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Research-based analysis of European youth programmes

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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 European Solidarity Corps
This is the research report monitoring effects and outcomes of the European Solidarity Corps (between 2021 and 2023)

Published in January 2025
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Key findings //
Trajectories of organisational learning and development
These are key findings of the first phase of case studies on organisational development.

Published in December 2024
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Key findings //
Impact and potential of cooperation projects
These are the key findings on the impact and potential of cooperation projects with neighbouring partner countries.

Published in December 2024
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Youth Research Dialogues
Youth Research Dialogues will continue in 2025! Save these dates already and follow us for more information.
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Latest News

Effects and outcomes of the European Solidarity Corps – Research Report 2025
The research report summarising the outcomes of our 2023 Erasmus+ Youth monitoring surveys is now available, covering a wide range of aspects.
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Exploring Cooperation Projects with Neighbouring Partner Countries – Research Report 2024
Our new RAY NPC report on the impact and potential of cooperation projects with neighbouring partner countries in the EU youth programmes is out!
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Youth Research Dialogue on Youth Participation
The fifth and last Youth Research Dialogue in 2024 took place on 8 November, with the topic 'Enhancing Youth Participation: The Role of European Projects and Social Services'. Watch the recording here!
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