SafeYouth_PolicyPaper_V1(NA)_31_8_FV_FINAL

www.safeyouth.eu Sexuality Education responds to this challenge by empowering youth workers to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and efficacy to make informed decisions about their sexuality, well- being and lifestyle, as to feel more included in their social environment, be more confident about who they are and become active citizens. Youth workers can respond and facilitate this process by empowering young people on a personal and social level. According to the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work 2008, youth work enables young people to develop holistically – their voice, influence, and place in society – and reach their full potential∙ an aspect that the formal educational system cannot achieve solely. SAFE YOUTH empowers youth workers by providing them scientifically accurate information on sexuality education, mental health and wellbeing topics, so that they can deliver this information when interacting and connecting with youth. The project objectives are to: Educate and support youth workers’ and trainers' knowledge on sexuality education, mental health, resilience and wellbeing Empower self-respect and self-value of youth target groups; Increase knowledge and awareness of youth workers and young people regarding social inclusion, sexuality education, mental health, resilience and wellbeing issues building on European values; Motivate youth workers to connect, engage and empower youth to challenge the social taboos and stereotypes, building more inclusive social environments; Contribute to practice policy development regarding implementation of comprehensive sexuality education, validation and recognition of youth work at national and EU levels.