Window Youth – A Window into the World of Young People

The Window Youth project inspired many young people from Sofia, Samokov, and Kyustendil to step up to the microphone and speak about the issues that matter to them. We heard stories and reflections about the traditions within the Roma community and the new perspectives of the younger generation; about discrimination, the connection between generations, and the role of religion in their lives.

The call for a healthy lifestyle resonated strongly – a life free from addictions, tobacco smoke, and drugs, and open to the opportunities offered by active sports and positive peer communication.

 We also heard powerful stories that stood up against violence toward women and against the rejection of people who do not conform to the traditional norms of the community.

Young people showed that they think, feel, react, and have opinions and voices of their own.
Beyond their sensitivity to life within their communities, they are also in tune with the global trends shaping modern life – the integration of artificial intelligence into daily routines and education, a growing interest in green policies and the urban environment, and the search for their place in democratic processes and political discourse.

We would like to thank all the young participants who accepted our invitation to take part in this project – above all, because they opened a window into their world and lent their voices to the cause of youth activism.

Each of these young podcasters is an inspiration to their peers, using the podcasting platform to reach out to them and to show that change begins with a voice.