As outlined in the accreditation objectives, the project's goals closely aligned with the challenges faced by youth workers, particularly addressing structural issues in formal education and youth work. The initiative drew on the organisation’s 20 years of experience, which provided extensive insights into the state and needs of the youth work profession in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. As implementers of the project, we maintain continuous dialogue with educators, young people, and other youth professionals, ensuring a clear understanding of the deficiencies in formal education and the resulting needs. This everyday experience gave rise to the project’s central aim: implementing a robust regional strategy to promote the sustainability and development of the youth work profession. Based on projects, informal discussions, interviews, and research, it became evident to us that teachers, social workers, and other youth workers face significant challenges on a daily basis, such as the declining prestige of the profession, severe teacher shortages, and loss of motivation due to burnout and excessive workloads. It also became clear that these issues negatively affect not only the professionals themselves but also young people, as the quality of their education and support is closely tied to the wellbeing and competencies of their mentors. The project, implemented by Osonó Theatre, aimed to address these challenges and support the professional and personal development of youth workers in the region. Through a series of non-formal training sessions held in three countries (Hungary, Romania, and Serbia), the project sought to enhance youth workers' competencies while providing opportunities for professional rediscovery and connection. The five-day training sessions, held in Budapest, Totovo Selo in Serbia, and Vlăhița in Romania, focused on innovative pedagogical and theatre in education methods, offering participants practical tools for their daily work. The non-formal methodology, particularly theatre in education, was pivotal in developing the participants' skills. This experience-based approach not only helped educators and youth workers discover new solutions to the challenges of their everyday work but also provided opportunities for personal growth and self-reflection. In doing so, the project not only addressed current issues in the youth work profession but also contributed to strengthening the resilience and mental wellbeing of participants, positively impacting the lives of the youth they support in the long term. Another critical goal of the project was to address disadvantages stemming from geographical and social isolation. For youth workers and educators living abroad or in small rural communities, the training sessions offered opportunities to build networks, establish professional collaborations, and engage in meaningful exchanges of experience. Such shared activities not only supported the professional development of the individuals involved but also indirectly strengthened their local communities. International collaboration was another vital aspect of the project’s objectives. The partnerships established during the project (e.g., with the Hungarian Cultural Association of Vojvodina in Serbia and Adrenalin Association in Romania, as well as with Pontis Health Organisation and the Hungarian Medical Students’ Association) provided opportunities to experience cultural differences and share diverse methodologies and approaches. These collaborations enriched the participants’ professional toolkits and strengthened shared values and goals among youth professionals in the region. In summary, the project aimed to address critical issues in youth affairs and education while strengthening connections between affected professionals and communities. Its long-term objectives included increasing professional prestige and sustainability, consolidating regional collaborations, and supporting participants' mental and physical wellbeing.