By implementing the project, we wanted to achieve several interconnected goals. Primarily, we aimed to enhance the skills of our personnel by facilitating an international exchange of good practices. This was focused on obtaining new methods to develop the psychosocial and communication skills of young adults, particularly those at risk of marginalization and violent behaviour, to help them manage emotions and adapt to social challenges. We also sought to bridge the gender gap by ensuring a high participation rate of women among our staff and by integrating gender-specific issues like gender violence and support for single mothers into our workshop content. Another key objective was to transform our learning environments into safe and inclusive spaces to better attract and retain individuals from the most vulnerable groups, making them feel welcomed and motivated to engage with our services. Finally, we aimed to lay the foundation for a sustainable network of organizations to foster long-term cooperation, advocate for welfare initiatives, and raise awareness about the link between social marginalization and violence in our communities.
The consortium applied for this project to facilitate international collaboration between their organizations with the primary aim of increasing the human capital of their personnel. We sought to achieve this by obtaining new methods and strategies for developing the psychosocial skills of young adults, particularly those at risk of marginalization and prone to violent behaviour. The project was driven by the need to address rising levels of asocial behaviour, confrontational attitudes, and the psychosocial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased the demand for their services. We recognized that tackling these complex issues effectively requires updated, innovative, and internationally-informed approaches.