Facts

RAY stands for Research-based Analysis and Monitoring of European Youth Programmes. We produce reliable evidence to better understand processes and outcomes in youth work and non-formal education.

Highlight Facts

66%

Project participations who appreciate cultural diversity more than before their project

50%

Project participants who are interested in contributing to youth policy development more than before their project

48%

Project participants who feel more European than before their Erasmus+ Youth in Action project

92%

Project participants who agree or strongly agree that they learned better how to work in an international team

90%

Project participants who agree or strongly agree that they learned something they intend to use in their youth work

85%

Project participants who agree or strongly agree that they have learned more about how to actively involve young people in youth work

90%

Project leaders who agree or strongly agree that their organisation has increased appreciation for cultural diversity through their project

87%

Project leaders who agree or strongly agree that their organisation has increased competences for the provision of non-formal education

80%

Project leaders who agree or strongly agree that their organisation has increased commitment to include young people with fewer opportunities

Our fact sheets

The programme objectives of Erasmus+ Youth in Action

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth in Action is successful in achieving its objectives and contributes substantively to making the most of youth policy’s potential.

Positive effects on key competences for lifelong learning

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth in Action is successful in strengthening the key competences for life-long learning of young people and giving them opportunities to thrive.

Positive effects on personal development and further pathways

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth in Action is successful in strengthening the development of young people and contributes to enabling young people to be architects of their own lives.

Positive effects on youth participation & active citizenship

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth in Action is successful in promoting active citizenship and strengthening the participation of young people.

Erasmus+ Youth in Action: a crucial space for quality youth work

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth in Action is successful in fostering quality youth work and provides young people with opportunities they need to thrive.

Erasmus+ Youth in Action: an essential tool for the youth sector

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth in Action is successful in strengthening the youth sector and contributes to supporting youth networks, organisations and structures.