Philippines

**PoliTALKS** is a youth-focused civic education initiative that aims to boost political literacy and democratic participation among young people in Zamboanga City 🗳️✨. It offers structured, accessible, and youth-friendly learning experiences that introduce key concepts on politics, governance, elections, and citizenship.
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Through interactive talks, engaging discussions, workshops, and participatory activities 🧠💬, PoliTALKS helps develop critical thinking, political awareness, and informed decision-making among the youth. It also tackles misinformation 🚫📢 by equipping participants with skills to fact-check and analyze political content responsibly. Preparing unregistered youth for future voting and deepening their understanding of democratic values, the project empowers them to become active, informed, and responsible citizens ready to engage in civic and political spaces 🌟🙌.
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**Objectives:**

* Increase awareness of democratic principles, elections, and citizen rights among youth 📚🗳️
* Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate information and combat misinformation 🧠🔍
* Encourage active participation in civic and political discussions 💬🤝
* Strengthen youth understanding of their role in governance and leadership 🌟👥
* Promote long-term civic engagement, accountability, and community involvement 🌱✨

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A youth-focused civic education initiative designed to strengthen political literacy and democratic participation among adolescents.

PoliTALKS: Strengthening Youth Political Literacy and Democratic Participation

By LEaP!