Coopera e.V.

Towards the end of 2025 we have sent our Winter Newsletter, sharing insights into our work, the voices and experiences of young changemakers, and the tangible impact of our initiatives.

In 2025, through initiatives like YouthLink, we empowered young changemakers from Georgia and Ukraine to engage in public debate and strengthen democratic values while exploring European integration. Our efforts included media labs, educational tools, and a study trip to Berlin, where young voices took the spotlight, sharing stories and building cross-border connections.

Coopera e.V. continued to collaborate with civil society partners and young activists across Europe, Central and Northern Asia, and the Caucasus. We promoted youth engagement and democratic participation, particularly during challenging times.

YouthLink aimed to spark interest in EU integration, enhance public debate skills, and provide a critical understanding of the European Union. Through surveys, educational content, an interactive EU-checker chatbot, and both online and offline programs, participants explored democratic challenges and media literacy. Sadly, our cooperation in Georgia had to end early due to increasing legal repression, highlighting the importance of solidarity with civil society.

A highlight was the study trip to Berlin, where youth from Georgia and Ukraine engaged in media workshops and storytelling sessions, connecting with journalists and NGOs. They visited significant democratic institutions and historical sites, gaining valuable insights and fostering lasting relationships.

We thank our partners, mentors, and the dedicated young participants who are shaping democratic futures. Looking ahead, we remain committed to supporting youth initiatives that advocate for open and democratic societies.

💬 Podcasts,
🤖 an interactive EU chatbot,
🎙️ media workshops,
🌍 and transnational dialogue—
all driven by the belief that informed, empowered youth can shape change.

🔗 Read the full newsletter https://mailchi.mp/39e05729f686/winter-newsletter

📷 Coopera e.V.

Our summer newsletter is finally out, and we are excited to update you on our cultural projects!

We’re sharing reflections on the 3-year journey of The New Cross-National Temporality Project (NCNTP), exploring how art and activism can unite in these uneasy times. Also, we are happy to showcase our “Decolonising Solidarities” project activities, including highlights from Nowruz: Shared Resilience, the launch of UPROOTED society, events of Transindigenous Assembly, a selection of articles from our collaboration with beda.media, and the latest Bur’yan podcast episode on the Crimean Tatar national movement.

🔗 Click the link below to read the full newsletter!
https://mailchi.mp/0589f01330bd/summer-newsletter

📷 Totem of Temporality, TAB 2022. Photo: Giorgi Kolbaia