The main purpose of this project is to foster quality and multidimensional improvements in youth work, in order to reach and empower marginalised young people, thus supporting their integration into labour market and the chances for social inclusion/education.
Focus groups with young workers, young people in difficulty and those who support them allow us to better understand their feelings and needs during the exceptional situation represented by the global pandemic.
The focus group format allows for a freer and more fluid discussion where local actors can exchange and debate together more easily.
A round table discussion was held with local NGOs and public authorities involved with young people to try to understand their views and reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this round table, many issues and questions were discussed such as how to work with young people during this situation, how to best use technological tools etc.
Thank you to our local partners for attending : Graça Guerreiro (EPET – Escola Profissional de Estudos Técnicos) ; Vanessa Madeira (Espaço Comunitário – Junta de Freguesia de Olivais) ; António Santos (ACRA) ; Filipe Moura Ferreira (Associação “Os Putos Traquinas) and André Silveira (Aga Khan Foundation)
Publication of a survey
From March to April 2021, a survey was published among structures working with young workers and young workers themselves in order to really know their needs in terms of accessibility to jobs and opportunities during this pandemic.