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What’s Behind the Click?

2026-1-AT01-KA152-YOU-0003924662026Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: AT|TR|IT|RS|LV · Grant: €45,916
Digital safetyDigital skills and competencesInclusion of marginalised young people

Objectives

Young people today are deeply connected to the digital world, yet from a youth work perspective we see that many of them do not feel in control of it. In our daily work with young people, we observe how online spaces that should support learning, connection, and creativity often become sources of pressure, misinformation, and emotional harm. Cyberbullying, fake news, unrealistic standards, and constant comparison affect young people’s self-confidence, mental well-being, and participation in society. As youth workers, we believe that young people should not only be protected online, but empowered to understand, question, and actively shape their digital environments. By implementing this project, we aim to strengthen young people’s capacity to move from passive consumption to conscious and responsible digital participation. We aim to create a learning space where young people reflect on their own digital habits, gain practical tools to protect themselves and others, and experience that their voices and actions matter. From a youth work practice perspective, the project is not about teaching rules, but about building awareness, resilience, critical thinking, and peer-to-peer learning. During previous youth activities, a young person shared that they realised for the first time that “the internet does not just happen to me, I can decide how I use it.” This shift in mindset is at the core of what we aim to achieve. The project also responds to the need for inclusive youth work. Young people with fewer opportunities are often more exposed to online risks while having less access to guidance and digital education. By creating a supportive international environment, the project aims to give these young people equal access to learning, confidence, and active participation. At the same time, intercultural exchange allows participants to understand that digital challenges are shared across countries, while solutions can be co-created through dialogue and cooperation. Through non-formal education, youth-led activities, and creative methods, the project aims to empower young people not only to change their own online behaviour, but also to become multipliers in their communities. They return home not only with knowledge, but with the confidence to speak up, create awareness actions, and inspire peers to think before they click. The objectives of the project are: * Enable 40 young participants to improve their awareness of online privacy, digital footprints, and safe social media use. * Equip participants with practical tools to recognise and respond to misinformation, fake news, and online manipulation. * Strengthen digital literacy and critical thinking skills of young people from Austria, Türkiye, Serbia, Latvia, and Italy. * Support participants in creating youth-led awareness actions that promote responsible online behaviour at the local level. * Ensure that at least 25 young people with fewer opportunities gain equal access to digital competences and learning opportunities. * Foster intercultural learning through the exchange of national experiences and solutions related to online safety. * Increase awareness of mental health risks linked to cyberbullying, oversharing, and social media pressure. * Strengthen long-term cooperation between partner organisations in the field of digital responsibility. * Contribute to Erasmus+ priorities on inclusion, active citizenship, and digital competences. Ultimately, what we aim to achieve is a shift in how young people see themselves in the digital world. Instead of feeling influenced, overwhelmed, or powerless, they gain the confidence to act with awareness and responsibility. Through this project, we aim to support young people in taking ownership of their digital lives and becoming active creators of safer and more positive online spaces within their communities.

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