The project focuses on community-based organizations (CBOs) that are young people-driven and work with/for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and children in marginalized and peripherical areas in Africa and EU: (Italy (Palermo & Enna), Turkey (Istanbul), Greece (Athens), Kenya (Kisumu), Senegal (Ziguinchor), Zambia (Livingstone), Ghana (Tamale), Uganda (Kampala), South Africa (Pretoria), Zimbabwe (Masvingo). In line with identified learning needs , well-planned capacity-building actions are needed to increase the capacity & key competences of youth-based CBOs to respond successfully to the current challenges affecting youth in their local communities. As a result of the socio-professional development of their young leaders, CBOs can function more efficiently and effectively.Target group- Young leaders who work with / for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and children, that are engaged in youth-CBOs operating in the targeted areas in EU & Africa. Overall objective- To engage youth-community based organizations and young leaders to become change agents and play a constructive role in marginalized areas in EU and Africa.Specific objective- To enhance the capacity of youth community-based organizations and young leaders to work with and for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in marginalized areas in EU & Africa.Expected results- Launched, tested & developed a capacity building program on “youth work, project management, leadership and community development”.- Increased socio-professional development of N.66 young leaders involved in TCs and N.36 involved in job shadowing activities, that are equipped with knowledge, key competences & employable tools to be applied in their daily work with/for vulnerable young people & children.- Enhanced international cooperation, exchange of good practices & capacity building between 102 young leaders, 11 community-based organizations & local stakeholders working in the field of youth & community development in EU and Africa.Work plan (WPs)- WP1: Management.- WP2: Needs analysis in all targeted local communities.- WP3: The capacity building program engaging young leaders from all participating countries in EU & Africa.TC in Italy. Title "Project Cycle Management and community development"TC in Kenya. Title "Child Rights-Based Approach: Turning Principles into Practice" TC in Ghana. Title "Youth work: leadership, coaching and international volunteering"TC in Italy. Title "Fundraising & digital storytelling"Job shadowing activities in Italy, Turkey, Greece, Senegal, Zambia, Uganda, South Africa , Zimbabwe.WP4_Development of Open Educational Resources: an e-learning platform and learning resources on “youth work, project management, leadership and community development” that incorporate community practices and approaches from the organizations involved in EU and Africa. - WP5: Communication, dissemination & exploitation.- WP6: Evaluation of social impact.
CYSD empowers individuals and youth-driven communities by providing them with a series of tools and best practices to overcome possible challenges in their communities. For this aim, the project fosters an environment where community organisations from different countries in Africa and EU come together, breaking down barriers and exchanging methodologies, learning activities and case studies thus ensuring that the interventions foster not just short-term relief but lasting positive change.
The absence of access to high-quality education and professional development, thus the enhancement of skills, poses a significant obstacle in improving the living conditions of people in EU and Africa. Moreover, the recent pandemic further complicated the situation, hindering mobility and worsening living and working conditions of vulnerable groups. In CYSD, addressing the lack of opportunities becomes a priority to overcome these disadvantages and empower people for a better future.
<< Background >> The absence of access to high-quality education and professional development, thus the enhancement of skills, poses a significant obstacle in improving the living conditions of people in EU and Africa. Moreover, the recent pandemic further complicated the situation, hindering mobility and worsening living and working conditions of vulnerable groups. In CYSD, addressing the lack of opportunities becomes a priority to overcome these disadvantages and empower people for a better future. << Objectives >> CYSD empowers individuals and youth-driven communities by providing them with a series of tools and best practices to overcome possible challenges in their communities. For this aim, the project fosters an environment where community organisations from different countries in Africa and EU come together, breaking down barriers and exchanging methodologies, learning activities and case studies thus ensuring that the interventions foster not just short-term relief but lasting positive change. << Implementation >> Four intercontinental training courses and several local activities have been carried out in CYSD, mainly workshops based on the SDGs. Case studies and learning activities have been collected, including step-by-step guidelines to be easily reproduced in different contexts and with different target groups. Dissemination activities carried out at local level have also made it possible to involve a wider audience by ensuring new collaborations and stronger networks in and out of the Consortium << Results >> The project served as a platform for cultural exchange, training initiatives, and the development of community-based workshops. The collected materials, including a detailed list of best practices and case studies, will be used as a source of inspiration for future projects. Moreover, the project enhanced networking among trained youth and local organisations in UE and Africa. It successfully integrated community resilience activities, promoting educational goals.