The unprecedented global health crisis we faced impacted every sector of society and caused significant changes in lives and livelihoods. During various types of crises and times of need, such as climate change, armed conflict or political unrest, young people and youth-led organisations have distinguished themselves by their readiness to act and respond to the needs of others. This same spirit also manifested itself during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the focus was initially on the people most immediately affected by the virus, several indications suggested that the pandemic would have long-lasting social, cultural, economic, political and multidimensional impacts on society as a whole, including the younger generations. This was highlighted in the Secretary General’s Report "Shared Responsibility, Global Solidarity" (March 2020). Youth organisations have shown remarkable resilience, adaptability and creativity in coping with this crisis, mobilizing young volunteers, countering the spread of false news, providing mental health support and assistance to disadvantaged young people and other groups at risk. In addition, they have moved their businesses into the digital environment, creating helplines and adapting to changing circumstances. All these efforts have helped to recognize the work of the younger generations as fundamental in supporting society. More and more young people have taken a proactive role in combating the spread of the virus and in mitigating the impacts of the pandemic, thus demonstrating their commitment to preserving collective well-being. Globally, young people have shown great altruism by volunteering to safely assist older people and other groups at risk in accessing essential supplies, such as food and medicines. In addition, in some countries, they have made efforts to help schools with limited resources, translating and adapting school curricula to make them accessible to a wider audience and providing tools for physical activity and sport during the confinement period. In addition, young people have played a key role in data collection and monitoring, including for marginalised communities, to assess the response to VOC-19. By leveraging social media, they have found innovative ways to support and monitor the mental health of others. In addition, the number of youth initiatives has grown exponentially, with youth workers and youth work in general committed to encouraging young people to design projects and support them throughout the process, from the definition and development of ideas to the full implementation of activities. A significant example of this commitment was the contact creation event called "YOUTH WORK BEYOND HORIZONS" CMS/CME. The aim of this event was to establish contacts with non-governmental organisations operating in the partner countries of the programme, with a view to broadening the existing options for action and encouraging the exchange of good practice and experience. The project focused on the creation of partnerships in which members maintained a constant dialogue and actively collaborated in the design of new initiatives, sharing knowledge and ideas and using methodologies such as coaching to promote youth empowerment. The objectives of the project were: - Development of international cooperation in the field of NGOs and establishment of effective international partnerships. - The exchange of good practice in youth work, as well as the creation of international partnerships, project management, the use of non-formal education tools and ways to improve the quality of youth work. - Creation of space for the development of youth initiatives, including future local initiatives, programmes, training and education of young people in particular cities and countries. - Promotion of Erasmus+, its initiatives and non-formal education by increasing their knowledge and learning best practices related to their use. - To increase the competence of youth workers in managing complex projects and working with young people, to inspire, mobilize and motivate and activate young people taking into account the multicultural environment and the rapidly changing needs of societies.