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Driving Transnational Youth Impact: SYWOR Project Reaches Milestone Mid-Term Review

Driving Transnational Youth Impact: SYWOR Project Reaches Milestone Mid-Term Review

On the 4 May, the SYWOR project reached a critical juncture as NGO Young Agents of Change and its international partners convened an online mid-term evaluation meeting. Marking the exact midpoint of the project’s implementation lifecycle, the session served to rigorously analyze the strategic milestones achieved across five countries, assess measurable community impact, and calibrate future operational frameworks to maximize sustainable outcomes.

In alignment with our core mission to champion youth empowerment, sustainable development, and social cohesion, the SYWOR initiative continues to build robust pathways for young citizens across Europe and the Eastern Partnership. By focusing on cross-border capacity building and systematic advocacy, this transnational cooperation ensures that the next generation is not merely a passive beneficiary, but the central force driving community transformation. Today’s mid-term evaluation proved that despite changing geopolitical and social climates, the consortium’s collaborative infrastructure remains highly resilient and impactful.

Measurable Impact and Key Achievements

The comprehensive data aggregation presented during the session demonstrated exceptional operational velocity and high target compliance, validating the efficiency and strategic resource allocation of the project:

  • Accelerated Direct Engagement: The initiative has successfully mobilized 633 direct participants across targeted youth demographics. This accounts for over 80% of the absolute project benchmark of 790 individuals, achieved well ahead of the concluding operational phases.
  • Exponential Digital Advocacy: Through targeted media campaigns and structured digital communication strategies, public awareness regarding youth rights and inclusion reached approximately 189,000 individuals, fostering extensive civic discourse online.
  • Exemplary Project Governance: International partners evaluated the operational synergy and structural coordination of the project at an outstanding 9 and 10 points out of 10, explicitly recognizing the high professional standard of coordination maintained by the leadership team.

Strategic Horizons: Inclusivity, IDPs, and Future Implementations

With the foundational metrics successfully secured, the second half of the SYWOR implementation cycle will shift towards deepening qualitative impacts and scaling institutional sustainability. A primary focus of the upcoming phase is the strategic reinforcement of inclusivity frameworks, specifically optimizing outreach and support mechanisms for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and marginalized youth cohorts who require tailored socio-civic integration.

The consortium solidified an ambitious operational roadmap for the upcoming months, focusing on several high-impact benchmarks:

  • Analytical Accountability: Comprehensive preparation and finalization of the formal project mid-term progress report for institutional stakeholders.
  • Knowledge Management: The publication of a comprehensive methodological handbook designed to serve as a sustainable open-access resource for regional youth workers and civil society organizations.
  • Transnational Mobility: Execution of the highly anticipated youth exchange program in Sakartvelo, focusing on intercultural dialogue and peer-to-peer capacity building.
  • Capacity Building & Action: Deployment of specialized grassroots information campaigns alongside an intensive professional training seminar scheduled in Turkey.

About the Project

The course was part of the SYWOR project, implemented by Young Agents of Change in collaboration with:

The project is funded by the European Union and aims to strengthen youth workers and organizations involved in supporting displaced young people through capacity building and cross-border collaboration.

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Multiplier Events in Poland and Moldova: strengthening practical youth work for displaced young people

Multiplier Events in Poland and Moldova: strengthening practical youth work for displaced young people

In November and December 2025, SYWOR multiplier events were organised in Poland and Moldova, bringing together youth workers, NGO representatives, educators, and social workers to explore practical approaches to supporting displaced young people.

Both meetings focused on presenting and testing the SYWOR Handbook for youth workers, encouraging participants to translate theory into everyday youth work practice and adapt tools to local realities.

Multiplier Event in Moldova

On 13 December 2025, an SYWOR Multiplier Event was held in Chișinău to present and disseminate the newly developed Handbook for Youth Workers on working with displaced youth.

The event gathered 38 youth workers from across Moldova, including participants from Chișinău, Bălți, Cahul, and other regions. The diverse participation reflected a shared commitment to strengthening youth work practices in response to the ongoing needs of displaced young people from Ukraine.

Structured learning and hands-on practice

The day began with registration and informal networking, followed by an introduction to the Erasmus+ KA2 SYWOR project and discussion of the current situation of displaced youth in Moldova.

A guided walkthrough of the handbook allowed participants to explore its structure, core methodologies, and the Romanian translation, ensuring accessibility for local professionals. The session clarified how trauma-informed care and cross-cultural communication are embedded within the SYWOR framework.

The central part of the day was the interactive workshop “Tools in Action.” Participants tested specific resilience-building exercises from the handbook, experiencing them not only as facilitators but also as participants. This practical format helped youth workers better understand how to apply the tools in real settings.

