DouYOuth – Empowering Youth Through Non-Formal Education and Social Innovation

Project Description

DouYOuth is a regional project focused on strengthening the capacities of young people and civil society organisations through innovative non-formal education (NFE) methodologies, social entrepreneurship development, and active citizenship promotion.

The project addresses key challenges faced by youth in the region – limited employment opportunities, underdeveloped entrepreneurial competences, and insufficient structured dialogue with local stakeholders. Through training, pilot initiatives, and international cooperation, DouYOuth promotes a “brain gain” approach by creating opportunities for young people within their local communities.

Overall Objective

To empower youth and civil society organisations by developing innovative NFE tools, strengthening competences, and promoting socially responsible action.

Specific Objectives

  • Strengthen the capacities of youth organisations and youth leaders.
  • Develop and upgrade innovative NFE materials (ARTivism, Doughnut Economy, Social Entrepreneurship).
  • Enhance youth competences in social entrepreneurship and civic engagement.
  • Create dialogue platforms between youth, local authorities, and businesses.
  • Ensure strong communication and dissemination of project results at regional and international levels.

Expected Results

  • Developed and tested NFE materials tailored to regional youth needs.
  • Delivered trainings and transnational capacity-building activities for youth workers.
  • Implemented youth-led pilot initiatives based on the Brain Gain concept.
  • Organised local Brain Gain Summits and international online events.
  • Increased visibility and sustainability of project outcomes.

Non-Formal Education (NFE) Materials

The project has developed innovative NFE materials focusing on:

  • ARTivism – storytelling through podcasts and short videos
  • Doughnut Economy theory – sustainable development and local resilience
  • Social Entrepreneurship – building business models with social impact
  • Personal and professional development of young changemakers

These materials were tested through trainings, bootcamps, and pilot activities and are available for further use by organisations and youth.

📎 Link to NFE materials:
https://knowledge.masterpeace.org/tools/

Donor

The DouYOuth project is implemented with the support of European Union.

Partners

  • MasterPeace
  • Act for Society
  • SIT
  • Growunited
  • IPD
  • CZOR

Countries of Implementation

The project is implemented in:
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia.