The Y-CARE project expects to enhance the mental well-being and resilience of youth workers by reducing burnout risks through targeted training and support networks. It aims to establish a functional peer support system and mentorship programs, fostering better work-life balance and stress management. The project will also deliver an interactive e-learning platform, raising awareness about mental health challenges while promoting best practices across organizations and broader communities.
Project type
DOMAIN : Cooperation partnership in youth
TERRITORY : France, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Austria, Italy
DURATION : 24 months
PROJECT CARRIER: MIASTO LOMZA (Poland)
Objectives
- Enhance the mental well-being and resilience of youth workers through targeted training and resources.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among partner organizations and stakeholders to create a supportive community.
- Fostering collaboration through shared knowledge and resources will increase the innovation in youth work practices.
- Increase awareness of mental health issues and effective practices within local communities and among youth workers.
- Establish sustainable peer support networks that provide ongoing assistance and resources for youth workers.
- Creating peer support networks aligns with both priorities by offering youth workers ongoing professional and emotional.
Project activities
The project aims at improving mental well-being and resilience of youth workers through targeted training and the creation of sustainable peer support networks for ongoing emotional and professional assistance. A digital e-learning platform will be developed, providing interactive training modules and facilitating collaboration. The project will increase awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma through campaigns, while enhancing digital skills and readiness, ensuring youth workers are better equipped to support young people and navigate digital environments.
Partners
- MIASTO LOMZA (Poland)
- Education Agency for Development and Innovation – IDEA (Poland)
- IASIS (Greece)
- INSTITUT ZA STRUCNO USAVRSAVANJE MLADIH (Croatia)
- BildungsLAB – Hands&Minds Learning Center (Austria)
- Tandem Plus (France)
- QUALITY CULTURE SRLS (Italy)