In the afternoon, a panel discussion addressed challenges and opportunities related to integrating displaced youth within Moldovan communities. The round-table session on implementation strategies encouraged participants to reflect on how to integrate the handbook’s methods into their daily work.

Multiplier Event in Poland

On 20 November 2025, Fundacja Nowy Staw (Poland) organised a multiplier event under the theme: «Stronger Together: Building Belonging and Empowerment for Displaced Youth». The meeting gathered 20 participants and focused on reflection, discussion, and practical application of ideas presented in the SYWOR publication.

The event opened with an introduction to the SYWOR project and the objectives of the meeting, followed by a presentation of the SYWOR handbook for youth workers.

Three thematic discussion blocks structured the day:

  1. Sense of belonging and identity
  2. Support, relationships and community
  3. Empowerment and practical tools

Strengthening local youth work across borders

Although organised in different contexts, the multiplier events in Poland and Moldova shared a common purpose: ensuring that SYWOR resources do not remain theoretical outputs but become practical instruments for youth workers on the ground.

By combining structured presentations, thematic discussions and hands-on workshops, both events strengthened professional skills, encouraged local adaptation of tools and reinforced cooperation between organisations working with displaced young people.

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Multiplier Events in Georgia

Multiplier Events in Georgia

The Georgian Youth Development Association (GYDA) organised two SYWOR multiplier events in Georgia, bringing together youth workers, students, displaced young people, and representatives of local organisations. Both meetings focused on strengthening inclusive youth work practices, sharing international experiences, and creating space for dialogue between Georgian and Ukrainian communities.

One of the events was held at Grigol Robakidze University and hosted by Project Coordinator Mariam. The meeting began with an introduction to GYDA’s mission and ongoing work, particularly its engagement in Erasmus+ programmes and international cooperation initiatives. Participants received information about Youth Exchanges, Training Courses, and other mobility opportunities, as well as upcoming projects in which GYDA will participate as both partner and host organisation.

During the session, the SYWOR project was presented, with special attention given to its objective of strengthening youth workers and organisations working with displaced young people. A key highlight was the presentation of the Georgian translation of the SYWOR Handbook for Youth Workers. Making the handbook available in the local language ensures that practical tools and inclusive methods developed within the project are accessible and applicable in everyday youth work contexts across Georgia.

The event also served as a follow-up to the Erasmus+ youth exchange “Empowering Young Artists in Europe’s Digital Landscape,” previously implemented in Cyprus. Participants who attended the exchange shared their experiences, reflecting on creative practices, intercultural collaboration, and digital tools explored during the project. The discussion focused on how these methods can be transferred into local initiatives, ensuring that international learning continues to benefit young people in Georgia.

In addition, participants discussed the Polish initiative “Move Your Mind,” reflecting on how its achievements in the field of youth mental health connect with ongoing efforts in Georgia. The conversation highlighted the importance of integrating wellbeing and psychosocial awareness into youth work, especially when supporting displaced communities.

The second multiplier event gathered more than twenty participants, including Ukrainians currently living in Georgia and Georgian attendees. The meeting provided a space for information sharing, mutual understanding, and open discussion.

GYDA once again presented Erasmus+ opportunities and participation procedures, helping attendees better understand how to engage in international programmes. The SYWOR project and the Georgian translation of the handbook were introduced as practical resources supporting inclusive and trauma-aware youth work practices.

A central moment of the meeting was the screening of short films presenting personal experiences and perspectives related to Ukraine. The films were followed by a discussion, where participants reflected on displacement, identity, belonging, and solidarity. This exchange created an atmosphere of empathy and respect, allowing both Ukrainian and Georgian participants to share perspectives and build stronger connections.

Impact

Together, the two multiplier events demonstrated how international cooperation can strengthen local youth work. By combining practical tools, international project follow-up, mental health discussions and intercultural dialogue, GYDA contributed to creating a supportive environment for displaced young people and those who work with them.

Through the SYWOR project, knowledge gained across borders is transformed into locally relevant action — ensuring that inclusive youth work continues to grow, adapt, and respond to the real needs of young people affected by displacement.

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SYWOR meeting: How to work effectively with youth IDPs

Youth workers, NGO representatives, and local volunteers came together in Chernihiv for a SYWOR multiplier event focused on supporting internally displaced young people. The meeting offered participants the chance to explore the SYWOR handbook with its practical tools, key practices, and recommendations for working with IDPs, discuss challenges in engaging displaced youth and strategies to overcome them, work on real-life case studies and share experiences through professional networking and collaboration.

