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

86%

Youth workers who are better able to strengthen diversity in their youth work

81%

Project participants who develop their ability to cooperate with others

76%

Project participants who appreciate cultural diversity more than before their Erasmus+ youth project experience

89%

Youth workers who have learned more about fostering non-formal learning in youth work

92%

Project participants who agree or strongly agree that they improved their ability to get along with people who have a different cultural background

54%

Project participants who engage in civil society more than before their Erasmus+ youth programme experience

90%

Project team members who agree or strongly agree that they are better able to strengthen international dimensions in their youth work

88%

Project team members who agree or strongly agree that they are better able to deal with ambiguity and tensions in youth work

89%

Project team members who agree or strongly agree that they have learned more about strengthening youth-led youth work

Our fact sheets

The programme objectives of Erasmus+ Youth

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth is successful in achieving its objectives and contributes substantively to strengthening youth work and empowering young people.

Positive effects on key competences for lifelong learning

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

Positive effects on personal development and further pathways

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth is successful in strengthening young people's development and building a lifelong learning mobility culture.

Positive effects on youth participation & active citizenship

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

Positive effects on the quality of European youth work

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth is successful in fostering quality youth work and providing youth workers with relevant education and training.

Positive effects on the sense of belonging to Europe

Our research shows that Erasmus+ Youth is successful in bringing young people closer to Europe and strengthening their sense of belonging to Europe.