Dys in Youth Field
Dys in Youth Field: empowering inclusive youth work through gamified and digital tools.
Inclusion in youth work is crucial, but many young individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) often face barriers to fully participate in activities. Many traditional youth work methods fail to offer the necessary materials, which makes SLD youth underrepresented and lack support in non-formal education environments.
As youth work keeps evolving to meet the needs of diverse populations, it is important to integrate inclusive methods that ensure equal access for all. However, traditional resources lack the adaptability required to support young people with SLD, which limits their opportunities for engagement.
The “Dys in Youth Field” project addresses this gap by developing innovative, gamified, and digital tools designed to make youth work more inclusive. The project offers youth workers the skills and knowledge they need to support young people with SLD effectively.
The project brings together youth organizations and inclusion specialists to create a comprehensive learning framework, combining digital and in-person engagement. This approach fosters participation among SLD youth and raises awareness among youth NGOs, institutions, and professionals.
The project will have results, such as an inclusive youth work training course, a compendium of interactive activities, and guidelines for adapting educational content. These will be tested through the consortium to ensure that they are effective in real-life situations.
Stay tuned for updates on Dys in Youth Field and follow our partners on social media to see how we’re shaping the future to make it more inclusive to youth!
DYS in Youth Sector Activities
Transnational Project Meetings
The Consortium will convene on three occasions at various partner locations throughout the Project's Lifetime!
Latest Project Updates
Project News
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Online Course
Support Materials
Project Consortium
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Logopsycom - Belgium
Logopsycom originally emerged as a specialised company focused on projects aimed at fostering skill development, professional training, revalidation, and inclusion for young people struggling with disabilities and learning disorders, particularly Dyspraxia, Dysphasia, Dyslexia, etc.
Over several years of supporting schools, vocational education and training centres, educational organisations, young people and their parents, we have created or utilised alternative methods and tools, both digital and non-digital, and honed our expertise to become a hub for educational innovation and inclusion across a wide variety of Erasmus+ projects.
Throughout these activities, our unwavering commitment has been to ensure the accessibility and inclusivity of the materials we generate and pay attention to their environmental impact by delivering digital resources mainly. One of the main topics we’re focusing on is game-based learning, where we are active in delivering online games in digital and inclusive form.
EUNOIA Skopje - North Macedonia
‘EUNOIA’ is a youth-focused organization established in 2020, dedicated to implementing European projects with a particular emphasis on the Erasmus+ programme. The organization is actively engaged in the fields of youth development, school education, and adult education, delivering a variety of initiatives that promote both personal and professional growth.
EUNOIA offers a broad spectrum of learning opportunities, including trainings, workshops, and seminars tailored for young people, students, and adults. In close cooperation with schools and local authorities, the organization works to improve educational practices and promote lifelong learning, especially for adult learners.
The organization has solid experience in managing and implementing projects related to sustainability, social responsibility, and self-entrepreneurship. It also runs thematic workshops in economics, marketing, and business, helping participants connect theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world skills.
EUNOIA’s team is composed of professionals with diverse areas of expertise. Key staff members bring over a decade of experience in project management and IT, alongside specialists in economics and marketing with a strong track record in European project implementation. This combination of skills enables the organization to successfully design and manage impactful projects that contribute to youth empowerment, quality education, and sustainable development.
Contact us: info@eunoia.mk
Druskininkų jaunimo užimtumo centras - Lithuania
Druskininkai Youth Activity Center is a public institution founded in 1998 in Druskininkai, Lithuania. The Centre focuses on engaging young people through non-formal education, addressing their needs, and promoting active participation in local and international initiatives. The Centre promotes volunteering and organizes events to foster youth involvement and personal development.The Centre has extensive experience in Erasmus+ projects, having actively taken part in youth exchanges, training courses, and local initiatives such as “The Hour of Class”, which brings non-formal education methods into school environments. Through these activities, the Centre aims to strengthen young people’s communication skills, team building, and engagement with social issues, offering practical tools and educational approaches to address sensitive topics.
The team is led by director Aušra Nedzinskienė, who has more than 16 years of experience in youth work and non-formal education. She plays a key role in developing methodologies and tools for lifelong learning and supporting youth empowerment through innovative educational practices.
Escape4Change - Italy
Escape4Change is an innovative start-up, based in Torino, Italy, with a social mission focused on creating edutainment tools that combine education and entertainment to inspire social change. We aim to promote awareness and skills development on social issues, such as climate change, racism, and the circular economy, to provide accessible education on these topics. We design immersive and cooperative game experiences, such as physical escape rooms, online games, and card games, to engage various groups.
