This paper examines the effectiveness of children and youth participation in politics through the case study of the “Youth4Change” project. The study uses a Participatory Action Research and “Project Citizen” methodologies to explore the impact of the project on youth empowerment and political engagement. The project aims to add to a model empowering young people to participate in local decision-making processes and promote best practices for youth participation in local and municipal politics. The article highlights the importance of youth participation in politics for building a more inclusive and democratic society and presents the findings of the study as the impact of the “Youth4Change” project. The hypo¬thesis of the project is that the chosen methodological approach will have a positive impact on youth empowerment, political engagement and increased participation and influence on local policymaking. This is particularly tested for a group aged 15–19 years and in relation to its potential influence on a local municipality. Inspired by several models for engagement of vulnerable and general youth in local and regional policymaking, the “Youth4Change” trains the youth to influence and advises a local municipality partner on models to seek advice from youth in the rural region.

The article reviews the empowerment of smart education in order to reduce suicide risks. It analyzes the concept of suicide, definition of its risk and factors. Through the analysis of good practice and the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the educational suicidal risk management model is designed, based on the distinguished suicide prevention tools. Through case studies, the importance of education is highlighted in identifying signs of suicidal behaviors and in designing engagement actions through smart education.