The AMOR project was implemented to respond to the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the young generation across Europe. Extended homeschooling, isolation, and uncertainty led to emotional distress, with a rise in depression among YOUTH—from 4% pre-pandemic to 20% during lockdown. Digital tools and remote learning had been introduced, but YOUNG people with disabilities (PwD) and special educational needs (SEN) were often excluded due to a lack of accessible and inclusive practices. The aim was to empower YOUTH—especially those with SEN and disabilities—and enable professionals to support their civic and social engagement. AMOR tackled digital exclusion and emotional disconnect by equipping educators and YOUTH workers with innovative resources. This included a Good Practice Catalogue (WP2) focused on crisis-time solutions and a Digital Handbook (WP3) offering frameworks and exercises tailored to local needs across six countries. By applying principles of Universal Design, the project helped YOUNG people regain agency and strengthened inclusive participation in both formal and informal educational settings.
IB Mitte gGmbH and its partners applied for the AMOR project to address urgent needs in YOUTH services revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote education and suspended YOUTH work highlighted deep inequalities—especially among young people with disabilities or special educational needs (SEN)—who lacked access to tailored support and digital resources. Many educators and social workers were unprepared for digital engagement, further widening the gap. Families faced challenges providing adequate equipment and connectivity, and YOUNG people struggled with isolation and unfamiliar digital tools despite being tech-savvy in other areas. AMOR tackled these issues at administrative, methodological, YOUTH, and social levels by developing inclusive, accessible, and intercultural education tools. The consortium aimed to empower YOUTH workers and educators with innovative pedagogical strategies to ensure no YOUNG person is left behind during future disruptions.