Target Groups
1. Youth Workers (Primary Target Group)
Profile:12 youth workers from newcomer organizations—Artmonia (NL), ESİGED (TR), and Bubburriga (IT)—with solid
experience in local youth engagement but limited or no previous participation in Erasmus+ projects.
Identified Needs:
A 2025 needs survey across the three partner countries showed that:
-72% of youth workers felt unprepared to address youth mental well-being due to lack of structured training.
-65% requested non-formal, creative methods such as art- and movement-based approaches to complement traditional youth work practices.
-58% reported no access to practical, ready-to-use toolkits for emotional well-being and inclusion activities.
These findings align with the European Youth Work Agenda (2020) and the EU Youth Strategy (2019–2027), both calling
for capacity-building and innovative non-formal education tools for youth work.
Project Response & Measurable Indicators:
-A 5-day international training for 12 youth workers on creative non-formal education methods.
-Development of a Digital Toolkit & Open-Access Handbook with at least 10 replicable methods for stress management, inclusion, and emotional well-being.
-80% of youth workers report improved confidence in using new methods (pre- and post-training surveys).
-Each newcomer organization integrates at least 2 Toolkit methods into regular youth work activities within 6 months after the project.
2. Young People (Secondary Target Group)
Profile:100 young people aged 13–25, including at least 40 marginalized youth from disadvantaged communities, migrant
backgrounds, or rural areas with limited access to mental health support.
Needs & Evidence:
-1 in 7 young people experiences a mental health disorder (WHO, 2022).
-Over 50% of youth in Europe lack access to adequate mental health services (Eurostat, 2021).
-Marginalized youth report higher levels of stress, isolation, and social exclusion(EP Mental Health Report, 2023).
-Arts-based programs are proven to reduce stress levels and enhance emotional resilience (AJPH, 2019).
Project Response & Measurable Indicators:
-12 local workshops (4 per country) combining art, movement, and music based methods for emotional well-being.
-40 marginalized youth participate in targeted inclusion activities.
-3 local exhibitions reach at least 100 community members each, ensuring visibility and social participation.
-70% of youth participants report improved emotional resilience and self-confidence (feedback surveys).
Institutional Capacity Building:All newcomer partners need EU project experience, innovative non-formal tools, and digital visibility; goals: 100+ Toolkit downloads, 500+ online reach, 2 follow-up projects.
