About the project

The Association for the Promotion of Active Participation "Studio B" has been implementing a project titled "Digital Transformation of Inclusive Youth Work" since the beginning of 2023., in partnership with organizations Youth Power from Austria, Germany, and Sweden. The project has been approved by the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes under Key Action 2, Strategic Partnerships within the Erasmus+ programme. It will last until December 31, 2024.

All organizations in the partner consortium work with young people who face various barriers, from economic and geographical to social and cultural, which prevent them from active participation and benefiting from youth work. All these obstacles have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has directed us towards the digitalization of our work.

Through the implementation of this project, we will strengthen civil society organizations for the digital transformation of inclusive youth work by developing innovative solutions that are applicable at local, regional, national, European, and international levels. By adopting innovative digital teaching methods, we will improve the quality of youth workers' work and promote the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities. By disseminating the results, we aim to reach a large number of actors and strengthen transnational and cross-sectoral cooperation.

Activities

  1. Creation of a unified Digital Transformation Strategy for youth work based on a draft strategy developed at the local level;
  2. Development of 5 inclusive non-formal training programs for youth workers through the organization of innovative boot camps;
  3. Development of a Virtual Inclusive Center (EduLab, digital nomad youth worker map,5 e-learning systems, mobile application "Sharing is Caring" tool with categories "green, digital, and inclusive," and Virtual Study Buddy)
  4. Implementation of a Public Campaign.

Results

  1. Development of 5 new high-quality inclusive training programs for young people;
  2. Development of a digital educational platform for training in a virtual environment;
  3. Creation of multilingual digital tools and 5 open digital education systems for youth
  4. Enhanced digital skills of involved organizations and 20 partner CSOs;
  5. Inclusion of 80 marginalized young people in the creation of project results and the E+ program;
  6. Implementation of activities to disseminate project results with an emphasis on inclusive, sustainable, and smart youth work and the possibilities of implementing it in the digital space;
  7. Creation of a Digital Transformation Strategy for youth work based on national strategies;
  8. Development of a mobile application and interactive map of digital nomads in youth
  9. Strengthened capacities of involved and partner organizations for more effective action and implementation of activities with end-users.

Partners


The Association for the promotion of active participation Studio B

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The Association for the promotion of active participation "Studio B" is a non-governmental and non- profit organization based in a rural community. The association was founded with the aim of achieving balanced development of the local community as well as the development of civil society.

The association strives to promote and improve the rights of young people as well as increase the quality of activities for young people by increasing their level of information.

Main goals:

  1. Promoting the interests and activities of young people, - promoting active participation of young people, - promoting tolerance and non-violence, - promoting cultural and artistic content, - encouraging creativity of children and youth, - spreading volunteerism and solidarity among children and youth, - encouraging communication among young people;
  2. Promoting awareness of the development of civil society, - promoting human rights and gender equality, - promoting awareness of the development of the information society;
  3. Promoting sustainable development, - raising environmental awareness, - encouraging the rational use of nature and its goods;
  4. Promoting active citizen participation;
  5. Promoting the values of the European Union. The scope of activities of the Association in accordance with the objectives are: - Democratic political culture - Human rights - Education, science and research - Social activities – Sustainable development.

Our target group is: children, youth and women from rural areas. The mission is to support young people from the region, especially women, to develop non-formal education, creativity, democracy, human rights and the development of tolerance and solidarity among young people.

An important priority of the association is the inclusion of every individual, including young people with fewer opportunities, especially those with geographical obstacles.

Our Association is a legal entity since January 2017, and so far, we have implemented numerous local and international projects and initiatives. In the field of Erasmus+ program our organization has been a partner in several projects with following topics: gender equality, Internet addiction among youth, bullying and hate speech, mental health, youth participation.


Youth Power Germany e.V.

