Engame 'Gamify, Engage, Include!'

<< Background >>We applied for this project because we wanted to face a problem of youth workers and NGOs which is the lack of engagement and consistent retention of young people. The main need we have addressed was the skill and knowledge shortage on how to create engaging activities and how to improve and adapt activities according to the target group needs. << Objectives >>By implementing this project, we strived to develop game-based instruments that address the inconsistent retention and engagement of young people, particularly those at risk of social exclusion, while fostering innovation in youth work.<< Implementation >>The main activities we have implemented:- Kick-off Meeting - Online Seminar - Training Course of youth workers in Germany - Online Mentoring - Local workshops in all partner countries- Development of an online platform with interactive guide and search engine of activities- Final conference in Latvia<< Results >>- Increased capacities of the involved organizations- 24 trained youth workers- Ready-to-use interactive guide with 8 practical interactive scenarios to address common youth engagement challenges, with concrete examples and actionable strategies.- Database of 72 engaging activities designed for youth workers to captivate and retain young participants. Such as energizers, team building, ice breaker, reflection and team formation. The website : https://en-game.eu/- Almost 100 youth were involved in the local workshop and final dissemination.