The MoveON project, titled “Moving Towards Gender Sensitive Youth Work in Europe,” was developed with the ambition of fostering a deeper understanding and awareness of gender-related issues among youth workers, youth leaders, and young people across Europe and its neighboring partner countries. The main goal was to strengthen gender sensitivity in youth work practices by equipping youth professionals with the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge to address gender inequality effectively in their everyday work. We recognized that despite the progress made in the field of gender equality in recent years, significant gaps persist in many parts of Europe and beyond, and that youth work has a key role to play in challenging discriminatory norms, empowering young people of all genders, and promoting inclusive practices. With this in mind, the project aimed to position youth work as a critical force in combating gender-based discrimination and advocating for equality. The project’s objectives were multi-faceted, designed to create both individual and systemic impact. One of the core goals was to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, methodologies, and best practices among youth workers and youth organizations regarding gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and other marginalized gender identities. Through intercultural dialogue and structured learning, the project provided a platform where participants could reflect on their national contexts, share challenges and successes, and co-create strategies for gender-sensitive approaches. This exchange was particularly valuable given the diversity of participants, representing countries from both the European Union and its neighboring regions, each with its own socio-political dynamics concerning gender. Another essential objective was to enhance the conceptual understanding of gender among youth workers. Many youth professionals operate in environments where gender is either not sufficiently addressed or is treated as a purely binary or superficial issue. MoveON sought to change that by offering in-depth training on gender theory, gender-based violence, feminism, intersectionality, and the cultural roots of gender stereotypes. By increasing awareness of these concepts and their relevance to youth work, the project aimed to shift mindsets and create a stronger foundation for inclusive and responsive practices within youth organizations. The project also aspired to promote cross-border cooperation and the development of concrete partnerships aimed at sustaining gender equality work beyond the scope of the project itself. Networking was not treated as a secondary aspect but rather as a crucial mechanism for multiplying the project’s impact. By encouraging collaboration between participants and their respective organizations, MoveON aimed to support the creation of follow-up projects, joint initiatives, and collaborative efforts under the Erasmus+ programme. This collaborative spirit also served to strengthen the professional development of youth workers by fostering new connections and inspiring collective activism. A further objective was to foster practical engagement with the issues discussed. The project was not solely based on theory, but included a strong emphasis on experiential learning, non-formal education, and the creation of tangible tools and outputs. For example, participants worked on developing equality action plans for their organizations, gender-sensitive educational activities for use in local contexts, and public campaigns aimed at raising awareness about gender-based discrimination. These outputs ensured that the project’s impact would extend well beyond the duration of the training, as participants returned to their communities with the means and motivation to initiate change. In addition to its professional objectives, MoveON was deeply committed to fostering personal transformation. Participants were encouraged to reflect on their own attitudes, experiences, and behaviors related to gender. By cultivating a safe and supportive environment for open dialogue, the project facilitated meaningful personal growth, empathy, and the dismantling of internalized biases. This internal work was seen as crucial, since youth workers act as role models for the young people they serve, and their ability to embody gender sensitivity is central to fostering inclusive youth environments. An important component of the project was its focus on comparative learning, particularly between EU countries and partner countries from the Eastern Partnership and other neighboring regions. By bringing together participants from diverse cultural, religious, and societal backgrounds, the project enabled a unique space for contrasting realities, questioning assumptions, and building solidarity across borders.