Our activities are centered on creating experiences that combine play with learning, involving participants in a process of problem-solving and cooperation. We have developed over six physical escape rooms and several other interactive experiences, including educational games and escape boxes, focused on addressing significant societal issues.
We have a strong team with expertise in social and educational topics, project design, and European funding management. Key team members include Davide Rizzi, the founder and CEO, with 10 years of experience in project management, and Silvia Fazio, the program manager, who has experience in EU project design and management. Their expertise allows us to implement impactful projects across various European programs, including Erasmus+, CERV, and Horizon.
JOVENES HACIA LA SOLIDARIDAD Y EL DESARROLLO - Spain
JOVENES HACIA LA SOLIDARIDAD Y EL DESARROLLO is an NGO based in Valencia, Spain, that focuses on empowering youth and promoting social inclusion, especially for vulnerable communities. Our work spans various areas such as e-inclusion, labor inclusion, education for development, and social entrepreneurship. One of our key programs (Kumpania) addresses educational disparities among Romani children and youth, helping them complete their education and pursue further studies.
We have experience in designing and implementing social innovation strategies, having developed several gamification methods to raise social awareness and encourage youth leadership for social change. We also have a national network to promote social entrepreneurship and social innovation among youth, organizing workshops, debates, and intellectual outputs to share best practices and methods.
Our team consists of professionals committed to social work and inclusion, led by Lourdes Mirón Mirón (President) and Boutania el Hadri (General Manager). Boutania brings expertise in project management, strategic planning, and fundraising, along with experience in international cooperation for development in countries like Morocco and Lebanon.
Transformative Youth Leadership
Transformative Youth Leadership: towards horizontal leadership models in youth work
The project seeks to promote more inclusive, open and democratic leadership in the youth field, improving quality and innovation in work with young people. The aim is to develop and validate methodologies that encourage active participation and inclusion, and share these practices through wide dissemination to strengthen youth work at the local, national and international level.
The project will implement a series of activities structured in different work packages, including research into current practices in youth leadership, the development and pilot testing of new inclusive methodologies, and a broad dissemination strategy. These activities will range from the exhaustive analysis of existing challenges to the creation and validation of innovative tools and approaches, ending with the dissemination of results and training of youth sector professionals.
The project is expected to generate innovative methodologies for youth leadership, a compendium of good practices, and an online platform for knowledge exchange. Additionally, an increase in the quality and effectiveness of youth work is anticipated, greater inclusion and participation of youth in the proposed activities, and an expansion in the reach and impact of the organizations involved through the adoption of the developed methodologies.
Transformative Youth Leadership Activities
Transnational Project Meetings
The Consortium will convene on five occasions at various partner locations throughout the Project's Lifetime!
Latest Project Updates
Project News
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TYL Research (WP2)
Practices and Perspectives in Europe
Towards horizontal leadership models in youth work
This document presents the findings of a transnational research effort conducted as the initial activity of an Erasmus+ project focused on fostering more inclusive, open and democratic leadership in the youth field, improving quality and innovation in work with young people. The project brings together a consortium of partners across Europe with a shared commitment to improving the quality, innovation and relevance of youth engagement practices. The aim is to develop and validate methodologies that encourage active participation and inclusion and share these practices through wide dissemination to strengthen youth work at the local, national and international level.
The project addresses the growing need for participatory and empowering models of leadership within youth organisations. At a time when young people face complex social, economic and environmental challenges, it is increasingly vital to ensure that they are not only beneficiaries of programmes but also active contributors and decision-makers in shaping them. The project aims to support organisations in rethinking their leadership models, ensuring that young people have meaningful opportunities to participate, lead and influence. This is in line with broader European goals for youth empowerment, democratic participation and social inclusion.
TYL Methodology (WP3)
Methodology in Youth Leadership
Towards horizontal leadership models in youth work
This publication was created to help youth workers, educators, and organizations put that idea into practice. It gathers insights, examples, and methods developed through international cooperation and hands-on experience in the youth field. The focus is not on leadership as a title or status, but as a process of participation, shared responsibility, and inclusion.
Inclusive leadership means making sure that all voices — regardless of gender, background, ability, or location — are heard and valued. It also means designing learning and participation processes where everyone can contribute meaningfully, not just those who are confident or outspoken.
This booklet is a practical guide to help you make that happen in your daily work. This Methodology is for: Youth workers and trainers who facilitate learning and participation; Community organizers and local decision-makers interested in youth engagement; Educators working with young people in schools or non-formal education; NGO staff and volunteers involved in managing youth initiatives.
