The initiative, promoted by the Department of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality of the Junta de Andalucía, aims to foster democratic participation among minors aged 12 to 17. Through the so-called Social Transformer Assemblies, participants have presented projects designed for their municipalities, such as green corridors, leisure centers, and inclusive spaces, to public officials.
In Linares, minors from the Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza Center presented a specific plan to remove architectural barriers in the city. This dialogue model allows young people to not only identify problems in their environment but also to advocate for viable solutions before those with political decision-making power.
To support these dynamics, center staff received specialized training in the Citizenship Agents tool. This methodology facilitates expression, critical thinking, and collective decision-making, moving away from traditional residential management formats.
The program, which is being independently evaluated by the University of Seville, will expand to the rest of the Andalusian provinces starting in September. Following a pilot project in Huelva, the model has shown a high level of institutional commitment, with municipalities adopting most of the proposals presented by the youth.
