Project Duration: March 2024 - January 2026

Project Description: The initiative titled Youth Match Point is a Cooperation Partnerships project in the field of Youth implemented under the ERASMUS+ programme. The project aims to promote the active participation of young people in civil society issues while creating a supportive and inclusive environment that recognises and respects the diversity of views and ideas among young people across Europe.

The project was designed to address barriers that young people often face when trying to participate actively in social and democratic life, such as limited access to information, lack of networking opportunities, and insufficient guidance from experienced youth sector professionals.

Within the framework of the project, the Youth Match Point HUB was developed, a digital platform that enables young people, youth workers, and mentors to connect, exchange ideas, and develop joint initiatives. The platform offers networking, mentoring, and collaboration tools, contributing to the creation of a dynamic European community of young people.

In addition, the project produced several key results, including:

• Research on the interests and needs of young people, including data collected from six European countries as well as a compilation of best practices in the youth sector.
• A digital matching and speed-dating platform, facilitating connections between young people, mentors, youth workers, and youth organisations.
• A mentorship programme, connecting young people with experienced mentors who provide guidance and support for the development of skills and initiatives.
• Guides and educational materials, such as the Manual for Mentors and the Platform Usage Manual, supporting the effective use of the project tools.
• Networking activities and international events, including speed dating events that strengthened collaboration and knowledge exchange among young people from different countries.

Through these results, the Youth Match Point project contributes to empowering young people, encouraging their active participation in civic life, supporting the development of initiatives, and fostering transnational cooperation across Europe.

 Project Consortium:

Greece(lead partner): Higher Incubator Giving Growth and Sustainability (HIGGS)

Bulgaria: The Future Now Association (TFN)

Turkey: Yasar University

Spain: Xeracion 

Italy: TDM 2000 International

Hungary: Central Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency (CTRIA)

Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.