.