Youthability, Kastoriá (2026)

Europe 2020 indeed stresses the fundamental role of education and training to form new generations of entrepreneurs. Europe needs more entrepreneurs the EU notes in 2013 (http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-12_el.htm) and while 37% of Europeans would like, if they could, to have their own business the 43% (FL354) of them states that have difficulties to obtain information on how to start th

eir own business. In order to create new generations of entrepreneurs the role of education and training is fundamental. The acquisition of necessary skills and knowledge is cultivated by coordinated and structured programmes as the 15% - 20% of students participating into a micro-entrepreneurship programme during their school years would later start their own company in tripled percentage compared to the general population. Based on the fact that Entrepreneurial Learning is a key pillar for the economy of a country, we tried to deepen the needs of new and current trends by conducting research on the job objects and fields of interest of young people. From the data analysis showed that a large part of young people are active in the field of fashion and even manages to provide income for a living. Their activity relates to fashion blogging, writing articles, YouTube channels, etc. while they earn money from clothing companies which pay them for publishing articles or promote their products through their activity. The clothing companies to reduce their advertising costs, are increasingly turning to indirect advertising through various sites and blogs. The field of activity of young people in the fashion industry, is not an object to which special emphasis has been given in combination with entrepreneurial learning, although many youth have it oriented to a more commercial activity. The lack of specialized support is due to the fact that youth workers do not have methods and ways of connecting Fashion with Entrepreneurial learning to enable them to cultivate attitudes and entrepreneurial skills. As a result, ELA project has as a main objective the training of Youth Workers on entrepreneurial learning in the field of Fashion. Fashion is a new trend that interests youth not only as a hobby and passion but also as a profession and as an income resource. Therefore, the project’s target group is Youth Workers who wish to be trained on entrepreneurial learning in the field of Fashion and they will consequently work with youth and train them to become fashion professionals. The Project is Co-Financed by the EU within the Erasmus+

12/08/2026

International Youth Day is a celebration of voices that deserve to be heard, ideas that deserve space to grow and young people who are already creating meaningful change. 🌍

Today is about recognising their creativity, ambition and ability to challenge the way things have always been done.

At YOUTHABILITY, we stand for opportunities that allow young people to learn, participate, connect and take an active role in the world around them.

Because when young people are given the space to lead, great things can happen. 💙

Happy International Youth Day!

03/08/2026

PoRC Mobility in Thessaloniki - Pioneers of Rural Change 🌱

From July 27th to August 1st, young change-makers gathered in Thessaloniki for the Rural Youth Leadership Academy! 🏛️🌱
Throughout this intensive mobility activity, participants engaged in design-thinking workshops, smart village planning, start-up designing and focused in building vital skills in eco-leadership, digital democracy and active citizenship.
A major highlight was our Intercultural Day, where participants shared traditions, music and food from across Southeast Europe, celebrating the diversity that unites us! 🌍🎶✨
A massive thank you to all the participants and partners who made this week unforgettable. Together, we are driving sustainable change in our local communities! 💪

31/07/2026

09/06/2026

🌟 MindPact Mobility in Thessaloniki - Mental Health Empowerment for Active Youth Participation.

What an incredible, transformative week it has been in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki! From May 11th to May 15th, passionate youth workers representing Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, and Romania came together for the MindPact: Youth Participation Lab on Mental Health and Civic Engagement. The mobility set out with a powerful mission: to equip youth workers with the tools to support young people facing mental health challenges while fostering their active participation in civic life. Our days in Thessaloniki have been packed with energy and deep learning! Through dynamic non-formal activities our youth workers have been diving into new ways to support youth well-being. 🧠 A major highlight of our training was inviting a psychology specialist who joined us to share invaluable professional insights on mental health, emotional resilience, and well-being.

🌍✨ To wrap up this incredible mobility, we celebrated our Intercultural Day! The room was filled with the vibrant sounds of music and the delicious aromas of traditional food brought by participants from all of our participating countries. It was the perfect way to celebrate our diversity and strengthen our new European network.

29/05/2026

On 20-22 May, we had the honor to host the final project event of the ENABLE project.

Youth workers, volunteers, local stakeholders, and citizens from across Europe gathered in Kastoria, Greece to discuss the outcomes of the ENABLE and highlight the importance of the 2030 UN Agenda. Furthermore, participants discussed about the continue and future of the project.

We would like to thank all participants and our partners for their presence and collaboration.

23/04/2026

YOUTHABILITY in Luxembourg! 🇱🇺

We were proud to take part in the ENABLE Youth Climate Policy Dialogues in Luxembourg City on March 31st and April 1st. These two days brought together young people from across Europe, creating a space for meaningful dialogue, learning, and collaboration around climate action and civic participation.

Through interactive workshops and group discussions, we explored key topics linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, especially climate action, inclusive governance, and partnerships. The experience gave us the opportunity to strengthen our voice as young people and better understand how we can actively contribute to climate policy and decision-making.

A highlight of the experience was our visit to the Europa Experience Centre, where we gained deeper insight into European institutions, values, and how decisions are shaped at EU level. It was an inspiring reminder of the importance of active citizenship and informed participation.

On the second day, we explored Luxembourg City, connecting history, memory, and European identity. Visiting important landmarks and institutions helped us reflect on democracy, human rights, and our role as engaged citizens in today’s world.

A big thank you to the organisers and partners for creating such a meaningful experience, and to all participants for the inspiring discussions, ideas, and energy. We return home motivated to continue taking action in our communities.

We are proud to be part of ENABLE.

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