Whether you work with small community groups, local youth councils, or international teams, yo will find methods here that can help you make leadership more inclusive and participatory.
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Creant Europa - Spain
Established in 2018 in Valencia, we are a social space dedicated to empowering communities through education, cultural exchange, and social initiatives. Our mission is to foster equality, inclusion, and sustainability by providing young people with the tools and opportunities to actively shape their societies. We envision a future where every young person is engaged, informed, and capable of driving positive change, both locally and globally. Through a diverse range of projects we work to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world.
Active in our region and beyond, we focus on five major areas: democracy and active citizenship, equality and inclusivity, sustainability, culture, and youth work. Over the years, we have done quite a bit!
EUNOIA Skopje - North Macedonia
‘EUNOIA’ is a recently formed association dedicated exclusively to European projects. It emerged from the collective vision of several Project Managers who joined forces to enhance their impact by collaborating on more substantial and ambitious projects.
“EUNOIA Skopje” is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in North Macedonia in 2020.
Discover more about us through our social media accounts! Join us on our journey for updates and insights.
Contact us: info@eunoia.mk
Sciaraprogetti Associazione di Promozione Sociale - Ente del Terzo Settore - Italy
Sciara Progetti is an artistic production company founded in 2009 by a group of young professionals who, after years of experience and training in Germany, England, Spain, Chile and Argentina, decided to settle in Emilia-Romagna Region in 2012. For years Sciara Progetti has resided at the Verdi Theater in the city of Fiorenzuola D’Arda (PC), a location obtained by winning a public tender issued by the Municipality.
In 2021 Sciara obtained from MiBACT the support of the FUS as artistic production company, and from MiU the accreditation Directorial Decree n.950 of 16.06.2021 as collaborating body of the Scholastic Institutions for the promotion and realization of initiatives for the valorization of creativity themes.
Sciara Progetti has built part of its identity around an intense tour, along all national roads and beyond. Reaching out to the public that has less chance and few opportunities of meeting the Theater and bringing it closer to the artistic moment is one of the primary objectives of Sciara.
The most important aim is to encourage the creation of a social environment where the theater is seen as an important resource to draw on not only for the creation of a conscious spectator, but also of a better citizen.
In 2021 Sciara obtained from MiBACT the support of the FUS as artistic production company, and from MiU the accreditation Directorial Decree n.950 of 16.06.2021 as collaborating body of the Scholastic Institutions for the promotion and realization of initiatives for the valorization of creativity themes.
Sciara Progetti has built part of its identity around an intense tour, along all national roads and beyond. Reaching out to the public that has less chance and few opportunities of meeting the Theater and bringing it closer to the artistic moment is one of the primary objectives of Sciara.
The most important aim is to encourage the creation of a social environment where the theater is seen as an important resource to draw on not only for the creation of a conscious spectator, but also of a better citizen.
Alternativi International - Bulgaria
Association Alternativi International is youth non-governmental, non-profit making organization working in the territory of Blagoevgrad region in Bulgaria. The main objective is to encourage personal and professional development of young people through non formal education and also the building up and development of active citizenship among them. The organization is an alternative for young people in the region to realize their potential and become an active part of the society. “Alternativi International” is founded by people seeking the positive change for young people in Bulgaria. For that reason the main target group is youngsters aged between 17 and 30 years old. We also aim at providing equal possibilities for youth with fewer opportunities. The organization gives them the opportunity to develop their selves by participating in various initiatives and events at local, national and international level. The association organizes information days and campaigns, cultural events, discussions and debates on different issues, etc. The organization issues youth online magazine, to inform young people about career opportunities, trainings, work placements, internships, cultural happenings and so on. The organization is working with the aim to develop intercultural dialogue and understanding between young people from whole Europe crossing all the differences. We are developing initiatives fighting the racism and xenophobia among youth from different religious, ethnic, cultural, geographical or economical background.
Alternativi International is also accredited as hosting, receiving and coordinating organization.
Alternatives International is accredited for hosting, sending and coordinating organization for European Voluntary Service since 2011. The organization has implemented various projects under ,, Youth in Action Program, National Youth Programme and Erasmus+ program.
The organization has a wide network on local, national and international level. Alternativi is also a Eurodesk member and is proudly providing youth with quality youth information.
The organization`s team consists of professionals working in various dimensions including volunteering, active participation, youth development, entrepreneurship, culture, human rights education, employability.
IRIS Sustainable Development - Sweden
Established in 2021 in Stockholm, IRIS Sustainable Development is dedicated to fostering sustainability, innovation, and social impact through education, research, and policy engagement. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations by providing tools, knowledge, and opportunities to drive positive change in their communities and industries. We envision a future where sustainability, digital transformation, and social responsibility are at the core of decision-making.