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Youth Power Germany e.V., based in Berlin, is a non-governmental and non-profit organisation working to empower young people, especially those facing social and cultural challenges, including migrants. Our fundamental mission is to amplify the strengths, rich diversity, and spirit of unity among young people and to support them in their smooth integration into society. Grounded in the principles of non-formal education, we provide valuable resources tailored to those who engage with the youth and focus on building bridges and paving pathways for meaningful interactions. Through our extensive partnerships across Europe, our expertise extends to a diverse and timely range of fields:

  1. Digital Frontiers: From the digitalisation of learning and social media's role, to exploring the realms of emerging technologies like VR, AR, AI, and the gamification of learning processes.
  2. Digital Citizenship: Advocating for digital well-being, rights, and fostering active digital participation.
  3. Education & Employment: Highlighting non-formal education techniques and equipping the youth with tools for employment and entrepreneurship.
  4. Art and NFE The use of artistic expression within non-formal education.
  5. Sustainability & Environment: Championing a green ecology outlook, emphasising sustainability in all youth-related initiatives and organisational frameworks.
  6. Media & Literacy: Strengthening media literacy skills, ensuring a well-informed and critical youth demographic.
  7. Well-being & Inclusion: Addressing crucial issues such as mental health within the context of overall well-being, human rights, inclusion, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.

These processes cover creativity skills such as imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving, as well as communication, resource mobilisation, and dealing with uncertainty, ambiguity, and risk. To effectively develop learners' competencies through our inclusion education activities, it is just as crucial to create supportive and stimulating learning environments in our youth work programs as it is to foster personal competences and motivation among educators. Since November 2019, we are a recognized carrier of the Berlin youth welfare service for youngsters aged 15-21, many of whom are young immigrants with varying social backgrounds. Our professional team of social workers and psychologists assists these individuals in their everyday lives and provides support during their asylum process, including handling paperwork and liaising with other institutions.

Youth Power Germany e.V. works closely with an expert team of researchers, trainers, and youth workers from many different countries and fields who deliver various programs aimed at integrating less privileged young people. These professionals have a wealth of experience with digital tools in youth work, including e-learning courses and tools for digital entrepreneurship. In addition, our professionals such as psychologists, sociologists, and social workers possess the requisite expertise to explore and adapt new methodologies within non-formal education for the inclusion and employability of marginalised groups. These professionals also carry out in-depth research and studies. Besides those involved in providing welfare social services to youngsters, Youth Power Germany regularly engages trainers and project coordinators. Each year, we welcome a minimum of 400 people as learners participating in various local and educational projects.


Youth Power – Austria

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Youth Power Austria is NGO from Austria and established in 2020 by group of young people who were already experienced in civil society sector. YP Austria vision is society with positive values, in which young people are contributing to tolerance and interpersonal dialogue, promoting healthy lifestyles, gender equality, non- violence, and actively involved in social life and politics. Main activities of YP Austria are organising workshops, training courses, youth exchange, peer education, organising conferences and different events.

We are working on educating youth on national level in subject of youth employment; we educate high schools students to write CVs, how to search for job opportunities and we prepare them for job interview (simulator of job interview). Also, we are working with empowering women in subjects of gender equality, prevention of woman violence, getting job opportunities, repairing them for new area of work business, promoting living without stigma and discrimination. YP Austria is specially connected with Bosnian diaspora in Austria and other European countries where YP organisations are present and actively work on topic of social inclusion of new youth immigrants into the society.


YP Sweden

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YP Sweden is mainly focused on organizing educational activities for youth (and adults), like training, seminars and online courses on topics of digital transformation of NGOs and digital skills of youth, sustainable development, human rights, entrepreneurship, work with refugees, minorities and LGBTQIA+.

Since 2017, Youth Power activities are designed to empower and engage, including fundraising, education, partnerships, strategy plans, mentorship & consultancy, marketing campaigns, research, and M&E.

YP team has implemented over 120 projects, working with various donors like UN, USAID, but mostly within Youth in Action programs and European Solidarity Corps (worked on this while it was still known as EVS), other E+ KA2 projects and KA1 projects. Youth Power Sweden is managing the e-learning platform within the Youth Power Network which can be seen here: https://learning-youth-power.org/