On March 26th, we had the pleasure of meeting 17 inspiring 10th-grade students in Brovary, Ukraine, for a fun and meaningful consultation as part of the YODEC project. Using World Café and focus group methods — plus some creative teamwork games — we explored big questions about borders, cooperation, and their dream projects.
So what did the youth of Brovary think?
🌍 Borders: Barrier or Bridge?
All teams saw living near a border as a big opportunity — more culture, better understanding, and chances to travel or study abroad. But they also reminded us of the risks when that border is shared with an aggressive country.
🤝 Where is cooperation needed?
Most teams said: military and education. Others added public transport — making it modern, fast, and accessible to everyone.
🧠 Which Interreg project helps most?
The youth knew their stuff!
- Interreg Danube: for helping countries grow together
- Interreg NEXT Poland–Ukraine: for building strong cross-border bonds
- Interreg Europe: for boosting Ukraine’s economy and regional policy
🚧 What makes cooperation hard?
They were honest: unequal development between countries can make true cooperation tricky. Something we all need to work on!
💡 Dream Project?
Two teams dreamed of a youth volunteering project to raise funds and support war-affected areas. Another imagined a project to improve urban infrastructure — making cities more liveable for everyone.
We left Brovary full of hope — these teens are thoughtful, motivated, and ready to shape the future. And honestly? We’d love to see their dream projects come true.
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