We aim to enhance youth work by applying methods of outdoor pedagogies to explore urban spaces, shedding light on socio-political challenges within these environments. By rethinking the way we exp...

We aim to enhance youth work by applying methods of outdoor pedagogies to explore urban spaces, shedding light on socio-political challenges within these environments. By rethinking the way we experience spaces, we will bridge the urban-rural divide and foster collaboration. Young adults and professionals will embark on a mission to create a comprehensive toolkit of newly developed education methods that will encourage young adults to become active citizens.

A kick-off will create strong partnerships, a digital platform, and an overview of standard practice. During 2 double visits involving neighboring countries, we will develop a methodology for applying outdoor education in urban contexts. The result will be a toolkit with new methods and a guideline, tested in local pilot workshops. A steering meeting and an evaluation will ensure project flow. Dissemination will occur via social media, train-the-trainer events, and attendance at conferences.

We will create a comprehensive toolkit, that entails around 60 methods, with locally specific variations,feedback form both young adults and professional youth workers and a detailed guideline for real life implementation. Additionally, we will create a profound social media presence and a handbook. We will generate strengthened partnerships and a broadened network within the youth work community and thus direct impact on the engagement within the respective communities.