<< Background >>European countries are facing the challenge of growing groups of inhabitants who are not citizens and thus not allowed to vote in national elections. Political participation on a local or regional level, though, is legally possible, yet many people in this group and in other marginalised groups either do not know about these possibilities or are challenged to participate because of low skills, a low social standing or insecurities. The project has identified some groups that are afflicted by this situation as being people with a need for basic education.<< Objectives >>We intend to support people belonging to marginalised or underprivileged groups to actively take part in political participation processes and thus contribute to wider participation on political issues such as city planning, communal budgeting etc. and thus contribute to a feeling of belonging of these groups and an increased belief in democracy.<< Implementation >>The activities planned in the project are 1)Initial research in ways of political participation in the partner countries and the obstacles certain groups of people face2)Courses and educational programs for learners for the addressed groups to develop methods and toolkits for working in participation-oriented basic education3)Guidelines for teachers and institutions for participation-oriented basic education as well as workshops to raise awareness among institutions and their stakeholders4)Policy recommendations for government agencies on a local and regional level, adult education institutions and community organisations<< Results >>We expect fruitful cooperation with government bodies on a regional and local level and more opportunities to participate for the groups addressed and perhaps more participation processes in the regions we are working in.Additional results will be the product of the project (listed above) that will support adult education and communities to be able to make use of their opportunities at participating in their relevant fields.