Online kick-off conference of D-Effect project - 9-09-2024

The D-effect project started virtually on September 9, 2024. The international partners met to officially launch their activities and discuss upcoming activities.

The meeting was opened by the director of the Association of Polish Communes Euroregion Baltic, Mr Marcin Żuchowski, who welcomed the participants and shared his enthusiasm related to the acceptance of the project and the start of activities. He presented the current situation regarding the clarification of the project, signing all documents and agreements.

The online meeting was also an opportunity to get to know the project team, where each presented their organization and the staff that will be involved in the activities. The presentation began with the leader of the project, i.e. the Association, during which M. Żuchowski reminded the beginnings of the project and why the partners became interested in the topic of civic participation of young people.

The section dedicated to getting to know the partners was attended by representatives of:

• Center of European Meetings "Światowid" in Elbląg

• Media Dizajn Association

• Cultural administration, Hässleholm Municipality

• Municipality of Västervik

• Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences

• Förderverein Gutshaus Ramin

• Guldborgsund Kommune

An important element of each project is the participation of associated partners. The meeting was attended by representatives of:

• Europe Direct Bornholm

• City and Commune of Dzierzgoń

• EU Office Skane Nordost

The individual work packages planned for the project were discussed. Everyone also learned about promotion and communication, which is very important in the project.

Details of the launch conference, which will physically take place in Elbląg on 1-2.10.2024, were established. Additionally, the upcoming administrative and substantive activities that the partners will perform in the coming months were discussed.