Active across Europe and beyond, we focus on key areas such as sustainability and circular economy, digital innovation & AI, social entrepreneurship, and policy advocacy. Through EU-funded projects, strategic partnerships, and research initiatives, we work to build a more inclusive, responsible, and forward-thinking society.
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Rural NEET
This initiative is in accordance with the EU Youth Strategy, as it aims to empower young individuals residing in rural locales. Our goal is to provide training for youth workers and equip young NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) from rural regions with fundamental skills essential for employability and entrepreneurship, while also fostering innovation, renewal, and entrepreneurship within rural communities.
In rural areas, significant challenges persist, including limited employment prospects, inadequate access to essential services such as education, and a dearth of engaging opportunities. These obstacles hinder the development and well-being of residents, particularly the youth, who play a pivotal role in societal progress, as emphasized by the Council of the EU in 2018 and the EU Youth Strategy.
It’s imperative that policies and initiatives address these hurdles and prioritize the welfare of young people in rural regions. However, the current rural landscape often fails to meet the aspirations of youth, prompting many to seek greener pastures elsewhere, thereby exacerbating issues like depopulation and demographic aging. According to data from the European Commission, although rural areas cover 80% of the EU’s territory, they house only around 30% of its population. Moreover, from 2015 to 2020, rural populations dwindled by an average of 0.1% annually, while urban areas experienced growth at a rate of 0.4% per year.
When young individuals opt to remain in rural communities, they frequently encounter social and economic marginalization, contributing to phenomena like NEET status (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and high rates of youth unemployment, as reported by Eurostat in 2021. This perpetuates a cycle of diminished access to essential services and limited job opportunities, perpetuating their disenfranchisement.
Despite incremental advancements, substantial work remains to be done. This serves as the driving force behind our project: to catalyze social transformation in rural areas, particularly among vulnerable demographics like NEETs. Our aim is to empower young people to overcome systemic barriers and build thriving, sustainable communities.
RuralNEET Activities
Transnational Project Meetings
The Consortium will meet on two occasions at partner locations throughout the Project's Lifetime!
Young people from rural communities joined our Local Empowerment Session in Skopje on 28 April 2026, where we transferred the knowledge and experiences gained during the Training Course and Youth Exchange in Portugal. The activity once again highlighted the importance of creating inclusive learning opportunities for rural youth.
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Tools for Inclusive YOU.TH
This project aligns with the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027), focusing on enhancing non-formal education by integrating theater methodologies to promote inclusivity, innovation, and impactful youth engagement.
The COVID-19 crisis shed light on the importance of digital education for the digital transformation that Europe, European society, and European organisations need. In particular, it emphasised the increased need to harness the potential of digital technologies for education and to develop digital skills for all, youth workers included. In line with this need and the strategic priorities of the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027), this project aims to support this endeavour to engage the partner organisations and youth workers in the path to digital transformation also of the non-formal education.
The project promotes and supports and answers the needs of the partners and their target groups about:
- the use of non formal and informal learning combined with theatre methodologies and practices for inclusion in their activities with young people;
- cooperation with other European organisations, quality, inclusion, creativity and innovation, through a more agile development of digital techniques and theatre practices to foster the inclusion of all youngsters.
The research made by our project groups has shown that different social theatre techniques are used to address current issues such as the integration of immigrants, violence, bullying, drug addiction, abandonment of suburbs, etc. Theatre and performing arts are used as tool for dialogue, cultural encounters and exchanges, to create links and empathy between people and groups with different feelings and behaviour, for experimenting with shared and participatory proposals that are real answers and solutions to the problems encountered by people, groups and communities.
For example in Spain, in the tradition of Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed and Latin American Community Theatre, they use the term Teatro Social as the political theatre par excellence, based on the action of citizens, groups and communities as a creative methodology for the transformation of society, whether at an educational, inclusive, therapeutic, motivational, awareness-raising, recreational, artistic or creative level. Theatre can therefore be put at the service of youth workers, without assuming that they become actors or theatre specialists, but that they can use it as a proper means of working on youth inclusion.
You.TH Activities
Transnational Project Meetings
The Consortium convened on four occasions at various partner locations throughout the Project's Lifetime!
Learning Teaching Traning Activity
Training of Youth Workers
The Training Course took place in Morfasso, Italy from 4-10 May 2023
There will be 28 youth workers coming from the partner organizations (Italy, Spain, Greece and North Macedonia), their close associated partners and main local stakeholders and organisations to ensure diffusion and early transfer of the results prepared.
