Youth Courage is an Erasmus+ KA220 Youth project implemented by Volontariato Torino – Eurodesk Torino, in partnership with five organisations from Austria, Slovenia, Belgium, and Ireland.

The project aimed to support marginalised young people (aged 12-25) who lost contact with educational and support systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also provided youth workers with innovative outreach methodologies to engage and empower vulnerable youth. A strong local focus was maintained, with direct involvement from students at the Peano Institute in Turin, creating a tangible impact on the community.

Through a combination of workshops, digital tools, and experiential learning, Youth Courage promoted active citizenship, social inclusion, and European mobility opportunities. A youth-led approach was central, allowing participants to co-create educational content, ensuring the project’s resources remained relevant, engaging, and sustainable.

The project developed a comprehensive outreach methodology, structured in two key levels:

1. Reaching marginalised youth by identifying barriers and providing accessible entry points to support networks.
2. Empowering young people to build resilience, take responsibility for their well-being, and engage in acts of solidarity and civic participation.

To achieve these goals, Youth Courage developed two key educational tools:

1. Outreach for Active Citizenship – Online Toolkit: A searchable digital resource, divided into five sections (mental health, empowerment, mobility, civic participation, and sport), enabling youth workers and young people across Europe to exchange best practices and contribute their own activities.
2. Escape the Gloom: An educational escape game designed to enhance self-confidence, teamwork, and social skills through gamified learning.

Eurodesk Torino played a central role in the project by ensuring high visibility of European mobility opportunities through interactive workshops incorporating Kahoot! quizzes, Mentimeter activities, and peer-learning exercises, helping participants explore Erasmus+, DiscoverEU, and the European Solidarity Corps. By combining digital innovation with hands-on experiences, Youth Courage created a lasting impact both locally and internationally.