Youth for Ukraine: Empowerment through Open Innovation and resilient pathways

Funding Source

European Commission- Erasmus+ Portuguese National Agency

Programme

Erasmus+ KA210, Small Scale Partnership in Youth

Duration

January 2026 – February 2027

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Keywords

Open science, Citizen science

Status

Ongoing

Description

YOUTH4UA aims to empower Ukrainian youth and their European peers by fostering resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The project promotes active citizenship and youth entrepreneurship by engaging young people in co-creation processes and solution design through ThinkLabs, hackathons, and creative campaigns. It further seeks to strengthen shared values and civic participation by providing coaching, nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, and creating opportunities for democratic engagement.

 

Key project outcomes

ThinkLabs

● Masterclasses

● Creative Storytelling Campaign 

● Mentorship sessions

● Showcase event

Partnership

Associação da Ucrânia com Amor (PT), coordinator

● Web2Learn (GR)

● Young Folks LV (LV)