The learning program will be conceived to be adaptable to the learning needs of the group, with no prejudice to the overall quality.
Self-reflection and interaction with other participants and trainers will be the dimension in which trainers will work to improve, empower and expand knowledge and competences in inclusion, theatre, NFE, regular and digital youth work.
- Efforts to promote awareness and competence in inclusion, theater methodologies, non-formal education, and digital youth work are central to our mission;
- Present the opportunities and tools to implement youth work in a digital environment;
- Assess the R1 and R2 and use them as a base for the training
- Involve them in the assessment, production, finalization and dissemination of results;
- Get ready for the pilot with youngsters and prepare youth workers to use results;
- Develop professional competences and increase their efficiency
- Improve the quality of youth work;
- Introduce the reflection as a tool (based on the key competences in the Youthpass) of learning;
- Connect youth workers and create the community R3.
Different working methods will be applied during the Training, like as interactive workshops, presentations, role plays, world-café, living- library, concentrating on the active involvement of participants.
Methodology and tools are chosen in order to meet the needs and objectives of the project. The methodology is based on non-formal education methods, on developing and challenging individuals and groups through a creative stimulation that connects objectives and contents with personal experiences. The participants are engaged intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically in the training.
Learning process is based on interaction among participants and the trainer.
This Training Course serves to train the Youth Workers, involving them in all the phases of the project (production, implementation, pilot, evaluation, promotion) and supporting them in a path of growth and development of competences and knowledge. Since we aim to create effective and efficient results, in order to foster the achievement of our objective to guide youth workers on a growth and innovation process by providing them with knowledge and competences on inclusion, theatre and digital youth work, leading to a combination of all these spheres of action, we consider the implementation of this training indispensable.
This will also contribute to create an international community of youth workers who will support each other by exchanging experiences, results and good practices ensuring the wide exploitation and sustainability of results after the end of the funded project period.
This Training Course also aims to assess and validate the efficiency, clarity, exhaustiveness and usability of the Result 1 and Result 2, to connect youth workers from different realities and countries setting up the community (Result 3) and get the youth workers ready to deliver the local piloting.
You.TH Result One (1)
Manual for Youth Workers
The past is rock. Climb to understand the future!
This Manual is designed to support Youth Workers providing a background knowledge of methodologies and practices used mostly in the field of theater, with the aim to produce inclusive Non-Formal Education (NFE) activities. When addressing inclusion, it is important to know what to take into consideration to create effective inclusive activities in face-to-face activities and also in digital youth work. We
strongly believe that theater can be put at the service of youth workers to foster inclusion.
This Manual has been produced within YOU.TH. project. “Tools for inclusive YOU.TH. (YOUth workers and Theater workers in synergy). A Real-digital trajectory” is an Erasmus+ KA220 Cooperation Partnership in the field of youth.
Our Manual has the aim of increasing awareness on the necessary knowledge, skills and competences contributing to efficient use of theater methodologies and practices to foster inclusion of youngsters in regular or digital youth work.
You.TH Local Activity
Local Piloting of YOU.TH Project
YOU.TH project is moving forward with local pilot activities. From now until September all partners will organise YOU.TH activities in their countries,
in close cooperation with the youth workers trained during our first mobility in Italy. At least 80 young people will be involved.
We have already started! Are you curious to find out how the project will progress? Stay tuned!
You.TH Result Two (2)
Ready-to-use Acticities
Connect the dots, Create new forms.
The 28 ready-to-use activities are meticulously crafted to ensure inclusivity, under the expert supervision of the University of Seville. These activities, based on theatre methodologies and practices with guidance from Sciara, aligned with the criteria of non-formal education (NFE) as directed by Eunoia. Additionally, thanks to the experience of Action, these activities were adaptable for digital formats and virtual environments. Such a design allowed youth workers to apply theatre methods practically, even without being actors or theatre experts, utilizing ready-made, inclusive materials prepared by professionals.
This Collection of Activities has been produced within YOU.TH. project. “Tools for inclusive YOU.TH. (YOUth workers and Theater workers in synergy). A Real-digital trajectory”, which is an Erasmus+ KA220 Cooperation Partnership in the field of youth.
Inclusive activities applied to Youth Work and Digital Youth Work in the context of Non-Formal Education
Watch and learn: Our activities explained in dynamic video guides!
