About The Project

What SYL Is 

Digital NGOs Speaking Youth Language (SYL) is funded under the Erasmus+ KA210-YOU Small-Scale Partnerships programme. The project is created to help youth-focused organizations strengthen their digital communication, develop modern engagement strategies, and connect more effectively with young people.

The project supports NGOs in adapting to the digital era through tools, training, and creative storytelling methods that make their communication clearer, stronger, and more youth-friendly.

Purpose and Goals

The purpose is to bridge the communication gap between NGOs and today's digital-native youth.
Many NGOs struggle to stay visible and relevant online — SYL gives them the tools and knowledge to change that.

Main goals:

Project Objectives

Objective 1 — Support 15 Youth-Focused NGOs 

Provide each NGO with guidance, tools, and training to develop strong and effective digital communication strategies.

Objective 2 — Train 30 Youth Workers

Equip youth workers with digital competences, social media skills, creative content methods, and modern communication techniques.

Objective 3 — Improve Youth Engagement

Help NGOs reach, involve, and motivate young people aged 14–30 — especially those with fewer opportunities.

Objective 4 — Promote Digital Transformation

Strengthen NGOs' capacity to operate in a digital-first environment using innovative methods and safe, responsible online practices.

Target Groups

Primary Target Group — Youth-Focused NGOs

NGOs in Portugal, Romania, and Cyprus that serve young people (14–30) and need support to improve their digital communication.

They gain:

• Better digital communication strategies
• Improved visibility and outreach
• Youth-friendly communication tools
• Support for long-term digital transformation

Direct Beneficiaries — Youth Workers

Youth workers aged 18–35 are selected by their NGOs to participate in the project trainings. They typically have basic or limited digital skills, work with young people facing various barriers, contribute to their NGO's communication efforts and are motivated to use digital tools. 

They gain:

• Digital communication skills

• Content creation & social media methods

• Online safety and misinformation awareness

• Digital citizenship tools

• Ability to train others locally

Indirect Beneficiaries — Young People (14–30)

Youth in the NGOs' communities, especially those with fewer opportunities (NEETs, minorities, disabilities, early school leavers).

They gain:

• Better access to opportunities

• Clearer and more engaging communication

• Safer, more inclusive digital environments

• Support for digital participation

Consortium

SYL is implemented by three experienced organizations:

Associação Nó Górdio – Portugal

Coordinator
Expertise in organizational development, youth empowerment, and strategic communication.

HESSA – Romania

Training & Digital Communication Lead
Specializes in branding, digital storytelling, youth training, and capacity building.

ACPELIA – Cyprus

Quality Assurance & Community Engagement
Strong background in volunteer management, inclusion, and sustainable community activities.

Together, the consortium combines strengths in NGO development, digital training, communication, and youth engagement.

Why It's Important

Today's youth communicate predominantly online — yet many NGOs struggle to follow the digital pace.

This creates a barrier between young people and organizations that work for them.

• Helps NGOs stay relevant in a digital-first world

• Gives youth workers practical skills to improve outreach

• Increases opportunities for youth to participate and engage

• Strengthens communication in communities

• Builds long-term capacity, not short-term activities

• Supports inclusion, diversity, and equal access to digital opportunities

The project helps NGOs speak the digital language of youth — clearly, creatively, and confidently.