Our Innovations

NaturKultur e.V. pursues innovation in international youth work through concrete tools, unique training formats, current research and knowledge-sharing with colleagues and decision-makers.

Key long-term projects

  • Trainers Library - online platform for independent professional development (since 2018): www.trainerslibrary.org
  • KA1 "It's Up to Me" - trainer competency development series (since 2013): itsuptome.eu
  • Tools and Research - continuous development since 2011: practical resources such as the "Digital Competencies in Youth Work" report, a COVID-19 survey, project promotion guidelines and budget templates
  • KA2 "A step between" - case studies of more than 50 grassroots organisations in six countries (2018-2020): report (PDF)
  • KA2 "Whitepaper on Youth Work" - policy recommendations (2017-2019): report (PDF)

Our practical ESC knowledge is collected in the ESC Coordination Guide.