MOBILE YOUTH WORK

ENGAGING YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES. PROMOTING THE RECOGNITION OF MOBILE YOUTH CENTRE INITIATIVES

About the project

MOBILE YOUTH WORK – ENGAGING YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES 

Mobile Youth Work (MYW) is a forward-thinking approach that brings support, guidance, and opportunities directly to young people – wherever they are. This project explores MYW as a dynamic extension of open youth work, going beyond fixed-location centres to reach underserved and hard-to-access communities. At its core, the focus is on the development and promotion of Mobile Youth Centres (MYCs) – adaptable spaces where young people can connect, receive counselling, access resources, and express themselves freely.

By actively involving youth workers, practitioners, and policy stakeholders, the project also aims to increase the recognition of open youth work’s value and the resources needed to deliver it effectively.

PROJECT GOALS

The project’s main goal is to advocate for and expand the use of Mobile Youth Centres—flexible, mobile units that complement traditional youth centres by reaching young people in areas with limited or no youth services. These centres act as informal meeting spaces, offering leisure activities, support, and opportunities for youth to develop their ideas in a safe and inclusive environment.

Drawing on proven experience and earlier research, we are committed to developing practical tools and resources tailored for youth workers, practitioners, and policymakers to effectively implement Mobile Youth Work in their communities.

    Project Results

    MYC Database

    A multilingual database compiling the findings of extensive research into Mobile Youth Centres. It includes 20 MYC models, 20 youth work activities, and 10 relevant scientific studies, providing a solid foundation for practitioners and researchers alike.

    Manual - Dream Mobile Youth Centre

    Based on a Youth Exchange involving young people and experts, this manual captures 12 key educational insights and co-designed ideas for the ideal MYC. It includes practical tools, visual resources, and guidance for implementing mobile youth centres in diverse contexts.

    Policy Recommendations

    This resource supports long-term policy impact by offering handouts and advocacy tools tailored for decision-makers. Developed through collaboration with youth workers and stakeholders, it promotes the recognition and integration of MYCs into national and local youth strategies. Available in 5 languages.

    Manual - Dream Mobile Youth Centre

    The project is currently being implemented. All materials will be available for download shortly.

    EN – DE – RO – FR – ITA 

     

    Policy Recommendations

    The project is currently being implemented. All materials will be available for download shortly.

    EN – DE – RO – FR – ITA

    Project Partners

    Partners
    The partners in this project are: Roter Baum Berlin (Berlin, Germany), Curba de Cultura (Izvoarele, Romania), Strauss APS (Mussomeli, Italy), Le Fagotin (Stoumont, Belgium).

    Donator
    The project “Mobile Youth Work: Engaging Youth and Communities. Promoting the recognition of Mobile Youth Centre initiatives” is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Jugend für Europa – Nationale Agentur. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. 
    Project nr. 2024-1-DE04-KA220-YOU-000245905

    Contacts
    „Roter Baum Berlin“ UG – Stendaler Straße 43, 12627 Berlin.
    030 99281840 – info@roter-baum-berlin.de