he YouthSOFTPOWER project partners came together in Greece on 9–10 June 2026 for the project’s second in-person transnational meeting, hosted by Liofyllo Social Cooperative Enterprise. Over two intensive and productive days, the partnership continued its joint work to empower young people across Europe by strengthening their soft skills, increasing their awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, and encouraging active participation in global and local development processes through ODA-related learning.
The meeting brought together representatives from the partner organisations: Consulta Europa from Spain as project coordinator, University of La Laguna from Spain, Ecological Innovation Association – ECO-IN from Türkiye, Keuropa ry from Finland, West Ukrainian National University – WUNU from Ukraine, and Liofyllo Social Cooperative Enterprise from Greece as the host organisation.
During the meeting, partners reviewed the progress achieved so far and discussed the next steps for the development of the project’s main educational and communication outputs. A key focus of the discussions was the design of the Youth Advocacy Guide, which will support young people in understanding advocacy, civic engagement, participation, and the role they can play in promoting sustainable and inclusive change in their communities.
Another important topic was the development of the SDG Digital Toolkit, which will provide practical learning materials and resources related to the Sustainable Development Goals. Partners exchanged ideas on how to make the toolkit accessible, youth-friendly and useful for educators, youth workers and young participants. The discussions also focused on how to connect the toolkit with real-life examples, interactive learning methods and digital tools that can encourage young people to take action.
The partnership also worked on the planning of new dynamic digital content, including podcasts, vlogs, webinars and short videos. These materials will be designed to reach young audiences in an engaging and creative way, while raising awareness about soft skills, sustainability, youth participation and global responsibility. Partners discussed possible formats, themes, target groups and dissemination strategies to ensure that the content will be attractive, inclusive and easy to use across different national contexts.
In addition, the meeting included detailed discussions on the future digital educational platform of the project. The platform will host learning resources, educational materials and interactive content developed within YouthSOFTPOWER. It is expected to serve as an open and accessible space for young people, educators and youth organisations interested in strengthening skills, promoting SDG awareness and supporting active citizenship.
The two-day meeting also created an important opportunity for partners to strengthen cooperation, clarify responsibilities and align their work plans for the upcoming project period. Through collaborative sessions, partners exchanged views, shared experiences and contributed to the planning of the next project activities.
The successful implementation of the meeting was made possible thanks to the effective coordination of Consulta Europa and the warm hospitality of Liofyllo Social Cooperative Enterprise in Greece. The meeting once again demonstrated the strong commitment of all partners to creating meaningful learning opportunities for young people and supporting a more inclusive, sustainable and participatory future.
YouthSOFTPOWER continues to connect talents, ideas and organisations across Europe with the shared goal of empowering youth to become active contributors to positive change.
Partners of the YouthSOFTPOWER Project:
Consulta Europa – Spain, Coordinator
University of La Laguna – Spain
Ecological Innovation Association – ECO-IN – Türkiye
Keuropa ry – Finland
West Ukrainian National University – WUNU – Ukraine
Liofyllo Social Cooperative Enterprise – Greece, Host Organisation
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