Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept – it is reshaping how we work, learn, and interact. AI tools are widely used in education, business, and public services to automate tasks, improve communication, and generate creative solutions. In youth work, however, adoption remains limited, leaving a gap between what is possible with new technologies and what happens in daily practice. Without timely capacity building, youth workers risk falling behind, missing opportunities to engage young people effectively and apply innovative, inclusive methods that are becoming standard. This gap may widen the divide between digitally skilled and less skilled communities, raising the risk of social exclusion for young people. AI has the potential to transform youth work by helping youth workers: – save time on administrative tasks and dedicate more energy to mentoring and inclusion; – reach more young people through better targeted communication and creative digital content; – design initiatives that are more interactive, data-driven, and responsive to youth needs; – provide personalised support and inclusive opportunities, even for young people in remote or disadvantaged areas. All participating organisations have identified a low level of AI tool usage in their regular activities – particularly for communication with young people, content creation, project planning, and inclusive learning. This limits their capacity to respond to the digital transformation priority set by the EU and to meet the expectations of young people who are growing up in an AI-driven world. To confirm this need, a joint survey was conducted among 84 youth workers across ten countries (Poland, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, Lithuania, Cyprus, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Netherlands). The results showed: – 68 of 84 (81%) reported that they have never or rarely used AI tools in youth work – 71 of 84 (85%) believe that AI could significantly improve the quality and effectiveness of youth work, the creation of initiatives, and the impact at local level – 75 of 84 (89%) expressed a strong need for practical training methods and ethical guidelines that would help them integrate AI responsibly and inclusively. These findings show that youth workers lack the confidence and skills to use AI in daily practice, underlining the need for practical training to apply these tools effectively and responsibly. PROJECT IDEA: Our project AI in Action: Empowering Youth Work is an 8-day mobility of youth workers that will combine interactive workshops, hands-on labs, and a study visit to AI experts in Cyprus. Participants will explore practical AI tools for communication, content creation, project planning, and youth engagement, while also reflecting on ethical issues such as data privacy, bias, and inclusion. During the training, they will work in mixed-country teams to design small pilot activities that use AI to address real needs in youth work. These pilots will form concrete action plans that participants can implement and adapt in their own organisations after the mobility, ensuring immediate impact and long-term use of project results. GENERAL AIM: To equip youth workers with the practical knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate AI tools responsibly into youth work, improving the quality and inclusiveness of their activities. OBJECTIVES: 1. Increase participants’ understanding of AI tools, their benefits, risks, and relevance for youth work, including ethical considerations such as privacy, bias, and transparency. 2. Strengthen participants’ practical competences through hands-on sessions using AI tools for communication, social inclusion, content creation, initiative planning, and fostering local youth participation. 3. Empower participants to transform their learning into practical AI-based pilot initiatives, developing clear KPIs and action plans ready for implementation in their local youth work. 4. Facilitate peer learning and exchange of good practices among participants, inspiring new approaches and encouraging ongoing cooperation between partner organisations. This project will benefit both participants and organisations by boosting participants’ digital confidence, deepening their understanding of AI ethics, and giving them practical skills to use immediately. For organisations, it will strengthen capacity to meet the EU’s digital transformation priority and introduce innovative practices to engage young people. At least 20 of the 40 participants will be young people with fewer opportunities, whose involvement will improve their skills and confidence, helping them overcome barriers and feel included in European innovation. Working with partners from ten countries will allow participants to compare realities, co-create methods, and contribute to a shared European approach to digital transformation in youth work.