About Our Project

The I-BELEAD – I Become Empowered to Lead, Engage, and Advocate to Drive Change project aims to promote the inclusion of young people (under 30) with fewer opportunities by fostering their active participation in public life. It focuses especially on vulnerable youth, including those with disabilities, equipping them with the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to become empowered role models and agents of social change.

The project is based on a self-exploration methodology that supports personal growth through three interconnected phases: self-orientation, self-advocacy, and self-determination. This approach encourages young people to better understand themselves, express their needs and rights, and take control of their own lives.

Project Outcomes

1️⃣ 📚 Training Guide – A comprehensive training guide developed and validated by professionals, available in English, Spanish, and Lithuanian, in PDF, e-book, and easy-to-read formats.

2️⃣ 🌐 Online Repository – A digital platform where target groups can access all project materials, including guide, training materials and findings from the LTT and national events.

3️⃣ 📖 Pilot Training Programme – A structured programme involving 30 young participants (with at least 40% being people with disabilities), consisting of 12 sessions and personalised mentoring. Participants will develop key competences such as self-awareness, critical thinking, civic engagement, and action planning.

4️⃣ 🔗 Teacher Training & Digital Resources – Workshops, guidelines, and materials to support teachers in implementing STEM learning with innovative teaching strategies.

5️⃣ 📝 Pilot Testing & Feedback Reports – Results from real classroom implementation of STEM lesson plans, gathering feedback from educators and students to refine and improve materials.