In a nutshell
The RAY Network is an open and self-governed European research network of National Agencies of the European youth programmes and their research partners. The network conducts research on international youth work and youth learning mobility, promotes dialogue between research, policy and practice, and contributes to evidence-based youth policy development in the youth field in Europe.
Highlight Facts
70%
Youth workers and youth leaders who say that the corona pandemic has had major effects on their youth work
84%
Youth workers and youth leaders who address the corona pandemic and its effects in their youth work
55%
Youth workers and youth leaders who saw at least two thirds of their youth work interrupted by the pandemic
17%
Youth workers and youth leaders who managed to transfer all their youth work to online formats
74%
Youth work organisations who had to close their office temporarily during the corona pandemic
50%
Youth workers and youth leaders who say the support of youth work has been somewhat or very inadequate
Latest Reports
This literature snapshot is intended to lay the groundwork for the second research cycle of RAY DIGI.
Published in November 2025
This is the final transnational analysis of the RAY COMP research project, exploring competence development for youth work through trainings.
Published in September 2025
These are the key findings on the approaches to competence development and capacity building in the European youth programmes.
Published in April 2025
Upcoming Events
Join us for our Youth Research Dialogue! This episode will take place in the context of the European Youth Week and 30 years of EU Youth Volunteering.
The RAY Triangular Summit brings policy, practice and research together to foster an informed discourse based on research from RAY and beyond.
Latest News
Join us for our Youth Research Dialogue! This episode will take place in the context of the European Youth Week and celebrations for 30 years of EU Youth Volunteering.
In the first Youth Research Dialogue in 2026 - held on 23 February - we shared something exciting with you: a very first sneak peek from our newest monitoring surveys! Curious? Watch the recording here!
SAVE THE DATE! The RAY Triangular Summit 2026 will bring policy, practice and research together to foster an informed discourse between stakeholders, based on evidence-based research from the RAY network and beyond. More here!