Youth IMPACT
The project Youth IMPACT (Youth Integration and Motivation for Positive Achievement and Capacity Transformation) focuses on:
Strengthening the capacity of organizations working with young people with visual impairments
Strengthening the capacities of young people with visual impairments
Key outcomes
New employment skills for visually impaired youth
The project aims to equip visually impaired (VI) youth with essential skills, including digital, entrepreneurial, and communication abilities, to enhance their employability and competitiveness in the labor market.
2 international mobility programs
Two six-day mobility programs will provide VI youth with opportunities to participate in non-formal learning experiences, focusing on skill development, self-empowerment, and active participation in their communities.
New tools for enhanced capacities of organizations
A "Bridging Differences Programme" (BDP) Toolkit will be developed, offering comprehensive methods, tools, and best practices for organizations working with VI youth to improve accessibility and inclusion.
Local NGO’s from 4 countries engaged in capacity-building trainings
Capacity-building sessions will train local NGOs in four countries to better support VI youth, promoting knowledge transfer and sustainable inclusion in organizational structures and programs.
Training the trainers
Experts from partner organizations will undergo specialized training to improve their skills in working with VI youth, fostering a multiplier effect as they transfer knowledge to local organizations.
Enhanced participation and inclusion in the society
The project promotes social inclusion and active participation of VI youth by reducing prejudices, raising awareness among institutions, and providing tailored learning opportunities for personal and professional development.
