{"id":724,"date":"2026-10-03T12:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T09:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youngfolks.lt\/?p=724"},"modified":"2026-10-03T12:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T09:40:10","slug":"creative-paths-in-youthwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youngfolks.lt\/?p=724&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Creative Paths in Youthwork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.single-post .page-header{display:none}\n.yfp{--navy:#003399;--ind:#303994;--yel:#FECB24;--pink:#CC3366;--ink:#111;--txt:#333;--soft:#F5F1E8;--line:#e6e2d8;max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto;padding:24px 0 56px;color:var(--txt);line-height:1.65;font-family:\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif}\n.yfp *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.yfp h1,.yfp h2,.yfp h3{color:var(--navy);line-height:1.15;margin:0;font-family:inherit}\n.yfp p{margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--txt)}\n.yfp-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 18px 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young people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"yfp-chips\"><span>01.09.2026 \u2013 31.08.2027<\/span><span>4 partner organisations<\/span><span>Lithuania \u00b7 Latvia \u00b7 Estonia \u00b7 Croatia<\/span><span class=\"yfp-strong\">Project no. 2026-1-LT02-KA210-YOU-000468570<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-hero-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Creative Paths in Youthwork project visual\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/youngfolks.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/creative-paths-in-youthwork-1024x576.png')\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"yfp-section\">\n<div class=\"yfp-kicker\">About<\/div>\n<h2>Why this project?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"yfp-two\">\n<div>\n<p>Youth workers in all partner countries face similar challenges: how to keep learning inclusive, effective and motivating, and how to bring young people actively into community life. <strong>Creative Paths in Youthwork<\/strong> responds to these needs with art-based methods.<\/p>\n<p>The partners exchange good practices, carry out case studies and expert interviews in each country and, based on the findings, jointly create a practical workbook and video materials that youth workers can put to use straight away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-goal\">\n<h3>Objective<\/h3>\n<p>To strengthen the capacity of NGOs in art-based learning, equip youth workers with new creative tools for community building, and create a safe and inclusive environment where young people can learn, grow and actively participate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"yfp-section\">\n<div class=\"yfp-kicker\">Impact<\/div>\n<h2>The project in numbers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"yfp-stats\">\n<div class=\"yfp-stat\"><b>100+<\/b><span>youth workers and volunteers benefit directly<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-stat\"><b>500+<\/b><span>young people in the partner countries take part in new activities<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-stat\"><b>20<\/b><span>participants at the workbook development seminar<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-stat\"><b>40+<\/b><span>participants at the Inspiration Day<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"yfp-section\">\n<div class=\"yfp-kicker\">Results<\/div>\n<h2>What will the project produce?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"yfp-cards\">\n<div class=\"yfp-card\"><div class=\"yfp-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 19.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 17H20V3H6.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 0 4 5.5v14z\"\/><path d=\"M4 19.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 0 6.5 22H20v-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Multilingual workbook<\/h3><p>An art-based youth work workbook with a focus on art therapy \u2013 practical exercises for community building and for supporting creativity, teamwork and decision-making.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-card\"><div class=\"yfp-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"5\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M17 10l5-3v10l-5-3z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Video materials<\/h3><p>Videos accompanying the workbook that show the methods in action and make them easier to bring into everyday practice.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-card\"><div class=\"yfp-ico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 19l7-7 3 3-7 7-3-3z\"\/><path d=\"M18 13l-1.5-7.5L2 2l3.5 14.5L13 18l5-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 2l7.586 7.586\"\/><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Tested art-based methods<\/h3><p>New methods piloted in at least five local workshops per partner and refined based on participant feedback.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"yfp-section\">\n<div class=\"yfp-kicker\">Activities<\/div>\n<h2>Project journey<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"yfp-timeline\">\n<li><span class=\"yfp-dot\">1<\/span><div class=\"yfp-when\">September 2026<\/div><h3>Kick-off meeting <span class=\"yfp-place\">Lithuania<\/span><\/h3><p>Partner teams meet, agree on roles and the timeline, and get to know local youth work practices.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yfp-dot\">2<\/span><div class=\"yfp-when\">October 2026<\/div><h3>Local studies <span class=\"yfp-place\">all partner countries<\/span><\/h3><p>At least three case studies and two expert interviews in each country to map the needs of youth workers and good practices.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yfp-dot\">3<\/span><div class=\"yfp-when\">December 2026<\/div><h3>Workbook development seminar <span class=\"yfp-place\">Estonia<\/span><\/h3><p>Hosted by Project Spirit: 20 participants co-create new art-based methods and the first version of the workbook based on the research.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yfp-dot\">4<\/span><div class=\"yfp-when\">December 2026 \u2013 February 2027<\/div><h3>Local testing <span class=\"yfp-place\">all partner countries<\/span><\/h3><p>Each partner runs at least five pilot workshops with young people and youth workers and collects feedback.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yfp-dot\">5<\/span><div class=\"yfp-when\">February 2027<\/div><h3>Finalising the workbook and toolkit <span class=\"yfp-place\">online<\/span><\/h3><p>Final adjustments are made based on the feedback and the materials receive their final design.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yfp-dot\">6<\/span><div class=\"yfp-when\">March 2027<\/div><h3>Inspiration Day &amp; festival <span class=\"yfp-place\">Latvia<\/span><\/h3><p>An event with at least 40 participants presenting the workbook and video materials, with workshops and networking for youth workers and young people.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"yfp-note\">Dates are indicative and may be adjusted during the project.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"yfp-section\">\n<div class=\"yfp-kicker\">Partnership<\/div>\n<h2>Partners<\/h2>\n<div class=\"yfp-partners\">\n<div class=\"yfp-partner\"><div class=\"yfp-plogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/youngfolks.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Young-Folks-LT-logo.png\" alt=\"Young Folks LT logo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><span class=\"yfp-tag\">Coordinator<\/span><strong>V\u0161\u012e Young Folks LT<\/strong><span>Lithuania<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-partner\"><div class=\"yfp-plogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/youngfolks.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Project-Spirit-logo.png\" alt=\"MT\u00dc Project Spirit logo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><strong>MT\u00dc Project Spirit<\/strong><span>Estonia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-partner\"><div class=\"yfp-plogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/youngfolks.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Young-Folks-LV-logo.png\" alt=\"Young Folks LV logo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><strong>Young Folks LV<\/strong><span>Latvia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"yfp-partner\"><div class=\"yfp-plogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/youngfolks.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/OUI-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Osna\u017ei-usavr\u0161i-integriraj za razvoj (OUI) logo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><strong>Osna\u017ei-usavr\u0161i-integriraj za razvoj<\/strong><span>Croatia<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer class=\"yfp-funding\">\n<div class=\"yfp-logos\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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