YouthInform is a platform through which young people can be informed about important issues that matter to them. Certain topics are not openly discussed in Cyprus, but young people still need to be informed. This platform can be their go-to when they have questions.

The platform will be a repository of resources developed from previous projects, with the consent of the authors, as well as a hub for new content.

AIM
To provide young people in Cyprus with a platform containing information on issues which matter to them.

OBJECTIVES

• To develop a platform, available in English and Greek, through which young people can be informed about youth-related issues
• The platform will be a repository of resources developed for previous projects, with the consent of the authors, as well as a hub for new content, utilising resources such as:
  • Text articles
  • Videos
  • Games

LITERATURE REVIEW
Following a Literature Review, the Global Shapers Nicosia Hub team concluded that although appropriate information for young people is available in Greek, this is very limited and often very subject-specific. Young people will benefit from a single, trusted platform which contains all the information they need.

RESOURCE COLLECTION
Resources will be identified from a range of websites, platforms, and projects. Their authors will be contacted for permissions.

RESOURCE REVIEW

New content will be proofread by related individuals or organisations, such as doctors and NGOs, to ensure its validity.

Before the website is officially launched, five individuals who are youth workers, volunteers, or representatives of youth organisations, will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on the content. This ensures that the content is also relevant to people directly interacting with young people.

Finally, 10 young people aged 11-25 will provide feedback on the developed resources, allowing the project partners to make any changes necessary.

CARDET

CARDET (Center for the Advancement of Research & Development in Educational Technology) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, research and development organization based in Cyprus, with partners around the world. CARDET is one of the leading institutions in the Euro-Mediterranean region for research and development. Our team strives to offer the highest quality services to benefit society. We collaborate with local and international organizations, public and private bodies, and across diverse disciplines in designing solutions for local and global challenges.

Global Shapers Nicosia Hub

Founded in 2014 in the divided capital of Cyprus, the Nicosia hub aims to promote peaceful co-existence through entrepreneurship and youth empowerment, and is defined by the values of commitment and responsibility, pro-activity and inclusion. Nicosia Shapers come from a variety of backgrounds such as entrepreneurship, civil society, law, arts and academia. Among other initiatives, the Nicosia Hub has organised “Young people #shapeCyprus” a youth conference about the future of a united Cyprus with Mr Espen Barth Eide, a Managing Director of the Forum from 2014-2016, various Meet the Leader Sessions and the “Refugee Fun Days” initiative, bringing together refugees with the local community over social activities and games.