Nordic youth voices – the right to be heard during crises, Povilas (Lithuania)

Povilas lives in Lithuania.
He started his first year at the university just as the first lockdown measures were being enforced. Recalling those days, he describes a period of isolating himself at home, confined within the same four walls for extended periods of time. As the Covid-19 crisis neared its conclusion, Povilas found himself emotionally drained and burdened by anxious, without fully understanding its origin.

Povilas, believe it holds significant importance for the younger generation to have a platform to voice their opinions. Among the primary benefits of this approach is stress reduction; the mere act of expressing one's perspective can alleviate the burden of tension. Sharing your thoughts not only brings about a sense of relief but also imparts the assurance that your concerns are acknowledged, and actions are underway.”

The war in Ukraine added to his concerns for the future. Even though the war is far away it could spread, and he dreads the possibility of it reaching Lithuania. He feels that helping Ukrainians through donations and so forth eases some of his concerns.

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