The event opened with informal icebreakers that created a welcoming and safe atmosphere. Participants connected quickly, shared their experiences, and got ready to take part in discussions and activities. This environment made complex topics — such as trauma, resilience, and displacement — more approachable.

A core focus of the meeting was the diverse circumstances of youth displacement. Participants explored how IDP youth are far from a homogeneous group. Factors such as the stage of displacement, reasons for leaving home, legal status, living conditions, age, gender, disability, socio-economic background, and experiences of trauma all influence how young people respond to new environments. Recognising these differences allows youth workers to understand behaviour in context.

The discussion also highlighted the local context of Chernihiv. Through the Chernihiv Resource Map, participants identified available services, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration. Linking theory to local realities helped demonstrate how SYWOR tools can be applied immediately in everyday youth work.

The event also emphasised the principles of trauma-informed youth work. This approach helps youth workers create safe and supportive spaces, build trust, respect cultural differences, encourage cooperation and transparency, and focus on young people’s strengths.

Participants explored how these principles translate into action. A trauma-informed approach is not therapy, but a framework for organising spaces and activities. Key practices include building on youth strengths, understanding how trauma affects behaviour and learning, respecting personal boundaries and young people’s needs. This approach helps youth workers act confidently without feeling pressured to “fix” trauma.

A key part of the meeting focused on safe spaces as ongoing processes, not just physical places. By using clear principles and working consistently together, youth workers can build trust, comfort, and a sense of belonging. This foundation helps young people gradually gain confidence, form social connections, and move toward leadership.

The SYWOR project aims to strengthen youth workers through practical tools, knowledge exchange, and inclusive, trauma-aware methodologies. Participants left the event with new approaches, insights, and confidence to support displaced young people in ways that promote safety, belonging, and empowerment.

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Multiplier Event in Istanbul

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Multiplier Event in Istanbul

More than twenty people working with young people affected by displacement met at Bilim Beyoğlu, Istanbul, for a SYWOR multiplier event. Youth workers, NGO representatives, and students came together to exchange experiences and reflect on what inclusive youth work looks like in practice.

The meeting opened with informal activities that helped participants relax and connect. Short icebreakers and interactive tools quickly turned a room of strangers into an active group ready to talk, ask questions, and share experiences. This atmosphere carried through the entire event, making even complex topics feel accessible.

One of the central moments of the meeting was the presentation of the SYWOR Handbook for Youth Workers, created as a practical guide for those working with displaced young people. The handbook was discussed as a living tool — something to be tested, adapted, and used in real youth work settings. Participants exchanged thoughts on what works in practice, what still feels challenging, and what youth workers often lack when supporting young people who have experienced displacement.

Discussions naturally expanded to Erasmus+ opportunities and how European programmes can support youth work on the ground. Speakers and participants talked about mobility, learning, and cooperation as ways to open doors — both for youth workers and for young people themselves. Examples from past projects helped connect the programme to real experiences, showing how international cooperation can strengthen local initiatives.

Participants also learned about Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, a program that supports cross-border exchange between new entrepreneurs and experienced business owners. The group discussed how entrepreneurship can promote social and economic inclusion, especially for young people from displaced backgrounds.

Alongside the activities and discussions, the SYWOR project itself was introduced as a collaborative initiative focused on improving youth work with young people affected by displacement. Partners shared how SYWOR brings together organisations from different countries to exchange experience, develop practical resources, and strengthen inclusive, trauma-aware approaches in everyday youth work. The project was presented as an ongoing process shaped by those who actively use its tools and methods in real-life contexts.

The SYWOR meeting in Istanbul was about listening, testing ideas, and building connections between people who care about doing youth work better. Participants left not only with new tools and knowledge but also with a sense of community and motivation to continue their work with more confidence.

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SYWOR Staff Meeting in Lublin: From reflection to action

SYWOR Staff Meeting in Lublin: From reflection to action

The SYWOR staff meeting of partner organisations, held in Lublin, Poland, brought together youth workers from five countries for an intensive exchange of experience, reflection, and joint planning to support displaced young people in local communities.

The first moments of the meeting were about connection. Before discussing projects or policies, participants took time to get to know one another, build trust, and create a working atmosphere where openness felt natural. When organisations began sharing their experiences from Ukraine, Turkey, Georgia, Moldova, and Poland, the room filled with stories, — about young people affected by displacement, about youth workers navigating limited resources, and about communities learning how to welcome newcomers. Despite different national contexts, many challenges overlapped, making it clear that cooperation across borders is necessary.

