Project to boost self-esteem and self-confidence of youth "Your life - your choice 2.0".

We are youth integration center "Keneberg" and the problem of low self-esteem and lack of opportunities for realization concerned us. That's why our center's mission is to become a hub of non-formal education in Smyzka community and create a community of youth activists so they develop their talents and ambitions from school age.

In spring 2024 we conducted a brief survey among local youth, which indicates the following problems: 37.5% of respondents noted that they currently lack non-formal education activities, 20% need career guidance activities, and 36.3% indicate the need for consultations and group sessions with a psychologist. Access to mental health improvement services in small communities is very limited, as experienced child psychologists and psychotherapists usually work in regional centers.

Thanks to implementing our first project "Your life - your choice" we managed to conduct trainings and self-support groups for teenagers with a psychologist, educational and awareness events for teachers and parents, which formed a small volunteer community of 12 students. By our own example we want to motivate joining local initiatives to solve problems that concern us. For this we will provide teenagers with systematic mentoring and psychological support. To add more confidence in their abilities, develop skills to set priorities, express their opinion.