Resources
Literature Review Report
Need and Opportunities Analysis report
This report presents the results of a needs analysis survey conducted among a diverse group of key stakeholders in youth inclusion and participation across Belgium, Finland, and Italy, including municipal representatives, community operators, and social workers. Based on the NOISE framework (Needs, Opportunities, Improvements, Strengths, and Exceptions), the analysis provides a clear picture of the current context, challenges, and future goals of the YEA project’s main beneficiaries—young people in vulnerable situations.
The report identifies critical needs, highlights opportunities for collaboration, and points to areas for strategic development. It offers essential guidance for future project planning, ensuring that actions align with the priorities and expectations of both individuals and communities involved.
Interactive map
of contextualized narratives related to the personal challenges experienced by youth within the local communities
Collection of case studies
These case studies come from workshops aimed at fostering collaboration and relationship-building among target groups. They focus on creating social connections, developing networking opportunities, and improving collaborative skills both within and between groups. The workshops help participants learn how to establish and strengthen relationships while promoting effective teamwork across different groups. Ultimately, they aim to build trust, accountability, and a sense of belonging for successful collaboration.
Advisory plan generated by the Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
The Youth Advisory Plan is an initiative designed to empower young people, particularly those from vulnerable or marginalized backgrounds, to take active roles in their communities. Through workshops and training, participants gain the skills and knowledge needed to become advocates for their peers. The plan aims to strengthen social connections, boost youth engagement, and promote inclusivity. It also focuses on supporting marginalized groups, including migrants, by enhancing their participation in society. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a more connected and empowered youth community.
Guidelines
Guidelines for identifying context to enhance social connection
These guidelines include an overview of the methodology and tools used to ensure accurate context analysis and offer a strategy for successful execution of the activities of the project. It comprises of the framing of the methodologies used (Digital Stories and the NOISE analysis), a detailed step by step plan with timing and concrete assignments for researchers, a schematic diagram of the methodology and an explanation of the purpose of each action within the methodology.
Guidelines for an inclusive co-creative process
These guidelines outline the key structure and sequential phases designed to support an inclusive and effective co-creative process that brings together young people, community workers, institutions, and the entire educational community.
Booklet
This booklet contains a compilation of the best practices observed among the diverse participants during the co-creative process, during which young people, youth centres and municipality representatives who worked closely together to develop concrete activities and commitments, combining their strengths in a complementary way. The framework we provide facilitates this collaborative effort, allowing the groups to lead the process and take ownership of the results. Active participation from all participants is highly valued, and youth are explicitly included as part of the target groups, ensuring they are integral to the entire process.