A strong emphasis was placed on intercultural learning and the idea of belonging. Through discussions and creative group work, participants explored what concepts such as culture and “home” mean for refugees and IDPs. These conversations helped deepen understanding of what young people leave behind. It is not only about moving from one place to another, but about losing familiar routines, languages, and support systems, while trying to adapt to new ones. These reflections helped youth workers rethink their approaches and better understand what young people need the most.

Another important part of the meeting was dedicated to organizational development. Partner organizations reflected on their own sustainability, looking at values, activities, and resources. This process led to the creation of concrete action plans, with each organization defining steps to be implemented in the upcoming 6 months to strengthen their work with displaced young people.

The human aspect of youth work was addressed during a workshop on trauma-sensitive and inclusive practices. Together with a psychologist, participants discussed crisis situations, emotional resilience, empathy, and communication methods such as motivational dialogue and reflective listening. The session emphasised the importance of caring not only for young people, but also for youth workers themselves.

The meeting concluded with reflection on the future of the SYWOR project. Partners shared their vision for the next year, building on the action plans developed during the meeting.

About the Project

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The project is funded by the European Union and aims to strengthen youth workers and organizations involved in supporting displaced young people through capacity building and cross-border collaboration.

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Local Seminar in Tbilisi, Georgia: Youth dialogue on geopolitics, war, and resilience

Local Seminar in Tbilisi, Georgia: Youth dialogue on geopolitics, war, and resilience

As part of the Stronger Together: Strengthening Youth Workers and Organisations for Displaced Youth Integration and Resilience (SYWOR) project, a local seminar was held on 8 August 2025 at Grigol Robakidze University in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event provided young people with a unique opportunity to engage in open dialogue on geopolitics, European integration, and the challenges facing displaced communities.

The seminar featured a special guest, Mr. Maurice Paulussen, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Georgia. Together with the participants, he discussed the geopolitical situation in the region, the role of Georgia in the EU context, and the pressing challenges faced by young people today. The conversation was dynamic and interactive, offering participants the chance to share perspectives and ask questions directly.

In the second part of the event, participants watched a short documentary film, created by Lithuanians. The film focused on the ongoing full-scale war in Ukraine, offering powerful insights into its human and social impact. The screening prompted a thoughtful discussion about resilience, solidarity, and the role of youth in responding to crises.

The seminar also introduced participants to the SYWOR project, highlighting its objectives, activities, and outcomes. Some participants shared experiences from the recent training in Moldova, underlining how international cooperation equips youth workers with tools to support the integration and empowerment of displaced young people.

This local event reflected the SYWOR project’s goal of supporting youth work, dialogue, and inclusion. It showed that when young people come together to discuss, reflect, and exchange ideas, they not only learn but also find the inspiration to shape stronger, more resilient communities.

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Local seminars in Chișinău, Moldova: Twisted stories & Club for girls

Local seminars in Chișinău, Moldova: Twisted stories & Club for girls

As part of the Stronger Together: Strengthening Youth Workers and Organisations for Displaced Youth Integration and Resilience (SYWOR) project, two local seminars were held in Chișinău, Moldova during June and July 2025. 

«Twisted Stories» – Critical Thinking Through Interactive Storytelling

The seminar took place on 20 June 2025 in Chișinău with 14 teenagers aged 14–17 and was facilitated by Valeria Zolotari.

The seminar invited teenagers to explore the impact of choices through interactive storytelling. Using scenarios that presented dilemmas and multiple outcomes, participants practiced analyzing situations, generating options, predicting consequences, and reflecting on responsibility.

The session followed a structured agenda, including three story-based activities, each focusing on different aspects of decision-making and consequence analysis. Group reflection at the end helped consolidate learning and encouraged participants to connect personal responsibility with teamwork and empathy.

Key results:

  • Improved ability to justify decisions and explore alternative outcomes.
  • Stronger teamwork and communication in problem-solving.
  • Increased awareness of how choices affect others and build responsibility.
  • Safe psychosocial space (PSS) that encouraged openness and empathy.

Although some participants were initially hesitant to share, energizers and interactive methods helped create trust. By the end, all participants engaged actively and reflected on the importance of thoughtful decision-making.

Club for Girls: «The Girl and Her Dreams / My Boundaries – My Strength»

The second seminar was held on 18 July in Chișinău with 14 girls aged 13–17, all displaced from Ukraine and was facilitated by Iulia Voscalevschi.

The Club for Girls seminar focused on empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery. Designed specifically for Ukrainian girls displaced by war, the event combined creative and reflective activities to strengthen confidence and inspire future-oriented thinking.

