The following stories showcase what is happening in the youth sector regarding the recognition of youth work.


We have asked different people from across the community of practice to share something of what they are doing what and how, and to acknowledge the impact of what it is they are doing. It is hoped that these stories will act as an inspiration, first to acknowledge our own contributions to recognition and secondly to become more active in our youth work recognition work. The stories are told in a mix of text, images and video.

Humans of youth work

Youth work has visible value and impact – but who are the people behind it? Get to know the faces of youth work through the portraits of participants of the Visible Value symposium (2023).

The diversity of the youth work community of practice in Europe is sometimes invisible, but something connects them: they dedicate their time to youth work through research, policy and practice and they support younger generations all over Europe.