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Empowering Youth Workers. Strengthening Europe.

“Youth Goals for Developing Youth Workers’ Efficiency” was an international Erasmus+ Training Course that brought together youth workers from across Europe to strengthen their professional competences and enhance the impact of youth work in their communities.

The project took place in Paralimni, Cyprus from 22 – 30 January 2026 and focused on Non-Formal Learning, intercultural exchange, and the implementation of the EU Youth Goals.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This project promoted international cooperation between experienced and emerging youth organisations across Europe.

Through Non-Formal Education methodologies, participants shared personal and professional experiences, worked collaboratively, and developed practical tools aimed at:

  • Strengthening youth workers’ competences

  • Promoting social inclusion and equality

  • Enhancing intercultural learning

  • Supporting European identity and active citizenship

The training equipped youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively empower young people and address modern societal challenges.

PROJECT PARTNERS

The Training Course brought together organisations from eight European countries:

  • NECI Cyprus – Cyprus

  • Sporten Club, Lifestyle Sport for All – Bulgaria

  • Asociația Tinerii 3D – Romania

  • Eutopia – Croatia

  • Belgrade Peacebuilding Institute – Serbia

  • Asociacion Juvenil Mesa Local De La Juventud De Puente Genil – Spain

  • Spazio Etneo – Italy

  • Gulbene District Youth Center “Baze” – Latvia

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training was structured around Non-Formal Education (NFE) principles and experiential learning.

Participants:

  • Engaged in interactive workshops and group activities

  • Exchanged good practices and real case studies

  • Developed youth-oriented activities based on EU Youth Goals

  • Strengthened their analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Created final products for dissemination

The programme ran daily from 09:30 to 19:00 and required full participation and engagement.

RESULTS & IMPACT

As a result of the Training Course:

  • Youth workers improved their professional competences

  • New youth-focused activities were developed

  • Participants strengthened international partnerships

  • Youth Goals were further integrated into local youth work strategies

  • Dissemination activities were carried out in partner countries

The project contributed to strengthening European cooperation in the youth field and enhancing the quality of youth work practices.

FINAL VIDEO

Delila ,

The project was an interesting experience which taught and showed me many new ways to learn something new. We were putting more attention to real life scenarios, theaters and debates which made me think and dive deeper into the problem or topic. Teamwork was my favorite part of every session where I had the opportunity to discuss solutions and have debates with very interesting people from many cultural backgrounds. Learning during these few days in the project was very inspiring and the way trainers tried to make the topics close to us really helped understand every aspect. My favorite topic was "Equality for all genders" where we experienced many ways of excluding women in our every day life and we had the opportunity (through forum theatre) to change the ending of every situation the way we think is for the best.

Overall, I am returning home with many ideas for energizers and learning, new knowledge on some topics and a great experience.

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