The general objective: -Create decent conditions for the full development of young people in rural areas. The specific objectives: -Improve the quality of youth work in rural regions through capacity building of Youth Workers ( YW); -To reinforce the capacities of the organizations to work transnationally, creating networks; -Dynamize rural areas through the creation of learning opportunities for young people in rural areas; -Promote the development of key competencies that boost rural youth; Promote active citizenship through the direct participation of young people from different social contexts in the decision-making process in community matters; Promote moments of reflection and critical thinking through non-formal education in a cross-sectoral line of thought that considers European strategies and national political contexts.
The abandonment of rural areas is a problem caused by the lack of opportunities and investment in these regions, translating into an ageing population and a loss of economic dynamism, leading to a decrease in the quality of life (exposure of people to the loss of essential services, health, etc.; labour outflow, rural desertification and importation of products) among other factors. Needs: -Promote stimulus and opportunities to attract the interest of young people to settle in rural regions, bringing back innovative dynamics and providing better well-being and quality of life for people; -Promote the participation of young people in the community through their empowerment and recognition of their value; -Promote youth action based on sustainable activity, inclusion and other European values; -Develop organizations for better youth work, taking into account the rural context; -Among others. And they also have as objectives: -Strengthen the capacities of organizations and create networks; -Promote European and active citizenship; -Respond to the everyday needs and priorities in the youth field; -Dynamize rural territories, promoting the settlement of young people in them.