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