Some of the activities from our Result two collection were selected by partners to create YOU.TH. Digital Study Cases (R3). These activities were implemented with 28 young people from different project partner countries and filmed to create video material. The videos were edited with professional insights to help youth workers understand the activities deeply, including dynamics, space use, and participant reactions. This preparation helped them deliver inclusive non-formal education (NFE) activities using theatre methodologies.
These digital study cases enhanced youth workers’ ability to implement inclusive activities and projects. The videos utilized theatre and cinema techniques to provide detailed observations and expert explanations. This innovative approach strengthened youth associations, NGOs, and schools’ capacity to foster inclusion through NFE, offering increased opportunities for all. The study cases were available in multiple languages, ensuring broad accessibility and inspiring more inclusive European mobility projects for youth.
Dissemination Event
Multiplier Event
To expand the reach and impact of the Project by sharing its results and insights with a broader audience
Target Group
Specific Objectives
Target Group
The intended audience for our initiative includes youth workers, educators, teachers, and individuals actively engaged in non-formal education and implementation of theatre techniques into their work with young people. This group comprises professionals working within schools, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as key stakeholders in the field of youth.
Specific Objectives
The Multiplier event aims to achieve a precise goal: to actively encourage the project’s promotion and dissemination, sharing comprehensive information, and showcasing the outcomes of the “Tools for inclusive You.th. (Youth Workers and Theater Workers in synergy). A real-digital trajectory (YOU.TH.) project. During this event, we had the opportunity to present three distinct products that have emerged from the YOU.TH. project.
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Cyberbullying Peer Ambassadors Network
The project aims to contribute to the decrease of cyberbullying phenomenon and social exclusion of vulnerable young people through creation of a peer program for cyber bullying prevention and intervention.
Specific Objectives:
- To develop knowledge & skills of 20 youngsters from the partner countries to act as cyberbullying peer ambassadors with a view to promote social inclusion, preventing and combating cyberbullying phenomenon through development and implementation of an international training program;
- To foster the engagement and cooperation between youth & various educational actors through the development of an online network of Cyberbullying Peer Ambassadors as a mean to facilitate networking, peer learning and perpetuation of anti-cyberbullying discourse by December 2023;
- To develop skills and mechanism to deal with situations of social exclusion and cyber bullying among 400 vulnerable young people through their participation in local activities carried out by the newly created Cyberbullying Peer Ambassadors Network, over a period of 2 months.
CPAN Activities
Transnational Project Meetings
The Consortium convened on three occasions at various partner locations throughout the Project's Lifetime!
Learning Teaching Traning Activity
Cyberbullying Peer Ambassadors Training Program
Seven days training - piloting the "Result One" in order to empower and develop learners‘ knowledge and skills in cyber-bullying prevention and intervention.
Aim of the activity: The activity was developed with the purpose of piloting the Result One in order to empower and develop learners‘ knowledge and skills in cyber-bullying prevention and intervention.
Learning objectives:
- To develop knowledge about cyber-bullying and related topics (risks, forms, effects, impact);
- To provide effective tools for creation and implementation of events and activities for each of the 5 key topics;
- To learn how to raise awareness about positive digital behaviors;
- Cooperation partnerships in youth;
- To develop participants ability to educate others about cyber-bullying prevention and intervention covering the 5 topics;
- To learn how to be Up-standers and how to use peer learning processes to inspire and recruit „Cyber-bullying Peer Ambassadors”;
- To learn how to involve community;
- To develop advocacy, leadership skills and effective public speaking skills.
CPAN Result
Training Program
Project Result One (R1) – CYBERBULLYING PEER AMBASSADORS TRAINING PROGRAM
The Cyber-bullying Peer Ambassadors Training Program aims to empower young people by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of cyber-bullying and its related aspects, such as the risks, forms, consequences and impact.
Cyberbullying has become a major issue in our modern world where technology plays a big role in our daily lives. It can have devastating consequences on the mental health and well-being of individuals who are targeted, and it’s crucial that we educate ourselves and the youngsters on how to recognize and prevent it.
In this Training Program, we will delve deep into the subject of cyberbullying, exploring its diverse manifestations, ranging from cyberstalking to online harassment. We will analyze its ramifications on victims, bystanders, and the broader community.
The training program covers 5 key topics:
– Privacy and security
– Digital identity and footprint
– Online relationships and communications
– Harmful and abusive digital behavior
– Holistic approaches in addressing cyber-bullying
The Training Format is available in 5 languages: English, Romanian, Italian, Croatian and Albanian. If you want to have the Training Format in other languages than English, please contact us and we will send the file to you.
