“Eurodesk Through My Eyes” directly corresponds to the Creative Youth Information category by transforming youth information from a passive format into a game-based and youth-led learning process. Rather than delivering European mobility information through traditional sessions alone, the project used photography to turn the city into a playground where young people could notice overlooked and often unseen details in their everyday urban environment, alongside AI-supported digital storytelling as a creative tool to make young people mentally and physically active during the process.

Photography was used as a game-based method, turning urban routes into interactive missions in which participants were encouraged to observe overlooked and often unseen details in their everyday surroundings. This playful yet reflective approach increased motivation, curiosity and active participation, allowing young people to engage with youth information in a memorable way. By encouraging participants to explore their city through photojournalism routes and reflect on their experiences via collaborative digital boards, youth information became embedded in self-reflection and peer-to-peer interaction. Youth information was placed in everyday public spaces, making European opportunities visible where young people already are.

This out-of-the-box approach enabled young people to connect and analyse local realities with European values and mobility opportunities in a meaningful and accessible way. By combining art, technology and non-formal learning methods, the project ensured that youth information became interesting and engaging for young people from diverse backgrounds. This innovative format positioned participants not only as information receivers but also as co-creators.

Through further office-based activities, participants gained direct access to opportunities via the Eurodesk network. During these follow-up activities, participants took part in an intercultural cooking session, embracing the European Union’s core value of unity in diversity. Shopper bag design workshops and speaking clubs were conducted by both local and international young people living in Ankara, emphasising inclusiveness.