META YOUTH
- Culture and Creativity, Digital Transformation, Improving the Quality of Life of Vulnerable Groups, Innovation in Education, Upskilling & Re-skilling of Human Resources
META YOUTH – Empowering Youth Awareness on the Metaverse and Metaverse Gaming
Funding Programme
Erasmus+ KA220-YOU – Cooperation Partnerships in Youth
Project Number
KA220-YOU-10A02983
Duration
24 months
Overall Budget
€250,000.00
Countries
Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Albania
META YOUTH
META YOUTH focuses on raising awareness among young people and youth workers about the metaverse and metaverse gaming. The project aims to strengthen digital literacy, critical thinking and safe participation in virtual environments by developing educational materials, digital tools and training resources. It supports youth organisations and trainers in helping young people better understand both the opportunities and risks linked to metaverse environments.
Objectives of the project
• Raise youth awareness on the metaverse and metaverse gaming.
• Strengthen digital skills and critical thinking among young people.
• Support youth workers with training tools and educational materials.
• Promote safe, responsible and informed use of virtual environments.
• Encourage the use of innovative digital learning methods in youth work.
Expected Results
• Training curriculum and learning modules on metaverse awareness.
• META YOUTH Handbook / Guide for youth workers and trainers.
• Digital platform and e-learning environment.
• Mobile application and digital toolset.
• Multimedia learning resources, including podcasts and vidcasts.
• Dissemination materials, info days and final conference.
Project Activities
• Research and needs analysis.
• Development of training modules and handbook.
• Creation of digital platform, e-learning tools and mobile app.
• Workshops and capacity-building sessions.
• Translation and testing of project materials.
• Dissemination, info days and final conference.
Project Partners
- 1. Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences – Greece
- Xenios Polis. Culture, Science and Action – Greece
- SD ARSINOE Sustainable Development Ltd – Cyprus
- S.E.A. Tuscia S.r.l. – Italy
- European University of Tirana – Albania
- Hellenic Mediterranean University – Greece

