The 2023 International Labour Organization (ILO) youth survey revealed that in Tunisia and Egypt, 80% of youth aged 15-29 worked informally while youth inactivity reaches 17% in Spain and 25% in Türkiye (Education at a Glance 2023 report). The same report claims that for multiple reasons young Mediterranean women are much more vulnerable and affected by dropping out of school and precarious employment. International reports indicate that inadequate learning and skills are key factors contributing to high NEET (youth Not in Employment, Education or Training) rates. Most education systems in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region do not focus on developing critical thinking and other skills necessary for the labour market and active civic life.
Roadmap for Youth Work Leadership
Project Budget
EU Contribution
Countries
Partners
- To co-design and develop a transnational training program for Mediterranean youth CSOs, blending digital and face-to- face methods, focusing on engagement as a key skill for employment and addressing regional challenges through social and artistic innovation.
- To support and engage young Mediterranean people to advocate for positive changes in Mediterranean societies through the implementation of concrete local and transnational creative actions and promoting original projects.
- Trained 200 young people from Türkiye, France, Spain, Tunisia and Egypt, co-developing and applying innovative learning methods that fostered engagement and enhanced employment skills – digital, creative, and analytical – while addressing Mediterranean challenges.
- Strengthened young people’s civic actions.
- Fostered a transnational participatory dynamic.
- Co-design of a pedagogical framework for the MedYCI training program developed by young Mediterranean participants and experts across five regions.
- Creation of a multidisciplinary team of 30 trainers.
- 5 MedYCI training sessions implemented across 5 countries, directly engaging over 200 youngsters.
- Establishment of five MedYCI studios which will be fully operational to enhance creative young participants skills in each region.
- Strategic recommendations for the Mediterranean Youth Council ensuring they are informed by diverse youth perspectives across the Mediterranean.
- 5 showcases of 50 innovative ideas for a better future of the Mediterranean.
- 25 simultaneous local creative engaged actions executed by youth, across the Mediterranean.
- •10 transnational webtv show (Medtalk) created by MedYCI trained Mediterranean youth.
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Objectives
There is a significant need for empowered young leaders in youth organizations, capable of taking responsibility for activities that impact their communities. Youth workers require enhanced competencies in organizational management to effectively create and manage successful projects and assume leadership roles.
This project was developed by experienced youth workers from France, Hungary, Spain, Latvia, Türkiye, Armenia, Lebanon, Egypt and Morrocco in a multicultural environment. We believe that a transnational approach will help achieve the project’s aims by providing a broader perspective on youth work across Europe, Neighbourhood East, third countries associated to the Programme and the Southern Mediterranean, allowing us to reach diverse youth groups.
The primary aim of the training course is to develop the competencies of youth workers, empowering them to take on leadership positions and equipping them with the tools needed to lead youth organizations.
Objectives are:
- To identify the role of youth work in society and emphasizing the importance of youth workers.
- To equip participants with tools to enhance their knowledge and develop skills in organizational management.
- To introduce effective communication, leadership, and teamwork techniques.
- To developing competencies for decision-making and strategic thinking using non-formal and informal educational methods.
- To provide a space for discussion and sharing best practices to enhance leadership skills.
- To improve knowledge of the Erasmus+ Programme as a means to enhance the international dimension of youth work through capacity-building activities.
The training course will be held in Anger, France, over 7 days including arrival and departure days, with 27 participants and 3 trainers/logistic coordinators from eight different countries. The project ensures balanced involvement from both program and partner countries.
Activities
The training course “Roadmap” will take place in Anger, France involving 9 countries: France, Hungary, Spain, Latvia, Türkiye, Armenia, Lebanon, Egypt and Morrocco. Each partner organization actively participates in our network, committed to enhancing the quality of youth work across Europe, Neighbourhood East, third countries associated to the Programme and the Southern Mediterranean.
The main aim of the course is to develop the competencies of youth workers, empowering them to take on leadership roles and equipping them with essential tools for managing youth organizations. We seek to engage youth workers from diverse backgrounds who actively contribute to their organizations and communities, ensuring a balance between program and partner countries.
The “Roadmap” training course focuses on organizational management techniques, including planning, leadership development, and management of people, time, and budgets. Participants w
Partners
"Gyumri Youth House" open youth centre 🇦🇲 Armenia
🇦🇲 Armenia
Partner Type: Group of young people active in youth work
AC Amics de la Biblioteca de la Fonteta 🇪🇸 Spain
C/ Cientific Jaume Miquel, 1
03837 Agres
Comunidad Valenciana
🇪🇸 Spain
Partner Type: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterprise
Website: https://www.amics.eu
Phone: +34 656541202
BALTIJAS REGIONALAIS FONDS 🇱🇻 Latvia
BRIVIBAS 204
1039 RIGA
🇱🇻 Latvia
Partner Type: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterprise
Website: https://www.brfonds.lv
Phone: +37129256888
Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development 🇪🇬 Egypt
No. 2013, Al-Eyadaat Street, Zahraa Nasr City,
11528 Cairo
Egypt
🇪🇬 Egypt
Partner Type: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterprise
Website: https://myfmed.org
Phone: +20 101 5555329
THE MEDITERRANEAN FORUM FOR YOUTH 🇲🇦 Morocco
AV HASSAN II 86
90050 ASSILAH
Morocco
🇲🇦 Morocco
Partner Type: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterprise
Phone: +212661514799
Project card
English (PDF)
Project card
English (PDF)
project includes:
Project Status
Ongoing
Start date
01-03-2025
End date
28-02-2026
Countries covered
9
Programme
Erasmus+
Key Action
Learning Mobility of Individuals
Action Type
Mobility of youth workers