Empowering Young Immigrants for Democratic Engagement
PRESS RELEASE Empowering Young Immigrants for Democratic Engagement Nordic youth training in Helsinki, Finland | 7–12 December 2026 PACUNET-Palace and Cultural Network will host a six-day training programme in Helsinki, Finland, from 7 to 12 December 2026, designed to empower young people with immigrant backgrounds to engage more confidently and effectively in democratic and civic life. The programme will bring together participants from Denmark, Norway and Finland, with a target age range of 26 to 30. Supported by Nordic grants, the training will focus on helping participants understand how democratic systems work, how decisions are made, and how they can contribute to the decisions that shape their everyday lives and communities. It will encourage young people to see themselves not only as observers of public life, but as…