Active citizens are the foundation of a functioning democratic state. The project supports the citizens interested in being part of the decision-making processes, in their attempt to positively affect the public affairs. Despite the interest of people, there are many barriers. For example, some laws and administrative processes are unclear and also there is a lack of functioning tools helping people participate (petitions).
The project aims to encourage the widest possible participation of individuals, informal local initiatives and functioning civic associations in decision-making processes. It also aims at strengthening the legal skills of the active public, providing professional legal advice and creating a reliable and privacy policy of a secure petition website that enables the public to be effectively activated.
The main tasks are the creation of a petition website and expert advice to strengthen public skills. Information seminars and educational events will also take place, in which determined people will learn more about the functioning of the petition website or other activities related to their activities.
Besides focusing on active citizens participating in policy-making and civil society activities, the project is working on motivating non-participants (citizens who are not involved in public affairs yet) to be involved in the public affairs and policy-making, too.