FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Sweden
Address
Falkenbergsgatan 9C, 41265 Gothenburg - SwedenCountry
City
GothenburgStreet address 2
Falkenbergsgatan 9CMobile Phone
+46720032036Telephone
+46720032036Year of Establishment
2015Contact Person1
Mayssa RekhisJob Title 1
DirectorOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community developmentGeneral Information
The Young Republic is an award-winning youth organization, working to empower young refugees to foster their democratic participation, civic engagement and social inclusion in their new communities in Europe.
The Young Republic is registered in Sweden as a non- governmental organization since January 2015 and carried its activities in Sweden and 7 other European countries, working with young refugees, host communities, and decision-makers, and reaching more than 500 beneficiaries.
Our work is carried out by our members on a voluntary basis. We are thankful for the dedication and commitment of our members in Sweden, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, the UK, and Portugal.
We received the European Charlemagne Youth Prize in Sweden, and the jury special mention of the European Citizenship Award by the European Civic Forum.
Mission and Objectives
Vision
Young refugees are connected, empowered and active citizens, contributing to the development of their new communities, and advocating for their rights, democracy and inclusion.
Objectives
- Promote the culture of democracy, human rights, gender equality and freedom of speech among young refugees in Europe and build their civic capacities.
- Foster youth participation, civic engagement and active citizenship of young refugees in their host communities and support their social inclusion.
- Enhance cultural exchange and cooperation between young refugees and their peers from the host communities.
- Build a strong base for youth integration and engagement that counters extremism, radicalization and hate.
Main Projects / Activities
Our projects:
Re-building the narrative around migration, from a critical decolonial perspective.
Working on advocacy and self-representation of young migrants and refugees in Europe.
Co-founded the VOICIFY Network: The European Forum for Youth with Lived Migration Experiences https://www.voicify-eu.org