The goal of the project “Empower to Inspire” training course which was carried out in two stages, was to equip youth workers with essential skills to support youth workers working with youth with addiction challenges. The training focused on enhancing their personal development while improving their professional capacity to engage with and assist vulnerable youth, particularly those with fewer opportunities. The project aimed to equip youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively support young people facing addiction challenges and promote their overall well-being and resilience. Through collaborative efforts and youth-centered approaches, the project created a more inclusive and supportive environment for young individuals to thrive and succeed. Objectives of the Project were: To Provide youth workers with specialized training on addiction awareness, intervention, and trauma-informed care. To Develop professional skills to establish trust and understanding with young individuals facing addiction problems. To Equipe youth workers with crisis management skills to handle emergency situations related to addiction. To Train youth workers in motivational interviewing techniques and to help young individuals find their motivation for recovery and positive change. To Create a supportive and empowering environment for youth workers through personal development and coaching techniques. To Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth among youth workers. The training course equipped youth workers with essential skills to support young people facing addiction challenges. It improved their communication, active listening, and empathy, empowering young individuals to take control of their well-being and recovery. Participants gained knowledge of resources and support networks, learned to identify early signs of addiction, and applied risk assessment and harm reduction strategies.