On 20 September 2025, CARDET successfully tested the Booklet of Political Literacy Practices of the EU-funded GET POLITICAL project during the UpToYouth Festival in Nicosia. The session engaged youth workers and educators in an inspiring discussion on civic participation and critical thinking.
For the testing, the project brought together 12 representatives from diverse organisations, including Friends of the Earth, the Cyprus Youth Council, Terra Cypria, and the NGO Support Centre. Participants studied the booklet, exchanged insights, and shared feedback both verbally and via an online questionnaire.
Feedback was highly positive: participants praised the usefulness and diversity of the initiatives, noting their potential to inspire new civic actions across Cyprus. One initiative on critical thinking was described as “outstanding and really useful”.
At the same time, participants suggested improvements to make the booklet more accessible and engaging. Recommendations included shortening the text, integrating more images and graphics, adding links to the initiatives, and restructuring chapters for easier navigation.
The testing highlighted the booklet’s strong relevance at both local and national levels, reinforcing its value as a tool for empowering youth and strengthening democratic engagement.
Learn more about the project, here: https://getpolitical-project.eu/
Website
https://getpolitical-project.eu/Target Groups
Youth, Adults, Policy makers, Public bodies, General publicEducation Level
Secondary, Higher education, Adult education
