Themes That Matter. Voices That Count.
The EYES project is rooted in the belief that knowledge becomes power when it’s shared — and that power should lead to action.
That’s why we’ve chosen six key themes that reflect the most pressing global and local challenges affecting youth today, both in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. These topics emerged through deep analysis, consultation with youth organizations, and a shared vision across 8 partner countries.
They address:
- The realities young people face
- The aspirations they carry
- The tools they need to act
Each theme is explored through courses, online meetings, community actions and storytelling, allowing participants not only to understand the world better — but to change it.
Let’s build it, together
This is your invitation to connect, to grow, and to lead.
The future is already in your hands.
Six Topics.
The themes explored in EYES are not just topics, they are real-life challenges that
connect young people across continents, cultures and contexts.
1. Migration & Rural Exodus
2. Youth Unemployment & Education
3. Social and Solidarity Economy
4. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
5. Mental Health & Wellbeing
6. Civic Engagement & Youth Leadership
1. Migration & Rural Exodus
Understanding movement, embracing identity.
Migration is more than a journey — it’s a story of opportunity, challenge, and resilience.
This theme dives into the causes and consequences of migration and rural exodus, especially among youth.
Migration is more than a journey — it’s a story of opportunity, challenge, and resilience.
This theme dives into the causes and consequences of migration and rural exodus, especially among youth.
We explore:
- Economic and social drivers of displacement
- The impact on rural and urban communities
- Migration as a cross-continental phenomenon
- How international cooperation and youth engagement can reduce forced migration
This topic fosters empathy, critical thinking and global awareness — encouraging youth to see migration not as a crisis, but as a human reality with solutions.
2. Youth Unemployment & Education
From jobless to empowered: education as transformation.
Equipping youth with skills, confidence, and opportunity.
Equipping youth with skills, confidence, and opportunity.
This theme addresses one of the most urgent challenges faced by youth in Europe and Africa: lack of employment opportunities.
We focus on:
- Vocational training and non-formal education
- Soft skills and digital competence
- Barriers to employment and underemployment
- The link between education, self-worth and active citizenship
Youth explore how to build meaningful career paths and advocate for a more inclusive, equitable job market.
3. Social and Solidarity Economy
Business with purpose, economy with values.
Rethinking success through fairness, sustainability and cooperation.
Rethinking success through fairness, sustainability and cooperation.
This theme presents the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a real alternative to traditional economic models.
Youth explore:
- Cooperative models and social entrepreneurship
- Community-based solutions
- Gender equality and sustainability in economic practices
- Empowerment through collective action
We show how SSE can reduce inequalities and offer concrete opportunities for youth-led initiatives.
4. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Think global, act local.
The SDGs are not just a UN roadmap — they’re your mission, too.
The SDGs are not just a UN roadmap — they’re your mission, too.
Through this theme, youth connect with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and learn how to localize them through:
- Community clean-ups
- Awareness campaigns
- Climate action projects
Gender equality and inclusive education advocacy
The SDGs become practical, tangible, and deeply personal — fueling everyday change from the bottom up.
5. Mental Health & Wellbeing
Healing together, growing stronger.
Breaking the stigma and building resilience.
Breaking the stigma and building resilience.
Mental health is still a taboo in many communities — but not in EYES.
This theme provides:
- Tools for emotional literacy
- Strategies for self-care and peer support
- A safe space to talk, listen, and grow
We believe that wellbeing is a right — and that youth can lead the way in transforming how we talk about and care for our mental health.
6. Civic Engagement & Youth Leadership
Don’t wait for change. Lead it.
Your voice matters. Your actions shape tomorrow.
Your voice matters. Your actions shape tomorrow.
This theme inspires youth to become active citizens, through:
- Community organizing and volunteering
- Leadership development
- Advocacy and participation in democratic life
- Youth-led campaigns and digital activism
We empower young people to recognize their role in society — not as future leaders, but as leaders of today.
Our Focus: Global Challenges, Local Action
Youth voices shaping the future by tackling the world’s most urgent issues
Frequently Asked Questions.
Curiosity is the first step toward change — here’s what you need to know.
Anyone aged 18 to 30 from one of the 8 partner countries (Spain, Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon) can take part.
The project is open to young people, youth workers, educators, and those interested in social change, inclusion, and sustainability.
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and motivation!
Participation is 100% free.
All courses, online sessions, materials, and local events are funded by the Erasmus+ Programme and managed by our partner organizations.
You only need an internet connection and a desire to learn and connect.
EYES offers:
- Online thematic discussions (24 total, 1 per month)
- Training courses for youth and facilitators
- Local community actions led by participants
- A digital platform with resources, forums, and a private social network
Every activity is designed to encourage learning, collaboration, and real-world action.
You will:
- Develop new skills (communication, leadership, civic engagement)
- Gain international experience and build a multicultural network
- Discover ways to create positive change in your community
- Receive certificates of participation and learning
And most importantly: you’ll become part of a growing movement of young changemakers across two continents.
