Official presentation of the DP5YOU digital platform in Chernivtsi
On November 7, Chernivtsi hosted the official presentation of the DP5YOU (Digital Platform of Knowledge and Skills Development for Youth Working with Child Migrants and Refugees at European Level) digital platform, created as part of a project co-funded by the European Union.
The event was held at the Chernivtsi City Council and became an important event for representatives of youth organizations, active youth, and partners from different countries who work with child migrants, refugees, and develop youth work in Ukraine and the European Union.
Natalia Frunze, Director of the Social Policy Department of the Chernivtsi City Council, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of partnership, active youth, and the implementation of joint initiatives for community development.
Igor Basko, Head of the Youth Policy Division of the Family and Youth Affairs Department of the Social Policy Department, also spoke, noting the effective cooperation with civil society organizations in implementing youth projects for the residents of Chernivtsi.
Kateryna Zhdanova, project manager and coordinator of opportunities in the fields of youth and sports at the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine, addressed the participants, emphasizing the important steps in implementing the project in the current conditions and the support of digital tools for the development of youth work.
The presentation of the platform was started by Yaroslav Galan, PhD in Physical Education and Sports, Associate Professor, Head of the public organization “YOUTH. SCIENCE. SPORTS. HEALTHY MOVEMENT OF UKRAINE,” who presented the concept and functionality of the platform, training materials, video resources, and opportunities for youth workers to interact. He emphasized that #DP5YOU is a modern response to today’s challenges and an effective tool for developing the digital skills of young people.
On behalf of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Dmytro Ivanov welcomed the participants and highlighted the steps taken to support active youth and the importance of the project for the development of youth policy. Maria Basaraba delivered a report on behalf of the Ministry team, presenting the activities and opportunities offered by youth centers.
A representative of the “YaMariupol” Support Center for Displaced Persons in Chernivtsi spoke about the current challenges and needs of displaced children.
An important report was presented by Vadim Smintina, coordinator of the National Agency for the Development of Youth Programs and Activities of the Republic of Moldova, who presented the “Strategy of Working with the Youth and Youth Workers in the Republic of Moldova”. Representatives of the INSTITUTUL DE INSTRUIRE ÎN DEZVOLTARE MILLENIUM (Moldova) also took an active part in the discussion.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the main partner organizations of the project:
- Public organization “YOUTH. SCIENCE. SPORT. HEALTHY MOVEMENT OF UKRAINE”;
- ASSOCIAÇÃO CHECK-IN (Portugal);
- INSTITUTUL DE INSTRUIRE ÎN DEZVOLTARE MILLENIUM (Moldova);
- Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine;
- National Agency for the Development of Programs and Activities for Youth of the Republic of Moldova.
The event was held in a mixed format – offline at the Chernivtsi City Council and online for partners from different countries.
Over 70 participants took part in the presentation, including representatives of public organizations, youth centers, educational institutions, as well as active young people and volunteers involved in the implementation of initiatives within the DP5YOU project.
The event was not only a presentation but also an interactive platform for exchanging experiences, communicating, and awarding certificates to participants. Young people received symbolic gifts with the project’s logo and the opportunity to join in the further implementation of initiatives within the framework of DP5YOU.
The DP5YOU platform is a step forward in the digitalization of youth work, strengthening partnerships, and developing opportunities for young people in Ukraine and the European Union.