Through trust-building exercises, sharing circles, and a visualization activity on canvases, the girls explored their strengths, dreams, and the steps needed to achieve them. The session emphasized the importance of boundaries, personal resources, and peer support.

Key results:

  • Girls identified personal strengths and areas for growth.
  • Creative visualization made dreams more concrete and motivating.
  • Planning activities helped translate aspirations into realistic steps.
  • Taking canvases home served as a daily reminder of motivation and resilience.

Feedback showed that the artistic format was especially impactful: many girls said the workshop helped them “see their dreams with their own eyes,” while the supportive group atmosphere provided encouragement and inspiration.

Impact

Together, these two seminars highlighted how SYWOR activities foster resilience, inclusion, and self-expression among young people, especially those affected by displacement. 

Whether through critical storytelling or creative visualization, the sessions gave participants practical tools to strengthen decision-making, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing — laying the foundation for more confident and connected communities.

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The project is funded by the European Union and aims to strengthen youth workers and organizations involved in supporting displaced young people through capacity building and cross-border collaboration.

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Local seminars in Türkiye: From active youth work to understanding displacement

Local seminars in Türkiye: From active youth work to understanding displacement

As part of the Stronger Together: Strengthening Youth Workers and Organisations for Displaced Youth Integration and Resilience (SYWOR) project, two local seminars were held in Türkiye, bringing together youth for interactive learning and reflection.

The first local seminar reunited young people who had previously attended the SYWOR language course, creating continuity between learning and practice. Participants were welcomed with icebreakers and introductions before moving into two workshop blocks.

The first part encouraged participants to brainstorm the skills and responsibilities of youth workers, as well as ways to take more initiative in their communities. The second part addressed engaging with trauma-affected individuals, using group activities and empathy exercises to explore best practices when working with vulnerable groups.

The day concluded with a group reflection circle, where participants shared personal insights and key takeaways. Many highlighted that the session helped them better understand how to balance activism with sensitivity when supporting people in their communities.

The second local seminar welcomed youth who had previously participated in the SYWOR training course in Moldova. The day began with energizers and a short overview of the objectives, before diving into discussions about trauma and the social and psychological impacts of displacement.

Participants were introduced to key concepts such as displacement, inclusion, resilience, cross-cultural communication, and the distinctions between migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, IDPs, and stateless persons. These definitions were unpacked through interactive case group discussions, linking abstract terms to real-life scenarios.

A highlight of the session was the reflection activity. Using outlines of the human body, participants expressed emotions with colors and identified where they “felt” these emotions most strongly. This activity provided a creative and safe way to connect personal feelings with broader discussions on displacement and resilience.

Impact

Together, these two local seminars in Türkiye empowered young people to think critically about their role as youth workers, reflect on trauma and displacement, and practice inclusive approaches in community engagement. The events strengthened both personal awareness and collective resilience — showing once again how the SYWOR project builds skills and connections across borders.

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Local Seminar in Trostyanets, Ukraine: Hearing everyone: stories, emotions, dialogue

Local Seminar in Trostyanets, Ukraine: Hearing everyone: stories, emotions, dialogue

On August 9, 2025, a local seminar titled “Hearing Everyone: Stories, Emotions, Dialogue” was held at the Youth Center “KOROBKA” in Trostyanets, Sumy region. The event gathered 10 young participants, including 3 internally displaced persons (IDPs), and used the method of forum theatre to explore themes of identity, resilience, and empathy.

The session was facilitated by Mariia Slabospytska, participant of the Stronger Together training course in Moldova. Preparations included organizing a safe and creative space, selecting audiovisual materials, and preparing a scenario for the forum theatre activity.

The program featured several components:

  • Icebreakers and energizers to create a relaxed atmosphere.
  • A short introduction to the SYWOR project and its objectives.
  • A theoretical block explaining the concepts of refugees, internally displaced persons, and people affected by war.
  • The main forum theatre session, where participants engaged in interactive role play to analyze social issues and seek collective solutions.
  • Debriefing and reflection circle, with space to share insights and personal impressions.
  • Feedback collection to evaluate the event’s impact.

For most participants, this was the first time experiencing forum theatre. They highlighted that the interactive approach helped them not only learn about the distinctions between refugees, IDPs, and war-affected people, but also reflect on the challenges these groups face in everyday life. Many emphasized that the seminar deepened their empathy and encouraged them to listen to others’ stories with greater openness.

This local initiative in Trostyanets reflects the core goals of the SYWOR project — strengthening youth workers, organisations and supporting the integration of displaced young people. 

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The project is funded by the European Union and aims to strengthen youth workers and organizations involved in supporting displaced young people through capacity building and cross-border collaboration.

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