Youth Power Germany e.V., located in Berlin, is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people, particularly those overcoming social and cultural obstacles, including migrants.
Our core mission is to highlight the unique strengths and diversity of young people, fostering unity and aiding their integration into society.
Our approach is rooted in non-formal education, offering resources designed for those working with youth, and focusing on creating connections and opportunities for meaningful engagement. With a wide network of partnerships across Europe, we bring diverse and timely expertise to our initiatives.
At Youth Power Germany e.V., we celebrate diversity, recognise individual strengths, and strive to unite young people in their journey towards a harmonious societal integration.
” We are committed to using collaboration and unity as tools for positive change, ensuring a brighter future for the youth we support “
Digital Citizenship: Educating youth on their digital rights, promoting well-being in the digital space, and encouraging active and responsible digital participation.
Education & Employment: Highlighting innovative non-formal education techniques and arming young individuals with the necessary tools for successful employment and entrepreneurship.
Art and Non-Formal Education (NFE): Integrating artistic expression within our educational framework.
Sustainability & Environment: Advocating for ecological awareness and sustainability in all our youth-centric initiatives.
Media Literacy: Enhancing media literacy to ensure a well-informed and critically thinking youth demographic.
Well-being & Inclusion: Addressing essential issues such as mental health, human rights, inclusivity, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
At Youth Power Germany, we adopt an innovative approach, emphasizing the importance of non-formal education. This methodology is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about creating experiences that foster connections and personal growth.
We offer thoughtfully designed resources for those who engage with youth, focusing on establishing bridges and paving the way for impactful interactions.
Our programs are designed to develop creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to manage uncertainty and risk. We place equal importance on creating nurturing and stimulating learning environments and on developing personal competencies and motivation among educators.
Our expertise, enriched by extensive partnerships across Europe, spans several vital areas:
Digital Frontiers: Exploring the ever-evolving digital landscape, from the role of social media in learning to the potentials of VR, AR, AI, and the gamification of educational processes.
Since our recognition in November 2019 as a key component of Berlin’s youth welfare service, we have focused on supporting young individuals aged 15-21, many from immigrant backgrounds.
Our skilled team of social workers and psychologists provides bespoke support, assisting them in everyday life and through the complexities of the asylum process.
Our collaborative team includes experienced researchers, trainers, and youth workers from various countries, proficient in digital tools, e-learning courses, and strategies for digital entrepreneurship.
Our professionals, including psychologists, sociologists, social workers and art educators are constantly exploring and adapting innovative methodologies in non-formal education to improve the inclusion and employability of marginalised groups.
Youth Power Germany is more than an organisation; it is a community. We actively engage with trainers and project coordinators and annually welcome over 700 participants in our diverse range of local, national and international educational projects.
FRANJO BRKAN, has a degree in Social Work and family therapy and has years of experience in work with young people as a social worker in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany. He also has experience as a University Teaching Assistant, and therapy work for youth, as well as development of creativity and innovation skills through adult education and youth work for inclusion and entrepreneurship. His focus as a social worker is integration and support of immigrants and minority groups. He has published papers of different subjects supporting young people and marginalised citizens.
DANIEL ALMEIDA is a project manager and coordinator at YP DE, is also an educator with a degree in contemporary art and is currently completing a master’s in cultural management. His work focuses on combining art, dance and sport methods in adult education and youth programmes. Daniel provides training and mentoring on topics such as arts-based inclusion and intercultural learning and dialogue to promoting inclusivity and cross-cultural understanding.
ANTONIJA LELAS is an NGO activist that has been involved as staff or volunteer in many organisations. She is experienced in inclusion youth work and volunteer management on different levels. She is active as trainer on the topics of raising employment competences of unemployed youth, creativity in entrepreneurship, encouraging social entrepreneurship, inclusion and intercultural learning and dialogue, mentoring projects of youth, supporting and mentoring volunteers for local music festivals.
Veronica Bracaccini is a performer and dance teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in Languages and communication. She has large experience in the art field and has lately started to build her own method, combining dance with communication and inclusion. She also holds workshops with young people and amateurs to raise awareness and engagement around the topic of art as a healing tool. Beside her artistic career, she is currently enrolled in a Master in Cultural Management.
Kristine Tauch holds a diploma in education and is a trained scriptwriter. She has been working as a freelancer for Youth Power Germany since 2019. During this time, she has conducted a two-day team-building workshop for us, coordinated a two-year European youth project, and planned and implemented various events. Currently, she is primarily involved with Youth Power in the fields of film projects and fundraising.
