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Research-based analysis of European youth programmes

We are a research network with partners in 34 European countries with 29 languages.

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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

Research Report //
Effects and outcomes of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme
This is the research report monitoring effects and outcomes of Erasmus+ Youth in Action (between 2021 and 2023)

Published in September 2024
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Factsheet // A closer look at the solidarity projects strand
We undertook a small explorative study to explore some of the many dimensions of solidarity projects.

Published in October 2023
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Research report // Special Programmatic Study 2022–2023
We took a closer look at the implementation of the European Solidarity Corps in recent years.

Published in October 2023
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Upcoming Events

Youth Research Dialogue on 11 October
The Youth Research Dialogues are back! On 11 October, we talk about digital youth work: from policy to practice - within the European youth programmes and beyond.
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Upcoming Youth Research Dialogues
Youth Research Dialogues will continue! SAVE THE DATE for the upcoming Youth Research Dialogues on 11 October and 8 November! More information will follow soon.
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Latest News

Youth Research Dialogue on 11 October
The Youth Research Dialogues are back! Join us on 11 October when we talk about digital youth work - from policy to practice - within the European youth programmes and beyond. More details about this episode HERE.
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Long-term perspective: Next 10 years of the European youth programmes
On 20 September, we hosted and live-streamed a panel discussion titled ‘Long-term perspective: Next 10 years of the European youth programmes’. Watch the recording HERE!
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Key messages from the RAY Triangular Summit
The KEY MESSAGES from the RAY Triangular Summit 2024 are available now! This summary brief compiles the main insights and outputs from different sessions, discussions and reflections. Curious?
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