From 2 to 4 September 2026, the Mid-Term Evaluation Meeting of the EYES – Empowering Youth for Equal Success project took place in Orta Nova, Italy, hosted by the project partner Beyond Borders Italy.
The meeting brought together representatives of all organisations participating in the international project consortium and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive review of the implementation of EYES so far.
During the three-day meeting, the partners analysed progress across the different project activities and work packages, reviewed the results achieved, exchanged feedback on the implementation process and identified the main priorities for the next phase of the project.
Particular attention was given to coordination among the partners, the quality of the implemented activities, engagement of the target groups, communication and dissemination of project results, as well as preparation for the upcoming activities.
The Mid-Term Evaluation Meeting represents an important milestone in the implementation of EYES, allowing the partners not only to assess the work completed so far but also to coordinate their actions for the next phase of the project.
EYES – Empowering Youth for Equal Success aims to raise awareness and promote equal employment and development opportunities for young people, with particular attention to young women and girls, NEET youth, young people from minority groups, rural areas and other groups facing barriers to inclusion.
At the same time, the project works to strengthen the capacities and expertise of youth workers and organisations supporting young people and promoting their social and professional inclusion.
Following the meeting in Orta Nova, the consortium is entering the next phase of the project. Over the coming months, the partners will implement job shadowing activities, a study visit to Brussels, local career fairs in the partner countries and a raise-awareness campaign focusing on the main topics and objectives of EYES.
Through these activities, EYES will continue bringing together young people, youth workers, organisations, employers and other relevant stakeholders while promoting better access to employment and professional development opportunities for young people.
Empowering Youth for Equal Success (EYES) project will be implemented by Youth European Society (YES) from Bulgaria in cooperation with Club for Youth Empowerment 018 (KOM 018) from Serbia, Beyond Borders from Italy, COSI from Romania and GO Alive from Greece. EYES project aims to increase awareness, advocate and offer equal employment opportunities for young people, especially young women and girls, youngsters from minorities, rural areas etc., while building the capacities and expertise of youth workers and the organizations and consortium.
Specific objectives: 1) To enhance the employability of young people, especially NEET youth and those from vulnerable groups by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to succeed in the labor market; 2) To strengthen the capacities of partner organizations and youth workers to continue supporting young people beyond the project’s lifespan; 3)To foster cross-sectoral cooperation and advocacy for improved employment policies by conducting research and producing evidence-based recommendations; 4) To establish local innovation hubs in 5 local communities of partners as part of sustainability strategy. EYES will implement the following main WPs: 1. Project management; 2. Research; 3. Capacity building activities - development of tools of youth workers to work with young people, especially youngsters with fewer opportunities; 4. Communication and advocacy activities. EYES will be done through a complementary approach with the support of all partners, using non-formal education and aiming practice-based learning, with activities in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Romania and Serbia in the period of 24 months, from 01.09.2025 to 31.08.2027. EYES project is financed by the EU.