From 20 to 26 June, CivicCode Hackathon brought together young people from Ukraine, Poland and Germany for 5 days in Sokołowiec, near Wrocław, Poland. 🇵🇱
Working in international teams, participants explored two key themes:
✅ Digital democracy — how technology can make civic participation simpler, more transparent and more accessible
✅ Data protection — how to stay safe in the digital space as personal information becomes increasingly vulnerable
Over the course of the week, teams:
🔸 Got to know each other and discussed the challenges facing their communities
🔸Identified local problems and brainstormed ideas to address them
🔸Took their concepts to the streets of Wrocław for a Validation Day, testing ideas directly with local residents and gathering real feedback
🔸Turned their ideas into structured microprojects with clear goals and expected outcomes, supported by mentors throughout
🔸Presented their final concepts and received valuable feedback for improvement
By the end of the week, every team walked away with a concrete microproject ready for local implementation, new cross-border connections, and practical project management skills — along with certificates and a few handmade bracelets made together along the way.
The “CivicCode Hackathon” project is being implemented Young Agents of Change, Stowarzyszenie Warte Uwagi, World Society Builders and funded by EVZ Foundation .
How the EU’s Democratic Institutions Actually Work
Digital Tools for Civic Engagement and Advocacy
The Real Opportunities (and Challenges) of Digital Democracy
Practical Strategies for Social Change
How the Internet Sees Us: How Our Personal Data Is Collected and Used.
A huge thank you to our incredible speaker, Anastasia Apetyuk.
, and World Society Builders 
, we discussed the main stages of the project and assigned responsibilities.
we shared the stories, missions, and strengths of our organizations;
we discussed all the details—from project management and clear communication channels to financial mechanisms and outreach strategies;
the Young Agents of Change team outlined the main activities, aligning technical requirements with the project’s goals.