Ambassadors Network
Project Result Two (R2) – CYBER-BULLYING PEER AMBASSADORS PLATFORM
Ambassadors Network Platform
The video represents a digital platform creating a network of young people interconnected to respond to cyber bullying through peer learning, as an educational empowering tool and a digital learning tool about cyber-bullying available in 6 languages: English, Romanian, Italian, Croatian, Macedonian and Albanian language.
Local Work Phase, Local Activity and Piloting
Piloting
For testing the Training Program and training future Ambassadors that tackles the topic of Cyber-bullying and Bullying.
Dissemination Event
Multiplier Event
To expand the reach and impact of the Project by sharing its results and insights with a broader audience
Specific Objectives
Target Group
Results
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the Multiplier Event are:
- To inform about the project work and about the key messages in cyberbullying prevention and intervention;
- To disseminate the project intellectual outputs;
- To engage on dialogue stakeholders with a view to encourage the use of the project results and extend the newly created network;
- To explore new development opportunities in cyberbullying prevention and intervention.
Target Group
Representatives of education sector, schoolteachers, youth workers, youth operators, trainers, professionals working in public educational institutions, local authorities’ representative, young people and other stakeholders.
In Total there were 57 local and 10 international participants.
Results
At the Multiplier event, 57 local participants gained valuable insights into cyberbullying and learned more about the CPAN project. Additionally, 10 international participants were introduced to EUNOIA’s project, including the CPAN initiative, and actively participated in the Multiplier Event.
There was a notable expression of interest from teachers who expressed a desire to showcase the project and its products in their schools among their colleagues. Furthermore, attendees specifically requested EUNOIA to organize additional training sessions on cyberbullying and bullying within their respective school environments.
This positive response highlights the significance of the CPAN project and its potential impact on addressing the challenges of cyberbullying, with educators recognizing the value of incorporating such initiatives into their schools.
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Cook It Up
Cook It Up’ is a project that sizzles with creativity and culinary exploration, bringing people together through the joy of cooking and sharing delectable meals.
The aim of this exchange is to help youngsters use cooking as a means to work and communicate better with each other. They have the chance to shop for groceries, cook, clean, and collaborate toward a common goal. Throughout the exchange, participants learn about minimizing food waste and maximizing utility. Various challenges spice up the experience.
This exchange is for those aged 18-30 who are interested in cooking, reducing food waste, exploring recipes from different cultures, and enhancing their collaborative skills. Participants from Italy, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania, and North Macedonia are currently taking part, with each country represented by five participants (4+1 leader).
Travel
Reimbursement
Accommodation
Travel
You are responsible for arranging your own travel. However, if you require assistance with your flights, please don’t hesitate to reach out; we’re more than willing to provide support.
The nearest airport to Struga is Ohrid St. Paul The Apostle Airport, although most flights are available at Skopje International Airport. If you choose Skopje, you’ll need to take a bus to and from Struga, which costs approximately €16 per person for a round-trip ticket.
The arrival date is August 25th, and departure is on August 31st. Your presence and active participation throughout the entire exchange is mandatory. If you wish to extend your stay before or after the project, kindly inform us in advance.
Regarding your travel plans, please share the details with us for verification and approval before making any bookings. After returning home, remember to retain your original boarding passes, invoices, and any other relevant travel documents.
Reimbursement
The organizers will reimburse eligible travel expenses up to the specified limit, covering 100% of the costs. Participants will receive reimbursement after submitting their original tickets and completing their personal report as required by the European Commission. Reimbursements will be processed via a bank transfer in Euro, directed to the sending organization’s bank account. Additionally, the organization will provide food and accommodation.
Reimbursement rates are as follows:
- For distances between 100 and 499 km, the reimbursement is €180.
- For distances between 500 and 1999 km, the reimbursement is €275.
Accommodation
The project will take place at Camping Scout Struga, located by the picturesque Ohrid lake.
As depicted in the provided images, you have a variety of accommodation choices, including rooms, tree houses, and tents. To facilitate our planning, please inform us in advance of your preferred lodging option.
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Cook it Up Activity
Preparatory Visit
The Preparatory Visit took place in Skopje between 1-2 July 2023.
Cook it Up Activity
Youth Exchange
Youth Exchange took place in Struga in August 2023
Project Consortium
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Role for a Change
Role for a Change is a 2-year project that utilizes roleplaying and LARP as a framework for delivering educational activities aimed at promoting personal, social, and professional competencies among diverse target groups. The project aims to increase the capacity of organizations and the competencies of their personnel to use roleplaying and LARP as an educational tool, both online and in-person.
