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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.

Latest News

BDP EU-Dimension Online Event Sharing Experiences for More Inclusive Youth Work

On 15 September 2026, the BDP EU-Dimension Online Event brought together participants from different European countries, including Estonia, Norway, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Croatia and Slovenia. The event focused on presenting the Bridging Differences Programme Toolkit (BDP Toolkit) and sharing experiences and perspectives on inclusive and accessible youth work.

Bridging Differences, Creating Opportunities in youth work

How to create more opportunities for young people with visual impairments and how to better connect different systems and stakeholders in doing so was the central question addressed by the national roundtables held in all partner countries. Three roundtables took place on 31 August, and two on 7 September 2026. The events brought together representatives of various institutions, organisations and other stakeholders whose work in different ways influences the situation and opportunities of young people.