E+ KA2 “Reflective Youth Work”

The “Reflective Youth Work” project is dedicated to enhancing self-development and reflection practices within youth work.
The project runs from September 2024 to September 2025 and aims to build capacity among youth workers and leaders in the field of self-reflection. By improving the ability of youth workers to critically assess and improve their own work, the project supports stronger, more resilient communities.

Through local research, workbook co-creation, international collaboration, and practical testing, this project provides tools for youth workers to better understand themselves and their roles. The result is a self-development workbook that includes reflection models, scenario analyses, and personal growth exercises designed to support long-term change.

The project is implemented by a consortium of partners from Estonia, Latvia, Cyprus, and Croatia.

Key Activities

Project Management

Ongoing coordination and monitoring of the project through regular meetings and effective communication between partners.

Kick-off Activity in Estonia

Initial partner meeting to align roles, set timelines, and build a common understanding of project goals.

Local Area Study

Research activities in each partner country, including surveys and focus group interviews to explore current self-reflection practices among youth workers.

Workbook Development Seminar in Cyprus

Partners gather to co-create the structure of the self-reflection workbook, based on research findings and expert input.

Design Competition

An online activity engaging youth workers and young people to contribute creative and practical ideas for the workbook’s visual and functional design.

First Version of Workbook

A draft workbook compiled from seminar results and research insights, including practical exercises and tools.

Testing the Workbook (Local Workshops)

Each partner hosts workshops with youth workers to test and provide feedback on the initial version of the workbook.

Improving and Finalizing the Workbook

Refinements to the workbook based on user feedback, ensuring it is practical, effective, and user-friendly.

Inspiration Day and Final Meeting in Croatia

A celebratory event to showcase the workbook and raise awareness of reflective youth work, featuring sharing of experiences and project results.

Evaluation, Visibility, and Reporting

Final project evaluation, dissemination of outcomes, and documentation of results for wider use across Europe.

Partners

This project is co-funded by the European Union.
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