Training For Target Groups: Presentation Of The DP5YOU Digital Platform (6-7.05.2026, Cascais and Lisbon, Portugal)
On May 6–7, 2026, in Cascais and Lisbon (Portugal), a training session for target groups was held as part of the project Digital Platform of Knowledge and Skills Development for Youth Working with Child Migrants and Refugees at European Level (DP5YOU), co-funded by the European Union.
The event was organized by the Check-IN association from Portugal for project participants and served as an important part of the practical training for professionals working with migrant children, refugees, and members of vulnerable groups.
The event was attended by the project coordinator: YOUTH. SCIENCE. SPORTS. HEALTHY MOVEMENT OF UKRAINE, as well as project partners from Ukraine, Moldova, and Portugal: the Check-IN association, the MilleniuM Training and Development Institute, the National Agency for Programs Development and Youth Work, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine.
During the training, the digital platform DP5YOU was presented, along with its main sections, functionalities, and training materials developed for youth workers who work with migrant children, refugees, and vulnerable groups.
Special attention was paid to the process of registering on the platform, its content, available educational materials, practical tools, and the opportunities it opens up for youth work professionals at the European level.
A separate part of the two-day training was dedicated to the topic of social inclusion and experience working with vulnerable communities, children, and youth.
The subsequent training sessions were conducted by the Check-IN association, focusing on practical approaches to non-formal education, working with target groups, and developing the competencies of youth workers.
The event also included a partner meeting, during which the results of completed activities, the current status of task implementation, and next steps within DP5YOU were discussed. Key areas for future work were outlined, particularly regarding the dissemination of project results, the use of the digital platform, the engagement of target groups, and the strengthening of international cooperation among partners.
The training provided an important opportunity to exchange experiences, present project outcomes, strengthen international cooperation, and explore new approaches to supporting children, youth, migrants, refugees, and vulnerable groups in difficult life circumstances.
Prepared with the use of materials from the website of the DP5YOU project