Over the past two years, Mosaic Minds, a youth think tank from the Czech Republic, has developed into a dynamic and influential organization. With a strong focus on youth participation, digital literacy, and regional policy advocacy, Mosaic Minds has played a key role in fostering youth engagement in governance and decision-making processes.
This success story highlights the key milestones, achievements, and impact of Mosaic Minds in shaping discussions around youth inclusion, digital policies, and local governance.
The Birth of Mosaic Minds and Its Early Steps
Mosaic Minds was created as a youth-led initiative aiming to influence regional policies, encourage digital literacy, and strengthen youth participation in decision-making. Established under the Think Tank – Chance for Youth project, it quickly gained traction as a vital platform for young voices in the Czech Republic.
From the beginning, Mosaic Minds focused on:
• Bridging the gap between young people and policymakers through structured dialogue.Providing young people with the skills and tools necessary for civic engagement.
• Developing strategies to enhance digital literacy and online civic participation.
Through partnerships with local youth councils, municipalities, and universities, Mosaic Minds has established itself as a key advocate for youth engagement in regional governance.
Regional Strategy – “Digital for Good”
One of the biggest achievements of Mosaic Minds was the creation of the regional strategy “Digital for Good”, which explored the importance of digital literacy in modern civic engagement.
📌 Key focus areas of the strategy:
• Understanding how digitalization affects youth participation in politics.
• Developing guidelines for digital literacy education in schools and municipalities.
• Measuring the impact of digital campaigns and online engagement strategies.
📌 Access the full strategy here:
👉 Czech Regional Strategy – Digital for GoodThis strategy has been presented to local policymakers, educational institutions, and youth organizations, serving as a practical framework for responsible digital engagement.
Key Initiatives and Milestones
The Talk Club – A Platform for Youth Discussions
A major success for Mosaic Minds was launching The Talk Club, an interactive space where young people can discuss social and political issues with experts and policymakers.
🔗 Visit The Talk Club here:
Collaboration with Local Youth Councils
Mosaic Minds partnered with municipal youth councils to co-create policies in areas like education, employment, and digital safety.
Public Debates and Policy Dialogues
A series of public debates were organized, featuring youth activists, policymakers, and researchers. Topics included:
• The role of youth think tanks in regional and national policy-making.
• How young people can influence local governance.
• Digital misinformation and its impact on democracy.
Final Conference in Ostrava
To mark the end of the Think Tank – Chance for Youth project, Mosaic Minds hosted a high-profile final conference in Ostrava on December 18, 2024.
📌 Highlights from the conference:
• Panel discussions on best practices for youth engagement in policymaking.
• Presentations of projects developed by the think tank and their potential impact on governance.
• Speech by Regional Deputy Governor for Education, Youth, and Sport, RNDr. Jan Veřmiřovský, Ph.D., MBA, LL., underlining the importance of youth involvement in politics.
• Networking opportunities between young leaders, decision-makers, and civic organizations.
📌 Read more about the conference here: 👉 Conference Overview
Mosaic Minds’ Online Presence and Media Impact
📌 Website & Social Media Reach
Mosaic Minds built a strong online presence to amplify its message and engage with young people.
✅ Website: 👉 Mosaic Minds Website
✅ Social Media & Discussion Platforms:
• Instagram: @mosaic_minds_
• Facebook: Petrklic Help
• Discussion forums on Discord, WhatsApp, and The Talk Club
📌 Examples of public engagement and policy discussions:
👉 Mosaic Minds Feature – Inclusion and Youth Participation
👉 Policy Discussion – Digital Literacy
👉 Think Tank Youth Engagement Forum
Engaging Policymakers – A Key Success
A significant achievement of Mosaic Minds was its ability to bring decision-makers into discussions on youth policy.
📌 Key Collaborations:
• Regular consultations with local and regional policymakers.
• Active participation in youth councils and European networks.
• Policy recommendations presented to education authorities and municipal leaders.
The ability to influence local governance and provide insights into digital democracy proved that youth-led initiatives can drive meaningful change in policymaking.
What’s Next for Mosaic Minds?
Over the past two years, Mosaic Minds has established itself as a leading youth think tank in the Czech Republic.
📌 Looking ahead, Mosaic Minds will focus on:
• Expanding research on digital democracy and youth political engagement.
• Developing new training programs for young civic leaders.
• Strengthening partnerships with EU institutions, universities, and civic networks.
Stay Connected with Mosaic Minds!
🔗 Website: https://www.petrklichelp.cz/
🔗 The Talk Club: https://sites.google.com/view/the-talk-club/home
🔗 Instagram: @mosaic_minds_
Conclusion – Youth Voices Creating Real Change
The Mosaic Minds journey over the past two years demonstrates that young people can be powerful agents of changewhen given the tools and opportunities to engage in policy discussions.
Through its strategic research, advocacy efforts, and international collaborations, Mosaic Minds continues to empower the next generation of leaders.
🚀 Mosaic Minds – Shaping the Future of Youth Policy!
