Why bother going international? Assessing young people's needs

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When preparing an international youth programme where young people are actively involved in all stages, it is essential to focus on needs and expectations from the very beginning. Exploring needs, interests and expectations will lead you to understanding WHY bother going international.
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The following set of questions will guide you through exploring good reasons and needs for developing an international youth programme:
What is needed from or wished for by the young people who will be engaged in the programme?
How much going international is wanted by the community and young people?
Why should everybody be interested in it?
What do you as a youth worker want to achieve?
What should be the impact or result of the programme if it is successful?
How would the situation have changed?
How much of a priority does it represent for your organisation?
How will international youth programmes achieve something different from what is already being done?
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We recommend carrying out the following practical activities that will enable you to gather the needs and ideas of your young people and relate them to your organisation’s priorities.
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Step 1. Use creative ways and methods to spark a conversation with young people about their ideas, interests, and reasons to go international. Download Worksheet 1 for an activity with young people.
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Step 2. Set up a meeting with your team in the organisation to explore the benefits of developing international youth programmes. Download Worksheet 2 to map benefits for your organisation.
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Finally, conclude needs analysis for international youth programmes by making a summary of all inputs. Upload results to get a badge for completing this activity.
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Sources for inspiration:
﻿Going International - Opportunities for All!﻿
﻿Village International - international rural youth projects﻿
﻿The Star of Europe playlist Build a group for youth exchange﻿
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Nectarus organisation created this educational resource and activity to support youth workers' competence development in the "Programme design" area.
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Activity content and badge issuing criteria aligned with the European Training Strategy (ETS) competence model for youth workers to work internationally:
Competence in action (behaviour): Assessing the needs of young people before or at the very beginning of the activity (and proceeding with tailored adjustments if needed)
Knowledge of assessment practices in non-formal learning
Skills of assessing/analysing the needs of young people and then involving them in developing a corresponding programme
Skills of adjusting the educational approach to the needs of the young people
An attitude of displaying genuine interest in the group’s needs
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Bringing young people’s needs onboard Get this badge

Badge earner has explored young people’s needs, interests and ideas to understand the reasons for their organisation to develop international youth programmes.
To get this badge, youth worker:
Engaged in a conversation with young people about their ideas, interests, and reasons to go international;
Explored with their team the benefits of developing international youth programmes.
Activity content and badge issuing criteria aligned with the European Training Strategy (ETS) competence model for youth workers to work internationally.
Learning duration: 5 hours

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Complete two badge tasks and upload relevant results showing:
Use worksheet 1 to have a conversation with young people about their needs, interests and ideas for going international
Use worksheet 2 to facilitate reflection with your team on the benefits for your organisation to develop international youth programmes.
Share your thoughts on how you can match your young people’s needs and your organisation’s benefits.
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Designing programmes

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Time to complete: 5 hours

Organisers

Nectarus

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