The outputs of the “Role for a Change” project will include a comprehensive examination of the potential uses of roleplaying and LARP:
A Manual on how to use roleplaying and LARP in educational context
A training curriculum for youth workers for residential and blended learning roleplaying activities
An online platform, which collects all the outcomes of the project.
A series of webinars for youth workers for digital and blended learning roleplaying
Role for a Change plans to achieve the following results:
To increase the capacity building as well as organisational strategies and approaches
To support the acquisition of transversal professional competences among the personnel of the organisations
To develop innovative online and blended activities of role-playing
To make projects on roleplaying accessible and attractive for diverse target groups
To foster engagement of youngsters and to empower them in activating themselves as experts and peer educators
You.TH Activities
Transnational Project Meetings
The Consortium convened on four occasions at various partner locations throughout the Project's Lifetime!
Learning Teaching Traning Activity
Training of Youth Workers
The Training Course took place in Morfasso, Italy from 4-10 May 2023
There will be 28 youth workers coming from the partner organizations (Italy, Spain, Greece and North Macedonia), their close associated partners and main local stakeholders and organisations to ensure diffusion and early transfer of the results prepared.
The learning program will be conceived to be adaptable to the learning needs of the group, with no prejudice to the overall quality.
Self-reflection and interaction with other participants and trainers will be the dimension in which trainers will work to improve, empower and expand knowledge and competences in inclusion, theatre, NFE, regular and digital youth work.
- Efforts to promote awareness and competence in inclusion, theater methodologies, non-formal education, and digital youth work are central to our mission;
- Present the opportunities and tools to implement youth work in a digital environment;
- Assess the R1 and R2 and use them as a base for the training
- Involve them in the assessment, production, finalization and dissemination of results;
- Get ready for the pilot with youngsters and prepare youth workers to use results;
- Develop professional competences and increase their efficiency
- Improve the quality of youth work;
- Introduce the reflection as a tool (based on the key competences in the Youthpass) of learning;
- Connect youth workers and create the community R3.
Different working methods will be applied during the Training, like as interactive workshops, presentations, role plays, world-café, living- library, concentrating on the active involvement of participants.
Methodology and tools are chosen in order to meet the needs and objectives of the project. The methodology is based on non-formal education methods, on developing and challenging individuals and groups through a creative stimulation that connects objectives and contents with personal experiences. The participants are engaged intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically in the training.
Learning process is based on interaction among participants and the trainer.
This Training Course serves to train the Youth Workers, involving them in all the phases of the project (production, implementation, pilot, evaluation, promotion) and supporting them in a path of growth and development of competences and knowledge. Since we aim to create effective and efficient results, in order to foster the achievement of our objective to guide youth workers on a growth and innovation process by providing them with knowledge and competences on inclusion, theatre and digital youth work, leading to a combination of all these spheres of action, we consider the implementation of this training indispensable.
This will also contribute to create an international community of youth workers who will support each other by exchanging experiences, results and good practices ensuring the wide exploitation and sustainability of results after the end of the funded project period.
Training for youth workers aims to provide them with the knowledge and competences about inclusive approaches and principles, theatre methodologies and practices, digital youth work and NFE to implement inclusive activities applying methodologies and practices used mostly in the field of theatre, which can be implemented also in digital youth work.
This Training Course also aims to assess and validate the efficiency, clarity, exhaustiveness and usability of the Result 1 and Result 2, to connect youth workers from different realities and countries setting up the community (Result 3) and get the youth workers ready to deliver the local piloting.
Aiming of increasing awareness on the necessary
knowledge, skills and competences contributing to efficient use of
theater methodologies and practices to foster inclusion of youngsters in
regular or digital youth work.
You.TH Result One (1)
Manual for Youth Workers
The past is rock. Climb to understand the future!
This Manual is designed to support Youth Workers providing a background knowledge of methodologies and practices used mostly in the field of theater, with the aim to produce inclusive Non-Formal Education (NFE) activities. When addressing inclusion, it is important to know what to take into consideration to create effective inclusive activities in face-to-face activities and also in digital youth work. We
strongly believe that theater can be put at the service of youth workers to foster inclusion.
This Manual has been produced within YOU.TH. project. “Tools for inclusive YOU.TH. (YOUth workers and Theater workers in synergy). A Real-digital trajectory” is an Erasmus+ KA220 Cooperation Partnership in the field of youth.
Our Manual has the aim of increasing awareness on the necessary knowledge, skills and competences contributing to efficient use of theater methodologies and practices to foster inclusion of youngsters in regular or digital youth work.
Project Consortium
The Project Consortium takes great pride in showcasing an array of logos, each representing a valuable partner or contributor to the project's collaborative efforts.
