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.
AI Empowerment for Youth Work
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.
EVENTS
EVENTS
MEDIA
Objectives
The AI Empowerment for Youth Work training course is focused on enhancing youth work
by incorporating AI technology. The goal is to help youth workers learn how to use AI tools to
make their programs more engaging and effective. By training youth workers in these new
technologies, the project aims to improve how they interact with young people and create
more impactful programs. A major part of the project is to use AI to tailor activities to the
individual needs of young people. This personalization will help make activities more
inclusive and supportive, ensuring that each young person receives the attention and
resources they need. Additionally, the project seeks to improve communication within
organizations. By offering new AI-driven tools, it aims to help organizations connect with a
wider audience and engage more effectively with young people.
Overall, the AI Empowerment for Youth Work project is designed to make youth work
more effective and inclusive, using AI to create better opportunities and support for both
youth workers and the young people they serve.
Activities
The main activity of the project is a comprehensive training course on AI for youth workers.
This course will encompass a variety of activities designed to build expertise and practical
skills in AI. Participants will start with an introduction to AI, covering its history, current
applications, and how to create algorithms. They will engage in hands-on workshops to
design logos and create images using AI tools. The course will also include interactive
sessions on crafting effective AI prompts, working with AI text generators, and understanding
the impact of AI biases. There will be brainstorming sessions focused on how AI can
enhance youth engagement and discussions on the future risks and opportunities AI
presents for young people.
The training course will accommodate 25 participants, with five representatives from each
partner country (Cyprus, Armenia, Romania, Egypt and Italy). These participants are youth workers who are actively involved in their
respective partner organizations. The knowledge and skills they gain from the course will be
directly applied to their daily interactions and activities with young people
Impact
The project AI Empowerment for Youth Work is set to significantly impact the field of youth
work by integrating AI tools and methodologies. It will enhance the skills and competences of
youth workers, enabling them to use AI to personalise and improve the services they offer.
As a result, youth workers will be better prepared to address the diverse needs of young
people, leading to more effective engagement and tailored support.
The project will also boost the operational capacity of partner organisations. By incorporating
AI in
Partners
FARHAT HACHED INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND DEMOCRACY 🇹🇳 Tunisia
Yervand Kochar str 23, fl 64
0002 Yerevan
Armenia
🇦🇲 Armenia
Partner Type: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterprise
Phone: +37491883366
Associazione Culturale Pro.m.e.t.eu.s 🇮🇹 Italy
Via Degli Etruschi n 14
01100 Viterbo
Lazio
🇮🇹 Italy
Partner Type: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterprise
Website: https://prometeus.eu@gmail.com
Phone: +00393491328301
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
ProActiv pentru Comunitate 🇷🇴 Romania
Strada 9 Mai 15B
905500 Mangalia
Sud-Est
🇷🇴 Romania
Partner Type: Non-governmental organisation/association/social enterprise
Website: https://www.procomunitate.ro
Phone: +40747338858
Project card
English (PDF)
project includes:
Project Status
Ongoing
Countries covered
5
Start date
01-01-2025
End date
31-01-2026
Programme
Erasmus+
Key Action
Learning Mobility of Individuals
Action Type
Mobility of youth workers