The project “Non-formal Education from Theory to Praxis” was developed to address the ongoing need for higher quality, more structured, and practice-oriented non-formal education within youth work across Europe. While non-formal education plays a central role in empowering young people, many youth workers face challenges in translating theoretical concepts into effective learning experiences that are relevant, inclusive, and impactful in real-life contexts. The primary objective of the project was to strengthen the professional competences of youth workers by bridging the gap between theory and practice in non-formal education. The project aimed to equip participants with practical facilitation skills, methodological tools, and a deeper understanding of experiential learning processes, enabling them to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful educational activities for young people. More specifically, the project sought to: -enhance participants’ capacities in facilitation, group dynamics, and learning design; -improve the quality and consistency of non-formal learning processes in youth work; -support the development of reflective practice and critical thinking among youth workers; -foster peer learning, intercultural dialogue, and professional exchange at the European level; -promote the recognition and effective use of non-formal education as a key tool for youth empowerment. Through an intensive international training course implemented fully according to the approved programme, the project provided a structured learning environment combining theoretical input, practical exercises, reflection sessions, and peer-to-peer exchange. By participating in this process, youth workers strengthened their ability to transfer the acquired knowledge and tools into their local and national contexts, thereby contributing to the long-term improvement of youth work practices within their organisations and communities. The project was also relevant to the broader objectives of the European Youth Work Agenda by strengthening the quality, recognition, and professional development of youth work. Through inclusive, participatory, and competence-based learning, the project supported European cooperation in youth work and contributed to empowering youth workers to better respond to the needs of young people in their local realities.